Indulge in the ultimate sensory experience at "Wednesday Under the Stars" hosted at the picturesque Heide Observatory. Sink into a blissful zero-gravity chair with your favorite beverage in hand, and prepare for an unforgettable journey through the night sky. Our expert guides will illuminate the celestial wonders using a laser pointer, revealing stars, planets, constellations, […]
Experience the awe-inspiring "Through the Lens" event at The Heide Observatory, where celestial wonders come to life. Peer into the depths of the universe using our powerful 17-inch telescope, taking turns to observe binary stars, elusive planets, ethereal galaxies, and an array of captivating celestial objects. As you await your individual view inside the observatory […]
Join us for a captivating astronomical adventure at The Heide Observatory with our "Small Eyes Under the Skies" event, perfect for the whole family. Explore the wonders of our solar system as we embark on an interactive journey across the meadow, discovering the sizes and distances of our nearest celestial neighbors. Following this engaging experience, […]
Saturday, April 26, 2025 The annual Garlic Mustard Pull Party has become a new tradition at Hawthorn Hollow. Join us to help remove this invasive species and restore the native spring wildflowers to the Hawthorn Hollow Woodlands. After the pull, we sit down to lunch and dine on a variety of dishes all made with […]
Experience the awe-inspiring "Through the Lens" event at The Heide Observatory, where celestial wonders come to life. Peer into the depths of the universe using our powerful 17-inch telescope, taking turns to observe binary stars, elusive planets, ethereal galaxies, and an array of captivating celestial objects. As you await your individual view inside the observatory […]
Join us for a captivating astronomical adventure at The Heide Observatory with our "Small Eyes Under the Skies" event, perfect for the whole family. Explore the wonders of our solar system as we embark on an interactive journey across the meadow, discovering the sizes and distances of our nearest celestial neighbors. Following this engaging experience, […]
As Garrick Ollivander once said, "The wand chooses the wizard" - but in our workshop, you'll learn how skilled hands and traditional tools can transform simple wood into something truly magical. In honor of International Harry Potter Day, Overocker Woodworking invites you to discover the enchanting craft of woodturning! Transform raw wood into your very […]
Join us and help get our farm in shape for 2025! Meet in the farm parking lot at 10 am. For more info, please email farm@hawthornhollow.org.
The Lyrids are one the weaker annual meteor showers visible from Earth, but on peak nights, they usually produce 20-25 shooting stars per hour. This event is also unpredictable: on rare occasions, spectators are treated to incredible surges of up to 100 meteors per hour. For this reason, the Lyrids are worth checking out for […]
Indulge in the ultimate sensory experience at "Wednesday Under the Stars" hosted at the picturesque Heide Observatory. Sink into a blissful zero-gravity chair with your favorite beverage in hand, and prepare for an unforgettable journey through the night sky. Our expert guides will illuminate the celestial wonders using a laser pointer, revealing stars, planets, constellations, […]