PLEASE DO NOT SELECT EVERY MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY WHEN REGISTERING. The system charges per person. Just select one person- ALL members of household may use pass under that name. Purchase $20 worth of boat rentals for only $15!

PLEASE DO NOT SELECT EVERY MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY WHEN REGISTERING. The system charges per person. Just select one person- ALL members of household may use pass under that name. Purchase $50 worth of boat rentals for only $40!

Come and enjoy our monthly Acoustic Nights at scenic Dunning Lake. This series will highlight some of the great local musical talent we have in the area. These events are held in our Lakeside Pavilion and will be held rain or shine.

Friday, June 6th will feature Kerrie Stelly, Joel Welk, and Kelly Hahne
Friday, July 11th will feature Searching for Sunshine
Friday, August 8th will feature Charlie Fisher
Friday, September 5th will feature Kerrie Stelly, Melanie Champagne, and 22 Brides

Join historian and storyteller, Arnie Pritchard as he shares letters from the WWII Army footlocker of his father LT. Anton Prichard. From these letters, Arnie has created a story focused on his father's time on the front lines in Europe. It portrays a young man dealing with everything from raw fear and his role as a leader to his exposure to a world both wider and more brutal than he has ever known. A light lunch will be provided after the presentation.

Come explore the trails with our Outdoor Adventure coordinator, Mike! We will explore the waters and lands combined. This course will include kayaking, climbing, hiking, and survival skills training. Let's go explore!

The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help people of any age. Students who successfully complete this course will receive certification that is valid for two years. This is a blended learning class, with an online requirement to be completed before the in-person class begins. A processing fee to the Red Cross is required when registering for the online portion (this is separate from the class fee listed here).

Get ready to "create some fun"! Just for Fun ART-ventures lead children on an imaginary tour through the world's greatest art museums, inspiring creativity through exposure to the FUN-damentals of artist's tools, techniques, and art forms, many inspired by the masters. But don't just admire these great works---decorate your home with masterpieces of your own! Draw Oil Pastel Flowers like O'Keefe, create colorful canvases in the style of Matisse, and design upside down and inside out Watercolor Dream Paintings inspired by Chagall. Sculpt Swirly Clay Pencil Holders, create Burlap Landscape Collages, and decorate Paper Mache Boxes. Craft wacky Cubist Costumes inspired by Picasso, draw unique self-portraits, and design sparkling Fabric Wall Hangings. Creatively educational, whimsical, and unconventional, these ART-ventures welcome children into a world of artistic wonder. Children bring home beautiful masterpieces each week, sure to transform any home into a gallery!

Come join us for a fun filled creative class that will stir your preschooler's imaginations. Every week your child will enjoy an hour of creative arts and crafts projects that they will be able to take home and show off to the entire family.

Barre is a fun, high energy, fusion workout to strengthen and tone your muscles. Class includes cardio, barre work, and mat exercises. This class is for ALL levels, no prior dance or exercise experience is necessary. Bring your yoga mat, wear sneakers, and be ready to make new friends! No class will be held on October 14th.

Get up and close to these amazing live birds. Learn about the special adaptations and behaviors of raptors and the role they play in out ecosystem.

We are going forward with our new cardio-tennis program! Come hit a ton of balls and burn some calories while keeping up with some tennis tips.
This program is not for anyone who is new to tennis.
Cardio-tennis which combines exercise and tennis in a way that brings benefits to your health and your game.
We cannot have the class if fewer than 3 people sign up, so bring your friends!
All classes on Thursdays, from 9-10:00 AM, WT Tennis Courts.
Call tennis instructor Paul Bernstein for questions about cardio-tennis or private lessons, 959.275.5090.

This is a 2-hour program allows you to get onto the climbing tower and enjoy the vertical realm! The climbing tower is 40' high consisting of three sides: beginner, intermediate, and advanced wall, and also a cargo net. Once at the top, it's time to take a ride down Main Street on our 300' long zip line.

Bull's-eye! But can you do that twice? You can after learning the techniques and skills of a great marksman. Come try this challenging and exciting sport. Participants must be at least seven years of age. All classes will meet at the Archery Range near Walton Pond. This is a members only program.

Bull's-eye! But can you do that twice? You can after learning the techniques and skills of a great marksman. Come try this challenging and exciting sport. Participants must be at least seven years of age. All classes will meet at the Archery Range near Walton Pond. This is a members only program.

Join Leslie Mathews, a creative encourager who helps others find joy through art and nature, for a two-hour nature art workshop for families! Make art using natural objects. Explorations will include: creating our own brushes, painting with natural materials, making leaf prints and rubbings, and making impermanent art such as mandalas and sculptures (using leaves, sticks, rocks, pinecones, acorns, and whatever else we find). This is a great way to spend your Sunday morning this fall!

Join us for a very special evening in our new Lakeside Pavilion with a delicious meal served by Chef Jason Welch. Jason is known throughout the region for cooking satisfying foods from local farms and markets. This four course dinner promises to be a meal to remember!
MENU:
First Course: Late Season Sub Edge Farm Roasted Tomato and Basil Bisque accompanied by Pork Belly Lardons, Sourdough Focaccia Croutons, Aged Balsamic
Second Course: Mountain View Sweet Corn Pierogi accompanied by Sweet Corn Fricassee, Pickled Farm Onions, Horseradish Aioli
Third Course: Black Pepper and Coriander Cured Braised Short Rib accompanied by Rainbow Farm "Creamsicle" Potato Lasagna, Shaved Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad, Black Garlic Chimmichurri
Fourth Course: Norton Brothers Farm Honeycrisp Apple Bread Pudding accompanied by Whipped Liuzzi Marscapone, Brown Butter Apple Streusel, Moromi Miso Caramel, Cinnamon Cream Cheese Gelato

This event will also include wine parings and live music. All proceeds support the Trails Fund of Winding Trails. Space is limited and will fill quickly, so register early!

PLEASE MAKE A NOTE ON YOUR REGISTRATION IF YOU HAVE ANY ALLERGIES OR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS!

10th FARMINGTON VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL -- Sponsored by Lodestar Energy -
Come and celebrate the 10th year of this fall festival highlighting music from local, regional, and national acts. The backdrop of fall colors along Dunning Lake make for n the colorful grounds along Dunning Lake. We are very excited to celebrate our 10th year bringing top-level talent from local, regional, and national acts. This year's headliner will be Della Mae a GRAMMY nominated all-women string band. Hailing from across North America, and reared in diverse musical styles, they are one of the most charismatic and engaging roots bands touring today. They have traveled to over 30 countries spreading peace and understanding through music. On the main stage will also be Buffalo Rose, Cold Chocolate, and the Tenderbellies. Award-winning artist Buffalo Rose hails from Pittsburgh, PA with a modern folk and Americana sound. This charismatic band weaves spiraling harmonies with gorgeously layered instrumentation. Cold Chocolate from Boston is a genre-bending band that fuses folk, funk, and bluegrass to create a unique sound of their own. The Tenderbellies are a Vermont-based string band that seamlessly blends Americana, bluegrass, new grass, jazz and rock. Our 2nd stage at the Boathouse will feature Eric Paradine, Bill Benson, Steven Harz, Wires and Wood, and Riley Cotton. This daylong event gives attendees the opportunity to hear ten different performers. There will also be a Beer Garden featuring locally brewed craft beers from over 15 CT breweries sponsored by CLARKHIRTH CPAS. Food trucks and a vendor village will also be present.

Early bird ticket sales prior to August 16th save you 22% off day of tickets.
Tickets are nonrefundable- event is held rain or shine! Service animals only, no pets please!

Come enjoy an evening filles with fresh cut flowers and guided instruction from floral designer, Brittany. This workshop is themed for a fall centerpiece, perfect for your Thanksgiving table. All materials will be supplied for this workshop. Must register by November 14th, so we can order supplies.

This program gives participants the opportunity to explore the climbing tower after dark! The excitement grows as nighttime provides a new challenge. Special lights will be installed around the tower. Feel free to bring a headlamp or flashlight to help you when walking around the area and/or climbing. All four sides of the tower and our zip line will be open for this program.

Calling all zombies, monsters, and witches! Come join Winding Trails for the eleventh annual Haunted Trails! Enjoy a 15 minute haunted hay ride through our trail system. Along the way will be various scary scenes and characters. There will also be Halloween crafts, pumpkins to carve, a campfire and some light refreshments. Please make sure you sign up for one session, and arrive at least ten minutes before your start time. Sessions 1-5 will be in the daylight, for those that would not like to ride in the dark. Sessions 6-9 will definitely be scarier. This program is not recommended for young children- parental discretion is advised.

Join Leslie Mathews, a creative encourager who helps others find joy through art and nature, for a 4-week nature journaling series. Each session will run for about two hours. Slow down and get connected to the beauty of fall with a meditative journaling practice among friends. Exploring the natural world at this time of cyclic change and practicing the art of sacred attention through journaling can lead us to a deeper understanding of who we are. Gentle guided nature explorations and invitations for writing and expressive drawing will be offered throughout this grounding and centering journaling workshop. We will focus on the "heart to hand connection" - the physical act of putting pen to paper - as a way to connect to the present moment and the abundance of autumn. Learn a wonderful, calming practice to use everyday. No experience necessary!

Interest in Pickleball is surging across the country. If you are new to Pickleball and looking to learn more about the sport, then this program is for you! We will be offering a four week program to help beginners learn all about pickleball. Equipment will be provided. Please only register if you have not taken this class before!

Or should we say 'Parents' Night Out'! Drop your child at Winding Trails and enjoy a night out on your own. Kids will be well supervised and enjoy fun games, crafts, a pizza party, an ice cream sundae bar and a big screen movie. This program has become a very popular one and space fills up quickly. Please bring clothing that is appropriate for outdoor and indoor play as well as a sleeping bag/blanket and pillow for the movie!

Calling all kids ready to have some bicycling fun on the trails! This club is intended to have fun, sharpen our mountain biking skills and most importantly make some new friends! Mountain bikes only, helmet mandatory. This club is not intended for beginner riders. Participants must bring a helmet and bike.

Develop your special agent and detective skill in this super hands-on program! Uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis. Sharpen your secret agent skills and discover how chemistry and the science of forensics can come to the aid of a secret agent. Identify and collect evidence -- from fingerprints to tracks to trash! Use science and technology for investigation & sleuthing.

Join Leslie Mathews, a creative encourager who helps others find joy through art and nature, for a two-hour writing workshop for adults! Explore stillness, immerse yourself in the landscape, and enter into dialogue with plants and trees. We will practice mindful walking and sit spot meditation to connect with the beautiful environment of Winding Trails. Return to yourself, the present moment, and connect to Life. Writing invitations will provide opportunities for reflection and inquiry into what calls to us in nature. We will focus on the "heart to hand connection" - the physical act of putting pen to paper - as a way to connect to our emotions and deeper purpose. Sharing is encouraged but not required. This is a great opportunity to work on creative skills while building community.

Enjoy the beauty of Winding Trails in the fall while touring over 75 custom built fairy and gnome dwellings set along a half-mile stroll through our wooded trails. This event is fun for people of all ages! We will also have food available for sale at the event. Get your tickets in advance- the price goes up the day of the event!

Come get lost with us and discover the trails that wind! In this session, you'll learn how to read a map, use a compass, and bush-wack through the Trails by taking a compass bearing. This is an outside, dirty activity so please dress accordingly!

Get a great workout and view at our Pilates class under the Boathouse Pavilion. Instructor Lisa McMahon has over 15 years of experience teaching Pilates and group exercise. You will need to bring your own mat and water bottle.
Instructor: Lisa McMahon

Presented by E.Y.E.S. (Exceptional Youth Educational Services). Children are working with standard LEGO materials to problem-solve pre-engineering challenges involving structure, levers, gears, pulleys, and other elements of simple machines. Each class build will be introduced with a different story to start the lesson and post-project challenges. Projects may include wall rocket racers, battle top spinners, and flywheel cruisers.
Benefits include: hands-on building skills, problem solving strategies, and understanding the building blocks of simple engineering.
***(Unfortunately projects and/or LEGO materials can NOT be kept)***

This course is for advanced builders or children who have already taken previous building classes. These motorized projects are complex and require prior building system experience. Children are working with building materials and motors to problem-solve pre-engineering challenges and construct more complicated automated projects involving structure, levers, gears, pulleys, and other elements of complex machines. Projects may include motorized cranes, inchworms, and scissor lifts. ***(Unfortunately projects and/or LEGO materials can NOT be kept)***

This program will offer your group the opportunity to showcase your survival skills. A facilitator will challenge the group with a series of activities including shelter building, catch and release of fish, fire building, and more. Groups will need to work together to accomplish the task at hand. This is an outside dirty activity. Please dress accordingly.

Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. We also highlight a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation. Parent/guardian must be present during the entire class.

Soccer Shots Mini is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using your feet, dribbling and the basic rules of the game. Through fun games, songs and positive reinforcement, children will begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active. Parent/guardian must be present during the entire class.

The tennis program is growing at WT! In addition to Cardio-tennis on Thursday mornings, private lessons are underway for children and adults scheduled to your convenience. Come out and let's groove your ground strokes and put some punch in your volleys! Semi-private lessons are an option too if you'd like to bring along a partner. Beginners encouraged! Come join the expanding number of people who see tennis as a life-long source of enjoyment and exercise. Once you register, call Instructor Paul Bernstein at 959.275.5090 to set up a date & time for your lesson!

The tennis program is growing at WT! In addition to Cardio-tennis on Thursday mornings, private lessons are underway for children and adults scheduled to your convenience. Come out and let's groove your ground strokes and put some punch in your volleys! Semi-private lessons are an option too if you'd like to bring along a partner. Beginners encouraged! Come join the expanding number of people who see tennis as a life-long source of enjoyment and exercise. Once you register, call Instructor Paul Bernstein at 959.275.5090 to set up a date & time for your lesson!

Do you love our weekly Tri Series? Why not continue Tuesday evenings with our popular trail running series which is returning for a fifth year! For 5 weeks on Tuesday nights, there will be a 5K course a longer 10K course. This course meanders through our trails system with a combination of single track, hills, and open trails. Awards will be given out at the series finale. Online registration will close at 12:00pm each Tuesday. Day of Registration will be available starting at 5:00pm.

Do you love our weekly Tri Series? Why not continue Tuesday evenings with our popular trail running series which is returning for a fourth year! For 5 weeks on Tuesday nights, there will be a 5K course a longer 10K course. This course "winds" through our trails system with a combination of single track, hills, and open trails. Awards will be given out at the series finale.
Rolling start between 5pm and 6pm.
Online registration will close at 12:00pm each Tuesday. Day of Registration will be available starting at 5:00pm.

Come enjoy a night of crafting with wood florals! Make a winter or holiday themed wreath for your home. We will supply all the materials and instruction for these projects. Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks to complete the evening.