Sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois, Jubilee Farm is a 164 acre center for ecology and spirituality located west of Springfield,IL.
Gift shop opens Monday, March 14, 2022
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Seedling Sale 2022 begins on April 18! Hours are Monday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Operating as usual
Our Gift Shop has a new look! Enjoy the Jubilee Farm atmosphere and the variety of woven items , pottery, bead work and other hand crafted gifts!
Gift Shop Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Call for later or Saturday hours. 217-787-6927
Cash or check only, please.
Looking for a special way to mark Valentine's Day? Visit the Jubilee Farm Gift Shop for a variety of one of a kind hand crafted gifts.
Our Gift Shop is open Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Call for later and Saturday hours. 217-787-6927
Cash or check only, please.
All of us at Jubilee Farm wish you a beautiful Christmas Season and many blessings throughout 2023. We are very grateful for your support!
PLEASE NOTE: Jubilee Farm will be closed from Christmas Eve through January 2, except by appointment. We look forward to seeing you in 2023!
This beautiful photo is courtesy of Rich Saal photography.
Our Gift Shop has a new look!
Our 2022 Holiday Craft Fair is over but there is still opportunity to find something special for Christmas. Our Gift Shop is now open and filled with many treasures!
We are grateful to all who made our Holiday Craft Fair a success!
Last chance to shop at our Holiday Craft Fair! We close at 3 pm today. Come on down! Beautiful Christmas gifts as well as baked goods still available!
Three days remain for our Holiday Craft Fair! We are so grateful to all who have stopped by to enjoy the beautifully made crafts on display.
Our last day will be Saturday, December 10 with a spectacular variety of baked goods. You won't want to miss it. Items include Irish Soda Bread, Pecan Pie, Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Biscotti, Baklava, Breakfast Bars, a variety of cookies and more. There's a limited supply so come early! The Bake Sale begins at 10:00 on Saturday and shopping ends at 3:00.
Hours today and Friday: 10:00am - noon . (Later by calling 217-787-6927)
Bake sale tomorrow, December 3, 10:00-3:00!
Enjoy a variety of baked goods: cookies, candy, fudge, pie, sweet bread and more! Gluten free desserts are included.
Desserts and beautifully made crafts are here for your shopping pleasure!
Our Holiday Craft Fair is open!
Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 am - noon; later by calling 217-787-6927
Saturdays, December 3 and 10, 10 am - 3 pm
Saturdays include delicious baked goods!
We look forward to your visit!
Holiday Craft Fair has something for everyone! Opening Monday, Nov. 28 through Dec. 10!
The greatest gift one can give is thanksgiving.
In giving gifts, we give what we can spare,
but in giving thanks we give ourselves.
Let us now go around the table
and share something
for which we are thankful.
— Inspired by Br. David Steindl-Rast
The Jubilee Farm Team wishes you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving. We give thanks for your friendship and encouragement, given in so many ways. We pledge our continued commitment to "preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the earth community and to share the gift of the land with others."
Blessings to all this Thanksgiving Day!
Light up the holidays! The Jubilee Farm Holiday Craft fair begins Monday, Nov. 28.
Jubilee Farm Holiday Craft Sale begins Monday, Nov. 28! Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Runs through Dec. 10. Bake sale on Saturdays.
Tranquility!
Linden, Seger and Corbe enjoy the morning sunrise.
Our November Weekend Weavers and Volunteers. What a great group! What beautiful results! Congratulations to all!
Our November Weaving Weekend brought 17 weavers together. The pictures tell the story!
Thanks to Sister Anita and Volunteers, Beth, Jennifer, Marianne, Helen, Tracy, Kathryn and Sister Martha, for preparing the looms.
If you would like to participate in a weaving workshop or to have lessons contact Sister Anita at 217-787-6927.
Our last bird banding of fall will be this Wednesday, November 9, 8:30 am - 11:00 am. Come if you can!
It's coming!
Our Holiday Craft Fair begins Monday, November 28 and runs through December 10. Come and see the wide array of Christmas decor, sustainable craft work, pottery, as well as woven, knitted, crocheted, felted and sewn gifts. This year, thanks to our benefactors, we have added internationally hand crafted items.
Saturday, December 3 and 10 will feature baked goods, too!
Hours:
Monday through Friday: 10:00 am - noon; Call 217-787-6927 for groups larger than 10 or to shop other hours. We will be glad to open up for you!
Saturdays: 10:00 am-3:00 pm; includes bake sale
A picture is worth a thousand words!
Gratitude to Suzanne Donner, OP for capturing the beauty of fall at Jubilee Farm.
Welcome Seger!
Our newly adopted llama, Seger, captured the hearts of our guests during his first official "Meet and Greet". We applaud Seger's first owners, Kris and Terry Allen of K &T Llamas, Bluffs, Illinois. They raised Seger to be a people friendly llama. This October event was opportunity to thank those donors who made Seger's adoption possible. Watch for the next Seger event in 2023!
On a beautiful October morning fourteen people gathered at Jubilee Farm for a peaceful and reflective journey through the labyrinth and into the woods. Under the leadership of Cassie, Ami Ann and Vince we explored the beauty of Earth, our common home,
and shared what this season of "letting go" means to us. What a wonderful way to refresh one's spirit and make new friends!
Thank you to all who came to our Bird Banding on Saturday, October 8. What a wonderful variety of beautiful birds!
Bird Banding art by Fourth Graders, St. Agnes School, who visited Jubilee Farm. Thank you for your cards and pictures!
Photos from Lincoln Land Association of Bird Ba**ers - LLABB's post
Alpacas Corbe and Linden and our new llama, Seger, welcomed members of the Lincoln Land Academy of Lifelong Learning as they arrived at Jubilee Farm.
Thank you, ALL, for coming to watch the bird banding and for visiting Jubilee Farm! Your pursuit of lifelong learning is an inspiration to all of us!
Our circle of friends grew as we welcomed members of the Capital Area Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Sister Suzanne Donner shared information on herbs, companion planting and gave a tour of the gardens she tends.
Thank you CAAND for your interest and for keeping our community healthy with your expertise in good nutrition!
Welcome to the third and fourth graders of St. Agnes School! What a wonderful group of students, teachers, parents and grandparents! We are grateful to Professors Tony Rothering, Samantha Reif and their crew for the lesson on bird banding. Thanks also to Sister Martha for the craft activities.
Welcome Fall! You arrive with such spectacular colors! We look forward to the many gifts you offer!
Photos from Lincoln Land Association of Bird Ba**ers - LLABB's post
We are ready for fall! Come visit us at Jubilee farm!
Preparing for the Spinning Weekend. Note the new instructor known as Aspen!
Perfect weather added to the joy of our Spinning Weekend! Experienced and new spinners gathered outside to learn, share ideas and enjoy conversation.
Thanks to Sister Anita and volunteers Beth and Kathryn for your assistance!
Sustainable Springfield recently honored Jubilee Farm with the Gold Level Award for Sustainable Leadership. This award is testimony to all those who have been part of Jubilee Farm since its inception in 1999: Dominican Sisters, Benefactors, Volunteers and networking organizations.
We are grateful to Sustainable Springfield for this recognition and for the work they do toward achieving sustainability in the Springfield Community.
Shown accepting the award are Sisters Rose Marie Riley and Sharon Zayac.
Jubilee Farm accepting the gold certification in Sustainable Springfield’s Outstanding Leadership in Sustainability reception.
Celebrating the finished product!
Weaving Tradition Workshop, 2022
Photos by Kathryn Raistrick
Congratulations to all who participated in the Weaving Tradition Workshop, August 26, 2022. Contact Anita Cleary, OP if you are interested in a weaving class or workshop. 217-787-6927
Our new Llama, Seger, has arrived! We are so grateful to all who made Seger's adoption possible! Thanks to Kris and Terry Allen of K&T Llama Farm for raising this healthy 2 year old Silky Suri Llama!
Seger is adjusting beautifully to life with our alpacas, Corbe and Linden. There is so much to discover at his new home on Jubilee Farm. He continues to study what those feathered creatures known as chickens are!
Photos from Lincoln Land Association of Bird Ba**ers - LLABB's post
Jubilee Farm will be closed Saturday, August 27 and will reopen Sunday, August 28 at noon. Thank you!
Congratulations, Evelyn Lobo, SSpS!
Sister Evelyn just completed a "Weaving Your Story Retreat" directed by Anita Cleary, OP. What beautiful weaving!
For information about weaving retreats contact Sister Anita at 217-787-6927.
Welcome back Lincoln Land Association of Bird Ba**ers! How wonderful to see these beautiful birds up close!
6760 Old Jacksonville Road
New Berlin, IL
62670
| Monday | 9am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 7pm |
| Friday | 9am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 4pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 7pm |
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weaving
beaded work
Gift Baskets, all occasions
Spanish, weaving, knitting, crocheting lessons
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A hummingbird in Dominiga's garden as we celebrate her 60th jubilee with the community today!
Gift Shop opens Monday, March 14! Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:00am-2:00pm. Hand made crafts and gift baskets for all occasions. Please: Cash or check only. Thank you!
Our baby chicks have grown! Today they joined the elders! Here they explore their new surroundings.
Are you looking for an educational and exciting family friendly event? You are invited to participate in a bird banding event at Jubilee Farm. Saturday, May 15, 2021 (Weather permitting) Come anytime between 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tony Rothering, a licensed bird bander with Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders (LLABB) and professor at Lincoln Land Community College will be banding birds and answering questions about the wild birds of Illinois. Participants will learn about the scientific process of banding and how the data is used to study bird population dynamics and the impact of habitat change on the diversity and density of bird species. Regarding COVID 19 Guidelines: This is an outdoor event. As long as the group attending is small masks are not required. Kindly practice social distancing from others. Bring a mask just in case it is needed. Jubilee Farm is located 3.8 miles west of Veterans Parkway in Springfield, Illinois. 6760 Old Jacksonville Road For further information: By phone - 217-787-6927 Website: www. jubileefarm.info No fee. Donations are always welcome!
Sister Sharon Zayac, OP and Sister Anita Cleary, OP share about the things to experience at Jubilee Farm and how green burial shrouds are made. The Earth Awareness Fair video was produced by the City of Springfield, Illinois Mayor's Office. Learn more here:https://jubileefarm.info/earth-awareness-fair-2021/ #EarthDay
The daily reading for today is Luke 13:12-21 Jesus said, “What is the Kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it? It is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in the garden. When it was fully grown, it became a large bush and the birds of the sky dwelt in its branches.” Again he said, “To what shall I compare the Kingdom of God? It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch of dough was leavened.” Sister Suzanne thinks the smallest seed is a lettuce seed, but knows the amazing creations of God, and faith, grow from something small with a little dedicated nurturing and care. Take a look at this short video from the Sisters to the Land event in March 2019 and learn Sister Suzanne Donner’s signature tip for starting seedlings.
#SeasonofCreation bird banding event at Jubilee Farm. Tony Rothering, licensed bird bander and biology professor at Lincoln Land Community College, and Sister Rose Marie will be there to answer your questions.
Tune in at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 3 to watch a live bird banding event at Jubilee Farm. Tony Rothering, licensed bird bander and biology professor at Lincoln Land Community College, and Sister Rose Marie will be there to answer your questions. Call (217) 787-6927 to reserve a time to participate on the Jubilee Farm #SeasonofCreation Bird Banding Celebration if you would like to see the bird banding at a safe social distance in a small group. Participants will learn about the scientific process of banding and how the data is used to study bird population dynamics and the impact of habitat change on the diversity and density of bird species. Learn more here: https://fb.me/e/1TZANjsJd No fee.Donations always welcome.
"Over five banding days that we've had (at Jubilee Farm), a total of 241 birds. So that's a pretty respectable number. I know just a few days ago that when we were banding we had a total of 81 and we had 30 species! So, there's two things that we look at: we look at both how many birds we're catching but then also the diversity of birds. Any time that we're in the mid-20s or higher that's very good diversity for a single day. So, we did very well, and that's a tribute to the the sisters and their dedication to the farm and in the love of the land as well because it's 164 acres of really pristine habitat." ~ Tony Rothering, Lincoln land Association of Bird Banders (LLABB) Bird Banding at Jubilee Farm is a fun event for scientists and fans of birds alike. In May of 2020 Sister Rose Marie Riley, OP, and Tony Rothering talked about the bird banding events over last two years. Tony is a licensed bird bander with Lincoln land Association of Bird Banders (LLABB) and a professor of biology at Lincoln Land College. Sister Rose Marie is the Director of Jubilee Farm. Learn more about Jubilee Farm: http://jubileefarm.info/about-us-2/ #SeasonofCreation
Today would be a great day to take a walk look for pollinators at Jubilee Farm! Finish up #PollinatorWeek at Jubilee Farm to walk the trails and the labyrinth to get connected with nature.
Today is #MakingLifeBeautifulDay. The beautiful impact Sister Marie Dominic Moore, OP made on the people she served in Peru is remembered at Jubilee Farm with a special planter. Sister M. Suzanne Donner, OP shares what makes the planter unique.
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