Quest Fest Winter 2009 recap

Thanks to everyone who braved the cold and turned out to make Quest Fest a success.  We had so much fun meeting everyone and learning from the exhibitors.  Ed Wentzler of Lost Arts Trade Company showed us how to start a fire with a fire bow and we all had lots of fun throwing knives and tomahawks.  Doug Firestone from Firestone Forge showed us blacksmithing techniques and demonstrated muzzleloaders.  Deb Shildt from Handmade in the Hills brought her gorgeous yarns and setup her spinning wheel to demonstrate her craft.  Liz Berkowitz from Wild Asaph Outfitters taught winter camping skills and snowshoeing - and many of our guests got to strap on snowshoes or skis and try it firsthand.  Bill May and Bruce Dart took hikes out and Bill amazed us all with his delicious campfire cooking.  Jim Mucci taught us about coyotes and bobcats.  Bill and Bob the draft horses were here to pull the sleigh and some of our riding horses we around for trail rides.  Our elk trek on Sunday was a lot of fun, pictures of the elk are below.

Quest Fest Spring is planned for May 15-16, 2009 - hope to see everyone there!