Spring Hills Farm and Foundation

08/24/2026

🌿🎨 A look back at Week 2 of Earth Art Explorers!

Last week, 12 young explorers filled Spring Hills Farm with creativity, curiosity, laughter, and discovery. They explored the gardens and pond, created artwork and puppets, told stories, and found inspiration throughout the natural world.

The week was led by Devaki Constantine and Kevin Donahoe, who encouraged the children to observe closely, experiment freely, and let their imaginations lead the way.

We are deeply grateful to United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania for partnering with us and to the Scranton Area Community Foundation Robert H. Spitz grant supporting this year’s camp.

Most of all, thank you to our Week 2 Earth Art Explorers for reminding us how much wonder can be found when young people have the freedom to create, explore, get messy, and simply enjoy being in nature. We loved sharing the farm with you! 💚 United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania

Scranton Area Community Foundation

Devaki Shepard Chayut Kevin Donahoe

08/12/2026

Earth Art Explorers are in action at Spring Hills Farm!

This week our young artists are getting outside, getting creative, and discovering just how much inspiration can be found in the natural world around them.

From making art with leaves, textures, colors, and patterns found in nature to exploring the farm and making a few four-legged friends along the way, our Earth Art Explorers Camp is all about curiosity, creativity, and connection. 🍃🐾

We love seeing the farm become an outdoor classroom and studio in a place where kids can slow down, look closely, experiment, and experience nature in a whole new way.

A wonderful start to our week of exploring, creating, and getting a little messy! 💚

08/07/2026

We welcome you to the farm this year for Art of the Abingtons Artist Studio Tour on Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

As you explore this self-guided tour through the Abingtons, be sure to stop by! Visitors are invited to explore the outdoor studios of Trinka Ravaioli and Leanna Yatcilla.

Meet the artists, see where the creative process happens, view original artwork, and experience farm's inspiring landscape.

This August, Art of the Abingtons will once again present its successful Artist Studio Tour. Launched in 2025, the event gives attendees the opportunity to view a variety of artistic pieces through a…

08/04/2026

We're honored to share a recent interview with our Executive Director, Trinka Ravaioli, on ArtScene with Erika Funke.

In this thoughtful conversation, Erika and Trinka explore the history and spirit of Spring Hills Farm, with special remembrance of Margaret Hull, whose loving stewardship and vision shaped the farm for so many years until her passing in 2022. Margaret's legacy continues to inspire the Foundation's mission of nurturing creativity, connection, and care for the land.

The interview also highlights Trinka's artistic practice and her current solo exhibition, "Iterations of Light & Dark," on view throughout the summer at Marquis Art & Frame, 122 S. Main Street in downtown Wilkes-Barre.

We hope you'll take a few moments to listen and learn more about the stories, people, and purpose that continue to guide Spring Hills Farm and Foundation.

💚 Thank you to Erika Funke and WVIA for sharing the story of this special place and the people who have cared for it through the years.

https://www.wvia.org/podcast/artscene-with-erika-funke/2026-08-02/spring-hills-farm-trinka-ravaioli-july-31-2026