Heifer International Host Family Friendly Holiday Events: Animals, Shopping and Food, Oh My!

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Dec 04, 2014, 06:13 ET

RUTLAND, Mass., Dec. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Searching for a one-of-a-kind adventure and the perfect gifts this Holiday season? Find them both at Heifer Farm's annual Holiday Living Gift Market.

Heifer Farm located at 216 Wachusett St., Rutland, Mass, will host this two weekend event on Saturday, Dec. 6, Sunday, Dec. 7 and the following Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is a canned good to be donated to a local food pantry.

Chestnuts roasting over an open fire (yes, really!)
Meet some of the animals from our Gift Catalog
Gingerbread cookie decorating
Family holiday photos with a goat! #memorable
Picturesque wagon ride to the Global Village (weather permitting)
Winter farm stand with root vegetables, baked goods and farm-raised meat
Shopping in the fair trade Gift Shop featuring artisan crafts, jewelry, food, home décor, books and Heifer apparel

ABOUT HEIFER INTERNATIONAL
Heifer's mission is to end hunger and poverty while caring for the Earth. For 70 years, Heifer International has provided livestock and environmentally sound agricultural training to improve the lives of those who struggle daily for reliable sources of food and income. Heifer is currently working in more than 30 countries, including the United States, to help families and communities become more self-reliant. For information, visit www.heifer.org, read our blog, follow us on Facebook, on Twitter@Heifer or call 888.5HUNGER (888.548.6437).

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