The Winding Deerpath

The Winding Deerpath We feature local and national artisans who use nature as an inspiration for their artwork.

Stop in to see our one-of-a-kind treasures as well as cozy home decor and gifts.

Here's what we have lined up for Kids Wildlife and Art classes this week:Wonder of Nature 🌿🐾Discover the magic of nature...
05/31/2026

Here's what we have lined up for Kids Wildlife and Art classes this week:
Wonder of Nature 🌿🐾
Discover the magic of nature with free presentation on Moose from Peck Farm Park naturalists. Perfect for adults and families with children aged 5 and up!
When: Tuesday evening, June 2 from 5:30-6:30 PM
Fee: FREE
⭐Registration recommended, but not required.

Painting with Emilia 🎨🖌️
Join local artist Emilia for acrylic painting classes inspired by the week's wildlife theme (Moose). Ideal for kids aged 7 and up!
When: Tuesday morning, June 2 from 9-10:30 AM
Fee: $36 per class (all supplies included) or $100 for all 3 classes in June
Registration required.

Creative Craft Classes ✂️🖍️
Get crafty with our talented artists! This week we will be painting a moose cut out.
When: Wednesday morning, June 3 from 9-10:30 AM
Ages: Kids aged 7+
Fee: $32 per class. Special: 3 or more classes at $30/class or $30/class for multiple children per family
Registration required.

💡Check back next Sunday for the week's classes or our social media post on May 25 for the month's line up.
📍The Winding Deerpath is located in downtown Geneva at 316 Franklin Street just steps from Graham's Chocolates.

Discover the Wonders of Nature at The Winding Deerpath!🌿 Join local naturalist and wildlife filmmaker Alex Ruedel for a ...
05/30/2026

Discover the Wonders of Nature at The Winding Deerpath!
🌿 Join local naturalist and wildlife filmmaker Alex Ruedel for a FREE interactive presentation on wildlife! 🦉🐾 🦋
🗓️ Dates: Tuesday, June 2 & Tuesday, June 9
🕠 Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
🎟️ Perfect for: Adults and families with kids ages 5+
📍 Location: The Winding Deerpath, downtown Geneva, 316 Franklin Street
✨ Registration recommended but not required!
Explore Alex's line of fun, hand-drawn t-shirts available at The Winding Deerpath, inspired by his YouTube series "Observe with Me" filmed at Hickory Knolls Nature Center.
🎨 Interested in more creative fun? Check out our kids' art classes:
Acrylic Painting with Emilia: Tuesday mornings, 9-10:30 AM
Creative Craft Classes: Wednesday mornings, 9-10:30 AM
Registration required for art classes. For details, visit our social media or call us at 630-618-7608.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with nature and explore your creativity! 🌿🎨

🎉It's Wildlife Wednesday at The Winding Deerpath! This week we are focusing on the Ruby-throated Hummingbird ~ Archiloch...
05/28/2026

🎉It's Wildlife Wednesday at The Winding Deerpath! This week we are focusing on the Ruby-throated Hummingbird ~ Archilochus colubris.

The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only breeding hummingbird in eastern North America. These small, vibrant birds are known for their striking emerald or golden-green backs and distinctive ruby-red throats in males. They are agile fliers, often seen darting between flowers and feeders in search of nectar.

Did you know?
🌺 The hum of a hummingbird is made by the bird’s rapid wing beats.
🌺 It beats its wings about 53 times a second.
🌺 The extremely short legs of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird prevent it from
walking or hopping.
🌺 Breeds across eastern North America, from Florida to Canada.
🌺 Migrates to Central America and Mexico for the winter.
🌺 Primarily feeds on nectar from flowers and sugar water from feeders.
🌺 Known for aggressive territorial behavior, especially males during breeding
season.
🌺 Fly straight and fast but can stop instantly, hover, and adjust their position up,
down, or backwards with exquisite control.

💡You can attract Ruby-throated Hummingbirds to your backyard by setting up
hummingbird feeders or by planting tubular flowers, preferably orange or red. Make
sugar water mixtures with about one-quarter cup of sugar per cup of water. Food
coloring is unnecessary; white cane sugar is the best choice. Change the water before it grows cloudy or discolored and remember that during hot weather, sugar water ferments rapidly to produce toxic alcohol.

⭐Learn more about these amazing tiny creatures from our source:
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-throated_Hummingbird/overview

🎨 Artwork by Barb Rolek, Haley Gottardo, Maryann Diazsandi, Monica Casey and Jennifer.

📍The Winding Deerpath is located in downtown Geneva just steps from GRaham's Chocolates at 316 Franklin Street.

🎉Exciting Summer Wildlife & Art Classes at The Winding Deerpath! 🌞🎨This June, dive into nature and creativity with our K...
05/25/2026

🎉Exciting Summer Wildlife & Art Classes at The Winding Deerpath! 🌞🎨
This June, dive into nature and creativity with our Kids Summer Wildlife and Art Classes! Here's what we have lined up for you:

Wonder of Nature 🌿🐾
Discover the magic of nature with free presentations from Peck Farm Park naturalists. Perfect for adults and families with children aged 5 and up!
When: Tuesday evenings, 5:30-6:30 PM (June 2, 9, 16, and 23)
Fee: FREE
Registration recommended, but not required.

Painting with Emilia 🎨🖌️
Join local artist Emilia for acrylic painting classes inspired by the week's wildlife theme. Ideal for kids aged 7 and up!
When: Tuesday mornings, 9-10:30 AM (June 2, 9, and 16)
Fee: $36 per class (all supplies included) or $100 for all 3 classes
Registration required.

Creative Craft Classes ✂️🖍️
Get crafty with our talented artists! Each week features a different project:
When: Wednesday mornings, 9-10:30 AM
⭐June 3: Moose cut-out with acrylic painting with Jean
🦋June 10: Butterfly watercolor with Paula
🐢June 17: Beaded turtle with Helen
🐚June 24: Shell shadow box with Mary
Ages: Kids aged 7+
Fee: $32 per class. Special: 3 or more classes at $30/class or $30/class for multiple children per family
Registration required.

Don't miss out on the fun and learning! Plus, stay tuned for our exciting new classes coming in July! 🌊🦋🦌

📍The Winding Deerpath is located in downtown Geneva at 316 Franklin Street just steps from Graham's Chocolates.

🇺🇸The Winding Deerpath is open from 11-3 pm on Memorial Day! Stop in to see all of the new works from our local artists....
05/25/2026

🇺🇸The Winding Deerpath is open from 11-3 pm on Memorial Day! Stop in to see all of the new works from our local artists.

📍The Winding Deerpath is located at 316 Franklin Street just steps from Graham's Chocolates in downtown Geneva.

🎉 It's Maker Monday at The Winding Deerpath! 🎉 Today we are featuring Katharine Woolard! 🎨Katharine has always known tha...
05/12/2026

🎉 It's Maker Monday at The Winding Deerpath! 🎉 Today we are featuring Katharine Woolard!
🎨Katharine has always known that she wanted to be an artist, even as a little girl. As she grew up, she followed this dream and majored in graphic design and fine art. Katharine enjoys sharing her passion by teaching others. 🌿Deeply inspired by nature, Katharine believes in bringing a piece of nature's serenity into your own home. She works in the mediums of acrylics and oils.
The Winding Deerpath carries several large pieces of Katharine's artwork including this large field of flowers hanging above our fireplace.

📍The Winding Deerpath is located at 316 Franklin Street in downtown Geneva just steps from Graham's Chocolates.

🎉It's Wildlife Wednesday at The Winding Deerpath! Today we are discussing bumblebees-Bombus.🐝 Did you know there are 46 ...
05/06/2026

🎉It's Wildlife Wednesday at The Winding Deerpath! Today we are discussing bumblebees-Bombus.
🐝 Did you know there are 46 species of bumblebees in North America, with 18 of them buzzing around in Illinois? These large, furry bees are known for their unique color patterns and a signature loud hum! They typically nest underground in small colonies of 50-150 and are generally peaceful. While female bumblebees can sting, they’ll only do it if they feel seriously threatened. 🌼

Bumblebees are superheroes for our environment, playing a crucial role in pollinating both crops and wildflowers, which helps support biodiversity and food production. Unfortunately, their numbers are declining due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change, making it more important than ever to protect these pollinators! 🌍❤️

Here's a quick look at their fascinating life cycle:
1️⃣ Emergence: The queen awakens from hibernation to start a new colony. She’s hungry and depends on early flowers for food to develop her ovaries. We are currently in this stage.
2️⃣ Colony Growth: Worker bees (females) are produced, and they begin foraging to help the colony thrive.
3️⃣ New Generations: The queen lays unfertilized eggs (males), and worker larvae develop into new queens.
4️⃣ Cycle Ends: After mating, the colony disintegrates. The old queen, workers, and males die, while new queens hibernate, capable of surviving temporary flooding!

Fun fact: Bumblebees don’t store food for winter; the little they do store supports larvae and the egg-laying queen! 🐝✨

Let’s do our part to ensure their survival. Keep an eye out for these amazing creatures and support local habitats! 🌻

Artwork by , Sherry DeFillippo, , and Tom Schultz.

📍The Winding Deerpath is located in downtown Geneva at 316 Franklin Street just steps from Graham's Chocolates.

🎨🎉We had such a fantastic time at Art Explosion on Saturday! 🎨✨A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to see our ar...
05/05/2026

🎨🎉We had such a fantastic time at Art Explosion on Saturday! 🎨✨
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to see our artists in action. We were lucky to have beautiful works from Paula Jarot, Michele Hubbartt , and Susan Waldron on display throughout the day—and it was so special watching them connect with all of you in person.
Your support truly means the world to us. Every purchase you make at our shop supports not just a small business, but also the talented local artists behind the work. 💛
We’re so grateful to be part of such an amazing, creative community!

📍The Winding Deerpath is located in downtown Geneva at 316 Franklin Street just steps from Graham's Chocolates.
Watercolors by Paula

May 4th Celebration Alert! 🎉Sure, May 4th is famous as Star Wars Day, but did you know it's also International Respect f...
05/04/2026

May 4th Celebration Alert! 🎉
Sure, May 4th is famous as Star Wars Day, but did you know it's also International Respect for Chickens Day? 🐓 Celebrate these wonderful creatures with us! Our collection features paintings, candles, pottery and more! Stop by now to get the perfect gift for the chicken enthusiast in your life!

Artwork by Frank Mascenic, Monica Casey, and Mary Hockett.

📍The Winding Deerpath is located in downtown Geneva at 316 Franklin Street just steps from Graham's Chocolates.

🎉 Join The Winding Deerpath and other downtown businesses in a celebration of art this Saturday!🎨At The Winding Deerpath...
05/01/2026

🎉 Join The Winding Deerpath and other downtown businesses in a celebration of art this Saturday!
🎨At The Winding Deerpath we feature local artists all year long, and this weekend three of our popular artists will be at the shop giving demos of their art. Michele Meketi Hubbartt, Paula Jarot, and Susan Waldron will be in the shop during the event.
Watercolors by Paula

📍The Winding Deerpath is located at 316 Franklin Street in downtown Geneva just steps from Graham's Chocolates.

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316 Franklin Street
Geneva, IL
60134

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Monday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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