All about Acorns: Collecting and Preparing Acorns into Flour and Making Acorn Crackers

Join us at Iowisota to learn how to make delicious crackers from acorns! We will cover collection of acorns (oak nuts) and demonstrate processing of acorns into flour. We will also make acorn crackers to enjoy together, plus some to send home with participants. Cost is a suggested free-will donation of $20/person.

Location: on-site at “Iowisota”, 2472 IA-26, Lansing, Iowa.

Program will be provided by Linda Haugen.  Linda is an avid forager, and her acorn crackers have become a popular component of the lunches she serves at Iowisota workshops. She is also a retired forest health specialist with a wealth of knowledge about trees and oaks and can help you to learn more about the wonderful food gifts from trees… all the way from treetop to table!

How to sign up for the Acorn Workshop: Click the link to register/rsvp. You will be asked to fill out a registration form that will hold your spot. There is no mandatory fee. A free-will donation will be graciously accepted on the day of the event.

Make it an overnight “B&B” stay! We have up to 6 guest bedrooms available. This is a lovely time of year to spend more time in the forests of the Driftless Area.

·        Starting at $75/room/night. Two-bedroom suite or use of cabin is $150/night. 25% discount for additional nights. Lodging taxes will be added.

·        Breakfasts are included. There are multiple options for other meals you might need, including BYO to warm in the full kitchen, BYO to grill on-site, or go out to local restaurants. There is a refrigerator available, and all cooking equipment and essentials.

·        The "gathering room" and a full kitchen are common spaces for all guests (plus there is a kitchenette and small living room in the cabin).

·        More about the rooms… Look at the accommodations tab on the website to see the spaces. There are 4 guest bedrooms and 2 guest bathrooms in the main house, plus 2 bedrooms and a bathroom in the cabin.

·        To reserve a space, fill out the Booking Request Form at https://forms.wix.com/r/7166520443166261937, Then we will communicate via email to find out your specific needs before we send an invoice.

·        The setting of Iowisota includes nearly 200 acres of private forest and many trails to hike and explore. The sleeping rooms are a delightful blend of historic, rustic, and modern. The “gathering room” with its stone fireplace, expansive windows, and comfortable seating provides a place to hang out and chat with the hosts and other guests.