Lehighton, Pa. – Looking for the perfect summer getaway? A visit to the Ukrainian Homestead in Lehighton, Pa., may be the answer. Located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, just 90 minutes north of Philadelphia, the Ukrainian Homestead offers both cultural activities and outdoor recreation facilities. You can relax by the pool, or grab lunch or dinner in our Ukrainian kitchen. Or you can enjoy shopping, fine dining, historical tours, biking, hiking and whitewater rafting in the nearby town of Jim Thorpe.
The summer calendar of events begins with the annual Memorial Weekend picnic on Sunday, May 27.
Sandra Duda
Kazka performs the “Arkan” at the 2017 festival.
The Ukrainian American Heritage Foundation dance camp runs July 2-6. A finale dance performance is offered on Saturday, July 7, at 7 p.m., followed by a “zabava” (dance) to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.
New for 2018 is the addition of a children’s summer camp. This overnight camp runs from July 15 through July 29 and is open to children age 7 through 14. The camp will include Ukrainian music, language and crafts, as well as field trips, swimming and hiking.
Christine Syzonenko
Violinist Innesa Tymochko-Dekajlo.
The largest event at the Ukrainian Homestead is the annual Ukrainian Festival. This year’s festival is Saturday, August 18, and Sunday, August 19, beginning at noon on both days. The Kalyna Performing Arts Company from Toronto will be the featured dance ensemble. Other performers include the Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble, renowned violinist Innesa Tymochko-Dekajlo and accordionist Walt Syzonenko playing the Saturday evening zabava.
For more information on room and facility rentals, as well as a full calendar of events, readers may visit our website at www.ukrhomestead.com or call 610-377-4621. Limited dates are available for weddings, reunions and picnics throughout the 2018 season.
The Ukrainian Homestead is owned and operated by the Central Executive Committee of the Organization for the Rebirth of Ukraine (CEC, ODWU) a 501(c)(3) charitable and cultural organization.
Christine Syzonenko
“Hopak” soloist Roman Milan of Kazka at the 2017 festival.