Special Events
Thank-you to all of our visitors, vendors and volunteers who helped to make our Spring Market a huge success!!
We can't wait to do it again. Stay tuned.
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SAVE THE DATE - Saturday April 9th, 2022 11am to 5pm
Farmers & Makers Spring Market
The days are getting longer and spring is in the Valley air! We are busy planning our next Farmers & Makers Market at the farm, just in time for Easter.
On Saturday April 9th, 11am to 5pm we will have approximately 20 vendors joining us in our arena, both returning and new. With a large range of products, there is bound to be something for everyone. Vendors include:
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@corner_stephen
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@wendyfibreart
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@blossom_country
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@hiseypreserves
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@basketcase0630
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@mortonsupplyco
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@timmer.werk
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@azurehighlandshomestead
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@donaldshoney
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@goodfamilyfarms
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@thebakeryoffleshertoninc
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@icelandiccake
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@bloembotanicals
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@cutiepiespizza.ca
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@redmaplehomestead
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@gillyflowerfarms
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@kimbervalleyfarms
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@pineapplesage_catering |
Black Forest Creations Maple Syrup
We are super excited to be launching our unique Farm Experiences for you to enjoy this spring and summer. Come see our local makers and workshop facilitators as they demonstrate how our wool is transformed into yarn, knitwear and fibre art. Sign up for one of our new felting, spinning or knitting workshops or an interactive farm tour to meet the sheep.
Also, NEW this year and launching at the market is our 2022 Sheep Sponsorship Program. Availability will be limited to a select group of our girls! Connect with your sponsored sheep and come on a customized Farm to Fashion journey with us this summer.
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Farmers & Makers Christmas Market
November 27, 2021 - 11am to 4pm
We hope you can help us kick off the holiday season and join us at our Farmers & Makers Christmas Market. There will be no shortage of great one of a kind and handmade gift ideas as well as lots of farm raised food and fibre! Check out our vendors:
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@8knitlove
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@wendyfibreart
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@blossom_country
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@hiseypreserves
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@crochetdreamzz
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@mortonsupplyco
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@redmaplehomestead
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@azurehighlandshomestead
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@donaldshoney
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@goodfamilyfarms
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@thebakeryoffleshertoninc
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@pineapple_sage_fine_foods
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@bloembotanicals
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@eucliddesign.co
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@timmer.werk
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@gillyflowerfarms
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@kimbervalleyfarms
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We hope you can join us!
Please note that masks must be worn in the barn and we are requesting that physical distancing be observed.
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Farmers & Makers Fall Market!
October 2, 2021 - 11am to 5pm
Come join us and experience the fall colours in the Valley at our fall Farmers' & Makers' market! There will be a selection of great local farmers and makers bringing their goods to the farm as well as lots of wool products from our Icelandic sheep. Stay tuned for more info.
Hope to see you here!
Please note that masks must be worn in the barn and a limited number of people will be allowed inside at a time in order to ensure physical distancing.
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New! 2021 Lamb Sponsorship - Now Open
Interested in sponsoring one of our 2021 lambs? This is a unique opportunity to help support slow, local fashion and to learn about the incredible properties of wool. Better for the environment, the animals and you! You'll learn about our sheep and after the fall shearing, take home some fibre from your sponsored lamb. This is only available for 4 of our 2021 lambs.
What do you get for your sponsorship?
- Name the lamb you're sponsoring - name must start with the letter K.
- Receive a certificate of sponsorship for 2021.
- Private 1 hr. farm tour for you and up to 4 of your family or friends. Meet and interact with the sheep and the lamb you have sponsored.
- Picture of your sponsored lamb.
- Video of your sponsored lamb being sheared in the fall of 2021.
- Depending on the level of sponsorship you choose, after your sponsored lamb is sheared, you will receive either: 2 skeins of lopi yarn made from the lambs fleece OR a custom hand knit hat made with the lopi yarn from the lambs fleece OR the full raw fleece from the lamb.
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Spring pop-up mini-market!
March 27, 2021 - 12pm to 5pm
Come join us in the barn for our first pop-up Farmers' & Makers' market of 2021. There will be a selection of fibre, fleece, and wool products from our Icelandic sheep. Infiknit Love will be joining us with their amazing knitwear and fibreworks. Carver, Emile Gaudet will be showcasing some of his beautiful wood carvings. There will also be sheep cheese, freezer lamb and a limited of quantity of our freshly made maple syrup.
Hope to see you here!
Please note that masks must be worn in the barn and a limited number of people will be allowed inside at a time in order to ensure physical distancing.
