Join Glen O'Neil and other acoustic music enthusiasts for an open circle jam (all genres) in our cozy Apple House. The kettle will be on with lots of delicious tea choices available (or bring your own). A small participant fee may be charged (or a hat passed around) to support this regular event. For more […]
On Friday, October 25st, the Grist Mill and Gardens will be hosting a special professional development opportunity for teachers. Come be inspired by this spectacular piece of local history and it's lovely grounds.RSVP for free admission to the site for the day, where our staff and volunteers will share some engaging heritage experiences with you, […]
We're hosting a private event today, but our site is open for business as usual. Fortunately, with twelve acres on site there's lots of room for everyone. We might ask you to be mindful of your noise level during some of their activities and avoid sneaking into private workshops, but that's just common courtesy. We're […]
This is event is hosted at the Grist Mill and led and organized by Opal Aura Wellness.As a healer and teacher guiding the expansion of our awareness; Tasha will utilize meditation, affirmations, and visual aids to gently lead participants into a stream of internal reflection. The experience will also incorporate grounding techniques and relaxation breathing. […]
Join us for an evening of local vendors, entertainment and food under the nearly full moon! Much more detail will be coming soon...
We're so excited about this event, we can bear-ly contain ourselves! Grab your favourite teddy bear and join us for a lovely afternoon picnic in our gardens that includes music, story time, games, crafts and more!
Gardeners (and those who enjoy gardens), come join us for a day of touring and sharing! There will be presentations, networking and displays spread around our 12 acre site and we look forward to unveiling our plans to restore our own heritage gardens to their original deep-researched and historically-significant splendor.
Valdy has sold almost half a million copies of his 13 albums, has two Juno Awards (Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year), seven Juno nominations, and four Gold albums to his credit. Of Canadian folk artists in the mid-1970s, only Gordon Lightfoot was more popular.
In partnership with our friends at Forest Learning Tools, we're excited to be hosting this enchanting afternoon in our gardens!
From high-energy instrumentals to slow ballads, drinking songs to sea shanties, Clanna Morna brings a unique west coast influence to Celtic & English folk. The band pays tribute to and takes inspiration from legendary predecessors including The Dubliners, The Pogues, The Bothy Band, Planxty, and The Clancy Brothers.
We're hosting a private event today, but our site is open for business as usual. Fortunately, with twelve acres on site there's lots of room for everyone. We might ask you to be mindful of your noise level during their ceremony and avoid sneaking into their wedding photos, but that's just common courtesy. We're pretty […]
We can't wait to open our doors for the season! Pop by and come see all the renovations and improvements we've made through the off-season. We'll also be giving away our famous lavender lemonade and fresh-baked scones that day, too. Drop by and say hello and be sure to pick up your 2024 Season Pass.
Join us for a delightful Easter celebration on this 12-acre heritage site, where the charm of this lovely property meets family fun! Embark on an enchanting Easter egg hunt across our picturesque gardens, surrounded by historic buildings and the soothing ambiance of babbling Keremeos Creek. With captivating activities for all ages, this festive event promises […]
Discover the secrets behind crafting perfect salad dressings, creamy mayonnaise, zesty aioli, tangy mustards, and vintage ketchups like mushroom ketchup. Dive into the vibrant world of chimichurri, pestos, and other herb-infused sauces that will add a burst of flavor to your meals.
Learn the basics of magically turning fresh milk to a variety of quick cheeses like mozzarella and paneer. Join us and take the first steps on your cheese-making journey!
Discover the secrets of transforming cream into exceptional butter through traditional techniques and modern methods. Learn about flavored butters, browned butter, clarified butter, butter-based sauces and some of the many cooking techniques that use butter to excellent effect. Expect plenty of tasting opportunities!
Come join us and learn the basics of baking bread with a traditional sourdough culture. This workshop includes an introduction to the art, science and magic of a living sourdough culture as well as a container of sourdough starter.
n this workshop, join our General Manager, Chris Mathieson in making every component of a pizza from scratch. We'll be making our own fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce and pizza dough, going through the tips and tricks that will help you make a truly legendary pizza at home in your own oven.
Curing and smoking are two closely connected ways of preserving meats that have been used in various forms for millennia, and this workshop will provide an introduction to the art and science of using smoke and salt to safely transform simple cuts of meat and fish into exceptional delicacies.
Come join us and learn the basics of baking bread with a traditional sourdough culture. This workshop includes an introduction to the art, science and magic of a living sourdough culture as well as a container of sourdough starter.
Come join us and learn the basics of baking bread with a traditional sourdough culture. This workshop includes an introduction to the art, science and magic of a living sourdough culture as well as a container of sourdough starter.
Learn the basics of magically turning fresh milk to a variety of quick cheeses like mozzarella and paneer. Join us and take the first steps on your cheese-making journey!
Learn the basics of magically turning fresh milk to a variety of quick cheeses like mozzarella and paneer. Join us and take the first steps on your cheese-making journey!
Come learn the basics of crafting your own delicious sodas the traditional way. From a true root beer and ginger ale to cordials and other treats, we'll explore the time-honoured tradition and techniques of non-alcoholic brewing.
Curing and smoking are two closely connected ways of preserving meats that have been used in various forms for millennia, and this workshop will provide an introduction to the art and science of using smoke and salt to safely transform simple cuts of meat and fish into exceptional delicacies.
Come join us and learn the basics of baking bread with a traditional sourdough culture. This workshop includes an introduction to the art, science and magic of a living sourdough culture as well as a container of sourdough starter.
Come join us and learn the basics of baking bread with a traditional sourdough culture. This workshop includes an introduction to the art, science and magic of a living sourdough culture as well as a container of sourdough starter.
Curing and smoking are two closely connected ways of preserving meats that have been used in various forms for millennia, and this workshop will provide an introduction to the art and science of using smoke and salt to safely transform simple cuts of meat and fish into exceptional delicacies.
Curing and smoking are two closely connected ways of preserving meats that have been used in various forms for millennia, and this workshop will provide an introduction to the art and science of using smoke and salt to safely transform simple cuts of meat and fish into exceptional delicacies.
Learn the basics of magically turning fresh milk to a variety of quick cheeses like mozzarella and paneer. Join us and take the first steps on your cheese-making journey!
Learn the basics of magically turning fresh milk to a variety of quick cheeses like mozzarella and paneer. Join us and take the first steps on your cheese-making journey!
Dive into the lost art of preservation with our water bath canning workshop that will introduce you to the fundamentals of safely preserving fruits, vegetables and more.
Dive into the lost art of preservation with our water bath canning workshop that will introduce you to the fundamentals of safely preserving fruits, vegetables and more.
On November 24th, from 6-9PM, join Chris Mathieson in the Grist Mill kitchen for an introduction to how to make a few simple cheeses from easily-available ingredients. Together, we'll explore how good milk, bacterial cultures, acids, rennet and salt and be combined to make a multitude of different cheeses. Topics included in this session: the […]
Come join us and learn the basics of baking bread with a sourdough culture. This workshop includes: An introduction to the art, science and magic of a living sourdough culture Lots of hands-on learning Coffee and a snack A container of sourdough starter A fresh-baked loaf of sourdough Other ways to use your starter We […]
On Friday, October 21st, the Grist Mill and Gardens will be hosting a special professional development opportunity for teachers. Come be inspired by this spectacular piece of local history and it's lovely grounds.RSVP for free admission to the site for the day, where our staff and volunteers will share some engaging heritage experiences with you, […]
Join Ethan Hartfield from Hartfieldforge for a weekend introduction blacksmithing. Over two days, you will learn basic safety around a hammer, anvil and forge and how to make several starter projects including your own blacksmithing tongs (always an important first project for an apprentice blacksmith), a chisel, a drift (punch), an ornamental hook and more. […]
Join us as we work with Amanda from Forest Learning Tools and learn to make your own birdhouse. This workshop is suitable for children of all ages, but children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. (One adult can accompany multiple children, as necessary. Assisting adults are welcome at *no charge*.) ------ On Sept […]
Join us as we make a race car out of a giant zucchini to be raced during our zucchini races at our Fall Fair. You'll bring a large zucchini and we'll provide basic wheels and some decoration items to make your racer uniquely yours. (You can also bring your own wheels if you'd like. (Click […]
Join us as we work with Amanda from Forest Learning Tools and learn to use basic needle felting to make beautiful 3D shapes. This workshop is suitable for children of all ages, but children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. (One adult can accompany multiple children, as necessary. Assisting adults are welcome at […]
Join us as we work with Amanda from Forest Learning Tools and learn to make decorative items with just-pressed flowers. This workshop is suitable for children of all ages, but children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. (One adult can accompany multiple children, as necessary. Assisting adults are welcome at *no charge*.) ------ […]
In partnership with our friends at Forest Learning Tools, we're excited to be hosting this enchanting afternoon in our gardens!
Join us as we work with Amanda from Forest Learning Tools and learn to make traditional apple doors. This workshop is suitable for children of all ages, but children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. (One adult can accompany multiple children, as necessary. Assisting adults are welcome at *no charge*.) ------ On Sept […]
Join us as we work with Amanda from Forest Learning Tools and learn to make beautiful weavings incorporating natural materials. This workshop is suitable for children of all ages, but children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. (One adult can accompany multiple children, as necessary. Assisting adults are welcome at *no charge*.) ------ […]
Join us as we work with Amanda from Forest Learning Tools and learn to make beautiful fairy doors. This workshop is suitable for children of all ages, but children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. (One adult can accompany multiple children, as necessary. Assisting adults are welcome at *no charge*.) ------ On Sept […]
Join Ethan Hartfield from Hartfieldforge for a weekend introduction blacksmithing. Over two days, you will learn basic safety around a hammer, anvil and forge and how to make several starter projects including your own blacksmithing tongs (always an important first project for an apprentice blacksmith), a chisel, a drift (punch), an ornamental hook and more. […]
Clanna Morna brings their take on the Celtic Traditional genre to the west coast. Their sound is rooted in the traditional Irish, Scottish and English music that many love, and features carefully crafted arrangements, rhythmic spirited energy and captivating storytelling. Comprised of an ensemble of multi-instrumentalists, their collective musicianship and attention to detail contribute to a unique audience experience featuring both familiar and lesser known folk ballads and tunes.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE CURRENT SMOKE AND WILDFIRE SITUATIONJoin us for a special day celebrating all forms of fibre arts, including spinning, weaving, knitting, quilting, dyeing, felting and so much more. As the day comes closer, visit this page for a detailed schedule of the workshops, presentations, vendors and demonstrations we’ve […]
Call it prairie noir or Canadiana desert rock: Abigail Lapell sings haunting, gorgeous modern folk songs. The Toronto songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has won two Canadian Folk Music Awards and reached over 20 million Spotify streams. Her evocative new album, Stolen Time, was released April 2022 on Outside Music.
Grammy Award-winning musician John Reischman has been a foundational mandolinist, composer, bandleader, and musical educator in bluegrass and North American roots and folk music since emerging from the vibrant “new acoustic” bluegrass music scene of the Bay Area in the 1980s. A member of the groundbreaking Tony Rice Unit, Reischman’s mastery of bluegrass, old-time, swing, and multiple Latin American musical styles, coupled with an Old Master’s sense of tone, taste, and musicality, has brought him a global reputation as one of the finest mandolinists of his era.
Gardeners (and those who enjoy gardens), come join us for a day of touring and sharing! There will be presentations, networking and displays spread around our 12 acre site and we look forward to unveiling our plans to restore our own heritage gardens to their original deep-researched and historically-significant splendor.
We're so excited about this event, we can bear-ly contain ourselves! Grab your favourite teddy bear and join us for a lovely afternoon picnic in our gardens that includes music, story time, games, crafts and more!
Coming off a stint touring with and opening for the legendary Burton Cummings, we're excited that he's making a quick stop in Keremeos on his way home for a well-deserved rest after touring with a living legend! Over the course of his career, Ryan has toured Canada countless times, released five full-length albums, and seen his music licensed nationally and abroad. He has shared the stage with an extremely wide-variety of artists, ranging from Lisa Loeb and Buffy Ste. Marie to Nickelback and Mother Mother. In 2012, Ryan snagged 3 awards (out of 5 nominations) at the Vancouver Island Music Awards (Male Vocalist, Record and Artist of the Year)! Ryan has carved out an almost 20-year career as an independent artist in Canada’s vibrant music scene. He’s always been a genre fence sitter, hanging out on the edges of country just enough to say he isn’t.
Join us for our next concert of 2023, featuring the talented 0Stella. This show is the second of our new Apple House Sessions, small, intimate shows in our cozy early 1900s root cellar; seating is provided, but cushions and blankets are welcome.
Join the volunteers of the Grist Mill Foundation for a FREE community open house and BBQ on Thursday, May 25th at the Grist Mill and Gardens.
Join us for a day of spinning, dyeing, weaving, knitting, crocheting, felting, quilting, papercraft and more at the Grist Mill.
We're excited to host the alumni of Similkameen High School for a luncheon during their 2023 Homecoming weekend. Tickets for the lunch are $20 and must be pre-purchased through this page. Food, drinks and dessert are all included.
We can't wait to open our doors for the season! Pop by and come see all the renovations and improvements we've made through the off-season. We'll also be giving away our famous lavender lemonade and fresh-baked scones that day, too. Drop by and say hello and be sure to pick up your 2023 Season Pass.
On Friday, October 21st, the Grist Mill and Gardens will be hosting a special professional development opportunity for teachers. Come be inspired by this spectacular piece of local history and it's lovely grounds.RSVP for free admission to the site for the day, where our staff and volunteers will share some engaging heritage experiences with you, […]
We're hosting a private event today, but our site is open for business as usual. Fortunately, with twelve acres on site there's lots of room for everyone. We might ask you to be mindful of your noise level during their ceremony and avoid sneaking into their wedding photos, but that's just common courtesy. We're pretty […]
