The church, Paddye Mann's studio, the brewery, the school house and a quick visit to Clayton.
Stop 6 – St. Andrew’s United Church
It was built in 1897, by a congregation that had met since 1838. The roof tiles are newer.
Its lighting wasn't the greatest for art, but a nice, large space.
I bought a new table runner.These are amazing pieces by Nadine Sculland. I couldn't sew a straight line, and quilting impresses me!
I know William posts a lot of stained glass pieces, and this modest church doesn't compare to other buildings, but it is pretty.
Stop 5 – Paddye Mann Studio
Mann is a well-respected Canadian fashion designer. Her studio used to be the tailer's shop, built in 1831.
Next was the brewery! Some were sampling beer.
Barb was there with a blacksmith, Mike Desrochers, and they were interviewed on TV!
It is a very interesting venue, the brewery.
Hubby had to use the facilities, and he came out raving about them. Check out the urinal in the washroom!
Stop 10 – Cedar Hill School House
This spot intrigued JB, as he attended a one-room schoolhouse back in the day in Chesterville.
By now, we'd had enough and took a detour through Clayton. They have a wonderful dam, visited by migrating birds. Unfortunately, we couldn't walk to the shoreline, as I didn't have boots and the path had frozen ice, melty snow.
From there, we were stopped by a grouse in the middle of the road.
grouse from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
Hope for the future.
As we drove home, this lovely scene. Someone ought to sketch it!
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9 comments:
Thanks for sharing this wonderful outing Jenn! That is some photo, it looks like a painting!
Good picture of you and Barb!
Your neighbors paintings are lovely. Mike D. makes some amazing pieces doesn't he?? If this dastardly snow and ice ever leave he is coming by my place to root old farm tools out of the bushes to use in his projects. Glad they will be recycled into beauty. We are looking forward to the spring studio tour up our way.
I just now followed you on both days of this interesting studio tour...with all its other interesting stops as well...very much enjoyed both posts; yo are a great tour guide.
Lovely places to visit. All those solar panels? Are they for one residence? And would they supply enough power to rely on them alone? Love your jacket and the last photo, yes, a sketch in waiting, or a painting.
The church certainly draws my attention.
You saw all the interesting things on this trip.
My hubby and I have decided to take a little road trip to Spokane in mid-May, and I must say I am looking forward to the get-away. Your post gave me some additional inspiration - there will be new shops to poke around in, and people to meet! Thanks for sharing this slice of the world!
Wow - your countryside looks like a Christmas card still. What a great day out, Your hubby will remember those facilities for a long time!
Wren x
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