Events

We in the west seem to have been taken by surprise by Russia’s terrible invasion of the Ukraine - but we shouldn’t have been.  For one thing, we’ve been underserved by media who have been obsessed by Covid and who have elevated local acts of selfishness to news, to the exclusion of everything else happening in the world. For another, we have once again ignored history. In the short term, we’ve forgotten that Trump spent four years emotionally propping up Putin as a leader, while sending increasing military aid to Ukraine, in a transparent effort to create conflict. We have...

June 12-14, 2022 Sheepskin tanning workshop

We are very very excited to be hosting this workshop on mineral tanning sheepskins at the farm. It's a three day process, with all materials (including one of our own lovely lamb skins) included. It's another step in completing the cycle of life and integration, building skills and community.

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Fern+Roe Tanning Workshop

We are so stoked!!! Sunday January 16, 12-3pm Next weekend we are partnering with Okanagan Spirits for a beer and whisky tasting at the brewery! We have been aging our Pictish Pride Wee Heavy (a Scottish Ale) in a Laird of Fintry whisky barrel, and we'll be pouring samples alongside samples of the Laird itself. The Laird of Fintry is Okanagan Spirits' signature single malt, much sought-after and available only in limited quantities. It's got all the subtlety and sophistication of a whisky from Scotland, bred right here in the North Okanagan! We are privileged to have access to their...

We will be closed Thursday Sept 30 for Truth & Reconciliation Day. We ask that you all join us in spending time honouring all the stolen children, and thinking about how we can change our society so this horror never happens again. #DrumForTheChildren at 2:15 - learn the Honour Song and play together. https://tkemlups.ca/drum/ Looking for an orange shirt that is guaranteed to fund the right people? Here's the source for the one pictured: https://orangeshirtday.net/product/orange-shirt-2021-english/

DOA is back at the brewery! On their 40th Anniversary tour, our favourite and legendary punks bring all the energy of 1981 back to the stage. Sept 26, 3-8pm Opening band Lets Go from Kamloops, playing exuberant skatepunk. Come dance your boots off! Parking is limited, please carpool. Beer and non-alcoholic bevvies available, plus BANNOCK! We are thrilled to have D.O.A. back for an afternoon, all-ages show (that means us greyhairs will dominate). Bring mom and the kids for an education in what political punk is all about. Over the last four decades, D.O.A. has released 18 studio albums, sold...