What to expect at the sculpture farm?
When you book a Sculpture Experience you will be able to do the following:
- Wander the Outdoor Sculpture Trail: Our easy-walking sculpture trails are 2km long and continuously expanding and changing. We rotate which sections are open depending on the season and weather. You will have a different experience and view different pieces on every visit.
- Meet the artist Local and international artists occasionally visit the farm to interact with visitors.
- Home Gallery Our indoor gallery is located inside our 200-year-old home and attached stables. This year we are exhibiting paintings from Canadian artists in addition to smaller sculptures and select books & antiques.
- Spend time with friends & family: bring a picnic basket and enjoy the natural surroundings, or relax on one of our park benches to enjoy a leisurely conversation.
- Most visitors stay about 2 hours.
- Some people linger much longer to picnic, meditate, take pictures, draw or paint.
- Plan for the outdoors and the weather.
- Long pants, long sleeves and closed shoes or boots are recommended.
The sculpture farm is in a natural setting. Bring water, bug repellant and sun screen if needed.
- You can reschedule with the link in your confirmation email. It's easy and free.
- You can still come if it rains! Bring rain boots and an umbrella. We also have umbrellas for you to borrow. Rain can make for an unparalleled viewing experience.
- If it rains while you are here, seek shelter in our indoor gallery space or ask for an umbrella.
It is easy and free to reschedule:
- Use the link in your confirmation email.
- It really helps us if you book early. You can always reschedule later.
- Even if we sell out of tickets, you will still be able to reschedule.
Our trails are on mostly level grass and dirt paths, but you might might find roots, stones and uneven ground. People with all-terrain wheelchairs manage well. We also have many chairs, benches and other places to rest.
The indoor gallery was built at a time when little thought was given to mobility challenges. To access the indoor gallery you will need to be able to negotiate two or three stairs. We are working to increase accessibility, but we are not quite there yet.
- Pre-booking helps us control the number of people in the gallery and ensures someone will be available to greet each and every guest.
- Use our online booking system to schedule in advance. Same day bookings OK. Bookings are easy to change. So don't wait, book now! It really helps us prepare our season when you book as soon as possible.
- If possible, we appreciate carpooling because it reduces traffic and inconvenience for neighbours on our long, shared, narrow laneway.
- When you arrive, look for signs telling you where to park.
- Our ticket-based admissions system staggers arrival times throughout the day. This provides an intimate gallery experience for all visitors, often in the company of one or two other small parties arriving at the same time. Expansive grounds and scattered benches and tables allow private picnics & small gatherings.
- We can accommodate larger groups (field trips and tours) by request, on days we are normally closed.
- It is expensive and time consuming to maintain the grounds and extensive trail system. Your admission fee helps us take care of the gallery.
- Show support by booking early. You can easily reschedule if needed.
- We offer discounted admission if needed. We want to make sure this experience is accessible to everyone. Please contact us for information on free or reduced-price tickets.
Yes, but pets MUST be on leash at all times. Also, please clean up after your pet.