Gather ’round.
Consider this an invitation.
Gathering is how we meet. It’s here on Gathering where we share opportunities to visit Providence Lane Homestead — to walk the land, meet the animals, and see the work as it’s being done. Some gatherings are annual and public, like our spring shearing day or Open Farm Days in August. Others are smaller and more informal: visits with community groups, homeschoolers, fibre folks, families, or people who are simply curious and keen to learn.
This is a working farm, not a petting zoo. Animals here have jobs, routines, and needs, and visitors are guests in their space as much as mine. Because of that, there are a few expectations that help keep everyone — human and animal — safe and well. We ask that visitors arrive wearing boots that can go through an antiseptic foot bath, and that you follow any posted or spoken instructions once you’re here. Outside of Open Farm Days, there are no public washrooms available. These aren’t meant to be barriers — they’re part of caring for a place that’s alive and in use.
If you’re interested in a private or small-group visit, I’m always happy to talk it through. Those visits work best when they’re shaped to the people coming and the season we’re in, so reach out and let’s imagine what it might look like together. And if you’re joining us for Open Farm Days, you’ll find clear signage when you arrive — just follow the lane and the signs, and we’ll take it from there.
Whether you’re here to learn, to observe, or simply to spend some time in a working landscape, you’re welcome — with curiosity, care, and respect for the rhythms of the place.
Fall 2026 – Where I’ll Be!
I’d love to see you! We have some fun and exciting events coming up this Fall and into the Winter — I’ve posted some of them here on the Gathering calendar. Details will be coming in the monthly newsletter (not subscriber?? This is a problem easily solved!)
In October
october 7, 2026, Campaign for Wool “Canadian wool conversations” conference, Calgary
We invite you to join us on October 7th, 2026 at the Calgary Farmers’ Market West as we imagine how to repair and regenerate the Canadian wool economy — deepening our connection to nature, building greater value at home, and empowering one another to imagine, innovate, and think bigger. (From the Campaign for Wool Canada’s website.)
October 26 & 27, 2026, Cultivating resilience summit, calgary
Each year, the Summit is grounded in a host region, highlighting how climate-smart agriculture is being advanced in that specific context, while connecting local innovation and experience to national priorities and opportunities.
The Summit creates space for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration to advance resilient, sustainable, and equitable food and land-use systems in Canada, with a strong emphasis on translating knowledge into action. (From Climate-Smart Agri-Food Network website)
Be sure to check back regularly or send me a note if you have any questions.
