RECEIVE A DISCOUNT ON ANY WORKSHOP
20% Discount applied to any of our workshops below when you book accommodations with us
Learn to Build Your
Dream Timber Frame Cottage!
Are you passionate about creating cozy, sustainable spaces?
Join our 5-Class series on Timber Frame Cottage Construction and unlock secrets to crafting your very own retreat in the woods.
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Materials Selection: Understand the best wood types and tools needed for timber frame construction.
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Foundations and Layout: Master the art of creating a solid and level foundation for your cottage.
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Joinery Techniques: Dive into traditional joinery methods like mortise and tenon, dovetails, and more.
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Finishing Touches: Explore interior finishes, windows, doors, and sustainable design choices.
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Roofing and Insulation: Learn how to protect your cottage from the elements and keep it cozy year-round.
Every Class Features Hands-On Practice: Get your hands dirty with practical sessions and build confidence in your skills.
Dates: TBA
Time: Sundays 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Cost: $75/Class
Register early for all 5 classes and receive 10% off.
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!
Call 902-298-6852 to reserve your spot!
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Workshops
PLEASE NOTE:
NO REFUNDS ON WORKSHOPS
However, with 24 hrs notice, you can change to a different workshop or attend a future one.
Bushcraft
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How to survive in the woods
WORKSHOP: BUSHCRAFT
Join Darrin Swinamer & Sterling Rae to learn how to survive if you ever find yourself lost in the woods. Sterling is a Scout Leader with 30 years experience and has taught many basic survival courses to Scouts, Girl Guides, School Groups etc. teaching them how to light fires, cook and build shelters to protect themselves in all types of weather ranging from -25º to +30º without incident.
Date: TBA
Time: TBA (13 hrs)
Cost: $35/pp
Hunting & Trapping
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Learn how to identify animal tracks and trails
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Proper trap setting
WORKSHOP: TRAPPING
Join Darrin Swinamer & Nathan Lavigne to learn more about trapping. This class can take place at any time. Just call to make arrangements
Note: Must take this trapping class before participating in the Hunting class.
Date: Can be anytime. Call to book a time.
Time: Decided when you book.
Cost: $40
WORKSHOP: HUNTING
Join Darrin Swinamer & Nathan Lavigne this October during hunting season to learn more about hunting.
Pre-Requisite: Must have taken the trapping class before participating it this one.
Date: October or later. Call to book a time.
Time: Decided when you book.
Cost: $40 (One on One Class)
Canning & Preserving (Summer, Fall and Winter)
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Preserving Fruit
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Vegetables
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Canning Meat
WORKSHOP: SMOKING, SALTING & PRESERVING VEGETABLES & MEATS
Join Darrin Swinamer to learn more about smoking, salting and preserving Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Jams, Pickles, Tomato Sauce, Salsa & meats.
Class Size: 6-7 People
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost: $30/pp
Foraging for Medicinal Plants
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Stroll through the woods and learn to identify native plants you can find in your own backyard as well as the uses for them.
FORAGING WORKSHOP FOR NATURAL MEDICINES/
NATURE WALK
Presented by Nathan Lavigne to learn the forest and ways its foods can heal and keep you alive. Sign up for one of the date options below.
Date: June 16 or July 14 (Call to book your day/time)
Time: 10:00 am (1-2 hrs)
Cost: $30/pp
Harvesting Livestock
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Correct methods for humanely harvesting small animals (on-site or at your site)
WORKSHOP: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & HARVESTING LIVESTOCK
Join Darrin Swinamer to learn about slaughtering & animal husbandry.
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: 100 Robar Rd., North River, New Germany, NS
Cost: $35/pp
Gauging Interest
Are you interested in learning more about how to live off grid and raise and grow your own food