Concert: Showman & Coole

Concert

As the sun sets behind rugged mountains of the Similkameen, the magic unfolds. Attendees spread blankets and lawn chairs, immersed in the soft glow of twinkling lights and paper lanterns. Our concerts celebrate a range of acoustic genres--folk, roots, Celtic, Bluegrass and even acoustic blues. Talented artists weave together traditional melodies (with roots as deep as our venue) and thoughtful original compositions. Let the music carry you away--where history whispers and melodies linger.

Up to $35.00

Heritage Skills Festival

Special Event

Discover the Timeless Art of Traditional Craftsmanship Step back in time and immerse yourself in the hands-on experiences and fascinating demonstrations of our Heritage Skills Festival, a cornerstone of our 40th anniversary celebrations at the Grist Mill and Gardens. This special event is designed to connect visitors with the skills, crafts, and traditions that shaped […]

Sunday Talk: “Becoming a Naturalist: Nature in Your Backyard”

Workshop or Presentation

Nature is all around us—surprisingly abundant, sometimes fragile, and often overlooked. In this thoughtful and encouraging presentation, Alex Bodden, President of the South Okanagan Naturalists’ Club (SONC), will explore how anyone can begin noticing and appreciating the natural world, starting right outside their own back door. Even if you don’t know much about birds, plants, […]

Sunday Talk: “Settler Stories: Essays from the Edge of Ecology and Memory”

Workshop or Presentation

In this thoughtful and thought-provoking presentation, Don Gayton—acclaimed Summerland-based ecologist and creative non-fiction author—shares selected readings and reflections from his forthcoming manuscript, Settler Stories. Blending local history, ecology, climate insight, and wry humour, Don explores the layered relationships between people and place in the Okanagan-Similkameen. His storytelling weaves together the settler experience, shifting landscapes, and […]

Sunday Dinner: Grilled Flank Steak

Dinner

Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.

Up to $35.00

Performance: “Dream” by Tempest Theatre

Performance

About the Show Dream is a whimsical reimagining of A Midsummer Night's Dream, told not by nobles, but by the Mechanicals: the workers, the makers, the overlooked storytellers. This is their version. Unvarnished, heartfelt, and deeply human. A tale remembered not from the court, but from the wings. They were cast aside, comic relief in someone else's […]

Up to $47.50

Event: Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Grist Mill & Gardens 2691 Upper Bench Road, Keremeos, BC, Canada
Special Event

We're so excited about this event, we can bear-ly contain ourselves! Grab your favourite teddy bear and join us for a lovely afternoon picnic in our gardens that includes music, story time, games, crafts and more!

Up to $20.00

Performance: “Dream” by Tempest Theatre

Performance

About the Show Dream is a whimsical reimagining of A Midsummer Night's Dream, told not by nobles, but by the Mechanicals: the workers, the makers, the overlooked storytellers. This is their version. Unvarnished, heartfelt, and deeply human. A tale remembered not from the court, but from the wings. They were cast aside, comic relief in someone else's […]

Up to $47.50

Concert: Boxcar Campfire / Paul Pigat

Concert

As the sun sets behind rugged mountains of the Similkameen, the magic unfolds. Attendees spread blankets and lawn chairs, immersed in the soft glow of twinkling lights and paper lanterns. Our concerts celebrate a range of acoustic genres--folk, roots, Celtic, Bluegrass and even acoustic blues. Talented artists weave together traditional melodies (with roots as deep as our venue) and thoughtful original compositions. Let the music carry you away--where history whispers and melodies linger.

Up to $30.00

Concert: Barney Bentall

Concert

As the sun sets behind rugged mountains of the Similkameen, the magic unfolds. Attendees spread blankets and lawn chairs, immersed in the soft glow of twinkling lights and paper lanterns. Our concerts celebrate a range of acoustic genres--folk, roots, Celtic, Bluegrass and even acoustic blues. Talented artists weave together traditional melodies (with roots as deep as our venue) and thoughtful original compositions. Let the music carry you away--where history whispers and melodies linger.

Up to $50.00

Sunday Talk: “Ancient Echoes: Eocene Fossils of the Princeton Region”

Workshop or Presentation

Join naturalist and longtime Princeton resident John Henry for a fascinating slideshow presentation exploring the ancient fossil beds of the Princeton area. These remarkable Eocene-era deposits offer rare glimpses into a prehistoric world—where ancient fish, insects, and plants were preserved in extraordinary detail. Drawing on his lifelong passion for natural history and local geology, John […]

Sunday Dinner: Pan-Fried Duck Breast

Dinner

Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.

Up to $35.00

Concert: The Grapes of Wrath (Acoustic Duo)

Concert

As the sun sets behind rugged mountains of the Similkameen, the magic unfolds. Attendees spread blankets and lawn chairs, immersed in the soft glow of twinkling lights and paper lanterns. Our concerts celebrate a range of acoustic genres--folk, roots, Celtic, Bluegrass and even acoustic blues. Talented artists weave together traditional melodies (with roots as deep as our venue) and thoughtful original compositions. Let the music carry you away--where history whispers and melodies linger.

$50.00

Summer Night Market

Special Event

Join us for an evening with dozens of local vendors, entertainment and food under the light of a nearly full moon! There's no admission charge for this popular event. If you're a vendor and you'd like to be a part of this event, please get in touch.

Sunday Talk: “Unwelcome Guests: Invasive Plants and Insects in the Similkameen”

Workshop or Presentation

Invasive species may not look dangerous—but they can do lasting damage to our local ecosystems, agriculture, and even our way of life. In this informative presentation, experts from OASISS will introduce some of the most concerning invasive plants and insects threatening the Similkameen Valley, from puncturevine to Japanese beetles. Learn how to spot them, how […]

Sunday Dinner: Artisan Sausage

Dinner

Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.

Up to $35.00

Concert: Jackson Hollow

Concert

As the sun sets behind rugged mountains of the Similkameen, the magic unfolds. Attendees spread blankets and lawn chairs, immersed in the soft glow of twinkling lights and paper lanterns. Our concerts celebrate a range of acoustic genres--folk, roots, Celtic, Bluegrass and even acoustic blues. Talented artists weave together traditional melodies (with roots as deep as our venue) and thoughtful original compositions. Let the music carry you away--where history whispers and melodies linger.

Up to $30.00

Sunday Talk: “Fruitleggers and BC’s Black Market in Orchard Fruit, 1940s-1970s”

Workshop or Presentation

In the mid-20th century, the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys were home to more than just apples and apricots—they were also the backdrop for an underground trade in orchard fruit that defied government regulation. In this captivating presentation, historians Ben Bradley and Jan Hadlaw explore the little-known world of BC’s fruit black market, where rebellious growers, […]

Sunday Dinner: Herb-crusted Roast Beef

Dinner

Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.

Up to $35.00

Concert: John Reischman & the Jaybirds

Concert

As the sun sets behind rugged mountains of the Similkameen, the magic unfolds. Attendees spread blankets and lawn chairs, immersed in the soft glow of twinkling lights and paper lanterns. Our concerts celebrate a range of acoustic genres--folk, roots, Celtic, Bluegrass and even acoustic blues. Talented artists weave together traditional melodies (with roots as deep as our venue) and thoughtful original compositions. Let the music carry you away--where history whispers and melodies linger.

Up to $40.00

Sunday Talk: “Sharing the Landscape: Species at Risk and Stewardship in the Okanagan and Similkameen”

Workshop or Presentation

When we look at the vast hills and mountains surrounding the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, it’s easy to assume there’s plenty of space left for wildlife. But for many species at risk, those spaces are shrinking. In this insightful presentation, Lia McKinnon, Stewardship Biologist with the Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship Society, will explore the surprising ways […]

Sunday Dinner: Braised Rabbit

Dinner

Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.

Up to $35.00

Workshop: Bread Baking–From Hearth to Campfire

Workshop or Presentation

Workshop Description Baking bread is one of humanity’s oldest culinary arts, and there are as many ways to bake it as there are cultures who make it. In this immersive session, we’ll explore how bread changes when baked in different heat sources—our wood stove oven, a miniature stacked‑stone oven modeled after those used by Kettle […]

Up to $120.00

Sunday Talk: “Desert in Bloom: The Osoyoos Desert Centre and the Ecosystem It Protects”

Workshop or Presentation

Nestled in the South Okanagan, the Antelope-brush ecosystem is one of the most endangered habitats in Canada—and one of its most fascinating. In this presentation, Jayme Friedt, Executive Director of the Osoyoos Desert Centre, will introduce us to this rare landscape and the unique plants and animals that call it home. She’ll also share the […]

Sunday Dinner: Burger Night

Dinner

Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.

Up to $35.00

Workshop: Cream, Churns & Cheesecloth

Workshop or Presentation

Workshop Description Fresh milk and cream have always been cornerstones of rural life, and in this hands‑on workshop we’ll explore just how versatile they can be. Inspired by the (literal) foundations of the small dairy shed that once stood just steps from our Summer Kitchen, we’ll use simple, traditional techniques to create an array of […]

Concert: Tiller’s Folly

Concert

As the sun sets behind rugged mountains of the Similkameen, the magic unfolds. Attendees spread blankets and lawn chairs, immersed in the soft glow of twinkling lights and paper lanterns. Our concerts celebrate a range of acoustic genres--folk, roots, Celtic, Bluegrass and even acoustic blues. Talented artists weave together traditional melodies (with roots as deep as our venue) and thoughtful original compositions. Let the music carry you away--where history whispers and melodies linger.

Up to $30.00

Summer Night Market

Special Event

Join us for an evening with dozens of local vendors, entertainment and food under the light of a nearly full moon! There's no admission charge for this popular event. If you're a vendor and you'd like to be a part of this event, please get in touch.

Sunday Dinner: Grilled Pork Ribs

Dinner

Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.

Up to $35.00

Workshop: Smoke & Salt–The Art of Preservation

Workshop or Presentation

Workshop Description Long before refrigeration, smoke and salt were two of the most effective tools for preserving food. In this workshop, we’ll connect with the history of Barrington Price’s smokehouse, which once supplied fresh bacon and other smoked goods to the local community. You’ll learn how to create simple brines and dry cures, explore different […]

Up to $120.00

Workshop: Fire & Earth–Cooking the Oldest Way

Workshop or Presentation

Workshop Description Cooking with fire is as old as humanity itself, and in this workshop we’ll explore some of the most ancient and dramatic techniques still in use today. You’ll learn how to prepare a pit for cooking, manage coals for even heat, and use earth, stones, and leaves to create an oven right in […]

$120.00

Concert: The Paperboys

Concert

As the sun sets behind rugged mountains of the Similkameen, the magic unfolds. Attendees spread blankets and lawn chairs, immersed in the soft glow of twinkling lights and paper lanterns. Our concerts celebrate a range of acoustic genres--folk, roots, Celtic, Bluegrass and even acoustic blues. Talented artists weave together traditional melodies (with roots as deep as our venue) and thoughtful original compositions. Let the music carry you away--where history whispers and melodies linger.

Up to $30.00

Sunday Dinner: Venison Meatloaf

Dinner

Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.

Up to $35.00

Concert: Tony Furtado

Concert

As the sun sets behind rugged mountains of the Similkameen, the magic unfolds. Attendees spread blankets and lawn chairs, immersed in the soft glow of twinkling lights and paper lanterns. Our concerts celebrate a range of acoustic genres--folk, roots, Celtic, Bluegrass and even acoustic blues. Talented artists weave together traditional melodies (with roots as deep as our venue) and thoughtful original compositions. Let the music carry you away--where history whispers and melodies linger.

Up to $30.00

Sunday Talk: “From the Ground Up: Bringing Back the Burrowing Owl to BC”

Workshop or Presentation

Athene cunicularia hypugaea, the Western Burrowing Owl, is a species at risk in Canada, extirpated from BC in the 1980s. For 30 years the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of British Columbia (BOCSBC) has been working on reintroducing Burrowing Owls to our grasslands through captive breeding and habitat enhancement. Lauren Meads, Executive Director of BOCSBC, will […]

Sunday Dinner: Roasted Whole Lamb

Dinner

Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.

Up to $35.00

Special Event: Heritage Fall Fair (10AM – 4PM)

Special Event

Are you proficient at preserves, brilliant at baking, daft at crafts, well-versed at veggies or adept at flower arrangement? If so, we might have a great opportunity for you to show off your skills. We’re excited to announce that on Saturday Sept 27 AND Sunday Sept 28th, the Grist Mill and Gardens at Keremeos will […]

Up to $70.00

Sunday Dinner: Apple-Stuffed Pork Loin

Dinner

Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.

Up to $35.00

Sunday Dinner: Roasted Turkey

Dinner

Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.

Up to $35.00