Join Glen O'Neil and other acoustic music enthusiasts for an open circle jam (all genres) in our cozy Apple House or Visitor's Centre. The kettle will be on with lots […]
What makes Cathedral Park so unforgettable? In this richly illustrated slideshow presentation, author and former park facility officer John Henry shares the many reasons why this alpine park has captivated visitors for generations.From awe-inspiring vistas and rare plant species to its unique geology and quiet moments of backcountry solitude, Cathedral Park is a place of […]
Jon Bartlett and Rika Ruebsaat, Princeton-based historians, singers, and champions of traditional music, will guide us through the rich musical heritage of British Columbia’s early industries. Drawing from decades of research and fieldwork, they will share songs created by the loggers, miners, and fishers who built this province—songs made "by ordinary people, in ordinary language, […]
Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.
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.
Celebrate Father's Day at the Grist Mill and Gardens!Join us at the historic Grist Mill and Gardens for a special Father's Day celebration! Dads and Granddads enjoy FREE ADMISSION when accompanied by their child or adult child. Event Highlights:Bacon & Pancake Breakfast:Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AMPrice: $15 per personEnjoy a delicious breakfast featuring pancakes […]
Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.
Our rivers, lakes, and streams are under threat from aquatic invaders—organisms that outcompete native species, clog waterways, and damage fragile ecosystems. In this presentation, OASISS staff will highlight the aquatic invasive species that pose the greatest risk to our region, including zebra and quagga mussels, invasive snails, and aquatic plants.You’ll learn how these species spread, […]
For centuries, Canadians have quietly practiced a humble form of hospitality—sharing food from the back door with those in need. In this moving and practical presentation, culinary historian Judy Corser explores the long tradition of feeding strangers in times of hardship, from the hungry travelers of the 1930s to today’s unhoused and overlooked neighbours.Drawing from […]
Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.
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.
Join Todd Davidson, Director of the Princeton Museum, for a fascinating look at the early history of Keremeos as captured in the pages of two of the Similkameen Valley’s earliest newspapers—the Keremeos Trumpet and the Princeton Star.In this engaging slideshow presentation, Todd will share stories, headlines, and surprising details that reveal how residents of the […]
Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.
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.
Discover the Timeless Art of Traditional CraftsmanshipStep 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 the […]
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, or […]
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 personal […]
Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.
Get your children outdoors this summer with hands-on, fun-filled activities at the Grist Mill. Each week will feature a different theme and every day will be full of fun as we explore art, science, food, crafts, games and history on this amazing piece of property--a true Similkameen oasis.
About the ShowDream 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 dream—one […]
About the ShowDream 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 dream—one […]
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!
About the ShowDream 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 dream—one […]
About the ShowDream 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 dream—one […]
Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.
Get your children outdoors this summer with hands-on, fun-filled activities at the Grist Mill. Each week will feature a different theme and every day will be full of fun as we explore art, science, food, crafts, games and history on this amazing piece of property--a true Similkameen oasis.
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.
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.
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 will […]
Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.
Get your children outdoors this summer with hands-on, fun-filled activities at the Grist Mill. Each week will feature a different theme and every day will be full of fun as we explore art, science, food, crafts, games and history on this amazing piece of property--a true Similkameen oasis.
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.
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.
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 to […]
Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.
Get your children outdoors this summer with hands-on, fun-filled activities at the Grist Mill. Each week will feature a different theme and every day will be full of fun as we explore art, science, food, crafts, games and history on this amazing piece of property--a true Similkameen oasis.
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.
In partnership with our friends at Forest Learning Tools, we're excited to be hosting this enchanting afternoon in our gardens!
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, […]
Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.
Get your children outdoors this summer with hands-on, fun-filled activities at the Grist Mill. Each week will feature a different theme and every day will be full of fun as we explore art, science, food, crafts, games and history on this amazing piece of property--a true Similkameen oasis.
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.
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 humans […]
Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.
Get your children outdoors this summer with hands-on, fun-filled activities at the Grist Mill. Each week will feature a different theme and every day will be full of fun as we explore art, science, food, crafts, games and history on this amazing piece of property--a true Similkameen oasis.
Step into an evening of elegance and charm at our Grist Mill Gala, a special celebration marking 40 years of the Grist Mill and Gardens Historic Site. This event will honor the rich history of our beloved site while bringing together community members, supporters, and friends for a night to remember.Set against the stunning backdrop […]
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 story […]
Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.
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.
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.
Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.
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.
Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.
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.
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 […]
Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.
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.
Join us for a cozy, affordable, family-style dinner in our spectacular gardens, featuring the freshest local produce.
> Tickets for this event will be available in summer of 2025. <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 […]
