DAY EVENTS

Harvest On-Farm Dinner: Sunday October 1, 2023

Fall is the perfect time to celebrate the abundance of the earth. Get out into the fields with Farm Manager Gillian Murphy to see what crops have been grown this year, learn how our chicken tractors are improving the soil, and meet the Soay sheep in our historic 1830's barn. You might even get to take a chicken selfie! 

After a walking farm tour, we will gather around a harvest table to enjoy the best flavours of the season. A leisurely, four-course plated meal prepared by Chef Matthew is the perfect prelude to Thanksgiving. Be sure to dress for the weather, including sturdy footwear.       

Time: 4:30-8:30 pm

Cost: $80 per person *includes your choice of red or white wine with dinner*

Tickets available HERE

 

Menu

Late Season Bitter Greens, Honey Soused Cabbage

Crieff Chicken Pot au Feu, Kale and Garlic

Roast and Confit Lamb, Squash O'Brien and Salsa Verde

Pumpkin Panna Cotta, Allspice Streusel and Wild Grape Mess

For more information call (519) 824-7898 or email [email protected]

Upcoming Enrichment Days

Thursday September 28 2023

Where have all the people gone?

We all know that church attendance is in decline across North America. Each week we look at emptier pews and wonder, “Where is everyone?” Trevor's deep appreciation for the power of storytelling will help you delve into the ‘lost’ stories from the Gospel according to Luke in the New Testament. Explore who is missing from your community, where they are now, and how your faith community might find ways to connect with them. 

Time: 9am to 3:30 pm on September 28, 2023

Lunch: A farm-to-table buffet is included. Please let us know about any food restrictions when you register. 

Cost: Please choose the fee most appropriate for your circumstances:

  •      Actual cost $55 per person
  •      Subsidized cost $25 per person

Tickets: To register call Scott our Events Manager 519-824-7898 or email [email protected]

Accessibility: Please alert us to any special needs or requests so that we can make you comfortable when you arrive.

head shot trevor brisbin

Rev. Trevor Brisbin lives in the heart of Toronto Canada with his partner of 22 years, and their 3 children. Trevor is the lead minister of Humber Valley United Church after transitioning from a different denomination, convinced Christianity requires equality for all sexual orientations and gender expressions.  Trevor’s drive to influence hope and flourishing in the world expands well beyond the church walls. Believing in the transformational power of stories, Trevor has production credits on two films: Saint Judy (a true story about an LA immigration attorney who fights for the rights of women refugees), and Broken Courage (a documentary about a former child soldier struggling to find healing with the help of a transwoman).  Trevor holds a doctorate from Claremont School of Theology and a master’s degree from Tyndale Seminary. When looking to connect with Trevor, you’re likely to find him at the local hockey rink where he volunteers for youth hockey development or at the dog park, with the family bernadoodle, Millie.

Friday November 10, 2023: 

Eco-anxiety: Practices Toward Hope 

There is increasing attention to the fear and anxiety caused by climate change. It manifests in a variety of ways, causing both physical and emotional distress. If you feel these effects directly, or if you experience them through your grandchildren, coworkers or neighbours, we invite you into a day of helpful learning. Spend a hope-filled day with Dr. McCarroll learning about biophilia, eco-literacy and other protective practices. 

Time: 9am to 3:30 pm on November 10, 2023

Lunch: A farm-to-table buffet is included. Please let us know about any food restrictions when you register. 

Cost: Please choose the fee most appropriate for your circumstances:

  •      Actual cost $55 per person
  •      Subsidized cost $25 per person

Tickets: To register call Scott our Events Manager 519-824-7898 or email [email protected]

Accessibility: Please alert us to any special needs or requests so that we can make you comfortable when you arrive.

*Note that some of this day will be spent outdoors. Please dress for the weather.  

Rev. Dr. Pam McCarroll is Professor of Practical Theology at Emmanuel College, Toronto School of Theology. Pam’s major research and teachings have focused on the intersections of suffering and hope in shaping healing practices and life together as communities and global citizens. Lately, her research is focusing more on the climate crisis and practical theology.

Rev. Konnie Vissers is a minister in the PCC currently working on her PhD in Practical Theology. She has previous served in three local congregations, and as Clerk of the Presbytery of Hamilton. Konnie enjoys being outdoors with her husband, two daughters, and dog; and she recently started "The Children's Garden Collective," to promote food security, environmental education, and spirituality through the act of urban gardening in Hamilton.