Walling Workshop, Gibbs Honey, Vankleek Hill
2026-07-18 09:00 - 2026-07-19 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Gibbs Honey, 501 MacCallum's Ln, Vankleek Hill, ON, K0B 1R0, Canada
Our Host

Gibbs Honey is owned by Andrea and Russell Gibbs. They combine time-honoured tradition with modernity to produce premium, 100% raw honey and beeswax products—made only by their bees. The historic farm is located on 111 acres of pasture, forest and wildflower meadows. The property features a Victorian farmhouse and a well-preserved barn dating back to the late 1800’s. They are passionate about maintaining the original character of the farm and are excited about the opportunity to rebuild the stone wall at the front entrance of the property.

This dry stone workshop is designed for beginner level wallers. This is a new wall using stone from the property. The focus of the workshop will be on the application of proper structural principles of dry stone walling. Participants will be taught fundamental principles and techniques including bonding, batter, hearting and through stones.

Schedule and Preparation

Times

Saturday9:00: Overview and site work begins12:00 Lunch13:00 Review and continue work16:00 End of day one

Sunday9:00: Review work and continue12:00 Lunch13:00 Review and continue16:00 Final photo and workshop close

*Lunch and snacks are included

Required Equipment

Safety glasses

Safety boots (if you have them)

Gloves (don’t bring expensive gloves they get shredded just as quickly as the cheap ones)

Appropriate clothing – We work in all weather conditions

Directions and Accommodations

Camping at the farm is available. Contact Gibbs Honey (613-699-1131) directly to arrange a spot.

Hotels:Auberge Glengarry InnWhite Rock MotelQuality Inn Suites

Local ABNB’s:Mini Log CabinVilayala BackstairsDuldraegganRiverview FarmLittle Green House on the Hill

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Volunteer

Heritage Wall Restoration Workshop, Cherry Hill
2026-08-08 09:00 - 2026-08-09 16:00 | Cherry Hill, Cherry Hill, NS, Canada
Dry Stone Canada is proud to partner with The Friends of Cherry Hill Cemetery to offer this 2 day walling workshop. This is the fourth time Dry Stone Canada has offered a workshop outside of Ontario!

Cherry Hill is a seaside village in Lunenburg county, Nova Scotia, about one hundred fifteen kilometres from Halifax. It’s on the Lighthouse Route. Nearby communities are Vogler’s Cove (3 km) and Broad Cove (4 km). Slightly further afield are the villages of Petite Riviere, Mill Village, and Port Medway.

The Friends of Cherry Hill Old Community Cemetery propose to restore a cemetery wall dating from the 1840s. It defines the entrance to the resting place of the many of Cherry Hill’s first early settlers. Currently, much of the wall is hidden under an overgrowth of shrub and grass.

The remnants of stone walls throughout the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg attest to two centuries of dry stone walling tradition all over the district. The Friends of Cherry Hill Old Community Cemetery are a group of volunteers who want to preserve local history and to learn more of the art of dry stone walling.

Our Host

The Friends of Cherry Hill Cemetery, is a not for profit organization dedicated to Cherry Hill Cemetery

Schedule and Preparation

Times

Friday19:00 – 20:30 Public talk: Dry Stone Diaries Walling in Nova Scotia & Beyond

Saturday08:30 – Welcome, instruction, field work12:00 – Lunch13:00 – Review and field work16:00 – End of day 1 workshop16:00 – BBQ at local home

Sunday 08:30 – Review work and continue12:00 – Lunch13:00 – Review and continue16:00 – Final photo and end

*Lunch and snacks are included

Required Equipment

Safety glasses

Safety boots (if you have them)

Gloves (don’t bring expensive gloves, they get shredded just as quickly as the cheap ones)

Appropriate clothing – we work in all weather conditions

Directions and Accommodations

How to Get There

Cherry Hill Cemetery

Where to Stay

Hotels are available about 40 km away in the towns of Liverpool or Bridgewater.Risser’s Beach Provincial Park is about 12 km away.Friends of Cherry Hill Old Community Cemetery will try to find billets for participants if needed.

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Volunteer

Introduction to Dry Stone Walling Workshop, Prince Edward
2026-08-22 09:00 - 2026-08-23 16:00 | Prince Edward, 301 Chuckery Hill Rd, Prince Edward, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
Schedule and Preparation

Times

Saturday9:00: Overview and site work begins12:00 Lunch13:00 Review and continue work16:00 End of day one

Sunday9:00: Review work and continue12:00 Lunch13:00 Review and continue16:00 Final photo and workshop close

*Lunch and snacks are included

Required Equipment

Safety glasses

Safety boots (if you have them)

Gloves (don’t bring expensive gloves they get shredded just as quickly as the cheap ones)

Appropriate clothing – We work in all weather conditions

Register now

Volunteer

Dry Stone Canada Walling Festival 2026
2026-09-25 00:00 - 2026-09-27 23:59 | GoodLot Farmstead Brewing, 18825 Shaws Creek Rd, Alton, ON, L7K 1L3, Canada
This is the heart of the festival. Join fellow wallers for a full weekend of building, watching, and learning.

General Walling: Hands-on building and live demonstration of classic freestanding wall techniques

Feature Walling: Specialized vertical and wedge walling used to construct a circular firepit and seating area

No experience required to participate and observe. Come ready to get your hands dirty.

Full festival page: https://drystonecanada.com/festival-2026/

Festival 2026: Beginner Walling Workshop
2026-09-26 00:00 - 2026-09-27 23:59 | GoodLot Farmstead Brewing, 18825 Shaws Creek Rd, Alton, ON, L7K 1L3, Canada
New to dry stone walling? This is the best possible way to start. Over two full days, you’ll learn the foundational principles of the craft, from selecting and sorting stone to building a stable freestanding wall. All tools and materials provided. No prior experience needed.

Full festival page:

https://drystonecanada.com/festival-2026/

Festival 2026: Stone Carving Workshop with Danny Barber
2026-09-26 00:00 - 2026-09-27 23:59 | GoodLot Farmstead Brewing, 18825 Shaws Creek Rd, Alton, ON, L7K 1L3, Canada
A rare opportunity to learn stone carving directly from one of the craft’s most respected practitioners. Danny brings decades of experience and a hands-on teaching style that works for both beginners and experienced wallers looking to expand their skills. Space in this workshop is strictly limited.

Full festival page:

https://drystonecanada.com/festival-2026/

Festival 2026: Friendly Dry Stone Walling Competition
2026-09-26 09:00 - 17:00 | GoodLot Farmstead Brewing, 18825 Shaws Creek Rd, Alton, ON, L7K 1L3, Canada
Put your skills to the test in a friendly, timed walling competition open to all levels. Professional and Amateur categories, with cash prizes for top finishers. A great way to benchmark your technique and meet fellow wallers.

Full festival page:

https://drystonecanada.com/festival-2026/

Wall Workshop, Lombardy
2026-10-03 09:00 - 2026-10-04 16:00 | McKinney House, Lombardy, 798 Highway 15, Lombardy, Ontario, K0G 1L0, Canada
Our Host

In early 2020, Sabina Barrett and Byron Carroll purchased the McKinney House property, unaware of its historical significance or long-standing reputation as a local landmark. Byron is an Ironworker and Welder with experience in masonry and carpentry, while Sabina has a background in architecture and works as a Conservation Technologist and Heritage Planner. The mid-19th-century stone house was built by blacksmith William McKinney along the former stagecoach route between Bytown and Kingston, establishing the property as an early hub of rural industry and travel. One of its defining features was the stone wall at the front of the property, later moved during the 1950s highway expansion and now significantly deteriorated. They are committed to restoring the property with care, beginning with rebuilding the stone wall as close to its original location as possible, preserving a character-defining feature that has framed the landmark for over 165 years.

Schedule and Preparation

Times

Saturday9:00: Overview and site work begins12:00 Lunch13:00 Review and continue work16:00 End of day one

Sunday9:00: Review work and continue12:00 Lunch13:00 Review and continue16:00 Final photo and workshop close

*Lunch and snacks are included

Required Equipment

Safety glasses

Safety boots (if you have them)

Gloves (don’t bring expensive gloves they get shredded just as quickly as the cheap ones)

Appropriate clothing – We work in all weather conditions

Register now

Volunteer
