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SUMMARY:Heritage Wall Restoration Workshop\, Amherst Island
DESCRIPTION:Dry Stone Canada is proud to partner with The Hitchins Family to offer this 2 day walling workshop at Hitchins Farm on Amherst Island. \n\n\n\nAbout Amherst Island\n\n\n\nAmherst Island is a small island located in Lake Ontario\, Ontario\, Canada. The island has a rich and fascinating history that spans centuries\, dating back to before the arrival of European settlers. \n\n\n\nThe First Nations people\, primarily the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee\, were the first inhabitants of Amherst Island. They lived on the island for thousands of years\, fishing and hunting the abundant wildlife in the area. Evidence of their presence can still be found on the island in the form of arrowheads and other artifacts. \n\n\n\nToday\, Amherst Island is a popular tourist destination\, known for its stunning scenery\, rich history\, and unique wildlife. The island is home to a variety of bird species\, including several types of owls and hawks\, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers. \n\n\n\nAnd it has a great collection of stone fences built in the early 19th century. And it is on one of these walls we will be restoring a section of. \n\n\n\nOur Host\n\n\n\nThe Hitchins farm is located at the corner of Emerald 40 ft and 2nd Concession. It is situated on one of the highest points on the island and offers a lovely inland view of the lower pastures. It also has one of the nicest examples of the stone fences. The owner Gary passed away in 2020 and his wife\, Anne Marie\, a decade earlier. The farm is now operated by Gary and Anne Marie’s daughters Tracy and Heidi. \n\n\n\nSchedule and Preparation\n\n\n\n\n\nTimes\n\n\n\nSaturday8:30 – 9:00 Welcome9:10 – Instruction and field work12:00 – Lunch13:00 – Review and field work15:30 – End of day 1 \n\n\n\nSunday             09:10 – Review work and continue12:00 – Lunch13:00 – Review and continue15:30 – Final Photo and end. \n\n\n\n*Lunch and snacks are included \n\n\n\n\n\nRequired Equipment\n\n\n\n\nSafety glasses\n\n\n\nSafety boots (if you have them)\n\n\n\nGloves (don’t bring expensive gloves\, they get shredded just as quickly as the cheap ones)\n\n\n\nAppropriate clothing – We work in all weather conditions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections and Accommodations\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Get There\n\n\n\nAmherst Island is accessed by ferry. The mainland dock is in Millhaven. The ferry leaves the dock on the 1/2 hour. Fee is $10 roundtrip. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere to Stay\n\n\n\nThere are a number of B&Bs and airbnb’s on the island. Kingston is 30 minute drive from Millhaven. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://drystonecanada.com/event/heritage-wall-restoration-workshop-amherst-island/
LOCATION:Amherst Island\, 6345 Second Concession Rd\, Stella\, ON\, K0H 2S0\, Canada
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