Workshops 🌱& Wanders 🥾
Hands-on workshops in a 150-year-old barn, and guided nature walks on the land around it
Step into a place where people gather, learn, and spend time outdoors together 🌾. Built in 1876, our historic barn at Auld Farm Inn began its life as a working dairy barn for cattle and horses. Today it’s home base for our own season of workshops and guided walks: gardening, seasonal craft and homesteading sessions under the beams, and unhurried wanders through the fields and woods nearby.
With axe-hewn timber beams, authentic windows and doors, and soft string lights overhead, the barn is relaxed, genuine, and a little different from a standard classroom or hall. Some days you’ll leave with something you made yourself. Other days you’ll leave with mud on your boots and a better sense of the land you just walked.
Join us for a season of community and learning at the Fiddle Shed, right here on the farm..
Barn Workshops 🧺
- All materials, non-alcoholic refreshments, and a piece to take home are included
- Instructor-led and hands-on, so you leave having made something yourself
- Small, friendly groups, usually 12 to 25 people
- Seasonal programming: gardening, porch pots, wreaths, centrepieces, and more
Wilderness Wanders 🌲
Join Jen & Dan for a guided morning walk at Taylor’s Pond, conservation land protected by the Nova Scotia Nature Trust, about five minutes from the farm. The route follows an old farm lane through fields that are slowly returning to forest, with stops to talk about the story of the land and the trees, plants, and animals that live there now. Keep an eye out for white-tailed deer, fox, ruffed grouse, and plenty of birds.
We finish with tea and homemade scones on the veranda of the old farmhouse, looking out over the Great Bras d’Or Channel.
- About 1.5 to 2 hours at an easy pace
- Meet at the Barn at Auld Farm Inn, 1817 Hwy 205; we carpool from there, as parking at the site is very limited
- Tea and scones included
- Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather
- Participants sign a waiver before heading out
More Walks to Come 🍂
The Wilderness Wander is the first of what we hope will be many. We’re planning more guided nature walks through the seasons, each built around a different place and time of year. Check back here or follow us on Facebook and Instagram for new dates.
Hosted by Jen & Dan
Jen & Dan host every workshop and lead every walk. Workshops also feature a special guest with knowledge or stories to share, bringing a little more depth and connection to each session.
Stay the Weekend 🏡
Coming for a workshop or a walk? Guest rooms at Auld Farm Inn are available as an add-on, based on availability, or ask about a shoulder-season package that bundles your event with an overnight stay.
Good to Know 🕯️
- The barn is unheated, so dress for the season
- Walks go ahead in most weather; we’ll be in touch if conditions call for a change
- Ample parking on the grounds at the Inn
Upcoming Workshops & Walks:
Our Season of Community and Learning 📅
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, Nov 1, 8 & 15 (mornings) | Wilderness Wander | $50 (taxes included) |
| Nov 15 (2–4 pm) | Porch Pot Making Workshop | $TBA |
| Nov 21 (11 am–3 pm) | Market in the Barn | Vendor table $75 |
| Nov 22 | Wreath Making Workshop | $TBA |
| Nov 27 & 28 | Boughs & Berries Wreath Making Weekend | $TBA |
| Nov 29 | Centre Piece Making Workshop | $TBA |
| Dec 6 | Holiday Making Workshop (details to come) | $TBA |
Space is limited for each session. Book at auldfarminn.ca to reserve your spot.
Join Us at the Fiddle Shed ✨
Come spend a morning or afternoon with us, learn something new, and take home what you’ve made, or simply a good walk.
Email: enquiries@auldfarminn.ca
Phone: (902) 295-1977
We look forward to welcoming you to the barn.