2024 Events on the farm
En Plein Air Artists Day with Bailee Higgins
Join us for a day of creativity at our Plein Air Art Event against the backdrop of the beautiful wildflowers of Ager Lane Flower Farm. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, this event is for you! We can’t wait to see you there!
Canvases, brushes, painting palettes, and standing or tabletop easels will be provided, along with flexible seating options and refreshments by Café Marie.
Please bring your art medium of choice (paints, markers, pastels, etc).
What is Plein Air Painting?
”En plein air” is a French expression meaning “in the open air”. It describes the art of outdoor painting, capturing landscapes and views on the spot. Plein air painting requires adaptability and speed.
Why paint outdoors?
Offers opportunity for growth and inspiration as an artist. You engage with the natural world directly. It teaches you to paint quickly and develop confidence
Sunset Songwriter's Circle
Join us in the wildflower meadow for an intimate sunset songwriters circle with three amazing Queer artists from Cape Breton: Jess Poirier, Colette Deveaux, and Bradley Murphy! Please bring your own folding chair and whatever snacks or drinks you’d like to enjoy. This is an all ages show!
Accessibility notes: general parking is available at St James Knox-Pres church with a short walk through the wildflower meadow to the concert location. Priority parking will be available on the farm with a short walk on compacted gravel to the space. The washrooms available on site will be a wheelchair accessible port-a-potty.
Sunflower U-Pick
Mariah Carey voice - “it’s tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime”
Our annual sunflower u-pick is back for it’s second year! Your first chance to pick will be on Saturday Aug 24 during our summer market from 3-7 and then the regular u-pick will open on Monday! The u-pick will run from Monday Aug 26 until Sept 4! We’ll be open 10-7 except for the 30th when we’ll close at 5 to get ready for our songwriters circle!
Sunflowers are $1 and there’s no fee for entry!
Summer Market & Flower U-Pick
Join us on the farm for a collaborative market and u-pick event with Islanders Markets! There will be local artisans, flowers to pick, tunes to listen to, and non-alcoholic drinks!