Upcoming Events

Special farm events, festivals, feasts, sales, shows, classes, retreats, tournaments....Check back often for events that are all within a 45 minute drive of Calgary.

Summer Sundays

WJ Homestead Disc Golf SUNDAY DOUBLES -

Every Sunday unless otherwise posted starting June 27 at 1:30 pm

Disc flip to determine your partner. Prize for the winning team.  Cost:  $10, season members play for free.  Call for details.  403 827 0120

www.wjhomesteaddiscgolf.com

 
 
July 17, 2010
WJ Homestead Disc Golf  KIDSPORT DISC GOLF FUNDRAISER

Gather family and friends and come on out to support the KidSport Program in the foothills.  With your donation receive a free round of 18 holes of disc golf.  Call us to reserve a tee time. 403 827 0120

To learn about the KidSport program visit www.kidsport.ab.ca.

July 17, 2010

Flavours at the Market

Look for our Flavours of the Foothills booth at the Millarville Farmer's Market.  Saturday morning 8:30-noon.  Our infamous Flavours of the Foothills Barbeque sauce will be for sale.  Stop by, say hi and enter to win a fabulous gift basket.  map to market

July 23-25, 2010

Discover the Heart of the Foothills I
Your time to dip into the country and relax...
Experience a short riding adventure, delve into the forest habitat finding flowers, trees and animal pathways. Stretch out with some yoga and explore watercolour painting. Take a weekend away along Route 546.
Call Diamond Willow Artisan Retreat (403) 933-5755 to book

August 2, 2010

WJ Homestead Disc Golf

At 1 pm - HOMESTEAD HOLE IN ONE

Two Round Challenge for a hole in one.  One disc with one throw per hole.  Custom tee boxes for the game.  Fun Prizes.  Winner is determined by the most hole in ones 'aces'.  Secondary points are based on target hits.  Limited space so register early.  Deadline July 26.  Adults:  $10 Kids all ages (5 to 16):  $5   Call for details.  403 827 0120

August 2-6, 2010

Carving Realistic Faces and Expressive Caricatures
with Rick Wiebe and James Dukeshire
Carving & Instruction for five days $525/person (Early Booking Bonus $475/person) suitable for beginners right through advanced carvers.
Internationally acclaimed Rick Wiebe is joined by his skilled apprentice James plus protrait artist Kaeli Burrell. Kaeli will give instruction on laying out human proportions.
Diamond Willow Artisan Retreat
Call (403) 933-5755 to book

August 13-15, 2010

Discover the Heart of the Foothills II at Diamond Willow Artisan Retreat
Your time to dip into the country and relax...
Experience a short riding adventure, delve into the forest habitat finding flowers, trees and animal pathways. Stretch out with some yoga and explore watercolour painting. Take a weekend away along Route 546.
Call (403) 933-5755 to book

August 28, 2010

Flavours of the Foothills Harvest Festival:  10-5

Chinook Honey Company, Kayben Farms, Leighton Art Centre all in one day!

A one day bonanza of tours, demonstrations, and tastings.  Meet your farmer, buy local food and meet an artist.  Music, games, shopping, eating, and fun!

September 12, 2010

WJ CLASSIC at 1:00pm  At WJ Homestead Disc Golf

Challenge yourself to 18 holes of disc golf with a twist, then enjoy a BBQ dinner.  Great prizes including a weekend getaway at Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts.  Cost:  Adults: $35  Register as an individual or as a group by September 8. 

Call for details.  403 827 0120

September 17-19, 2010

Diamond Willow Artisan Retreat Alberta Art's Days - our First Anniversary!
Join other accomplished artists and show & sell your art, plus create new pieces and new friendships. A full weekend of plein air painting, demos and showing your art, includes all meals and accommodations. Saturday is the Foothills with Feeling II gala artshow. $295 per person (+taxes) shared.
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Call (403) 933-5755 to book

September 24-26, 2010

Discover the Heart of the Foothills III, at Diamond Willow Artisan Retreat
Your time to dip into the country and relax...
Experience a full day riding adventure, accompanied by an experienced guide. Be awed by the majesty of the mountains from horseback! Stretch out with some yoga and explore watercolour painting. Take a weekend away along Route 546.
Call (403) 933-5755 to book

Sept 25, Oct 2 & 9, 2010

Kayben Farms Pumpkin & Scarecrow festival days

October 11-17, 2010

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK at WJ Homestead Disc Golf

Anyone who has played during the 2010 season plays for half price.

Call for a tee time: 403 827 0120

December 4 and 11, 2010

Christmas at the Hive.  Visit Chinook Honey Company for tours, tastings, outdoor fun and fundraising. 

December 23, 2010

Winter’s Fresh Turkeys are available for Christmas

Please call 403-936-5586 to make arrangements to pick up fresh turkeys at the farm between 10-12 noon Dec 23rd for Christmas