Tannice and I have been spending time travelling to studios, wineries, cideries, and breweries across the island. When we're home, we both have projects we're working on. This is a basket I wove from bramble vines I pulled out of Tan's front garden. Not bad for a first effort!
There is a studio on the island which sells beautiful French fabric - cottons which have been treated so they can be used outside. I bought some lovely yardage with poppies and lavender and created awnings for the trailer. Aside from being pretty they have a practical purpose - keeping out the sun without having to close the blinds and reducing the flow of air. I had enough left over for a wee table cloth and two cushions!
Salt Spring Island Cider Works. We had a flight of 5 flavours - all of which were fabulous.
Some visitors to the back yard - who just moved in for the afternoon.
Today we went for a walk in Ruckle Park. This place is magical. The last time we tried to walk, my leg prevented us from going too far, but today it was all good. What an amazing place. And there are a few RV sites for my RV friends! Put it in your list of 'must stay there'.
The arbutus are huge - the trunks twisted. They are stunning trees.
The colour in an arbutus trunk:
Ruckle Park is on land donated by the Ruckle family who farmed here. The farm is still active, and the whole valley has its own charm.
A stunning Garry oak with moss hanging from the upper branches:
The road through the park to the cliffs and the sea is a shady treat full of huge trunks.
Salt Spring Island Brewery. We had a flight of 5 beers and came away with a lovely stout to have with our smoked tofu burgers for dinner (thanks Bill and Bobbie for that recipe!)
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