Tour Sites - Kalyna Country

2010 Tour Sites

Lions Garden

Hosted by René & Klaske de Leeuw

Phone: 780-662-0414

Address: 51115 RR 200, Tofield

Description: Lions Garden Tree Nursery is the place to stop for all kinds of evergreens and for all of your special orders on trees, shrubs, fruit trees, berry shrubs and tree moving.

Lions Garden Art of Stone specializes in unique pieces of handcrafted granite ornaments, lanterns, tables and all your special orders. New this year: beautiful European designed garden decor: fountains, bird baths, planters and much more.

Klaske & René are proud to tour you around on our beautiful property and will be serving specialty coffee and cake to visitors.

Adventure Weekend Experiences: Klaske & René are proud to tour you around their beautiful property and will be serving specialty coffee and cake to visitors.

Washrooms: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Opening times: Yes open most times of the week, call to make sure 780 662 0414

Directions: Hwy 630, 2 km north of Hwy 14, just South of Lindbrook store

GPS Location: N 53 23 315' W112 48. 152'

Verry Berry Honey

Hosted by Sandra and Sam Thiessen

Phone: 780-720-8693 or 780-662-3577

Address: 19225 Twp Rd 504, Tofield

Website: www.verryberryhoney.com

Description: Experience the pleasures of life on a really honey and berry farm. Verry Berry Honey produces unique naturally fruit flavoured honeys using their own bees and 100% natural fruit. There are no preservatives, additives, juices, or extracts, just pure honey and fruit! The result? A set of colourful honey spreads that are as good for you as they taste.

Family Adventure Weekend Experiences: Enjoy a Bee Industry Tour. You can look inside a real bee hive to see how hard these busy little creatures are working for us. Try tasting some delicious honey from the wide variety of delicious spreads that are as good for you as they taste. Refreshments served (lemonade).

There’s lots of information on the bee industry too, as well as bee equipment and education on diseases that bees can get.

There’s an on-site store where you can shop for our wide variety of products.

Washrooms: Yes

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Opening times: August 14 & 15 10am – 6pm

Other: Mon – Sat., 9am – 6pm

Directions: On Hwy 14, just west of Tofield turn south on Range Road 193. Travel 4 kms, then turn east on Twp Rd 504. Verry Berry Honey is on the south side of the road.

James Built Saddlery

Hosted by Miriam & Randy James

Phone: 780-662-4980

Address: 5020 - 48 Ave, Tofield (behind Nature Centre)

Description: James Built Saddlery is a totally hands on working saddle shop that makes and repairs western saddles and tack, chaps, gloves, men's vests, saddlebags and various other articles to make the working cowboy and weekend rider's life easier. Moccasins and mukluks are also made in-house, year-round. Kids! Come make something to take home!

Family Adventure Weekend Experiences: Both days - Kids Make It Leather Project & Take Away

Washrooms: Yes

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Opening times: August 14 & 15 10am – 6pm

Other: Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm

Directions: Just off Hwy 14 in Town of Tofield

Mom’s Ice Cream Corral

Hosted by Carol Chernyk

Address: 4820 – 51 St Ave, Tofield

Description: “Mom’s”, as it is known locally, was established in 1993. It is a great place to go for a tasty ice cream cone or your favourite after-dinner dessert. It is renowned across the country as the place to go for ice cream where you are likely to run into family, friends and neighbours.

Family Adventure Weekend Experiences: Treat the whole family to our full range of ice creams, screamers, slush, milkshakes, sundaes and more. We always say “Too much of a good thing is . . . Wonderful!”

Washrooms: Yes

Wheelchair Accessible: Partially (to tables only)

Opening times: August 14 & 15 10am – 10 pm

Other: April 15 – September 30 11 am - 10 pm

Directions: Travel on Hwy 14 to the Village of Ryley.

Busy B Bargains

Address: 4920 - 52 Ave., Tofield

Family Adventure Weekend Experiences: Find next to new everything - furniture, household, clothing, collectibles, toys & books.

Open: Saturday, August 14 10 am - 4 pm. Closed Sunday.

General Opening Hours: 10 am - 5 pm Mon. - Fri.; Sat. till 4 pm.

EnerChi Massage and Wellness Centre

Hosted by Angie Jensen & Dale Pierce
Phone: EnerChi: 780-662-2244 Equine Wise: 780-662-3275
Address: 50103 Range Road 205, Tofield

Description: Relax at our tranquil healing space where your wellness truly is the focus. We see the body as a whole, connected to mind and spirit. We offer a wide variety of treatment options which include "equine assisted" personal growth workshops and private sessions for individuals and couples.

Family Adventures Weekend Experiences: Both days: EnerChi Massage and Wellness Centre from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm - check out the facility and services available and enjoy a "mini" treatment. Equine Wise Services: Demos of how Equine Assisted Learning benefits participants by developing self-awareness. Start times at 10:30, 1:00 & 3:00. Demos will be 30 minutes to an hour in length, it is recommended you watch the entire demo to get a clear understanding of the process. The demos are a hands-on experience with horses, donkeys and mules for adults only. There will also be opportunities for youngsters to get up close and personal, just not in the demos.

Washrooms: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Opening times: Wellness Centre 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Other: both businesses open Mon. - Fri. by appointment only.

Directions: From Hwy 14 turn south on Range Road 204 which becomes Range Road 205 at the 4 way stop. Continue to go south for another 7.5 km to reach us on the east side of the road.

GPS Location: -112.90173 53.29523

Maple Park Farm

Hosted by Stacey & Kent Rude

Phone: 780-662-3820

Address: 18311 Twp Rd 502, Tofield

Website: www.mapleparkfarm.com

Description: Maple Park Farm is a greenhouse and garden centre that is filled to the brim with beautiful annual bedding plants and a stunning array of perennials!

In addition, they have a wonderful vegetable patch – their Crateful of Goodness program can provide you with a weekly supply of fresh veggies. Their country store is full of fresh baked pies and buns. They have at least six event dates that run throughout the year.

Family Adventure Weekend Experiences: The whole family will love the greenhouse and country store. You will be able to purchase greenhouse grown vegetables and salad greens. There will also be agricultural displays and games for the kids to enjoy.

Washrooms: Yes

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Opening times: August 14 & 15 10am – 6pm

Other: 10am – 5pm 7 days a week

Directions: On Hwy 14 just east of Tofield turn south on Range Road 184 (Salem Road) for 2 km, then turn east on Twp Rd 502 for 1.5 kms. The Farm is on the south side of the road.

Epp's Cedar Signs & Granite Monuments

Hosted by Ron & Loverna Epp
Phone: 780-662-3595
Address: 19304 Twp Rd 512, Tofield

Description: Come visit our display of original handcrafted cedar signs and granite monuments. We specialize in working together with you to create personalized signs & monuments unique to your specific requirements. You are welcome to enjoy our ponds & gardens, and have some refreshments.

Family Adventure Weekend Experience: Both days - Sign & monument display, ponds & gardens. Refreshments.

Washrooms: Yes

Wheelchair Accessible: No
Opening times: 10 am - 6 pm

Other: By appointment
Directions: 2 miles North of Hwy 14 on Twp Rd 512. Watch for sign - only 500' to driveway on north side.

Paul's Saskatoon Farm

Hosted by Paul Williamson
Phone: 780-688-3453
Address: 48114 Range Road 155, Holden

Email: pjwil_2@hotmail.com

Description: Saskatoon U-pick farm.

Family Adventure Weekend Experience: Both days: Where saskatoon picking is like a walk in the park.

Washrooms: Yes (Outhouse)

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes (except for washroom)

Open: from July 15

Directions: 11 km South of Hwy 14 on Range Road 155

The Flower Lady

Hosted by Brenda Ovelson

Phone: 780-663-3972

Address: 49430 Range Road 171, Ryley

Description: This is a beautiful 13 acre site surrounded by tall pines. The greenhouse sells annuals, perennials, shrubs, herbs and pots. As well, plans are afoot for 2 tilled gardens to grow and sell you the freshest veggies possible. Also attending at this site will be a Rhodiola rosea producer who will be able to tell you all about this hardy sedum and its marketing power. Something you should know: an additional service offered by The Flower Lady is that she will plant and maintain your flower garden. How’s that for a neat service!

Family Adventure Weekend Experience: Greenhouse and perennial garden also 2nd year Rhodolia Rosea medicinal herb display.

Washrooms: Yes

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Opening times: August 14 - 10 am - 6 pm; August 15 - 12 pm - 6 pm

Other: Summer season, Mon. - Sat. 10am – 6pm Sun. 12 pm - 6 pm

Directions: On Hwy 14, two miles east of Ryley, turn southon Range Road 171. The greenhouse is ¼ mile on the west side. Watch for signs.

GPS Location: 49430-rr171-Ryley alta

ARRGO (Alberta Rhodiola Growers Organization) & Ideas In Action

Hosted by Dave Maruszeczka

Phone: 780-688-2465
Address: on display at The Flower Lady

Description: Display and information on Rhodiola Rosea medicinal herb, benefits and how to become a grower for ARRGO.

Family Adventure Weekend Experience: Both days at The Flower Lady - see the Rhodiola rosea medicinial herb display and information.

Flower Lady Location: 53-15-49.12 N 112-22-6.99W

Coal Creek Golf Resort

Project Coordinator: Jason Rasmuson

Phone: 780-781-4653

Address: 18112 Twp 474, Ryley

Website: www.coalcreekgolfresort.com

Description: Brand new 18 hole Championship Golf Course and RV Park - currently under construction south of Ryley at the old historic Dodds Coal Mine site. The development of the course is considered a reclamation project of the original coal mine site and many of the coal mining themes are being integrated into the design. Set to open in 2011. Tours on the hour and open from 10 am - 4 pm. Free hotdogs and refreshments.

Family Adventure Weekend Experience: Both days - Take a tour of the new golf resort and possibly hit a few golf balls.

Washrooms: Yes

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Open: throughout summer season

Directions: South 10km from Hwy 14 on Range Road #182.

Viking Station Gallery, Arts Centre and Tea House

Hosted by Valerie Jackson

Phone: 780-336-4846

Address: South end of main street, Viking

Description: The Viking Station was built in 1909 and used by CN until the 1970s. After standing empty for years a group of dedicated volunteers decided to restore the building to house an art centre. Through grants, private and corporate donations and countless volunteer hours the Station was moved back from the tracks and is used year round for classes and meetings. Viking is one of the few places that VIA Rail will stop at to pick up or drop off passengers if notified.

Adventure Weekend Experiences: The tea house and gallery will be open at the times noted below. Enjoy soup, sandwiches and desserts with hot and cold drinks. Visitors can also enjoy the Farm Fresh Produce and Craft Market which will be held in the station parking lot on Sunday, August 15. The kids will have a great time in the beautiful adjoining park and playground.

Washrooms: Yes

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Opening times: August 15 10am – 4pm

Other: April – October, Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm

Directions: Travel on Hwy 14 to the Town of Viking.

Viking Meats (1994) Ltd.

Hosted by Yogi & Shirley Miskew

Phone: 780-336-3193

Address: 5140 - 54 Street, Viking

Description: We are known for our famous Viking Sausage. Come and try our homemade wieners, garlic sausage and pepperoni. Our sausage is gluten and MSG free. We also make a variety of luncheon meats. While here be sure to walk around the store and discover some unique gifts, gourmet foods and treats. There is plently of parking for large vehicles and campers.

Family Adventure Weekend Experiences: Come and try our variety of of fresh homemade sausage. Pick-up some unique gourmet products. Sausage sampling available.

Washrooms: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Opening times: August 14 - 9 am - 6 pm; August 15 - 10 am - 4 pm
Other: Mon. - Sat. 9 am - 6 pm. Friday nights until 7 pm May - Sept. 3
Directions: Highway 36 service road, beside the Caledonia Motor Inn

Nature's Green Acres

Hosted by Danny and Shannon Ruzicka
Phone: 780-336-2265
Address: 46306 Range Road 135, Viking
Email: naturesgreenacres@gmail.com

Description:

Family Adventure Weekend Experience: August 14 - See a tour of the grass fed chicken, pork and nouveau beef operation, watch Danny give a demonstration of trimming and shoeing a horse. Come for a pasture walk and see and learn about tipi rings, buffalo trails and the buffalo jump. End the day with a BBQ on the buffalo jump. August 15 - Come and experience our nouveau beef and the meat from other great local producers at the Viking Train Station from 10 am - 4 pm.

Washrooms: Yes (outhouse)
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Directions: South of Viking. From Highway 26 turn south on Rg Rd 135 go 2.75 miles, farm is on west side of road

Sunrise Farm

Hosted by Don & Marie Ruzicka
Phone: 780-385-2474
www.sunrisefarm.ca

Description: Sunrise Farm is a third generation certified organic farm raising poultry and hogs on pasture as well as a small herd of Angus, Galloway, Highland and Red Poll cattle. We emphasize stewardship in how we manage our farm. All water sources are fenced and 240 bird houses dot the landscape. Shelterbelts surround the farm and help to increase biodiversity.

Family Adventure Weekend Experience: August 14 - Tour of farm at 10 am, 1 pm, 3 pm. August 15 - Tour of farm at 1 pm, 3 pm. Learn how we raise poultry and hogs on pasture. Tour the farm and see various things we have done to demonstrate stewardship - trees planted, creeks fenced, etc.

Washrooms: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Other times: Tours by appointment
Directions: South of Viking. Turn west off Hwy 36 onto Twp Rd 462. Go 4 miles, turn south on Rg Rd 142, go 1 mile. Farm is on the east side of the road.
GPS Location: 52degrees 56.59 North, 111degrees 5.986 West, Elevation: 2260

Delightful Ponds & Gardens to Visit

Village of Holden
Hosts: Barb & Paul Ishler; 5215 - 51 Ave; Open: Sunday, August 15, 10 am - 6 pm
Host: Lyle Weeres; 5023 - 50 Ave; Open: Saturday & Sunday August 14 & 15; 10 am - 6 pm

Village of Ryley
Hosts: Debb & Leo Sych; 5020 - 55 Ave; Open Sunday, August 15; 10 am - 6 pm
Hosts: Jon Brindza & Brian Decherer; 5019 - 57 Ave; Open Saturday & Sunday, August 14 & 15; 10 am - 6 pm
Hosts: Bev & Doug Dodds; 4720 - 50 Ave; Open Saturday, August 14 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday August 15 1 pm - 5 pm.

North of Kinsella - Angus Acres
Hosts: Bill & Hjordis Armitage. Tour a country garden and over 30 John Deere horse drawn machinery and other antique equipment. Featured on Prairie Farm Report TV show. 11012 - Township 472, north of Hwy 14 or Hwy 870 to Township 472, 1 1/2 mile east on north side. Open both days 10 am - 6 pm.