By Keith and Heather Nicol
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| Most exhibitors are situated in small meadows |
We had not been
to the Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens before so when they were holding their 15th annual artists’ festival we decided to visit this 24 acre site. With close to 80 exhibitors which featured
everything from pottery to paintings to wood work and everything in between
there is alot to choose from. The exhibitors tend to be mostly located in small
open meadows but some are in enclosed areas like Santa’s Barn.
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| Heather viewing some beautiful silk hangings |
From the map we
could see that there are many trails that wind through the forest and so we
will have to return for another visit to fully explore the gardens. We did take
one side trail to the labyrinth which is a special spot worth investigating. We also appreciated the musicians who were
playing music along the way and each day of the festival there are different
people playing at the different venues. The festival runs from Saturday, September 2 to
Monday, September 4 and the event is pet
friendly. There is an ATM and food trucks on site. The Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens offers a tranquil
setting to enjoy nature and this weekend there is an added bonus of the
artisans’ festival. We are looking
forward on coming back to see the gardens when the rhododendrons are in full
bloom since they have one of the largest collections of rhodos on the Island. The gardens are located about 15 minutes north of
Courtenay just off the North Island Highway. For more information see: http://woodlandgardens.ca/
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| Greg Joy playing the hammered dulcimer |
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