A Conversation with Tzeporah Berman

EVENT CANCELLED

May 18, 2022

4:30pm - Meet & Mingle with Food from Bramble

6:00pm - 7:15pm  - Interview with Q&A

We are excited to host Tzeporah Berman at Bilston Creek Farm. 

For more than two decades, the John Albert Hall lecture series, a joint initiative of UVic’s Centre for Studies in Religion and Society (CSRS) and the Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets of British Columbia, has featured prominent thinkers speaking on topics related to the changing role of religion in contemporary society.

Bilston Creek Farm has partnered with the University of Victoria Centre for Studies in Religion and Society and the Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets to organize a discussion between Tzperorah Berman and Andy MacKinnon. There will be a Q&A section following the conversation for attendees. 

With the support of St. Mary of The Incarnation and the Metchosin Foundation with Bilston Creek Farm we are able to make this informative evening possible for the public to attend.

We are opening up Bilston at 4:30pm for attendees to come out early and enjoy the property with food & beverages prepared by Bramble by Bilston. We will have benches throughout the Orchard and seating available in the barn. 

*Please preorder food here as we will have limited available for day of sale. 

About Guest Speakers:

Tzeporah Berman BA, MES, LLD (honoris causa) has been designing environmental campaigns and working on environmental policy in Canada and beyond for over thirty years. She is currently the International Program Director at Stand.earth and the Chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative. She is an Adjunct Professor of York University Faculty of Environmental Studies, the Co-founder of the Global Gas & Oil Network, the former co-director of Greenpeace International's Global Climate and Energy Program, and the co-founder of ForestEthics (now Stand.earth). 

Andy MacKinnon is a forest ecologist who lives in Metchosin B.C. Until his retirement in 2015, he worked for the B.C. Forest Service for three decades, mostly on B.C.’s coast, where he was responsible for ecosystem classification and mapping and a program of forest ecology research focused on old growth structure and composition, effects of climate change, and B.C.’s native plants and fungi. Andy has also been involved in defining and implementing ecosystem-based management in Haida Gwaii and the Great Bear Rainforest. He has co-taught rainforest ecology field courses in Bamfield (for the University of Victoria) and Haida Gwaii (for UBC). Andy is co-author of six best-selling books about plants of western North America. He’s an Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University, and a Professional Forester and Professional Biologist in BC. Andy was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science degree by Simon Fraser University in 2013.

Join us April 30th and May 1st for a Celebration of Spring

This market also marks the return of craft vendors into our barn so join us this weekend to help us rejoice in the arrival of spring and support our small business community.

Vendors:

Easter at the Farm

Join us Easter Weekend on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 

Open 11:30am - 5:30pm

An event for all ages

Join us for Easter at Bilston Creek Farm. We have activities happening for all ages over the weekend, including Easter Picnics, an Easter Egg Treasure Hunt, and Egg Painting. The Orchard Pub will be open for drinks and small offerings.

All of our tents with benches will be open and free to enjoy. We welcome you to come prepared with a blanket for a picnic in the orchard or sit down at a table in the Barn.

Bramble by Bilston will curate an exceptional picnic package for you and your family to enjoy. Chef Sandi has prepared multiple offerings available in full & half size. 

We are excited to share our Farm with your family

Easter Picnics

BBQ Back Ribs 

- buttermilk potato salad, apple slaw, biscuits, apple rhubarb crisp with lavender caramel sauce -

Peri Peri Chicken 

- roasted potato, charred broccolini, grilled bread, apple rhubarb crisp with lavender caramel sauce - 

*All Easter Picnics include Treasure Hunt entry for all children*

Daily Activities

Egg Painting in fields

- eggs & painting supplies are all provided - 

Easter Egg Treasure Hunt

- We will provide a map to explore the property. Find all the easter tokens and redeem for a special easter egg goodie bag - 

Kid Activities

- Lawn games for everyone to enjoy - 

Orchard Pub 

The Orchard pub will be open for walk ins and will serve hot drinks & simple foods

- mini egg ice cream - 

- carrot cupcakes -

- roasted tomato soup - 

***Please note, we kindly ask that you not bring outside food and drinks to the farm. Pets are not allowed, please leave them at home***

Dogs for Dads

Celebrate Father's Day with gourmet hot dogs, botanical drinks and family fun in the orchard at Bilston Creek Farm.

Sunday June 19th

12pm-5:30pm

4185 Metchosin Road.

Please note:

While we love your canines, Dogs for Dads is not a dog-friendly event. 

Please do not bring outside food and drinks. 

FOOD and DRINK

The Orchard Pub is open from 10am on site for refreshments and sweet treats

WINTER MENU

ROAST LUNCH

Or Executive Chef Sandi will be roasting locally produced vegetables and proteins in our cobb oven to make hot roast lunches available for purchase form11:30am

***Please note, we kindly ask that you not bring outside food and drinks to the farm. Pets are not allowed, please leave them at home***

Get your free ticket HERE

Become a Vendor   

Mother's Day at the Farm

Join us for Mothers's Day Weekend 

Saturday May 7th & 8th

Open 11:30am - 5:30pm 

An event for all ages

Join us for Mother's Day at Bilston Creek Farm. We have activities happening for all ages over the weekend, including Mother's Day Picnics, Floral workshop, Mini Photography Sessions, and games throughout the Orchard for Kids. The Orchard Pub will be open for drinks and small offerings.

Our sellout Tea for Two is returning this Mother's Day Weekend. Bramble by Bilston will prepare the perfect afternoon tea to enjoy amongst the Orchard. 

All of our tents with benches will be open and free to enjoy. We welcome you to come prepared with a blanket for a picnic in the orchard or sit down at a table in the Barn.

Bramble by Bilston will curate an exceptional picnic package for you and your family to enjoy. Chef Sandi has prepared multiple offerings. We are excited to share our Farm with your family

Mother's Day Picnics

Quiche Lorraine 

- lardon and gruyere cheese quiche, beet apple fennel salad with a pistachio crumble and pickled mustard seed vinaigrette, spinach salad with candied walnuts, blue cheese, pear and apple cider honey vinaigrette, &  buttermilk panna cotta with rhubarb lavender compote -

Quiche Floretine (vegetarian)

- spinach & feta cheese quiche, beet apple fennel salad with a pistachio crumble and pickled mustard seed vinaigrette, spinach salad with candied walnuts, blue cheese, pear and apple cider honey vinaigrette & buttermilk panna cotta with rhubarb lavender compote -

Daily Activities

Floral Workshop by Deerleap Florals

-  Caitlyn Neufeld is an organic master gardener, florist and teacher. She is the creative behind Deerleap Florals. Her gentle touch and attention to detail are apparent in her organic designs. Placing an emphasis on the seasonal and ephemeral nature of flowers, she plays with colour, texture and form in every piece. - 

Mini Photography Sessions

- Amy Lobb will be on site for family photo mini sessions. Amy loves to be outdoors photographing people and landscapes. Light and location are her muse and she is a keen observer of the world. She hopes to freeze memories, capture the in between and otherwise forgotten moments.- 

Kid Activities

- Lawn games for everyone to enjoy - 

Orchard Pub 

The Orchard pub will be open for walk ins and will serve hot drinks & simple foods

- ice cream - 

- sausage rolls -

- donuts - 

***Please note, we kindly ask that you not bring outside food and drinks to the farm. Pets are not allowed, please leave them at home***

Escape to a piece of west coast paradise for a day of self care, good food and exploration.

Escape to Bilston for an afternoon of forest bathing and a guided plant identification hike with wilderness guide and community herbalist, SaraLyn Deslaurier.

You will identify flora and funga in the old cedar forest just beyond the farm and make your way past Sitting Lady Falls, Witty's Lagoon and marsh and arrive at a sprawling sandy beach. 

Your hike will be followed by a beautiful picnic prepared by Bramble by Bilston that you may enjoy in the orchard.

Guided hikes are limited to 10 participants and will run at 1pm and 3pm.

Pre-registration is required

The property will be open from 11:30am to 5:30pm with drinks and food available in the orchard and the farm store open for shopping at your leisure.

Please do not bring outside food and drinks.

Dogs: Due to the nature of this event, we ask you to leave your dogs at home while you picnic.

Weather: This is a rain or shine event so please dress for the PNW weather. Refunds due to weather will not be offered however all items are packed for takeaway.

Escape to Bilston Creek Farm

Set down your picnic blanket in our orchard, enjoy wood fire pizza and quality time in the great outdoors.

Pizza Night Sundays will begin the second weekend of May and run for a limited 12 week season.

***Please note, we kindly ask that you not bring outside food and drinks to the farm. Pets are not allowed, please leave them at home***

Terms and Conditions 

Escape to Bilston Creek Farm and celebrate Valentine's. 

To mark the occasion, we are offering an elegant picnic package to enjoy with those special to you. Available over the weekend during the day, either with a Fire Pit or inside the Barn. 

- Detailed Information in Booking Page -

Fire Pit Menu           Indoor Barn Menu

On Monday, we are offering an exclusive Valentine's evening to enjoy with that special person. Indulge with a beautiful meal prepared by Bramble, either inside the Barn or with your own private Fire Pit & Tent. 

Prix Fixe - Six curated plates for Two.

- Detailed Information in Booking Page -

Valentine's Small Plate Picnic Menu

***Drink Offerings will be available over the Weekend and Monday evening***

Walk-in’s welcome, Reservations recommend. 

Brunch Menu

Porchetta and Herb Gnocchi $19.00

-crispy fried egg, salsa verde, miner's lettuce 

Buttermilk Pancakes $18.00

Asparagus, Locally Foraged Fiddleheads and Poached Eggs $18.00

Plant Based Smoked Salmon  $17.00

Add Bacon to any dish $7.00

sweets available for purchase at counter

This is an alcohol free event. A range of exciting botanical drinks both hot and cold will be available for purchase at counter.