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Loads of weekend activity at the Keremeos Grist Mill

Historic venue was very busy this weekend with several activities
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These folks enjoyed a Diamond Jubilee Tea Sunday afternoon (July 15) at The Keremeos Grist Mill and Gardens. Shai Snyder gave a dramatic reading from the 1890’s diary of Julia Bullock-Webster. There were scones with rose petal jelly and two kinds of tea. There were Royal pennants and Jubilee pins for all. The celebration closed with a robust chorus of God Save The Queen.

On Saturday afternoon and evening the annual Barbecue King event drew a record crowd. Similkameen Wineries Association brought together eight wineries and eight chefs to produce and afternoon of savory foods and wine delights  on the lawns and gardens of the Keremeos Grist Mill Historic Site.

Last  Sunday, artists working with oils, watercolors and chalks were undeterred by some spectacular summer storm activity.  The participants took instruction from Loraine Stephanson in this Plein air event.  Participants came from as far away as Chelan, Washington. Other Plein air workshops  will be scheduled  through to Thanksgiving.

 

Coming up at The Grist Mill and Gardens, August 11 and 12, The Penticton Chamber Theatre will present As You Like It in the gardens of The Grist Mill.