Although Abbey North is a private home, we occasionally host gatherings to bring people together in support of our vision and community projects, and participate in other local events. Please check back now and again to see what opportunities are on the horizon.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 3PM
Africa - Signs of Hope, at Abbey North, 1487 Cranberry Lake Rd. (near West Guilford) - Haliburton. Katharine Hagerman and Miriam Patterson have recently spent more time in Africa, Katharine in South Africa and Miriam in Rwanda.

Both are engaged with the vitalisation of communities in these countries, as well as in Kenya, albeit with slightly different approaches.

Let us gather to learn about the work of these two amazing women, each with ties to our community.  We will hear them speak, and in support of their efforts share an opportunity for discussion concerning some of the pain and the signs of hope in Africa – the most challenging continent on the planet.

Past Events

March 13, 2009 - 1-4PM
Haliburton County Development Corporation - The Greenest Community in North America, in the Great Hall at Fleming College - Haliburton campus. John Patterson will present on the "Greening of Haliburton - Bringing Green Initiatives Home". RSVP by Tuesday, March 10th to HCDC at 705.457.3555, email or register online at www.haliburtoncdc.ca.

March 23, 2009 - 10AM-12PM
Haliburton Environmental Collaborative (HEC) Meeting - at The Frost Centre, near Dorset, ON. John Patterson will be speaking about plans for Abbey Gardens, and future plans for the greening of Haliburton county.

January 30, 2009
Haliburton County Development Corporation 2009 Planning Session, with speech by John Patterson, “Could Haliburton County become the hub for Environmental Initiatives?” Click here to view the presentation.

In addition to hosting many events and gatherings in connection with our project work, and for neighbours, family and friends, we have held the following open events at Abbey North:

December 2008
Abbey North Open House at Rails End Gallery during Abbey North Drummers' Ngoma! Drums in the Village exhibition with speaker Alanna Mitchell.

July 2008
Taize service

December 2007
Carol singing with friends and neighbours.

November 2007
Gaia Centre event with speaker Matthew Fox.

Photos by Joe Truss

May 2007
Open House for group report on visit to DR Congo

February 2007
North American volunteer team reports to neighbours and friends on status of HIV/AIDS project in Il Ngwesi

February 2007
Meditation retreat in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh led by Larry Ward and Peggy Rowe-Ward