Join Farms at Work to learn about growing wine grapes in the Kawarthas. What impact does the soil have? How do you choose appropriate varieties of grapes? Bring your questions!
Cheeky Duck cultivates delicious wine in a respectful and harmonious way with their surroundings. Their 5-acre vineyard is home to Vidal, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Baco Noir, and Marquette varietals of grapes. Sustainability is woven into every part of the business. They are dedicated to being eco-friendly and carbon-neutral and their vineyard is a haven for butterflies and bees. Lively runner ducks assist with grazing and pest control. Additionally,they use vine pruning as an energy source during the winter.
What to Expect
A guided tour of the Cheeky Duck vineyard to learn about establishing, maintaining, harvesting and creating wine from grapes grown here at the edge of the Canadian Shield. Our host will share the vineyard’s sustainability practices. Sample their perfect blend of exceptional taste and sustainability with an optional wine tasting to end the tour.
Farm Tour Details
Location: 1786 Young’s Point Road, Lakefield
Date and Time: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:30pm
Tickets: $20 tour only
$48.25 tour and wine tasting (19+ hosted by the Winery)
(Use the “Reserve Your Spot” button at the top of the page to buy your tickets)
Have the full experience with a dinner reservation! Michelin-trained Chef Josh Keepfer is a passionate supporter of local farmers, using locally sourced ingredients to create unforgettable culinary and beverage excellence.
Support Farms at Work with a donation:
Join Nourish (on-line) to learn the basic skills needed to safely can your harvests (or purchases from local growers!) to help the taste of summer last all winter long!
We will review seasonal recipes step-by-step, learn safe water bath canning techniques and talk about other ways in which harvests can be preserved. We will open with a tip, and demo a quick technique and then leave the session open to questions!
Wednesdays at 6pm:
August 19th – You can Pickle that!
August 26th – Tomatoes – Salsa, Sauces & More
September 2nd – TBD based on seasonality and participant feedback!
Once registered, participants will receive a zoom link on the afternoon of the workshop.
Register Now
Nourish project is hosting a 5-part on-line workshop series will help you reap abundant harvests today (no matter your garden size!) while planting for a more sustainable tomorrow!
Moved on-line from earlier workshop offered in the spring that had to be cancelled. Workshops will be offered on a secure zoom format
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Tuesdays from 8:30AM to 1PM,
June 21st to August 30th
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Wednesdays from 8:30AM to 2PM, May to October
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May to October
Last Sunday of the Month
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