Hello Villagers! I’m Hillary Handy, a Mom with a spirit for adventure and a love for all things local. I hail from the quaint little hamlet of Warminster and have lived in Simcoe County my whole life! I would say I’m a Jill of All Trades, Master of None. I love people and their stories. I love this area we live in. With my two little ones in tow, along with the dog, and hubby, we love to get out and about and enjoy all the cool things that are unique to our region.
My dream is to highlight some of our travels as a family so you, too, can find the hidden gems of our area. We also love to attend local festivals and events, so you can read about those as well. Some adventures have a cost associated with them, some are free or inexpensive. I am always dreaming and scheming of new places to explore and things to check out. So often, we look elsewhere for these opportunities, but I’ve come to realize that so many fun and unique places and experiences exist right in our own backyard. Please enjoy this adventure diary of ours as we explore through the seasons.
As summer is fading into fall, we are all ‘falling’ back into a routine. But we are still reminiscing on the times we had, particularly in the Coldwater area. Here are a few of our Summer in Severn Memories:
The Coldwater Fairgrounds Park
This is, in my opinion, one of the nicest parks in our region. Every time we go, there is virtually no one there! The grounds are always in immaculate shape. The adorable and clever design is suitable for all ages making this a fabulous place to visit 3 of the 4 seasons.
The Fairy Garden
Local Sylvia Cameron worked hard all summer on her Fairy Garden on Main Street, making it open to the public. We were able to pop by to see all the cute details and even add a rock to contribute to Darcy the Snake’s tail. This is a public art installation which allows anyone to add their handiwork to the piece. So cool. There are so many hidden elements within the garden, that you can spend so much time trying to find them all. Sylvia is so happy when littles pop by to enjoy her creative and whimsical space.
Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum
We went for Woodrow Family Farm Day and enjoyed being transported back in time, learning about this historic site in our region. The museum is a staple to the Coldwater Community. You can also see a Barn Quilt Square on the property and old machinery, for all the motorheads in your family.
Summer is our season and we had a blast. We are excited for what fall fun will come our way. Stay tuned for more tales from this Villager!
