The Old Mill Manor

08/27/2024

just purchased a bouquet of dahlias from Jane Luhtasaari who lives in the beautiful stone church across the river. Bouquets are $20. Please give Jane 1 days notice.

08/14/2024

08/08/2024

Home & Garden Museum Fundraiser. $20/ ticket https://bit.ly/3A8KvR4

Tuesday, August 20th from 4-7pm OR Wednesday, August 21st from 10am-2pm TIKI BAR refreshments available

proceeds towards a plaque commemorating the Mill history in the Village of Appleton

07/11/2024

🟣Almonte Fibrefest Workshops🟣
September 3rd -11th
Sign up for workshops here: https://mvtm.ca/whats-on/fibrefest/workshops-at-fibrefest/

🟣Social Media Development - As we build new social media connections, sharing is caring! We ask that teachers share this post to your own social media!

Our Workshops Include:
- Bodice Sloper Drafting
- Felted Handbag on a Ball
- Heron with Bulrushes Garden Statue
- Basketry Plain and Simple
- Nuno Felt a Luscious Silk Scarf
- Art Journals to Enhance Creativity
- This is Groot
- Felted Artwork
- Punch a Plaid with Oxford Punch Needle
- Gelli Printing
- Wool Lavender and Greenery Floral Arrangement
- Image Transfers from the Gelli Plate
- Garden Planter and It's People
- Tapestry Weaving
- Cross Stitch Greeting Cards
- Artsy Mending
- Sheepskin Soled Slipper Class
- Art of Colour and the Blanket Stitch
- Creating Texture in Fabric
- Two Handed Fair Isle Knitting
- Neurographic Punch Needle Art
- Raising Sheep Regeneratively
- Lovely Little Lily Baskets
- Introduction to Eco/Botanical Printing
- Introduction to Traditional Rughooking

07/04/2024

Hosting since 2010 with many ups & downs. Our first guest experience 14 years ago was fraud with a stolen credit. After losing a full months rent ($3000 on an Ottawa Condo) AirBnB blamed me for not checking ID. Our second guest experience was the same & I spotted the fraud while handing over the keys. This platform has greatly improved since 2008 but it’s is expensive for guests to use. AirBnB charges guests a 20% service fee. Hosts are charged a 3% transaction fee.
PLEASE BOOK US DIRECT & SAVE THE 20% SERVICE FEE. WE TAKE CREDIT CARDS!!

07/04/2024

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06/27/2024

Take advantage of our cancellation enjoy the new side & gazebo. Optional private chef meals. Book direct & save an additional 20% booking fee charged by & Ontario's HighlandsOntario Cottages for Sale or Rent Ontario Cottage Rentals by Galco Carleton Place Tourism Lanark County Tourism Association Destination Almonte

06/23/2024

We have the hardy boys series in our library because the author lived nearby. I’m intrigued by the mystery at The Old Mill because they are all over!

What Ottawa area mysteries might the Hardy Boys have pursued if the famed children’s series’ author, Carleton Place-born Leslie McFarlane (a.k.a. Franklin W. Dixon), had located the young sleuths’ adventures closer to his birthplace?

“The Secret of the Old Almonte Mill”?
“The Peace Tower Treasure”?
“The Secret of the Lusk Caves”?

Leslie McFarlane, born in Carleton Place on October 25, 1902, authored the original worldwide series of Hardy Boys adventure books (1927-1943) under the pseudonym “Franklin W. Dixon”.

Leslie’s father, John Henry McFarlane, a local Carleton Place school principal, was born in Lanark and had attended Ottawa Normal School. During a stint teaching in the village of Clayton, John Henry boarded with the town cooper (barrel maker) and ended up meeting and marrying Leslie’s mother, the cooper’s daughter, Rebecca.

Leslie McFarlane wrote numerous books, magazine articles and scripts over the course of half a century. During the 1940s McFarlane wrote and directed for the National Film Board of Canada and was later employed to do the same at the CBC.

Leslie’s son, legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane, recalled, at the age of 10, discovering that his father was the author of the renowned Hardy Boys books, “It was like finding out my father was Santa Claus!”.

After his passing in 1977, Leslie McFarlane’s ashes were spread into the Ottawa River.

Learn more as Linda Seccaspina solves the mystery of the Hardy Boys’ Carleton Place connections:

https://lindaseccaspina.wordpress.com/2015/12/12/the-hardy-boys-in-carleton-place/

06/23/2024

What we’re striving for 🪺🪺 more nests & more baby birds

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06/23/2024

One of my favorite wallpaper patterns. Probably because I use to watch this show.

06/21/2024

Gary spoke to the Heritage Committee last week & research is now underway for the Manor to be listed on the Historic Registry. Built in 1842 by Robert Teskey who immigrated from County Cork Ireland in 1823 with his family as part of the Peter Robinson Settlers. His older brother, Joseph Teskey, built the stone home across the river & his younger brother, Albert Teskey, built the other stone home down the lane. The Teskey family built a gristmill, sawmill & woollen mill & made the Village a prosperous hub.

06/10/2024

Later this month, we’re doing a deeper dive into the history of the Manor with the help of this talented team who we meet through Phantoms Of Yore

Get to know the team!

For those who are new to following us during our paranormal adventures, here is a short introduction of our team!

Steve - is our Lead Researcher focusing on the history and lore of the sites we investigate. He prefers to concentrate on EVPs and motion detection during our investigations.

Outside the paranormal, Steve is a military veteran, published short story author and avid supporter of local theatre.

Maria - is our resident Reiki Master/Teacher and likes to focus more on old school techniques (i.e. dowsing rods). Maria is also our team's Lead Videographer/Photographer.

Outside of the paranormal, Maria is a college student studying Library and Information Technology. She is also a student of philosophy and history.

Victoria - is our Lead Investigator who also has a very strong intuitive sense in the places we investigate. Specializing in the Estes Method, she is generally our first line of communication with those from the other side.

Outside the paranormal Victoria is a Law Clerk working in Wills and Estates as well as being an active genealogical researcher and animal lover.

To those who follow and investigate with us, thank you for all your support as the adventure continues!!!

05/01/2024

We’re right in the middle of both these towns. 8 minute drive to Almonte is the beautiful Hallmark film town with great restaurants, walking trails, bakeries, ice cream, bars…. drive 8 minutes the other way & you’re in Carleton Place…. Description… another Hallmark film town with all the same amenities 👍🎬 VISIT BOTH see which one you prefer!

04/17/2024

These are beautiful!! We are subscribed all season long. Treat yourself to a flower subscription!

I created a few extra spots for my flower subscritpion this year! These are excellent Mothersday gifts! Give mom the gift of a WHOLE SEASON OF FLOWERS! 😍

OR treat yourself to the ultimate expression of self care and love. Fresh seasonal flowers in your home all season long🥰

Message me to get on my 2024 list and join me on a flower journey! 🥰

04/16/2024

I’m booked for Friday, May 17th…

Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening of paranormal investigation with , as we explore six different haunted heritage locations along Eastern...

04/16/2024

Great event!

Investigate six locations along Ontario's Mississippi River with Phantoms of Yore - all in one night! Join us on May 17 and 18, 2024.

04/03/2024

Here we are in the middle of these 2 fantastic towns! Let us know which one you like best! Almonte or Carleton Place!!

Which small town is the BEST small town? 🗓️ Tournament finishes on April 4th, 11:59pm.

03/23/2024

We always love seeing photos of brides & grooms at the Manor! Thank you for sharing!!

01/14/2024

Come visit this beautiful area & stay in the home of the mill owners. From the Teskeys (1823) to the Caldwells to the Collies. These hard working families left a beautiful legacy in this town

A new year brings new adventures and Ontario is the place to be for winter road trips to small towns.

12/17/2023

12/16/2023

Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce Christmas party. Video by Crummy Media Solutions

12/16/2023

Great holiday party last night!

12/15/2023

Feeling festive? Come visit the town of Almonte & stay here. Great group stays for up to 12 overnight guests from $600/ night.

You'll feel like the main character of a Hallmark movie at this twinkling small town in Ontario. Almonte, a historic town less than an hour from Ottawa, is a hidden Christmas gem filled with festive cheer.