Dakeyne Farm

04/30/2026

This Sunday afternoon!

04/16/2026

We are grateful to be featured in the Hantsport Area Gazette 📰

It’s a new local publication filled with community events, a business directory, articles, and everything you need to know about the area.

Take a look and support local—there’s something in it for everyone🌻.

April's Edition is now live! Check it out https://thehag.ca/

04/13/2026

A great story from an old friend and former neighbour!

Sometimes an old photograph doesn’t just show us the past—it opens the door back into it. This little reflection was written for our Sip and Remember gathering

The Magic of a Blurry Memory
By Valarie Cunningham

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes, a blurry one is worth a thousand feelings.

Recently, my niece took on the Herculean task of sorting and dispersing my sister’s lifelong collection of photographs. As the envelopes arrived and the glossy (and matte) rectangles of the past spilled out, a few found their way back to me. Among them was a specific image—faded and out of focus—that acted like a key to a room in my mind I hadn't entered in years.

The Great Halifax Adventure

The photo captures a moment from my very first trip to Halifax. I was only six years old, but the scale of the world felt massive then. This was back before the sleek "Dayliner" service took over the tracks; we travelled on the old train, the kind that chugged with a heavy, rhythmic soul. The destination wasn’t just a city; it was an event.

My Uncle Keith, a man who clearly knew how to treat a six-year-old to a "big adventure," took me to see the Ice Capades.

I don’t need the photo to be sharp to remember the magic of that day. I can still recall the rush of cold air hitting my face as we entered the arena, the dazzling sequins of the skaters’ costumes catching the light, and the sheer elegance of people dancing on blades. To a little girl from the country, it was nothing short of cinematic.

Finding Joy in the Now

Looking at that blurry copy today, I’m reminded that life doesn't have to be "picture perfect" to be wonderful. History is messy, memories fade at the edges, and sometimes the best stories are the ones where you can’t quite make out the faces, but you can still feel the excitement in your chest.

It’s a lovely, sunny day as I write this, the kind of weather that pulls you right out of your chair. I just finished a "walk about" in my backyard to soak up the light. Of course, in my 70’s, I’ve earned the right to set my own fashion trends—so I did my rounds in my housecoat and rubber boots. It might not be the Ice Capades, but in the sunshine, it felt like just as much of an adventure.

Valarie is a local resident who believes that old trains and rubber boots are the secrets to a life well-lived.

For more stories and chats please join us at Mount Denson Hall, which hosts another Sip and Remember Cafe : April 21, 2026, at 1:00pm

02/22/2026

Did you know that right here in Mount Denson and Hantsport, lives were rebuilt—one step at a time?

In 1911, Charles Chesley opened an artificial limb workshop in our small community. After losing his own leg in a railway accident, he dedicated his life to helping others walk again. People came here on crutches, some from nearby farms, others from far away—including survivors of the Halifax Explosion.

His wife welcomed patients into their home while they healed, allowing them to board at their home if they needed to. And when they left Mount Denson, many walked out on their own two feet.

Imagine that. Lives changing forever, right here where we live.

A heartfelt thank you to the McDade Heritage Centre for uncovering and sharing this piece of Mount Denson’s story. If you’ve never had a look through their website, it’s well worth the time:
https://mcdadeheritagecentre.ca/chesley-artificial-limb-company-ltd/

What stories live in your family? Your home? Your memory?
We’d love to hear them.

Join us this Wednesday at the Hall for Sip and Remember ☕
Bring your memories, your stories, your photos, or just your curiosity. Together, we can keep Mount Denson’s history alive for the next generation.

🕥 Wednesday at 10:30 AM
📍 Mount Denson Hall
☕ Coffee, tea, and treats provided

After all, the best stories are the ones told neighbour to neighbour.

01/06/2026

Every season it came and went ~
thirteen summers in the sunflowers…
then one day, early last summer, a hummingbird passed through my photograph.

One perfect moment. 🌻

Winter feels a little warmer remembering this day.

12/15/2025

❄️ Snowflakes might be falling, but we’ve got a little sunshine to share! 🌻

Our sunflower calendars have arrived, and we’re so happy to finally have them in hand. Even on the coldest winter days, these sunflower-filled months are meant to bring a little joy, warmth, and smiles all year long. 🌞

🌻 Calendars are $15 each 🌻
Made up of your favourite sunflower moments from the past season, chosen by our amazing community, created with love on our family farm, and printed locally by Atlantic Digital Reproductions Inc. 💛

Send us a DM or leave a comment if you’d like one — we’d love to share a bit of our farm sunshine with you.

12/03/2025

Wondering what to do on Festoon!?

12/03/2025

Tomorrow evening in Hantsport

Make time for the Festoon Market! You'll likely find something for almost everyone on your list ... and perhaps a gift, or two, just for you!

10/22/2025

We have our 12 winners! 🌻📸

The votes are in and the calendar is now officially set! Thank you for the beautiful entries, the shares, the cheering, and the excitement — contests like this only work because of all of you.

This year’s calendar is going to be gorgeous. 🌻🦋

10/17/2025

🌻 It’s Time!

These sunflower moments are absolutely spectacular!

Every photo captures a little of the magic, sunshine, and joy from our Sunflower Maze.

The Top 12 most liked photos will win a spot in our 2026 Sunflower Maze Calendar, along with a free pass to next year's field.

And the Most Loved Photo of All will earn the cover spot! ❤️

Like, share, and tag your favorites to help them shine!

Voting starts tonight and ends Tuesday at Midnight.
Like, share, and tag your favourites to help them shine!

Good Luck and Happy Clicking 🌻🌻