Historic Paisley Mill
Events & Accommodation
Come explore one of the largest heritage gristmills in Ontario! Keep up-to-date as we continue to restore this 1885 Ontario beauty for the next chapter of her 135 year story. Now providing short & medium stay accommodation and event space rooted in historical & ecological preservation – with a community focus.
Featuring: arts and cultural retreats, ecological restoration, bespoke accommodations, hiking and cross-country skiing trails & more.
Accommodations
We can accommodate groups from solo visitors to groups of 20+ in the three bedroom Loft, five bedroom Retreat Centre, or the yurt. Click here for more on accommodation options.
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Art Show & Open House @ the Mill!
Labour Day Weekend | Saturday & Sunday | September 3 & 4, 2022 10am-6pm, both days | All are welcome! | Free admission Join us for an OPEN HOUSE to check out the latest construction that has just been completed at the mill. We will have all floors open so you can see the new…
Interview about the Mill on the Harrowsmith Radio Podcast
We are able to share the story of the mill from the era of the Valentines, to the Starks, to the Cryslers, to today! Here’s the story on the Harrowsmith #podcast. Have a listen! https://harrowsmithmag.libsyn.com/final-episode-six Summary of the interview below. The Rundown In this episode, we learn how COVID and a fortuitous canoe trip led…
Stark’s Mill – The Second Century Rejuvenation
The following article was posted in the Paisley Advocate for the July 2021 publication. In January, the 135 year old Stark’s Mill with its large dam, 30 acres, and 2 kilometres of Teeswater River frontage passed from Paul and Helen Crysler to Emma and Graham Cubitt. The current mill was built in 1885 and stayed in the Stark family for a hundred years, operating until around 1975. After years of sitting vacant, the Crylers purchased the…
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