Come here first to obtain a map and wristband for entrance to the venues. Food including breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, muffins and refreshments available for purchase in collaboration with the Chilliwack Fire Department Charitable society.

OVERSKY Starting with bare ground and a few established trees, 45 years of plantings have in many instances reached or exceeded maturity. The garden is now old like the gardener! Always willing to try this plant or that has made for some happy surprises.

Home of the Lavender Fields of Ryder Lake. With 1600 lavender plants, come wander the calming fields. Our 200-litre copper still will be on display, and join us for a mini yoga session at 11am. All part of our journey to create a Soil to Soul experience.

Home of Autumn Leaf Pottery. Come and enjoy the mountain views and conversations at Autumn Leaf Pottery. All pottery items are made on site and are available for purchase out of a charming glass greenhouse. Ryder Lake Soap will also be there offering artisan soaps, lip balms, lotion bars, and tallow balms.

Dave’s Pottery. Continuous Wheel Pottery Demonstrations and a Kid’s Table for Clay Hand Building.
Enjoy a 360° mountain view, large variety of birds, wildlife and mason bees. Sit and relax on our wrap around deck or in the gazebo with your complimentary lemon water, and muffins and cupcakes for sale. The Pottery Hut will be open as well as the very popular Clearance Table. Vendors on Site: Offkey Creations, Symphony of Oils, Bags & Boards, Mary’s Serenity Gifts & Decor

Arnoldt's. The sight of four beautiful horses grazing in the pasture greets you as you enter this 28 acre country venue. Spectacular 360° mountain views. Explore the gardens and a 1km loop trail through the forest. (small hill included) Great bird watching area and home to large owls.

Enjoy beautiful mountain vistas while exploring the extensive organic vegetable and fruit gardens. Hosts practice no-till gardening and natural pest control. Limited parking at the house.

Eastmans Estate. Spectacular rural mountain setting for wedding or special event photos, complete with a pond with weeping willow trees and Dora the donkey.

Come and visit the Hobbit House built into a grassy bank, This is a labour of love created over many years featuring a working fireplace and stove, and incredibly detailed furnishings and interior. Room for just two adults or children at a time. Tight turn into the driveway. Based on last year this venue is likely to be very popular with potential line-ups.

Come walk on a carpet of green moss in our shade garden with over 100 varieties of hostas, take photos in the 20 foot tunnel of a handmade twig arbor, enjoy the view of Chilliwack and all the way to Mission, or stand at the top of one of Ryder Lake’s iconic waterfalls (water may not be flowing). Venue is at the end of a long single-lane driveway.

"Ryder Lake Llamas & Alpaca”. Experience the wonderful world of camelids. Help feed the alpacas, turtles, llamas, and chickens. Once again there will be a spinner on site showing how to spin Llama fibre into yarn. Lots of new alpacas to look at and enjoy. Wheelchair friendly & lots of parking on the road.

Three acre English country style garden with a spectacular 180 degree view of the mountains across the valley, and a gazebo perched on a rocky outcrop. Multiple new and established beds with dogwoods, roses, peonies, poppies and many other perennials. The garden is hilly with some paved or graveled paths but other areas only accessible via steps or grassy slopes. Nourishment Botanicals will be onsite selling herbal teas, spice blends and a smoothie boost.

“RLDD Farm” Extensive arbour garden with grapes, kiwi, wisteria and more. Hummingbird heaven! Locally made jams, jellies, chutneys and preserves available.
Annual Ramble plant sale by donation at VPG Nursery. Proceeds shared 50/50 with VPG backyard Gleaning program and Ryder Lake Hall.

“Greenhill Farm” Welcome to our 20 acre property with a spectacular view of Cultus Lake to the west, and the Cascade peaks to the east. Tour the gardens and have a picnic or just sit and enjoy the view. (outhouse for public use) For those who want a challenge there is a 15 minute hike down to a promontory overlooking the Chilliwack River.