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The colourful past includes more than a few "counter culture" characters who were inspired by the area's landscape--60's activist Timothy Leary, Joey Kieghley a punk rock legend from the band DOA and Rene Dahinden the famous Sasquatch hunter all have spent time here.." The 60's and 70's are gone and the area is now home to gentlemen farmers and wealthy retirees, but a sizable artist and artisan community remains creating everything from landscapes, pottery, and glass sculpture to log homes. Be sure to explore the studios of the area.
Cherryville Artisans' Shop, Gallery, & Marketplace A quaint destination art gallery & gift shop offering local fine arts and quality hand-crafted wares including pottery, glass, jewellery, weaving, sculpture, paintings and more. The building is painted with a colourful mural, which can't be missed from the highway! It backdrops a sculpture garden, with a pond, giant mushroom umbrellas and a living Willow gazebo. A delightful setting for special events, which are held on site throughout the year.
Landslide Studios the studio of potter Larry MacGregor, here you can find quality pottery and clay murals in quiet forest setting near the end of River Road.
Highway 6 Studio Located in Cherryville features paintings by Gary Whitley, Mae Roberts, Evalynne McDougall, Gail Short and Elizabeth Moore.
The Wildcraft Forest EcoMuseum and Herb Farm Located on Highway 6 at the foot of the Camels Hump between Lumby and Cherryville. This attraction has three studio galleries featuring paintings, photography, fine decor and sculpture. Guided tours are available on their 25 acre Sculpture Trail. Much of the art is created from the forest including the tea served in their unique teahouse.
The Monashee Arts Council Has nearly 50 artists as members. MAC organizes regular exhibits and special events including workshops. Enter our online Arts Directory, visitors can find a list of area artists and upcoming events.
This is small sampler of the creativity found in the Monashee, many of the small sawmills in the area and log building firms can also be a source of fine and unique wood craft.
MARKETS, ART STUDIOS AND FARMGATES
BE EARTHBOUND
The Market is open from 10:00am - 2:00pm each Saturday from the end of April to the end of October, and is held in the Arbour Park Mall Parking Lot in downtown Lumby.
There are always new vendors and community organizations appearing at the market, so it's worth checking it out every week. With an abundance of customer parking, you can also take time to enjoy chicken or Chinese food and visit the businesses in the mall.
Fresh from the Farm
Come visit some of what the Monashee farm community has to offer. Travel in your own car, at your own pace, when it suits you. Our country roads offer great surprises whether its fruit blossoms, or autumn colors, a sign at the farm gate will beckon you to produce and other treasures straight from the farm. Please note however, that some of our farm venues are event based and some have seasonal hours and only open on particular days or times of the year.
Others are open year round. Taste home-grown vegetables and exotic herbs and tomatoes; see rare and unusual farm animals; choose from large selection of organically grown foods, unique plant specimens and natural fruits from the area; visit our many equestrian centers, sample luscious berries; buy your free-range turkey for that special occasion.
Farming and gardening is a big part of the culture in the Monashee. Whether its a Saturday market in Lumby or a country drive, there's many opportunities to shop for good whole food straight from the grower.
The Lumby Public Market offers a wide variety of local foods and products. Enjoy the latest fruit and vegetables in season and find baking, books, pottery, plants, crafts and flea market items as well. Enjoy a burger, hot dog or smokie in our open-air Market.
