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Slowly But Surely

The days are getting longer. We've made it through the darkest months of winter, and each passing day allows us a little more daylight to enjoy. January 22nd marks five weeks past the winter solstice, and 5:30pm sunsets feel like a welcome indulgence after (mostly) hibernating through the winter.
Read through this week's newsletter for a few ways to make the best of this cold weather, from ice skating with loved ones to cooking a cozy dinner at home to learning the art of sourdough!

Lace up your skates! ⛸️❄️

The outdoor ice rink is open as of Saturday, January 17!

Rink Hours
Tuesday–Saturday: 11am–7pm, Sunday: 10am–5pm

The rink will be considered open on Mondays and after regular hours; however, please note that it will be unsupervised during these times. Skating is at your own risk, and skate rentals will not be available on Mondays or after hours. Rink availability is subject to weather conditions. To check the daily rink status, please visit our website or call the Market Office at (519) 439-3921 before heading down. Skate rentals are available outside during regular rink hours for $5 (cash only).

*Please note: there will be servicing on the rink between 2pm-4pm daily, this may affect a short period of skating time.*

Make Dinner Tonight! 🧑‍🍳🥘

The Market has everything you need to whip up a nourishing meal in the comfort of your own home — especially convenient when all you want to do is cozy up and watch the snow fall.


Gluten free options are available from plenty of vendors! Visit Thai Delight, Smith Cheese, and Havaris Produce for prepped food items like curry paste, coconut milk, homemade tomato sauce, soup mix, and a variety of other GF alternatives like red lentil penne.

Doris Family Produce has a selection of fruit and veg at the ready (alongside pantry staples like oil and vinegar), and locally sourced proteins are easy to find at Mark’s Fine Meats and Chris’ Country Cuts. What are you making for dinner tonight?

Valentine’s Day Mini Market

💘 Love is in the air, our Valentine’s Day Mini Market is back! 💘

Join us Saturday, February 7th from 10am–3pm, upstairs in the Mezzanine, for a sweet day filled with fresh treats, local vendors, live music, and Valentine’s-inspired workshops. It’s the perfect place to shop small, sip something cozy, and soak up all the love.

We want to spread some extra love this year to our customers so the first 100 guests will receive a beautiful flower and a free cup of tea from The Tea Haus

Come for the vibes, stay for the love

Sourdough Made Simple - Workshop

Step into the world of sourdough with an immersive, hands-on workshop designed to help you finally “get it.” Whether you’ve struggled before or are starting fresh, this experience blends skill-building with a whole lot of fun.

Together, we’ll walk through each step of the process, so you leave not only with knowledge, but with your very own dough ready to bake at home. You’ll also leave with a live starter, a mason jar with spatula for feeding, a Danish whisk and my exclusive Student Guide.

✨ What to expect

  • A relaxed, welcoming space where questions are encouraged
  • Clear, hands-on instruction so you truly understand each step
  • A practical approach to sourdough that fits real life
  • Connection, conversation, and a few laughs along the way

This isn’t about perfection — it’s about building confidence and learning how to work with your dough, not against it.

🧺 What you’ll go home with

  • Your own mixed sourdough dough, ready to bake the next day
  • A live sourdough starter
  • A mason jar + spatula for feeding
  • Beginner tools including a Danish whisk
  • My exclusive Student Guide + e-book to support you at home

💡 What to bring

Please bring your own mixing bowl — everything else is provided for you.

All ingredients and tools are supplied for you.

🎁 Included bonuses

  • 🌾 Live starter + mason jar (valued at $25)
  • 🌾 Beginner sourdough tools (valued at $30)
  • 🌾 26-page e-book + Student Guide (valued at $47)

Spots are limited (12 people)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Indoor Farmers Market

It’s that time of year again where we start getting ready for our Winter Indoor Farmers’ Market upstairs in the Mezzanine! Running from 9am to 1pm, come buy your fresh, local food directly from your growers and producers to taste the Market experience! We can’t wait to see you there! February 14th to March 28th!

Attending Vendors

Sampling Sunday

Every Sunday here at the market, we host Sampling Sundays, a chance to try delicious bites from different vendors. Whether it’s your first time tasting or a reminder of how good it really is, it’s the perfect way to explore what’s local and tasty! This Sunday, we’re featuring: cheeseburger and trio grilled cheese from C’est Cheez.

🕚 Time: 11 a.m. ~ while supplies last!

You won’t want to miss this!