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Meet the Maker: Eric Landman
The ancient craft of dry stone walling is alive and well in Headwaters thanks to this busy local artisan.
September 16, 2019 | Janice Quirt | Made in the Hills
In the bustle of modern life, work and family, it’s not hard to lose track of a few hours. Or, let’s be honest, even which day of the week it is. But as I stand at a rugged stone wall topped with flowering sedum, I feel if I stared long enough I might find it hard to remember what century it is altogether.... read more...
The ancient craft of dry stone walling is alive and well in Headwaters thanks to this busy local artisan.
September 16, 2019 | Janice Quirt | Made in the Hills
In the bustle of modern life, work and family, it’s not hard to lose track of a few hours. Or, let’s be honest, even which day of the week it is. But as I stand at a rugged stone wall topped with flowering sedum, I feel if I stared long enough I might find it hard to remember what century it is altogether.... read more...
The Dry Stone Tree that love built
Situated within the Island Lake Conservation Area of Ontario, Canada, is the Dods and McNair Memorial Forest Trail, where people have been planting trees in memory of loved ones for years.
After losing his wife Kerry to cancer in April 2011, Eric Landman set forth on creating an ambitious monument in her honour. By special request, Landman was granted permission by Dods and McNair and the Credit Valley Conservation Authority to build a dry stone wall tree monument in memory of his wife. Read more....
Situated within the Island Lake Conservation Area of Ontario, Canada, is the Dods and McNair Memorial Forest Trail, where people have been planting trees in memory of loved ones for years.
After losing his wife Kerry to cancer in April 2011, Eric Landman set forth on creating an ambitious monument in her honour. By special request, Landman was granted permission by Dods and McNair and the Credit Valley Conservation Authority to build a dry stone wall tree monument in memory of his wife. Read more....
One Stone at a time March 5 2012
It’s a labour of love for Eric Landman.
After losing his wife, Kerry, to cancer nearly a year ago, the Grand Valley dry stone waller is completing an ambitious monument in her honour at the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at Island Lake Conservation Area.
“It’s good therapy. It’s the type of job that is good for your soul anyway,” the professional dry stone waller said. “My oldest son (Jordan) is helping me. … It’s helping both of us.” Read more...
It’s a labour of love for Eric Landman.
After losing his wife, Kerry, to cancer nearly a year ago, the Grand Valley dry stone waller is completing an ambitious monument in her honour at the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at Island Lake Conservation Area.
“It’s good therapy. It’s the type of job that is good for your soul anyway,” the professional dry stone waller said. “My oldest son (Jordan) is helping me. … It’s helping both of us.” Read more...
Landman Gardens and Bakery
Candles light the groaning table and cast jagged shadows on the dry stone walls. In the peak of the roof flickers fade to black. The warmth from the wood stove seems almost superfluous in a room filled with laughter and friendship and redolent steam. Family-style dinners in the blackhouse at Landman Gardens & Bakery are part of an extraordinary experience that has grown from the evolution of the Landman family farm.
For years, the milk quota was their primary focus. The evolution began when Eric Landman felt that to be successful in the changing marketplace he either had to expand or find a niche. With five children at home, all interested in different aspects of farming, he chose the latter. Read more...
Candles light the groaning table and cast jagged shadows on the dry stone walls. In the peak of the roof flickers fade to black. The warmth from the wood stove seems almost superfluous in a room filled with laughter and friendship and redolent steam. Family-style dinners in the blackhouse at Landman Gardens & Bakery are part of an extraordinary experience that has grown from the evolution of the Landman family farm.
For years, the milk quota was their primary focus. The evolution began when Eric Landman felt that to be successful in the changing marketplace he either had to expand or find a niche. With five children at home, all interested in different aspects of farming, he chose the latter. Read more...