Postponed: July 2025 Youth Camp!
July Camp is postponed till August! Please give us a call at 902-845-1888 or shoot us an email at thedeaneryproject@gmail.com if you have any questions. We will have more information to share with you...
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Paddle Canada Level 1 Kayak Course at the Deanery!
Our friend Jenn MacLatchy is returning to the Deanery this June to instruct a Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 1 course! This is a two-day course that focuses on strokes, re-entry (rescue) techniques, and...
Photos from our Mead, Fire Cider, & Sourdough Fermentation Workshop!
We had a blast during our Mead, Fire Cider & Sourdough Workshop last weekend! 🍯🔥🥖 During this interactive workshop, we partnered with @firesidemeadery, Shona Holzer, & BooBoo’s Bread to get folks engaged with delicious &...
Fundraiser for our Friend Bill Dawe!
Bill Dawe is a long-time friend of the Deanery committed to making music performances and jam sessions possible here. If you’ve been to one of our monthly Open House & Tunes this past year,...
Plastering at The Deanery!
Check out the wonderful plastering work done by friends of the Deanery & Dalhousie Architecture Students! During this weekend of mud & fun, we taught about the multifaceted benefits of opting for natural building...
Winter Hike & February Open House!
Come one, come all to a Winter Hike Sunday, February 2nd at the Deanery — the same day as our monthly Open House & Jam session! On this wintry day, we’ll gather in our...
Winter Cycling Workshop – (Rescheduled) Sunday, February 9th 2025
Did you know winter cycling in Nova Scotia IS possible — and fun? Come learn all there is to know about it during our Winter Cycling Workshop at the Deanery Project, graciously developed with...
January Open House at the Deanery!
We invite you to our January 5th Open House to enjoy some live music, company, sweet treats, and a cozy crackling wood fire amidst our little Winter Wonderland! ❤ Whether its your first or...
Photos from our Festive Fermentation Skillshare!
Check out our photos from our Festive Fermentation Skillshare this past Sunday! 😊🍴 Thank you to everyone who came out! It was a blast getting to use all of our senses in learning about...
July Monthly Open House & Tunes!
Join as at the Deanery Project on Sunday, July 6th for our monthly Open House! Come check out the Deanery Sound Studio at 11:30am for an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the studio and...
June 14th, 2025 – Intro to Stained Glass Workshop
We recently held an Intro to Stained Glass Workshop at the Deanery’s Stained Glass Studio! On June 14th our Stained Glass Studio was bustling with a mix of focus and laughter as participants explored...
2025 Summer Solstice at the Sky Pillar
Today, on the longest day of the year, we honour both the Sun and the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for Turtle Island since time immemorial. At the Deanery, our Sky Pillar installation stands...
Yoga & Solstice Day
Come join us in celebrating Summer Solstice and National Indigenous Peoples Day at 10am on Saturday, June 21st here at the Deanery! ☀️ The Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition is teaming up with the Deanery...
July 2025 Youth Camp!
Come join us for July Camp at the Deanery! Four days of super fun, hands-on nature exploration with a different environmental focus everyday. Make new friends, develop lifelong skills, and learn about our local...
The Deanery Project’s Annual General Meeting of 2025
Join us for the Deanery Project’s 13th Annual General Meeting! Taking place at the Deanery Project on June 22, 2025, the annual general meeting will run from 11am-12pm and be followed by lunch from...
June Monthly Open House & Tunes!
Join as at the Deanery Project on Sunday, June 1st for our monthly Open House! The day will kick off with an interpretive hike led by Tomi, taking place at 10:00am on the beautiful...
June 2025 Intro to Stained Glass Workshops!
It’s BACK! The Deanery is excited to announce 2 new Introduction to Stained Glass Workshop dates in June! Saturday, June 14th & 28th (Separate courses) from 9:30am – 4:30pm. Instructed by friend of the...
Eastern Shore Coastal Monitoring Spring Workshop!
🌊🌊🌊 Come out to the Deanery on Monday, May 26th to attend the Eastern Shore Citizen Science Coastal Monitoring Network’s (ESCOM) Spring Community Workshop! 4:30pm – 7pm. You will learn how you can help...
Merci École primaire secondaire Fréchette!
Thank you Fréchette Primary & Secondary School for coming out to the Deanery Project these past couple days! 🌲🌲💚 We had a great time making outdoor pizzas, ocean debris weaving and cordage with our...
