2008 Hornby Festival
July 31st to Aug. 9th

The Festival returns this year with an exciting lineup. A sampling of this year's Festival ranges from the world beat mastery of Celso Machado and the fiddle prowess of Adrian Dolan to the piano virtuosity of Robert Silverman. Celebrate these fantastic performers under the stars at beautiful Olsen's Farm or in the unique intimacy of the Hornby Hall.

For complete details, inclucing music samples, check out the online programme.

We look forward to seeing you in August!
www.hornbyfestival.bc.ca

Deerheart Sanctuary
Womens' Wellness Retreat

July 19th to 21st & August 9th to 11th

Join us for 2 days of Kirtan, Toning, Meditation, Yoga, Raw Gourmet Food and Instruction.

This is an opportunity for women to come together to celebrate and nourish body, mind and spirit at Deerheart Sanctuary and enjoy beach time or sightseeing on beautiful Hornby Island.

COST: $250 Includes camping, workshops, and food!

For information, see www.deerheartsanctuary.com or call at 250-335-0952.

See deerheart's healing arts listing on Real Hornby.

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A Hornby Festival Fundraiser!

This event will take place on July 5, 2008 and will feature unique and stunning homes, lush gardens and an example of green innovation. You will have the rare chance to visit -- a home designed as a spiral nestled in the trees on the upper bench complete with breathtaking views; the Nautilus Garden which flows in a circular route through a 2 acre property which contains many rare and unusual specimens; and a spectacular garden that includes 120 tonnes of granite, 50 koi and countless goldfish. There will be 10 stops on this tour, not a single one to be missed!

Tickets are $15 and are now available here
and at the Hornby Festival box office starting June 16th.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to see these fantastic
examples of west coast living!

Bakery Summer Music

Every summer the Cardboard House Bakery features music every Wednesday and Saturday nights at 6:30pm. Featuring mostly local Hornby Island musicians, nothing is better than sitting in the orchard enjoying the scene on a pleasant summer evening.

Click here for the Cardboard House Bakery
summer music schedule and see who is playing.

Farmers Market
"the Copse" - New Location

The Hornby island Famers Market is up an running for another year and now has a new and wonderful location. Next door to where it has operated for many years, it is set in a lovely grove of trees which has been groomed to be the perfect place to wander, shop and taste. Expect the same Hornby farmers, artisans and foodies to be offering up a cornucopia of treats for your pleasure.

As always, the motto of the Farmers Market is
"Make it, bake it, grow it on Hornby!"

The Farmers Market will continue throughout the summer
with the following schedule:

June :: Saturdays 11 to 2
July & August :: Wed. & Sat. 11 to 2

Hornby Recreation

Hornby Recreation is a committee of the Hornby Island Residents' and Rate Payers' Association who promotes a healthy way of life in which physical activity is valued and integrated into our everyday life. This summer we have co-ordinated a wide variety of recreation programs for your fitness and enjoyment.

Come out for Laughteryoga, Soccer, Poi Tastik, Hula Hoopla, or any of the other programs going on all summer long. There different programs happing every week so print off a program listing to see what you might like to come to!

Any questions / suggestions call the Hornby Recreation Coordinator at 335-0540

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Live at the Thatch - Friday Night Jazz

Perched above the shore with the ocean lapping at its feet, the Thatch pub is the first sight to greet islanders and visitors as they arrive on Hornby Island. Every Friday evening at 7:00 pm, Annie Siegel (piano, vocals) comes over from Denman Island to join Dana Inglis (bass), Darryl Bohn (drums), Tony Wilson (guitar) and Nick McGowan (tenor saxophone) at the Thatch to make wonderful music. Friday Night Jazz at the Thatch has been a fixture on the Hornby calendar since 1990 and is not to be missed!

For more information call The Thatch at 250-335-2833

In July, 2006, Hornby Jazz Band released their first CD "Live at the Thatch" This CD grew out of a desire to capture the essence of Friday Night Jazz. Contact: liltrib@mars.ark.com for more information or to order a copy.