Best Country Surprise

We've been going to the Dutch Mill Country Market for years.    We found the market on one of our Sunday drives not long after we moved here 9 years ago.   Located at 533 Millgrove Side Road, it is just a 2 minute drive from Clappison's Corners.   The Dutch Mill has had a few changes over the years, and ownership did change hands a few years ago, but all the things we love about the Dutch Mill remain.

Outside:   Our kids love going there in the summer to see all the animals wandering around on the property... ponies, roosters, goats, llamas, bunnies, ducks, geese and swans.   The property is beautiful with a bridge and path over and around the pond you can walk around to see all the animals and fully enjoy the property.

In the summer you can also buy lots of local grown fresh produce and nursery stock in the garden centre (hanging baskets, urns, window boxes, flats of annuals and some perennials... you might also find some bushes and trees).   These are all sold on the front porch and around the side in the open air greenhouse.   On the porch, you'll also find a great collection of Amish made muskoka chairs, tables and benches made out of  resin.. you NEVER need to sand or stain the chairs again!!!



Inside:  You can spend a good hour wandering around on the two levels of the Dutch Mill.  Downstairs on the main level, lots of different kinds of merchandise... clothing (including a section dedicated to the red hat society!) toys, toiletries, candles, bird baths, garden decor, special occasion gifts, dutch/german food items, seasonal decor and ready made food from the freezers.    You can also have a bite to eat in the tea room, or get some ice cream.   In the very back, is a fair sized banquet room with a stage which they apparently rent out... in the past they would host 50's and 60's dances but I don't think there are currently any scheduled.    Then you can head upstairs where you can find lots of great home decor including quilts, paintings, and charming "country style" items.

They are also hosting celebrations on Friday July 1st with lots of great family activities and a Classic Car show on Saturday July 30th.    Make sure you visit this great spot, and check out their website:
www.dutchmillcountrymarket.ca