Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
2024-09-14 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Whistling Gardens, 698 Concession 3 Townsend, Wilsonville, Ontario, N0E 1Z0, Canada
Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
Tickets & Event Information Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/festivaloffountains/
September 14, 2024
Doors Open: 7PM
Explore 22 acres of botanical gardens!
Performance time 7:00pm – 8pm WIND & WIRE!
Fountain Show starts at 8:15pm
TICKETS NOW ON SALE! VISIT https://www.ticketscene.ca/venues/3078/

Plant Whispering Outdoor Play-day!!
2024-09-15 10:00 - 13:00
Plant Whispering Outdoor Play-day!!
Sunday Sept 15, 2024 10AM-1PM
A 3-hour hands-on sensory garden experience to learn all about the fascinating world of plant sentience. We’ll reveal the amazing intelligence and extraordinary sentience of plants and how they utilize ‘body language’–the universal inter-species sensory communication used by insects, reptiles, animals, and humans. Follow us through the beautiful expansive themed gardens as we teach you how to actually ‘read’ and understand this sensory non-verbal language to intuitively access the wisdom and healing qualities of plants. Choose spring or autumn dates. The plant energies are entirely different!
Location: Whistling Gardens Wilsonville ON (west of Hamilton, south of Brantford, north of Waterford)
$65 Includes printed reference materials, all-day admission to Whistling Gardens and 1PM musical fountain show. Event takes place rain or shine (except thunderstorm)
Directions: https://whistlinggardens.ca/plan-your-visit/parking-directions/
For more information visit https://www.enlightenedfeelings.com/enchanted-garden-experience.html
Enlightened Feelings
(519) 586-2983 lori@enlightenedfeelings.com
www.enlightenedfeelings.com

“Nature And Nurture Sound Meditation"
2024-09-15 13:00 - 15:00
“Nature And Nurture Sound Meditation”
Sunday September 15 @ 1pm
Sunday September 29 @ 1pm
Location: Botanical Gardens
Cost: $40 adults/seniors (19 years of age+)
Immerse yourself in tranquility through the experience of beautiful botanical gardens and reiki infused hypnotic healing sound meditation
Soak in the soothing waves of echoing sound from traditional percussion and wind instruments, leaving you feeling relaxed, relieved of stress, depression, fatigue and physical pains. Shut off your body’s fight or flight reflex and be lead deeply into a state of meditative relaxation and contemplation through a sound journey.
Sound baths are a safe meditative practice for all. The benefits of sound healing includes; balance and calmness, increased well being, self awareness, restoration of mind, body and spirit, lowered blood pressure, anxiety, stress, physical pains and depression just to name a few.
What Should You Bring? Bring your own water; wear comfortable clothing, pillow, blanket or your favorite folding chair
Registration: Email soulrootshealing@protonmail.com
Text: 519 535 9569
Meet Our Certified Facilitator Amanda Armstrong!
I am a certified Reiki Master (energy/intuitive) healer, sound therapy practitioner and PLR hypnosis practitioner with extensive training and 10 plus years, as a certified medical Health Professional, working in LTC, respite homecare, hospice and more. I have been an intuitive all my life and have been working to facilitate others healing journeys through reiki and past life regression therapy, tuning fork calibration and sound meditation for approximately 3 years. It’s been a beautiful journey thus far and ever evolving. Healing and forming beautiful relationships with others, while empowering and assisting them to connect to their innate power, life purpose and to utilize their life force energy, that is my passion.
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/soul_rootshealing…
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulrootshealing?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
2024-09-18 10:00 - 2024-09-22 17:00
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
September
OPEN: Wednesday through Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Mon & Tues, except on Holiday weekends
Check Seasonal Business Hours Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/plan-your-visit/hours-map/
Thursday is Seniors Day, those 60+ receive $2.00 off regular admission with proof of age.

Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
2024-09-21 19:00 - 21:00
Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
Tickets & Event Information Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/festivaloffountains/
Saturday September 21, 2024
Doors Open: 7PM
Explore 22 acres of botanical gardens!
Performance time 7:00-8:00PM WIND & WIRE!
Fountain Show starts at 8:00pm
TICKETS NOW ON SALE! VISIT https://www.ticketscene.ca/venues/3078/

“MINDFULNESS in the GARDEN”
2024-09-22 11:00 - 13:00
“MINDFULNESS in the GARDEN”
Have you heard about Mindfulness and/or Mindful Meditation and wondering what it’s all about? Carey invites you to bring your friends and delve into the practice of mindfulness for an enriching and therapeutic experience, gain clarity, focus and develop a personal application for using mindfulness in your own life.
Partnering with Whistling Gardens, we will utilize the healing effects of group and nature therapy to learn about and practice two styles of Mindful Meditation and engage in a guided exercise to create your own personal mindfulness plan. You are then invited to carry on in your mindful journey as you enjoy the stunning 22 acres of botanical gardens!
LOCATION: Whistling Gardens. 698 Concession 3 Wilsonville, ON. N0E1Z0.
In 2024, 3 sessions will be offered on the following dates:
Sun. May 26 @ 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Thurs. June 6 @ 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Sun. Sept 22 @ 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Each session can accommodate 10 participants and will run rain or shine with a minimum of 4 participants.
Please register directly with Carey at clferris.rn@gmail.com or 519.550.2251 indicating the date you wish to register for.
COST: $80. This cost includes applicable GST/HST, “MINDFULNESS in the GARDEN” professionally created by Carey L Ferris RN, and your admission fee to WHISTLING GARDENS for the day. Payment can be made via e-transfer to clferris.rn@gmail.com upon registration.
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING? Please bring a YOGA MAT (blanket/pillow if you need it for comfort), weather appropriate attire. And of course, an open mind!
CAREY’S BIO: Carey L. Ferris RN is a Registered Nurse Psychotherapist in the Province of Ontario, with a career in mental health spanning 30 years. Carey is also a certified Menopause Mental Health Provider and Holistic Nurse Reiki Practitioner. Have a look at her profile on
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1274303
INSTAGRAM: @holisticnurse_therapist

Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
2024-09-25 10:00 - 2024-09-29 17:00
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens & Musical Fountain Show OPEN & HOURS!
September
OPEN: Wednesday through Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Mon & Tues, except on Holiday weekends
Check Seasonal Business Hours Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/plan-your-visit/hours-map/
Thursday is Seniors Day, those 60+ receive $2.00 off regular admission with proof of age.

Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
2024-09-28 06:00 - 20:00
Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
Tickets & Event Information Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/festivaloffountains/
September 28, 2024
Doors Open: 6PM
Explore 22 acres of botanical gardens!
Performance time 6:30-7:30PM WIND & WIRE!
Fountain Show starts at 7:50pm
TICKETS NOW ON SALE! VISIT https://www.ticketscene.ca/venues/3078/

“Nature And Nurture Sound Meditation"
2024-09-29 13:00 - 15:00
“Nature And Nurture Sound Meditation”
Sunday September 29 @ 1pm
Location: Botanical Gardens
Cost: $40 adults/seniors (19 years of age+)
Immerse yourself in tranquility through the experience of beautiful botanical gardens and reiki infused hypnotic healing sound meditation
Soak in the soothing waves of echoing sound from traditional percussion and wind instruments, leaving you feeling relaxed, relieved of stress, depression, fatigue and physical pains. Shut off your body’s fight or flight reflex and be lead deeply into a state of meditative relaxation and contemplation through a sound journey.
Sound baths are a safe meditative practice for all. The benefits of sound healing includes; balance and calmness, increased well being, self awareness, restoration of mind, body and spirit, lowered blood pressure, anxiety, stress, physical pains and depression just to name a few.
What Should You Bring? Bring your own water; wear comfortable clothing, pillow, blanket or your favorite folding chair
Registration: Email soulrootshealing@protonmail.com
Text: 519 535 9569
Meet Our Certified Facilitator Amanda Armstrong!
I am a certified Reiki Master (energy/intuitive) healer, sound therapy practitioner and PLR hypnosis practitioner with extensive training and 10 plus years, as a certified medical Health Professional, working in LTC, respite homecare, hospice and more. I have been an intuitive all my life and have been working to facilitate others healing journeys through reiki and past life regression therapy, tuning fork calibration and sound meditation for approximately 3 years. It’s been a beautiful journey thus far and ever evolving. Healing and forming beautiful relationships with others, while empowering and assisting them to connect to their innate power, life purpose and to utilize their life force energy, that is my passion.
My IG: https://www.instagram.com/soul_rootshealing…
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulrootshealing?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
2024-10-04 10:00 - 2024-10-06 16:00, 2024-10-11 10:00 - 2024-10-14 16:00
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
October
OPEN: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Closed Mon – Thursday, Open Thanksgiving Monday – Last Day Open
Check Seasonal Business Hours Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/plan-your-visit/hours-map/
Seniors Day changes to Friday in October, those 60+ receive $2.00 off regular admission with proof of age.

Garden Centre OPEN & HOURS!
2025-04-26 - 2025-04-27, 2025-04-30 - 2025-05-04
April 26 until Thanksgiving Monday October 13th
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
May & June
OPEN: Tuesday through Sunday
Times: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Mon except on Holiday weekends
Check Seasonal Business Hours Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/plan-your-visit/hours-map/

Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
2025-05-10
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
May 10 until Thanksgiving Monday October 13th
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Daytime Fountain Show Starts May 17th
Fountain Times Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/
May & June
OPEN: Tuesday through Sunday
Times: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Mon except on Holiday weekends
Check Seasonal Business Hours Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/plan-your-visit/hours-map/
Thursday is Seniors Day, those 60+ receive $2.00 off regular admission with proof of age.

Daytime Fountain Show Starts May 17th
2025-05-17
Fountain Times Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
Open Until Thanksgiving Monday October 13th
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
May & June
OPEN: Tuesday through Sunday
Times: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Mon except on Holiday weekends
Check Seasonal Business Hours Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/plan-your-visit/hours-map/
Thursday is Seniors Day, those 60+ receive $2.00 off regular admission with proof of age.

Garden Design “Crash Course”
2025-05-31 10:00 - 14:00
Garden Design “Crash Course”
Saturday May 31st 10am – 2pm
Planning or redesigning your garden can be overwhelming. In this workshop, participants will learn tips, tricks and the foundations of garden design from a Landscape Designer. With the assistance of Heather Jerrard from ‘My Landscape Artist’, participants will complete a preliminary design of their own garden space including dimensions, a plant list and an idea of materials to install their plan.
Supplies: Participants should bring photos of their existing garden space/area, property survey (if they have one), photos (printed or on their phone) of inspirational images they like, pencil crayons or markers (if they have them), and a camera (phone camera is fine). Paper will be provided.
*Participants receive a 10% Garden Centre discount on their plant purchases and orders on May 31st!
*This four hour event starts with a guided tour of the gardens (1 hour), fountain show, presentation/talk, break for lunch and 2 hours of design work afterwards. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC LUNCH
Location: Whistling Gardens / 698 Concession 3 Townsend, Wilsonville, Ontario
*Cost: $90 per person/design (two people can work on one design together if they choose).
*Max of 12 participants/designs
*Cost includes all taxes and same day play and stay botanical garden same day pass.

Registration link: https://www.mylandscapeartist.ca/service-page/garden-design-crash-course?referral=service_list_widget
Questions? Contact hmjerrard@gmail.com / 519-671-4188

Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
2025-06-01
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
Until Thanksgiving Monday October 13th
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Daytime Fountain Show Times Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/
May & June
OPEN: Tuesday through Sunday
Times: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Mon except on Holiday weekends
Check Seasonal Business Hours Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/plan-your-visit/hours-map/
Thursday is Seniors Day, those 60+ receive $2.00 off regular admission with proof of age.

Frozen Family Picnic
2025-06-01 13:00 - 14:30
Frozen Family Picnic
Sunday, June 1st @ 1PM
For the first time in forever, we’re bringing magic, music and icy fun to Whistling Gardens!
Join us on Sunday, June 1st as beloved friends make their way to the gardens for an afternoon of fun. Pack a picnic lunch, bring a blanket to sit on and get ready to have the fun with our Snow Sisters and Ice Harvester. We hear that even a certain Happy Snowman is going to make an appearance to meet all of his new friends.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1742325152987548
Tickets: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/51460/

Jedi Training Academy
2025-06-22 11:30 - 13:00
Jedi Training Academy
Sunday, June 22nd @ 11:30AM
It’s time to defend the galaxy, and we need your help!
New recruits are needed, to train with our Jedi Master and learns the ways of the force. The galaxy is in need of brave recruits who are wiling to help us fight against the dark side.
Join our Jedi Master and Galactic Scavenger for an afternoon of fun! Each participant will be granted a special spot at this exclusive event, complete with their own training lightsaber to take home at the end of the event.
Tickets for this event are extremely limited, in order to provide the best experience possible. This event is recommended for children 4+ who can take direction from our Jedi Master.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/636342636046382
Tickets:https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/51595/

Walking Meditation - Included with your admission to Whistling Gardens on this day!
2025-06-26 11:00 - 12:00
Walking Meditation – Included with your admission to Whistling Gardens on this day!
Join me for a free “Walking Meditation” on Thurs. June 26, 2025, at 11 am.
“Let me show how you can use the benefits of nature to engage in a mindful walking meditation practice in the therapeutic setting of Whistling Gardens.”
Included with your admission to Whistling Gardens on this day!
Register by email at clferris.rn@gmail.com Limited enrollment.
CAREY’S BIO: Carey L. Ferris RN is a Registered Nurse Psychotherapist in the Province of Ontario, with a career in mental health spanning 30 years. Carey is also a certified Menopause Mental Health Provider and Holistic Nurse Reiki Practitioner. Have a look at her profile on
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1274303
INSTAGRAM: @holisticnurse_therapist
Carey L. Ferris RN Instagram: @holisticnurse_therapist

Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
2025-07-02
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
Until Thanksgiving Monday October 13th
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Daytime Fountain Show Times Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/
July, August & September
Days: Wednesday through Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Mon & Tues, except on Holiday weekends

Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
2025-07-02
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
Until Thanksgiving Monday October 13th
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Daytime Fountain Show Times Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/
July, August & September
Days: Wednesday through Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Mon & Tues, except on Holiday weekends
Check Seasonal Business Hours Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/plan-your-visit/hours-map/

GOOD VIBES – Included with your Whistling Gardens Admission!
2025-07-13 12:30 - 14:30
GOOD VIBES – Included with your Whistling Gardens Admission!
Our Random Acts of Kindness Will Make Your Day Better – Wind & Wire Concert, FREE Hugs & CARE DAY!
Location: Whistling Gardens
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
WIND & WIRE CONCERT: Paul & Mark… Saxophone & Guitar …Relive the memories of your past with instrumental versions of popular songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and beyond, while you explore the gardens before the show! Need To Get Into Your Relax Groove? Watch our Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlq_QKJwnFc
FREE HUGS: Receive a FREE hug! Hugs offer several medical benefits, primarily by stimulating the release of oxytocin, also known as the “love hormone,” which promotes feelings of bonding, reduced stress, and overall well-being. Additionally, hugs can lower blood pressure, reduce heart rate, and improve sleep
CARE DAY: A portion of our botanical gardens admissions are donated to the Norfolk General Hospital Foundation, our “charity of choice” giving the gift of health!
Botanical Gardens Admission Rates Apply

Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
2025-08-01
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
Until Thanksgiving Monday October 13th
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Daytime Fountain Show Times Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/
August & September
Days: Wednesday through Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Mon & Tues, except on Holiday weekends
Check Seasonal Business Hours Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/plan-your-visit/hours-map/

A Garden Walk – Arcady Summer Concert & Silent Auction
2025-08-09 16:00 - 18:00
A Garden Walk – Arcady Summer Concert & Silent Auction

August 9, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm $17 – $42
MUSIC – Classical, Canadian, Contemporary
Join Arcady’s fabulous soloists and players in a combined garden tour/concert featuring the 2025 Arcady Emerging Artists!
*Botanical Gardens Summer Blooms – 1,000’s of summer blooms reveal their beauty with Red Hot Poker, Foxtail Lily, Blanket Flower, Echinacea, Aruncus, Lilies, Day Lilies and more…
*Concert includes same day botanical day pass, tented if inclement weather or rain date August 10
Tickets are now live for sale on our website or by emailing info@arcady.ca or calling 519-428-3185. We can’t wait to see you there!
BUY NOW https://arcady.ca/performances/upcoming/a-garden-walk-2025/
* Groups rates for 20+patrons, contact Arcady.
Learn more about Arcady’s Award Winning Company: http://arcady.ca/

Just Us Sing-A-Long - - Included with your admission to Whistling Gardens on this day!
2025-08-17 12:00 - 16:00
Just Us Sing-A-Long
August 17th
“We love to sing songs that people can relate to and sing along, even dance!”
Oldies but Goodies Classics
12 noon – 4:00pm
Location: Botanical Gardens
Complimentary Performance
Admission Rates Apply

Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
2025-08-23 19:00 - 21:30
Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
Tickets & Event Information Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/festivaloffountains/
Saturday August 23, 2025
Doors Open: 7PM
Explore 22 acres of botanical gardens!
Performance time 7:30-8:30PM WIND & WIRE!
Paul & Mark… Saxophone & Guitar …Relive the memories of your past with instrumental versions of popular songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and beyond, while you explore the gardens before the show! Need To Get Into Your Relax Groove? Watch our Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlq_QKJwnFc
Fountain Show starts at 8:45pm

5th Annual Storybook Stroll
2025-08-24 13:00 - 14:30
5th Annual Storybook Stroll
Sunday, August 24th @ 1PM
Mark your calendars for the biggest, most magical, end of summer event anywhere in southwestern Ontario!
We return to Whistling Gardens for our final appearance of the year, bringing back a beloved family favourite. Join us our annual Storybook Stroll, a journey through the gardens as you discover more than a dozen of your favourite fairytale friends.
With a combination of announced and surprise characters, find all of the designated spots and collect the character signatures. Pose for photos, and ask them questions before you head off on the next part of the adventure.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/3935222840077225
Tickets: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/51999/

Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
2025-08-29 19:00 - 21:30
Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
Tickets & Event Information Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/festivaloffountains/
Friday August 29, 2025
Doors Open: 7PM
Explore 22 acres of botanical gardens!
Performance time 7:30-8:30PM WIND & WIRE!
Paul & Mark… Saxophone & Guitar …Relive the memories of your past with instrumental versions of popular songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and beyond, while you explore the gardens before the show! Need To Get Into Your Relax Groove? Watch our Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlq_QKJwnFc
Fountain Show starts at 8:30pm

Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
2025-08-30 19:00 - 21:30
Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
Tickets & Event Information Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/festivaloffountains/
Saturday August 30, 2025
Doors Open: 7PM
Explore 22 acres of botanical gardens!
Performance time 7:30-8:30PM WIND & WIRE!
Paul & Mark… Saxophone & Guitar …Relive the memories of your past with instrumental versions of popular songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and beyond, while you explore the gardens before the show! Need To Get Into Your Relax Groove? Watch our Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlq_QKJwnFc
Fountain Show starts at 8:30pm
