A Summer Gathering You Won't Forget
Saturday, July 12 | Port Dover, ON
This is the kind of gathering you’ll talk about all summer. A full-day celebration of music, movement, creativity, and connection… hosted at Homegrown Hideaway, a hidden gem tucked along the Lynn River just outside Port Dover.
In the morning, all are welcome to explore our quiet trails and open fields at your own pace, sinking into the rhythm of the day.
Homegrown Hideaway was born from a vision 5 years ago: to create a place where people could feel grounded in the land and more connected to each other. This one-day event is a reflection of everything that’s grown here over the past five years: the people, the purpose, and the magic of what happens when we gather with intention.
This is not just another summer event. This is a Homegrown celebration. Come celebrate 5 years of Homegrown Hideaway with us.
Saturday, July 12. One day only. Tickets are limited.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Workshops
Americana Roots Music
HOSTED BY PROFESSOR LOUIE & MISS MARIE
Celebrate the legendary music of The Band—up close and personal.
This workshop is led by Aaron “Professor Louie” Hurwitz, longtime collaborator, co-producer, and studio keyboardist for The Band and its individual members. Bring your instruments and voices to play and sing classics like The Weight, I Shall Be Released, The Shape I’m In, and songs Louie helped create, including Blind Willie McTell, Atlantic City, and Remedy.
If you play piano, Louie will guide you through rhythm patterns and solo work, offering tips to build strength and style in traditional rock, blues, and folk. He’ll also share techniques for accompanying singers and playing with a band.
Interested in accordion? Louie will demonstrate blues and rock styles on the instrument—bring yours along or try one out. This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from someone who was part of music history.
Pickin' Good Time
HOSTED BY HIGHANKS BLUEGRASS
Ready to pick, play, and jam the bluegrass way?
Join us for a one-of-a-kind musical experience where toe-tapping rhythms and tight harmonies come alive. Whether you’re a player, a singer, or just a bluegrass fan, this workshop is your chance to step into the circle and make some music.
Highbanks is one of Canada’s most engaging bluegrass bands, blending tradition with show-stopping talent. Featuring award-winning banjoist Denis LePage, guitar virtuoso Eric Brousseau, and a crew of seasoned performers on mandolin, fiddle, bass, and vocals—this band brings serious chops and a whole lot of heart.
You’ll learn the ins and outs of a traditional bluegrass jam, connect with like-minded musicians, and walk away with new licks, harmonies, and inspiration. Bring your instrument (or your voice), and get ready to play along with some of the best in the biz.
Nature Art
HOSTED BY ADDI LEMMON
Slow down, notice more, and create with what’s around you.
In this nature art workshop, artist and educator Addi Lemmon will guide you through a relaxed, hands-on creative session inspired by the land itself. Using found materials and simple techniques, you’ll explore your connection to nature while creating something truly unique.
Addi is the heart behind Lemmon Zest Studio, known for her playful, thoughtful approach to art-making. With a background in fine arts and education, she’s passionate about helping people of all ages reconnect to creativity—without pressure or perfection.
Whether you’re an experienced artist or just curious, this workshop is all about tuning in, letting go, and enjoying the process. Come ready to create something beautiful and unexpected, using the natural world as your muse.
Backyard Foraging
HOSTED BY CAROLINE JAGER
Curious about what’s growing just outside your door?
Join Caroline Jager for a gentle walk through the landscape as we explore common, seasonal plants that you can find in your own backyard. This beginner-friendly workshop is all about slowing down, noticing what’s around you, and learning to identify useful and edible plants with confidence.
Caroline is the founder of Homegrown Hideaway and the creator of Wildcraft Tea. She believes that reconnecting with the land starts with curiosity—and that you don’t need to be an expert to begin. Her foraging approach is rooted in respect, relationship, and regeneration.
You’ll leave with a few simple plant ID skills, inspiration to explore your own yard or neighborhood, and a deeper appreciation for the wild things quietly growing all around us.
Concert Line Up
Nolan Gibson
Equipped with a foundation in roots music, but a sense of responsibility to our present times, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nolan Gibson creates music that is grounded, yet embraces curiosity and growth.
When crafting lyrics, Nolan looks to John Prine, The Band, and traditional folk music as his Northstars. But the path Nolan walks is his own. His eclectic voice and guitar playing allow him to blur genre lines, and his lyrics will make you smile, laugh, cry, roll your eyes, and most importantly, feel.
Nolan is based in Norfolk County, and he believes in carrying it’s rich musical spirit with him to a stage near you
Clyde Junction
Clyde Junction is the musical crossroads where alt country, bluegrass, folk and acoustic canadianna influences converge to forge a uniquely authentic tuneful brew that will stoke your senses and soothe your soul.
The songwriting is all original, the vocal harmonies are sweet and the daring instrumental breaks will have you on the edge of your seat and up and dancing.
Long time friends Tim Ewing (guitar/mandolin) Matt Welbanks (fiddle/guitar) Rusty Enns (dobro) and Mike Zinger (upright bass) collaborate to bring you a musical experience not to be missed with songs that will continue to resonate with you long after.
Onion Honey
Onion Honey may hail from Ontario’s tech capital, but musicians Dave Pike, Esther Wheaton, Leanne Swantko, and Kayleigh LeBlanc play folk music like an old-fashioned string band. The multi-talented lineup all sing harmony, write songs, and pass around banjo, guitar, mandolin, and double bass in performance – and three years of weekly ‘Banjo Church’ livecasts polished
their onstage rapport to a high shine.
The band released *Foul Weather Friends *in May 2023, their first professional studio album after over a decade of self-produced music.
Recorded live off the floor and engineered by Andy Magoffin at his House of Miracles, Roots Music Canada praised the album’s “out-of-this-world
harmonies and sweet, tart, string-band sound” and the band’s “catchy-as-hell little ditties that could easily pass for traditional”. The record earned them a nomination at the 2025 CFMAs for Contemporary Vocalist of the Year.
Highbanks Bluegrass
Although The Highbanks Bluegrass Band is one of Canada’s newest units, they come with years of experience. They pack incredible instrumental virtuosity and smooth vocal arrangements into their exciting live performances.
They are a band you don’t want to miss! The band members all have rich backgrounds in Bluegrass music and a real appreciation for all music whether it be classic, original song or music borrowed from other genres.
Professor Louie & the Crowmatix
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix have been expanding the borders of the Americana, Roots & Blues genres since the early 2000’s with Professor Louie’s stories, keyboard playing, singing and accordion. Their repertoire continual expands with Crowmatix songs from their 17 Albums of Originals, Blues and Americana music— and the songs Louie learned and helped create directly with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame group “The Band” when he collaborated with them for over 15 years. Co-producing The Band’s last three CD’s including their comeback hits Atlantic City & Blind Willie Mctell along with many of their 90’s repertoire. Rick Danko gave Louie the moniker “Professor Louie”.
Their connection with audiences at shows helps create a family rapport. Professor Louie (keyboards-vocals-accordion) is joined onstage by band mates Miss Marie (vocals, percussion and piano) Frank Campbell (bass, vocals) guitar-slinging skills of Todd Mihan and drummer Dan Hickey. Professor Louie & The Crowmatix create a show that is constantly evolving with songs consisting of elements of Rock n Roll, Blues, Folk & Gospel Music with a dose of Jam framed in solid songwriting.
In 2023 Professor Louie & The Crowmatix released a vinyl EP “Rockin’ Legacy Vol 1. In 2024 Professor Louie & Guy Davis recorded and performed the music for the hit Broadway play, Purlie Victorius starring Leslie Odum Jr.
Ready to Celebrate?
We can’t wait to welcome you. Have a question? Just reach out. We're happy to help!
