Grist Mill and Gardens in Keremeos

06/14/2026

Our beloved Grist Mill is spinning once again!
Colin, our all-star Miller, has been working his tail off figuring out how to get the old girl turning and after weeks of tinkering, sleuthing and good old fashioned elbow grease, he did it!
A huge thank you to the many volunteers and local businesses who lended a hand, provided some advice and helped us get here. It truly takes a village (and a Colin).

06/12/2026

Looking for an epic day out this weekend? We’ve got you covered at the Grist Mill and Gardens
Here’s our recommended itinerary:
11 a.m. - Peruse the gift shop and ponder over your options… Tallow cream? Specialty tea? Heritage plants? Local history book? Homemade jam or jelly?
11:15 am - Let the decision wait while the scent of homemade scones and muffins entices you over to the Tea Room. Order a muffin and a specialty tea (and choose the perfect tea cup to drink it from).
11:30 am - Marvel at the milkweed in bloom and cheer on the gluttonous Tiger swallowtail as it fuels up on its nectar (while you devour your muffin in solidarity).
11:35 am - Explore the old historic buildings to learn about and experience a simpler way of life. Enjoy conversations with our volunteers and site interpreters (and be sure to sample the homemade baking at the summer kitchen).
Noon - Get in line to sample Dani’s famous New England clam chowder. It will change your life. You’ll definitely want a scone on the side and a lavender lemonade to wash it down.
12:45 pm - work off the muffin, summer kitchen baking, clam chowder and scone by playing a little round of croquet or bocce ball out on the lawn.
1:30 pm - have a little snooze under one of the old apple trees in our heritage orchard (no one will bat an eye).
2:30 pm - make your final decision about what to buy from the gift shop and head on out. (Perhaps to a Similkameen winery?)

06/08/2026

Come and celebrate Father's Day at the Grist Mill. We'll have a hearty breakfast, lots of lawn games and crafts for all ages going all day. Please call ahead to book your spot!

Our waterwheel flour mill was built in 1877 and is still going strong. The peaceful mill, historic shop, quaint tea room, summer kitchen and old apple house are nestled alongside Keremeos Creek and surrounded by beautiful gardens and orchards.

06/05/2026

It’s drizzly outside but bright and cheerful in the Grist Mill Tea Room thanks to these pretty pansy shortbread cookies.

05/18/2026

We had a romping good time taking part in the rodeo weekend parade this morning! We even took home the First Place ribbon for our float. 👏 🙌🏻 🥳 🤠 way to go team!!!
A huge thank you and congratulations goes out to the for putting on a wonderful rodeo. Word in town is that it was the best one in 85 years!

05/16/2026

🐎🌵 🤠 Giddy up and get on down to the Grist Mill and Gardens to fuel up for rodeo weekend!
We’re serving up a little southern comfort in our Tea Room all weekend long — homemade chilli, warm cornbread, and sweet iced tea are available for you to chow down between Keremeos Rodeo Association events.
Swing by, bring your boots, and come hungry. Nothing says rodeo weekend like good food and good company. ❤️

05/16/2026

We owe a HUGE thank you to Acapella Window Cleaning for shining up our Visitor Centre windows so beautifully. They have all the tools and know-how to get into those hard-to-reach places. And when it came time to settle up the bill, they announced they would do if for free as a service to the community. Top notch people they are. We are so grateful. Thank you thank you thank you 🥹 🙏

05/13/2026

We are hiring!

The Grist Mill is under new management and ready to hire two motivated, curious, capable workers for the 2026 season.

We’ve had lots of strong applicants reach out already but want to make sure everyone who is interested gets a chance to apply to join our hard-working, fun-loving team of core staff and volunteers.

Specifically, we are looking for one full-time assistant gardener and one full-time assistant cook. These seasonal positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program and are available to people between the ages of 15 and 30 who are willing and able to work a minimum of 30 hrs per week for a 12-week period between late May and late August.

If one of these positions sounds right for you, please send your resume to [email protected]

05/02/2026

We’re open for the season!
Come try Dani’s fresh asparagus, Parmesan soup and chive, cheddar scones while supplies last.
Open 10-4pm Thursday to Monday, under new management.

01/14/2026

PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Effective January 14, 2026, the Grist Mill Operations Society (GMOS) has chosen not to renew the contract currently in place with Chris Mathieson (doing business as Mathieson Heritage Services). The contract expires on March 31, 2026.

The Society recognizes the contributions made to the historic Keremeos Grist Mill heritage site over the past 12 years by Mr. Mathieson, and wishes him success in his future endeavours.

The Grist Mill site will continue to operate and is currently closed to prepare for the upcoming summer season.

Mel Kotyk, Chair

Grist Mill Operations Society