Merridale Blog
Merridale Blog
Stories From Our Cowichan Valley Farm & Orchard
Welcome to the Merridale blog, where we share stories from our Cowichan Valley farm and orchard on Vancouver Island. Follow the seasons through Jan’s Orchard Notes, written by Merridale owner Janet Docherty, and discover what’s growing and happening around the farm.
Learn about the orchard, discover the craft of cider and spirits, explore cocktail recipes, meet the people behind Merridale, and find plenty of reasons to experience the Cowichan Valley throughout the year.
Why Simple Outings Are Becoming More Valuable | Jan’s Blog
Why simple outings are becoming more valuable I didn’t realize how important simple outings were, or how much I [...]
Why We’re Choosing Play This March | Jan’s Blog
March at Merridale Cidery & Distillery is about play, and if I’m honest, this theme is deeply personal. Over [...]
A February Made for Sharing | Jan’s Blog
How can I be intentional? How do I keep myself from slipping back into old patterns - the ones [...]
New Year, New Beginnings | Jan’s Blog
As a new year begins, I find myself reflecting. Not on the year behind me, but on where I [...]
A Christmas Moment Close to My Heart | Jan’s Blog
As the year winds down and the lights begin to twinkle across the orchard, I find myself taking a [...]
Making a Difference, One Paw at a Time | Jan’s Blog
I know it’s early to start thinking about Christmas, but it’s never too early to start thinking about what [...]
Whisky Jack’s
This Father’s Day Merridale Cidery and Distillery is releasing only 50 bottles of what we believe to be [...]
Valentine’s Day 2023
This event has passed but we'd love to welcome you to the farm. Check out our events page to [...]
Craft Spirit Festival
Taste the Difference: The Spirit Festival Celebrates True Craft Spirits & Cocktails Produced on [...]
Whisky Jack’s
This Father’s Day Merridale Cidery and Distillery is releasing only 50 bottles of what we believe to be [...]
Valentine’s Day 2023
This event has passed but we'd love to welcome you to the farm. Check out our events page to [...]
Craft Spirit Festival
Taste the Difference: The Spirit Festival Celebrates True Craft Spirits & Cocktails Produced on [...]
Why Simple Outings Are Becoming More Valuable | Jan’s Blog
Why simple outings are becoming more valuable I didn’t realize how important simple outings were, or how much I [...]
Why We’re Choosing Play This March | Jan’s Blog
March at Merridale Cidery & Distillery is about play, and if I’m honest, this theme is deeply personal. Over [...]
A February Made for Sharing | Jan’s Blog
How can I be intentional? How do I keep myself from slipping back into old patterns - the ones [...]
New Year, New Beginnings | Jan’s Blog
As a new year begins, I find myself reflecting. Not on the year behind me, but on where I [...]
A Christmas Moment Close to My Heart | Jan’s Blog
As the year winds down and the lights begin to twinkle across the orchard, I find myself taking a [...]
Making a Difference, One Paw at a Time | Jan’s Blog
I know it’s early to start thinking about Christmas, but it’s never too early to start thinking about what [...]