HOW IT ALL BEGAN

A dream to live on the countryside

34 years ago, Paul and Karen Hamer purchased an empty barley field where the Highwood and Sheep River meet, in the heart of the Foothills. They had a vision for something special and over the next 3 decades, they poured their heart and passion into creating The Saskatoon Farm. With horticulture backgrounds and a dream to live and work in the countryside, Paul and Karen began to plant every tree and shrub and build every structure from the ground up. Over time, the Farm has continued to expand from these humble beginnings to the current amazing expanse of gorgeous landscapes and buildings. Today, you will find multiple greenhouses full of plants and flowers, a beautiful old-fashioned street with unique gift shops full of eclectic treasures, a restaurant with an outdoor patio, a seasonal Farmer's Market with local and organic veggies, an annual U-Pick for berry-picking, and so much more.  

 

Meet the Hamer’s

Meet the Hamer bunch! Paul, Karen, Seann, Austin, and Johanna are the family behind The Saskatoon Farm. You have likely seen one or two or all of the family members at the Farm during your visit, as each one is intimately involved in the running and daily happenings at Farm.

Paul And Karen Hamer in 1989

Paul And Karen Hamer in 1989

Watching over his Buffalo Heard

Watching over his Buffalo Heard

Our 4th Totem Pole

Our 4th Totem Pole

Planting our first Saskatoon Orchard in 1990

Planting our first Saskatoon Orchard in 1990

Custom Made doors leading into our Bakery.

Custom Made doors leading into our Bakery.

Calm after the Storm.

Calm after the Storm.

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Paul and Seann Hamer. April 1st 1987

Paul and Seann Hamer. April 1st 1987

Paul Hamer in Highschool

Paul Hamer in Highschool

Repainting the main building.

Repainting the main building.

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Oma and Opa Hamer picking Saskatoon Berries.

Oma and Opa Hamer picking Saskatoon Berries.

The team celebrating after a long season.

The team celebrating after a long season.

Cliff over looking the convergence of the Sheep River and Highwood River.

Cliff over looking the convergence of the Sheep River and Highwood River.

The Hamer Family.

The Hamer Family.

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Main Building on the Main Street.

Main Building on the Main Street.

Hand painted mural on the main building.

Hand painted mural on the main building.

Paul is on the left.

Paul is on the left.

Johanna Hamer and her horse enjoying some Saskatoon Berries..

Johanna Hamer and her horse enjoying some Saskatoon Berries..

Totem poles enduring a prairie storm.

Totem poles enduring a prairie storm.

Building the Buffalo Room.

Building the Buffalo Room.

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Paul Patrolling the Saskatoon Orchard

Paul Patrolling the Saskatoon Orchard