Very beautiful sight. :)

Wow! How gorgeous..Where is the Cloister located?
Joann

Just love it! Would love to copy it somewhere in my garden, need to put it on "the list".

Would love to know where this is and who made that Gothic Revival arbor--it's wonderful.

It's in a suburb of Toronto, Ontario. I have no idea who designed or built the arbour. I checked the church web site and the history doesn't mention it. The current church building dates back to 1888. I have e-mailed the church asking for information on who designed/built the arbour because I'm curious. When I had my iron arbour built a number of years ago, I had trouble finding an iron craftsman to make it and he's retiring now, so if there's another business that I should be aware of, I'd be happy to hear of them - although since that arbour dates to 1993, it's possible that whoever made it is no longer in the business either... (I asked the guy I use if he made it and he said that he didn't.)

Woodyoak, I noticed Moss carries metal arbors and perhaps you can try to find out where or who manufactured them.

Also, I've purchased my rebar trellises from Eastcliff Farms. I think they do customized work. I recall inquiring about it because I was contemplating on a design for my porch. I happen to know they also bring their products to the Distillery district.

Check out their other products.

Here is a link that might be useful: East Cliff Farm

ianna - someone else told me about Eastcliff too. I think she got them to make her something for a big Betty Corning clematis - I haven't seen it yet.... It's a bit of long trek to their home location but maybe I'll check out their 'pop up' store in the winter if it's there again and we happen to be in that area of Toronto. From their prices on the website - and the pictures, clearly their stuff is lighter weight iron that what I have used for the stuff Mario has built for me. One of the reasons we originally went looking for someone like Mario was that all the ready-made stuff we could find was too 'flimsy'. Plus it's just more fun to create your own design and work with a craftsman to see it 'come to life' so to speak! Mario's basic business is/was fences and gates plus furniture (see link below) and he clearly had fun doing something a bit different. What were you planning on your porch?

Here is a link that might be useful: Mario's ironworks

Hi woodyoak.

I understand. While the propietor of Eastcliffe prepares these things for mass market, they also made customized things with sturdier metals. I think the lady mentioned her weekly or perhaps monthly visits to bring her products to the Distillery District to Kimberly Sheldon's place. I met her some 3 years ago when I attended Canada Blooms and purchased my trellis from her. I'm not so sure about the pop up shop because that sounds more like her other crafts such as the cold frames and dried flowers. (which are excellent) You could contact her of course to find out. She probably has photos of her other works she didn't set up online.

Funny thing, I do have a Mario who is my all around carpenter and has been around for years. I get what you mean by having fun having do have things done to your specification. Mario also made my wooden trellis outdoors.

Thanks for the link on Mario's ironworks. it just gave me an idea too. There's a nearby ironshop I could consult if I needed too.

Ohh my porch -- I have a small porch and I find the sides too exposed to my neighbor's side. You know how it is with suburbs - houses being too close to each other. I had been thinking of setting a nice trellis there to create some privacy however I just couldn't come up with a design that felt right for the house. I want something but not want to feel that I've put in prison bars there. So for the time being it remains as is until I get inspired.

ianna - I've never been to the Distillery District! Gotta add that to my list of things to do in Toronto...:-)

It sounds like we must be somewhere not too far away from each other..? Do you ever get together in 'real life' with people you've 'met' through here?

Hi Woodyoak,

I don't really have get togethers with people thru here. I'm actually live north outside of Toronto and come visit whenever there's an opportunity. When I was younger and unattached, I used to just go on excursions roaming around the city making my own discoveries. Now-a-days, I've to grab at opportunity when it presents itself. My days are mostly consumed by taking care of my daughter, husband and parents, and work.. a lot to do. Which is why I appreciate gardening and home creativity more.

However, that said, I'm very familiar with places to check out and like to make a sport of sourcing things out. And so if you plan to come into town, I'd be happy to point out places to check out. But I'm not too good in the theatre area and opera and so can't advise on this area. There are great shows though like most recently Miss Saigon.

BTW MOSS is a garden store located on Danforth Avenue (the Greek Area) between Pape and Chester subway. A great place to check out. And if ever visit this location, try the Greek food and bakery shops. They are to die for. (I'm a bit of a foodie too).

The Distiller District is a wonderful cobbled stone area of Toronto. Beautiful old bricks and buildings that have been modernized. Its filled in artisans and great restaurants.

If you've been to the St. Lawrence Market, the Distillery is not far from it. It's just further to the east.

Ianna

Here is a link that might be useful: Distillery District