by Susanne Spence Wilkins | Aug 3, 2021 | Project
There are so many interesting details about the reconstruction project of our historic eight-sided timber frame barn in Palmyra, Ontario. If you would like to know more about the build details of Crazy 8 Barn, you can watch our...
by Susanne Spence Wilkins | Aug 3, 2021 | Blog, Crazy 8 News
Watch as Manfred and Susanne joyfully announce the beginning of the next chapter in their lives. Spoiler Alert: The Crazy 8 Barn & Garden is being listed for sale....
by Susanne Spence Wilkins | Jul 18, 2021 | Blog, Crazy 8 News
Boy, it has been a week. On Monday, we met with our real estate to sign the papers to list our beloved octagon barn for sale. I called my staff to let them know: one sounded thrilled for me; the other sounded uncertain. Tuesday, the For Sale sign went up. In front of...
by Susanne Spence Wilkins | Jul 6, 2021 | About Us, Blog, Recipes
It’s hard not to miss our luncheon café at Crazy 8 Barn & Garden. We grew and nurtured that section of our business since we opened the doors of our reconstructed octagon barn in May 2013. It started humbly as a “brown bag café” as we thought most people would...
by Susanne Spence Wilkins | Jun 17, 2020 | Blog, Crazy 8 News, Garden
Father’s Day lands in the most luxurious time of the year. The third Sunday in June – this year being the summer solstice – arrives with trees in full leaf but not yet damaged by tar spots or caterpillars; many shrubs are loaded with...
by Susanne Spence Wilkins | May 25, 2020 | Blog, Crazy 8 News
Note: This Blog starts out gloomy, but has a happy ending. The New Adventure Begins Spring 2020 has not unfurled the way we had anticipated. It is now the end of May and we are just opening. However, our business is not the same as we planned in March. Over the...
by Susanne Spence Wilkins | May 5, 2020 | Blog, Crazy 8 News
Shopping in Chatham-Kent has never been so much fun, since I (Susanne at Crazy 8 Barn & Garden) launched my Facebook Live Sales. While this has been a sales idea, perculating in my mind for the past few months, it became a necessity this Spring when my customers...
by Susanne Spence Wilkins | May 4, 2020 | Blog, Crazy 8 News
We have lots of wonderful gift ideas for Mother’s Day. Visit our website and we can off safe, contactless pickup or delivery. Free country-style gift wrapping is available. Open our flyer for some ideas. A Mom’s Day May 10
by Susanne Spence Wilkins | Apr 21, 2020 | Blog, Crazy 8 News
If you have been wanting to create a blanket ladder, here are some ideas for you. My son, Aaron Wilkins, created some sturdy, rustic blanket ladders for some of my workshops. I have five left, so if you want to create one contact me. I was spurred on to create...
