Golden Gatherings

06/02/2026

Got lots of prepackaged meals made this week!
Fresh, organic, and ready to go! Many under $10 (except charcuterie).

Perfect for a quick lunch or a grab and go picnic!

Carrot sesame salad
Potato salad
Orzo salad
Banana chocolate chip muffins
Charcuterie

Hoping to make some yogurt parfaits this week as well!

06/02/2026

Heeler moment.

Who needs an alarm clock when you have a Heeler?

He goes from little spoon to this in the blink of an eye…… his eye, as mine were still closed.

06/01/2026

Here is the monthly newsletter drop. Enjoy!

Little Bio and some vendor praises among other musings.

06/01/2026

June Newsletter now live

Here are some shop updates, a little bio of me and some vendor praise among other musings.

Hope you enjoy.

Link in bio to sign up for monthly updates. Link to full article https://goldengatherings.beehiiv.com/p/one-year-anniversary

05/31/2026

FieldTrip Farm

I am so incredibly proud of these guys and how far they’ve come in the past few years.

This is Field Trip Farm. A 3 person team that grows a tonne of incredible organic produce.

This is also one of my delivery depots in Ottawa. The milk gets delivered here, the . , and quail eggs are just a few of the products that get dropped off. And of course I pick up veggies from these fine folk as well.

This week we have plants from them. A selection of peppers is coming to Golden Lake as well as some herb plants.

This farm is right off the highway, so it’s an easy drive in and then back out of the city again.

This week they are even bringing some .run.farm pies back from market as I sold out of the last restock in a week!!

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Plan to attend our OVFC Annual General Meeting and Potluck on June 10, 6pm at 675 Snodrifters Road Eganville. Guest speaker will be Steven Martyn of the The Sacred Gardener

05/23/2026

Anyone else get caught in the oh so flattering Facebook story snap shots?? Like, why oh why does Facebook choose the MOST flattering moment as a preview of your daily stories?! I’ve been noticing this for a while now and have been screenshotting them……. For your viewing pleasure. You’re welcome. FML.

05/16/2026

Happy 1 year to GG 🌱

What a difference a year makes! Today marks the official 1 year anniversary of Golden Gatherings.

So many things have changed, and we have grown so incredibly much. Even this picture is no longer an accurate representation of us. Tristan and I are no longer together. Lili had a baby. James had some health concerns. Melissa is still killing it. My mom is one of my best customers. And I am plugging away at maintaining the beast that is this store.

I have learned a lot about logistics, and what it takes to keep top quality products on the shelves and in the fridge. I know more than I ever care to about HST and bookkeeping. I have made more reels and social media post than I ever thought I would.

This store feels like my soul calling, and I am so incredibly grateful to be here for all of it.
The ebbs and flows, the ups and downs.

Thank you to every single one of you of you that have supported this endeavour. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for all of you.

Cheers to 1 year, and many many more!!! If you are in the Valley this weekend, pop in and say hello!

In service and gratitude,

Jessica