Cardinal Valley Farm grew out of Thomas’ lifelong passions for woodworking, gardening, tinkering, and problem-solving. From a young kid trying to build a treehouse, to high school shop class, to working as a mechanic and machinist (in addition to his main job in sport and healthcare).

After returning to Nova Scotia in 2020, Thomas started helping family and friends around their homes. Thomas moved in with Rilla soon after, and together they tackled many house projects, from backyard landscaping and gardening to office renovations and a full kitchen gut. Having the dedicated space for a workshop helped with these projects and it quickly grew to a full shop. This led to Thomas taking requests for making everything from cutting boards to furniture to sports memorabilia displays. Cardinal Valley Farm was born!

You might be wondering where the “Farm” comes from since this story has largely focused on woodworking. Ever since Thomas and Rilla met they have shared a common dream of owning land in the Annapolis Valley for a small farm. A vegetable patch, peach and stone fruit orchards with chickens, sheep and goats. Until that dream is met they will continue their small “urban farm” of vegetables and herbs, while training our little herder, Lainey the border collie.

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