History of Pinecroft

Pinecroft is an Aylmer landmark, a third generation working pottery studio, but much more. Envisioned in the 1920's, a 64 acre pine forest was planted, and a 2 acre pond was dredged with horses, to provide a tranquil place 'where creativity flowed and the arts would flourish to nourish the spirit'.

Since then, the thriving pottery business has added the Green Frog tearoom (known for its fresh baked bread and homemade country soups and lunches); a gift shop with pottery and other unique items; and other cabins including a B & B (Selma's Cabin) and a massage therapy/reflexology cabin.

(photos by G. Westman)

Judy Minor (visual artist from Aylmer):

"The atmosphere at Pinecroft puts me at great ease as soon as I arrive--I think it starts with the sound of the breeze sighing in the pines, the sun sparkling on the pond, the homey cabins. and then the pine scent mingling with the aroma of the just-baked bread from the kitchen. The food is local, fresh, and well-prepared. (Try the asparagus pie, the crepes, or the chicken and dumplings!) It's the sort of spot to enjoy lingering and soaking up the tranquility."

("Not sure if you believe that there is such a thing as 'creative spirit'; I certainly feel the presence of it at Pinecroft. Perhaps it's a kinship with generations past, in this place, who knew the simple dignity of working with the hands and the great joy of producing something which delights the senses." JM)