The Drive Sheds

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There are three drivesheds on the property.

1.  The Stonepuller Shed is nearest the Visitor Centre and houses our massive, restored Stonepuller. Its name aptly describes its role on the farm, and its size and ability to create force is a sight to see.

2.  The long driveshed attached to the Stonepuller shed was built by the Moira Conservation Authority in the 50s was recently raised and graveled to display all of our volunteers’ restored equipment.

3.  The third driveshed to the South, was also originally built by the Moira Conservation Authority in the 50s. It was renovated in 2010 adding electrical power from the house, to become an active workshop for volunteers. The remainder of the shed is used to store homestead equipment eg. the tractor.

An interesting note is that the original shed was built around the Stonepuller. When volunteers decided to restore this piece, they had to cut the building apart piece by piece, to remove the Stonepuller for transport to the workshop for restoration.

James O'Hara