Welcome to Taking Measure
Welcome to Taking Measure; a podcast series exploring Roderick Haig-Brown’s 1950 classic work Measure of the Year: Reflections on home, family and a life fully lived. In his book Measure of the Year, Haig-Brown presents a chapter for each month
Haig-Brown Festival
On September 26, 2021, Rivers Day, join us on the banks of the Campbell River for a gathering that celebrates community with live music, vendors, activities and food. We are so thrilled to have an in-person event this year, running
Podcast “Taking Measure” – October – Valerie Haig-Brown
Guest: Valerie Haig-Brown reads “On Making a Library” from October in Measure of the Year Valerie Haig-Brown, the first born of the four children of Roderick and Ann Haig-Brown, joins host Dan MacLennan reflect on growing up at Above Tide,
Podcast “Taking Measure” – November – Alan Haig-Brown
Guest: Alan Haig-Brown reads “On Hunting” from November in Measure of the Year. Alan Haig-Brown, the second youngest of the four children of Roderick and Ann Haig-Brown, joins host Dan MacLennan reflect on growing up at Above Tide, their family
Podcast “Taking Measure” – July – Celia Haig-Brown
Guest: Celia Haig-Brown reads “On Children” from July in Measure of the Year Celia Haig-Brown, the youngest of the four children of Roderick and Ann Haig-Brown, joins host Dan MacLennan reflect on growing up at Above Tide, their family home
Charming details
One of the wonderful things about heritage houses is they have little stories to tell at every corner. The Haig-Brown House is no exception. Exploring the house you will see all sorts of wonderful details. Recently Bluetree Photography was at