Our Farm's Story
Windy Lane is more than a venue. It's a family legacy.
A Barn Built to Last
A skilled Finnish carpenter named Almer Ahonnen built the barn whose distinctive structure still stands today. With thick wooden beams that symbolize permanence, it's a rare treasure, and guests are often impressed when they see it for the first time. It stood through four decades of Northwestern Ontario winters before the Stadeys arrived.
The Stadey Family Arrives
Ken and Sandy Stadey purchased the land and began raising their four sons on this beautiful countryside property. The farm blossomed into a vibrant hub of agriculture and heartfelt community connection.
Pioneers of Organic
Windy Lane became the first certified organic farm in Northwestern Ontario. Visitors would make the scenic drive for fresh vegetables, chicken, and eggs at the beloved Saturday Morning Markets.
A Beloved Tradition
The farm's signature pumpkin and squash display, complete with an honesty box, draws hundreds of families who come to select their seasonal favourites and capture treasured autumn photos.
Sheltering Love Stories
Ken and Sandy still work the land, cultivating a rich variety of vegetables and an abundance of pumpkins. The barn, now lovingly restored, once sheltered animals and harvests; today, it shelters love stories. Every wedding held here becomes part of our farm's history, woven into the same fields and timbers Almer Ahonnen raised in 1940. We are honoured to share this place with couples who value authenticity, beauty, and the quiet magic of the countryside.
