What is the Front Street community oven?
It is a warm and inviting community space for people to cook, eat, and gather together in the park. A firemaster lights the fire and heats the oven, and you arrive later in the day to cook and bake your food.
Head over to our Volunteer page to learn more about becoming a firemaster!
Where & when is it open?
Robie Tufts Nature Park, 122 Front Street, Wolfville, NS
From June to October.
“Open Ovens“ are every Saturday from 12pm-2pm.
The oven is also available for groups “bookings“.
Please see the menu above for details.
what’s coming up
Be the first to get notified about upcoming events at the oven by joining our email community.
Updates and Recipes
Chapati Recipe
For preparation in a wood-fired oven Prep Time 15 minutes | Cook time 10 minutes | Total time 1.25 hours Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour or all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup water 2 tablespoons wheat flour, for rolling and...
Glutenous Pizza Doughs
Food Processor Pizza Dough by Bon Appetit
Recipes from Flatbreads of the World – Naan, Pita, Barbari, Roti/Chapati, Crumpets
Pita Bread: https://www.playinwithmyfood.com/home/2016/6/25/wood-fired-pita-bread Roti (Chapati): https://rasamalaysia.com/chapati-recipe/ Naan Bread: https://rasamalaysia.com/naan/ Crumpets: https://www.daringgourmet.com/traditional-english-crumpets/ Barbari...
Front Street Community Oven Update June 2019
Dear Oven Community, We’re getting close. We had a lovely impromptu volunteer firemaster gathering and volunteer recruitment event down at the oven on Saturday, June 8. As we stood in the park, welcoming people and sharing tastes of various pizzas, scones, fresh...
Spring 2019 Update- Front Street Community oven
Hello friends, As winter ends and spring begins, our thoughts are moving toward the exciting progress and construction of our Front Street Community Oven project. We soon will be sharing a working wood-fired oven with you all! On May 21st 7pm (see Facebook event)...
Wanna be a Community Oven Legend?
Hi folks, We’re getting really really close! Soon, we’ll be eating pizza and other wood-fired yumminess in the park!!
our guiding Values
Our values were prepared by our 8 founding board members based on what we heard in conversations with community members. Everything we do will be lead by our values.
Community
We strive to bring people together; generosity and gratitude are at the heart of what we do. We believe our web is stronger when we are connected. We aim to provide opportunities to share food and space, while slowing down and being present.
Inclusion and Diversity
We believe in wellness for all, including those who may feel under-served within our community. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend and participate at oven events. Our space is a place of kindness, respect, cooperation, and connection.
Accountability
We believe in being accountable to each other, those we serve, and those who support our efforts – from financial transparency to staying true to our values and principles. We strive for order, effectiveness, and efficiency, with clear communication and organization at all levels.
Lifelong Learning
Fun and adventure are intertwined with how we function as a community organization. We aim to provide opportunities for people of all ages to make and learn about food, so it can be incorporated into their daily lives. We value experimenting, expanding horizons, and trying new things; this can be exciting but also intimidating, so we’ve incorporated fun into all aspects of learning.
Things you can do at the wood-fired oven
Tacos and Homemade Tortillas
Food and Fire Magic
Picnic in the Park
Bake Bread
Naan and Curry
Wood Fired Pizza
Cook Together
Birthday Party
Intense Moments of Joy and Connection
Cook Anything in a Pan
Join our volunteer team! Sign up to become a “Fire Master”.
what’s coming up
Be the first to get notified about upcoming events at the oven by joining our email community.
Inspiration for the Idea
This is the Park Avenue Community Oven in Dartmouth. Ours will be similar in that it’s in the park, but a different design. Our volunteer architect is working on it and we’re working with the Wolfville architectural committee to ensure it fits aesthetically with the town.
Want to learn more about sponsorship and donation options?
the backstory
This community oven started as a dream of Adam Barnett & Duncan Ebata, inspired by the magic of bringing people together to cook together, eat together, celebrate and share stories. Amazing volunteers and community support made the dream come true.
Our team of founding board members & builders
Duncan Ebata
Adam Barnett
Anne Stieger
Travis Mills
Builder
Brian Riley
Brian McKibbin
NSAA Professional Architect and Amateur Winemaker
Nancy Saul-Demers
Eleonora Ebata
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