About Us

Country Spaces Studio is as much an idea as we are a physical location. A community of professional independent service providers in the fields of photographic arts, equine arts, therapeutic arts, and living arts, all at one beautiful and private country location. Together we offer a unique blend of services, activities and workshops for individuals, couples, families, and groups. We can also design personalized activity programs to help address the specific needs and goals for individuals with special challenges in their lives.  

We believe the right type of space is vitally important to help make people feel good. Country Spaces Studio is all about the right type of space! Located in the heritage home of Ontario's past premier and leader of the United Farmers of Ontario, E.C. Drury, the family farmhouse was built in 1888 and features 10 foot high ceilings, original stained glass windows, hard wood floors, hand crafted banister staircase, and large traditional wrap around veranda. Conveniently close to Barrie, yet still within a relaxed country setting, our outdoor spaces feature acres of diverse woodlands, conservation and bird sanctuaries, miles of groomed trails, perennial summer gardens, expansive green lawns shaded by 100 year old maple, walnut and spruce trees, galloping horses, sky lit wood frame barn, a singing silo, and large coverall riding arena.    

• Our belief is that creative expression is life sustaining, that we are all naturally creative, and we use our creativity for personal growth and well-being.
• Our mission is to enhance and promote people's creative expression through living arts activities.  
• Our focus is to provide opportunities for people to nurture their emotional, physical and creative well being.
• Our goal is to encourage others to participate in activities aimed at promoting country life enjoyment, play, and learning.
• Our motto: Doing what we like is freedom; liking what we do is happiness.