Getting Here

Given our commitment to sustainability, we encourage all program participants and staff to carpool when possible to reduce our carbon footprint on the environment. Please contact us if we can help you find a ride to Windhorse Farm or if you have room in your car coming from Halifax or elsewhere.

Please plan to arrive at Windhorse Farm by mid-afternoon on your arrival day so that you will have enough time to register, get parking instructions and settle into your accommodations before dark.

By Car

Windhorse Farm is located at 132 Sarty Road in New Germany, Nova Scotia. It takes approximately one hour and fifteen minutes to get to Winhdorse Farm from Halifax. Driving directions are as follows:

  • Go west on Highway 103 towards Peggys Cove/South Shore/Yarmouth.
  • After driving approximately 90 kms, take exit 12.
  • At the end of the exit Ramp, turn right and drive 11 km on Highway 10, following signs towards Northfield/New Germany/Middleton.
  • Turn left on Wentzell Road and go 1 km and over an iron bridge.
  • Immediately after the bridge, turn right on Sarty Road.
  • Windhorse Farm is the first place on your left, #132. Arial view of Windhorse Farm
  • Please visit the office (in the red barn) to complete guest registration.

By Plane

The international gateway is Halifax Stanfield International Airport (airport code YHZ), near Halifax, Nova Scotia. The easiest way to get to Windhorse Farm from the airport is by car. There are several car rental companies operating out of the airport. If you are coming to attend a large program at Windhorse Farm, we might be able to arrange a ride share or shuttle service for you and other guests from the airport or downtown Halifax.

Otherwise, bus companies operate from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to various destinations in Nova Scotia. For  information about bus services to the town of Bridgewater (the closest large town to Windhorse Farm), on the date of your arrival, you may contact the Airport Visitor Information Centre at 902-873-1223 or visit NovaScotia.com. Following arrival in Bridgewater, you will have to find private transportation to Windhorse Farm at 132 Sarty Road in New Germany, Nova Scotia, which is about 10 minutes away by car.

By Bus

Several bus companies operate services from Halifax and elsewhere to the town of Bridgewater, which is about 10 minutes away from Windhorse Farm. You can find information about these services in the document posted below.

Nova Scotia Bus Services