Sharon Temple

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Since I started my Urban Flute adventures, I have wanted to check out this local treasure - the famed Sharon Temple - and recently I finally had my chance.

With an invitation to take part in Doors Open Newmarket, I dropped by the historic Sharon Temple just up the road and was blown away by the stunning architecture and ample acoustic, not to mention the warm reception I recieved! I had seen the building from afar a couple of times, and, to my chagrin, had found the gate to the bucolic grounds securely locked. I did not fully realize what was awaiting: walking through the main 15-foot high doorway, the vast, luminous space gave me goosebumps, and this was not just because of the fall chill in the air! The red and golden maples outside the generous windows cast a warm glow on the otherwise stark interior.

Located just north of Toronto, I highly recommend you take a short drive in the country and seek this place out: Sharon Temple is absolutely incredible!