Stewart wants to see property’s history maintained while welcoming future community pursuits, such as the skating trail, a water feature, preserving the trees, trails and gardens, arts and culture opportunities and providing outdoor spaces for meetings, school trips and possibly wedding photos.

“it would be so nice to keep that majestic feel to it,” the realtor said.

“It’s the Mulock Farm estate. I think It should keep the same feel but I feel we should be adding to it, accentuating what it is and add some modern touches.”

The property will be a significant destination spot, Lisa Rapoport, a partner with consultant PLANT Architect Inc., said.

“It’s such as important piece of land. You have culture and nature and community all coming together,” she said.

“It’s going to be a place to go and meet your community.”

Not only could the estate home house art and artists but art projects could be set up along trails throughout the property, Rapaport said.

The site could also include a market, a place for music, cultural festivals and a think tank for innovation, she said.

“We haven’t landed yet,” she said.

A report setting out goals and principles for the landscape and uses for the house is expected in April, Rapoport said.

From April to December, work will continue on the master plan, with ongoing input from residents. A report with a budget to implement the vision is expected at the end of December, she said.

The town is looking to preserve the property’s history while it creates a future community space shaped by residents, Mayor John Taylor said.

“We have a very unique opportunity to honour our past and the incredible innovator that Sir William Mulock was, while shaping his historic property into a major cornerstone of our community for generations to come,” he said.

“We have heard many truly amazing ideas so far and by sharing your stories and your vision, it will help us to create a master plan that balances our past history and heritage with our very bright future.”

Here are some ways residents can share their vision for the property:

• Visit the Mulock engagement pop-up booth at Winterfest Feb. 15 at Riverwalk Commons. Get creative and share your thoughts through an interactive activity.

• Fill out the survey at surveymonkey.com/r/TRWLYTR until Feb. 19 and get a chance to win a $100 Upper Canada Mall gift card.

• Visit newmarket.ca/mulockproperty and sign up for updates about the farm.

STORY BEHIND THE STORY: Reporter Lisa Queen attended the public meeting Feb. 5 where residents shared their visions for the property and interview resident Sheila Stewart and consultant Lisa Rapoport.

Correction — Feb. 13, 2020: This article has been edited from a previous version that misspelled Lisa Rapoport's name.