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SPA-AHH!
Posted on Monday, December 13, 2021 02:21 PM
3 Rural Spa Experiences to Help You Warm Up in Ontario
By Heather Starke
NOTE: Spa services may be impacted by provincial COVID-19 restrictions. Please check with each business to confirm hours and services.
FIELDSTONE SPAHeated Igloo for Two?
This winter, you can choose to try a day spa farm experience from the outdoors looking in, so to speak – inside one of Fieldstone Spa’s cozy snow globes, or heated igloos, situated on the farm’s rambling property.
Fieldstone Spa is known for its excellent,...
Retreat and Recharge at Fells Meadows
Posted on Wednesday, July 07, 2021 06:04 PM
Retreat and Recharge at Fells Meadows
By Heather Starke
The name is inspired by the peaceful, moor-covered hills on the Isle of Man. But for those of us in Ontario, Fells Meadows delivers a nice slice of serenity close to home.
Here, you can meander thoughtfully through a labyrinth, bathe in the healing vapours from an enchanting forest, or practice yoga in a yurt. You can have a dream work or mindfulness workshop created specifically for you. Or, you can choose to retreat on your...
Scenes from the Silver Screen
Posted on Wednesday, July 07, 2021 05:23 PM
Finding Scenes from the Silver Screen
By Tim Johnson
Amongst rolling hills near Campbellford, a stroll across the grounds at Westben is a soothing experience. The Barn, silent on this quiet morning, is a place where musicians entertain appreciative crowds, many music-lovers often dancing onto the lawn outside. The curving natural amphitheatre, the green meadows, and so many chirping birds, plus the old tractor now idle out by the parking lot, all create a sense of peace. But for one afternoon, a...
Bigger Than Life
Posted on Wednesday, July 07, 2021 04:58 PM
Bigger than Life: Finding Great Roadside Attractions
By Tim Johnson
The two robots tower, the bigger one standing more than two stories tall, the sun glinting off his silvery armour and weapons, his massive legs seeming poised to carry the thing forward, with much rattle and clang. Resembling another robot that famously transforms into a fast car (officially, they never say the name of that one here), the two are simply known as “the big robots.” Standing guard just north of the 401, they’ve become...
Come Along for a Fresh Taste-of-Place
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2021 01:59 PM
With spring almost here, our connection to the land is emerging again. With warmer days on the horizon, abundance is coming quickly. In the meantime, getting to know some great farmers and food artisans to experience Northumberland’s unique “taste-of-place” is a great first step. I truly hope you enjoy reading about (and later searching out) these fine Northumberland treats.
A great place to start is in the In the east end of the County in Brighton. Popham Lane Farm is the project of...
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