Blog & Reviews

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...

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: 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...

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...

In the west end of Northumberland County, when the nicer weather starts, I can’t stop thinking about getting back out on a farm – whether pitching in at harvest time for some friends, or taking the family to say hi to the animals. Either way, it’s great to get a little more acquainted with how agriculture contributes to our everyday life. 

These days, we’re still early for harvest, but with the nice weather creeping in, I need my local food fix. Fortunately, there are some great options for...