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 SPAThis 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,...
Posted on Monday, August 30, 2021 05:30 PM
Sustainability and Community: Food, Drink and Love in Northumberland County
Market & SmorHer excitement is palpable, her energy, seemingly boundless. And when Montana DesJardins talks about groceries – you might just believe that she can save the world. She's definitely doing her part through her business The Market and Smør, a zero-waste supermarket in the heart of downtown Cobourg.
What started as an idea dreamed up on the couch when they were living in Alberta has turned into an...
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...
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...
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2021 12:12 PM
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...