Insider’s guide to summer holidays in Prince Edward County
Last summer had its moments, didn’t it? We just weren’t ready for the crowds that came our way. But we’ve learned a few things, and after a brutally long lockdown, we could all use a...
What is an 'Experience'?
Experiences are those unique moments that turn into life-long memories. They create the stories you recant to family and friends because even Instagram couldn't capture it all. It's the connection you feel when you move from strangers to friends, that rush of learning something new, or warmth that comes with something nostalgic. They can tug at your heart, and firmly root you in place. Want to go beyond the tasting room or tour and dive deep into The County? These experiences help you get immersed in our local art, agriculture, food, beverage, nature and history.
Experience Partners
Pause
Pause is a unique experience that encourages you to pause in nature. Learn to engage all your senses and embrace the beauty of nature.
Equine Soul Session
Leave the outside world at the gate and fall into the world of horse - a place of calm, connectedness, and tranquility.
The Bloomin’ Welly Alpaca Trekk
This experience offers an introduction to alpacas and the farm, a walk with your own alpaca through fields and wraps up with interacting with juvenile alpacas where you can feed them and watch them play.
Bees & Blooms
Join Beekeeper Elis for an immersive adventure that takes you inside the secret world of the industrious bee. Explore an off-grid homestead while seeing the world from a bee’s perspective.
"I felt nervous and excited about being up close and personal with the horses. Suzanne and Doreen were amazing guides helping us to connect at deeper and deeper levels with nature, the horses, and ourselves. I didn't realize how much my soul needed this session!"
Jaine L.
"Highly recommend the Bee Experience at the Curious Goat General Store! We had an amazing time, learned a lot, and got to experience things we hadn't seen before. Such an incredible spot, so close to everything else, and a nice change of pace for us.”
Chris E.
"Seeing everyone's pieces come together was my favourite part. It was such a treat to see how everyone interpreted the experience and how each participant's personality came through in their art. I felt like I had a lot of direction but also freedom to create something that was uniquely mine. The custom frame that you get to take home was an excellent addition."
Megan F.
"I had a beautiful day yesterday, like tonic for the pandemic soul. It started with a walk and forage at Honey Pie Hives and Herbals, with a cup of tea and a chat about the wonders of crystalized honey. And then a session filled with play as we made encaustic collages at the new Melt Studio + Gallery with encaustic artist Susan Wallis. It was magic. This is a new experience that Susan and Bay Woodyard and Tamara Segal are offering this summer and it's aptly named PAUSE."
Karen P.
"Wow! What a wonderful experience! The world would be a much better place if more people paused, connected to the natural world and created beauty through that connection."
Regina Quinn, Encaustic Artist & Instructor, Catskills Mountains
"I loved slowing down, being immersed in nature, learning about things that I walk past every day in my own lawn and how I can incorporate them into my life. I took home my own piece of art and so much more!"
Avery R.
"There was something magical there that felt like it needed to be underscored in these times. There's so much division and isolation right now that to really draw a fine point under how these gentle animals care for one another could really have an emotional impact."
Naomi S.
"Appreciated being hands-on with nature and such gentle, unique animals. Enjoyed the zen of walking, petting them. The peace of the farm. Overall, excellent emotional therapy."
George M.
"Elis' commitment to local and partnerships, and seeing so many local products proudly on display and incorporated was awesome. The little touches that made it so sweet (no pun intended) like the various waxes, the comb puzzle, and local pottery for tasting."
Susan R.
Become a County Experience
Are you offering a workshop, tour, or meal in Prince Edward County and think it would make for a great County Experience? Tell us about it, and yourself, so we can help support and spread the love -->
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