Enhance Your Stay with Culinary Experiences

Make your retreat truly unforgettable with our curated culinary experiences. From intimate, private chef dinners to luxurious picnics on the river or Blue Beach, each experience is thoughtfully designed to connect you with nature and savor the best of Nova Scotia’s seasonal bounty.

Nature’s Table – Private Chef Dining

Experience fine dining in the heart of nature with Chef Fiona Genevieve from Molotov Cuisine. With over a decade of experience, Chef Fiona crafts seasonal, nature-inspired dishes that are as beautiful as they are delicious.

  • Private chef-prepared 3-course meal for two

  • Menus individually tailored to your preferences and seasonal ingredients

  • Dine inside your accommodation, in the forest, or at a curated retreat spot

  • A truly magical, immersive dining experience

Sea scallops served on oyster shells with corn and microgreens, decorated with flowers and greenery.
Ice cream scoop and a cupcake topped with pink frosting, strawberries, and edible flower petals on a checkered plate.
Chocolate and vanilla fish-shaped sweets or chocolates arranged on a blue plate decorated with pink flowers and green leaves, outdoors with greenery in the background.
Close-up of varios plated dishes and appetizers on a colorful ceramic tableware, featuring fried items garnished with edible flowers and herbs.

Dine With the Dinosaurs – Picnic Experiences

A beachside picnic setup with a flower arrangement, glassware, and a wooden platter of assorted cheeses, grapes, strawberries, and other fruits, on a table with a view of the ocean and sky.

Available May -October Only

Explore the serene beauty of Blue Beach, a world-renowned fossil site, while enjoying a luxurious picnic setup:

  • Picnic Setup Only: Glamorous picnic arrangement with complete setup & cleanup ($65 +tax for 2 guests)

  • Charcuterie Picnic: Locally curated boards with picnic setup ($125 +tax for 2 guests; +$15 pp for extra guests)

  • Gourmet Picnic: 3-course gourmet picnic prepared by Chef Fiona Genevieve using local, seasonal ingredients ($225 +tax for 2 guests)

Additional Details:

  • Bring up to 4 additional guests per picnic

  • Alcohol-free beverages included (you may bring your own)

  • Flexible dining options: bring your own food or select a culinary offering

More Ways to enhance your stay

Outdoor backyard movie setup at dusk with a projected film on a screen, a fire pit, chairs, and a hot tub visible in the foreground. A beverage can sits on the hot tub edge.

Movie Night

  • Outdoor or indoor projector & screen

  • Netflix & Prime preloaded; log in to your own apps

  • Rental available for your full stay

A person with a red sleeve reaching into a white box of assorted food on a wooden table. Inside the box are grapes, apple slices, orange slices, a cucumber spear, two sesame bagel sandwich halves, two muffins, and various fruits and snacks.

Breakfast Box

  • Charcuterie-style breakfast box by Essentially English Café

  • Mix of sweet & savoury items (meats, cheeses, pastries, juice)

  • Prepared fresh and ready to enjoy

Secret Garden Sauna

  • Electric cedar sauna in our Japanese-inspired Zen space

  • Supports relaxation, circulation & deep rest

  • Unlimited access during your stay — no booking required

Whether you’re craving comfort, nourishment, or a little extra magic in nature, these add-ons are designed to deepen your retreat experience.

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