Come disconnect to reconnect.
Time spent in nature is never wasted and is one of the best gifts you can give yourself.
Our events are inspired by nature and are scheduled according to what nature is offering, the season, and availability. The events are opportunities to experience some of your favourite activities in a new way or to try something new while also enjoying the incredible healing benefits of being in nature.
Our experiences are available to everyone, not only our overnight guests. We look forward to welcoming you at the retreat. For more information please contact us.
Join us for a truly unique culinary experience on Blue Beach - otherwise known as Fossil Beach to the locals
Be prepared for a night of gourmet treats. Chef Fiona Genevieve will craft a four coursed menu inspired by the seasons rhythms, with an ever changing menu based on Nova Scotia’s bounty from the land and sea; highlighting Atlantic seafood and foraged edibles. Nestle into your seat on the ocean floor, and delve into a fine dining experience with a view to last a lifetime!
Guests will explore & learn about the geological significance of this world-famous beach. Search for fossils as you wander, take in the view of Cape Blomidon & watch the shore birds dance.
We will end our experience with beach bonfire & warm drinks
Summer 2024 Dates
June 15th, July 18th, August 22nd, & September 19th
$125pp +tx
Dine With the Dinosaurs - Tide to Table Culinary Experience
Dine With the Dinosaurs - Picnic
It’s one of our peaceful picnics with a prehistoric twist. We will have an eloquent picnic set up and waiting for you at Blue Beach, a world famous fossil site. Guests can enjoy dining on the shore of the Avon River and after they can continue to explore the public beach looking for fossils or taking in the beautiful views.
Our Dine with the Dinosaurs Picnic package includes an eloquent picnic setup, charcuterie for 2 by GatherHere Charcuterie, alcohol free beverages & cleanup. All you and your guest need to do is ENJOY!
If you would like to invite more friends or family to your picnic please include them on your booking form and we will have everything ready to welcome them, we are able to accommodate up to 4 additional guests per picnic at a cost of $10 per additional guest.
$85 +tx (for 2)
Peaceful Picnic
Let us take care of the little things — well, actually almost everything.
Come enjoy a luxury picnic all set up and ready for your arrival. During this 2 hour experience guests can enjoy their picnic and exploring the retreat property. You may bring your own food or enjoy charcuterie boxes prepared by Gather Here Charcuterie. served with non alcoholic beverages.
Our Peaceful Picnic package welcomes 2 guests and includes set-up, clean up and all of the “fixings” such as blankets, table, pillows, stemware, dishware, linens and beautiful decorations all this for $40.
If you would like to invite more friends and family to your picnic please include them on your booking form and we will have everything ready to welcome them, we are able to accommodate up to 4 additional guests per picnic
Charcuterie & picnic set up : $70 +tx (for 2ppl) ($10 pp for extra guests)
Gourmet culinary picnic by Chef Fiona Genevieve: $160 +tx (for 2ppl) ($40pp for extra guests)
Please contact us if you have any questions.
‘Wander with Wonder’ Forest Walks
Come wander with wonder through the woods on a guided walk. Based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing) which has become the cornerstone of preventive health care and healing in Japanese medicine. Forest bathing has been extensively researched and has been shown to reduce blood pressure, lower cortisol & stress levels, improve concentration, relaxation, memory and overall happiness. Phytoncides are chemicals released by trees and plants that have been found to boost our immune system. So there is a scientific reason and proof as to why we feel better when we are in nature!
During our Wander with Wonder experience participants will be invited to connect with nature using all of their senses as we explore the trails, brooks, and forest. Come find your inner forest as we practice the art of stillness and let nature be our therapist on this 2hr experience. We will end our walk with a tea made with foraged items.
This experience is available upon request and on select dates and times. Please contact us for more information.
$45 +tx