This summer, a group of friends packed their bags and headed out for the woods. What followed was a rustic-themed adventure including a winery tour, lakeside swimming, and an unforgettable farm-to-table dining experience.
When Adriana Valenciano was tasked with planning a bachelorette party for her friend and bride-to-be, Adia Benson, she knew it had to offer two key things: the great outdoors and unforgettable food. "Addie has been to every major foodie city you can think of," she says. "I knew I had to pick someplace new and different that appealed to her foodie side as well as her love for the great outdoors and adventures."
Enter: Fronterra, a luxury camp site nestled in the woods of the magnificent Prince Edward County, Ontario. While each tent suite gives that "off the grid" feeling of seclusion, it's far from lacking in amenities and fun activities. Take a five-minute walk eastward and you can can peruse their 58-acre waterfront farm. Or, paddle westward off a private dock and you'll arrive at North Beach Park fronting on both North Bay and Lake Ontario for swimming, paddleboarding, and fly fishing. And because of the region's famed wine terrior, there are more than 20 vineyards located within a 10-kilometer radius, all available for an impromptu tour (and maybe a glass of wine or two). Needless to say, it was perfect.
The Camp
The site included a king-sized bed, hardwood floors, an ensuite bathroom, a private outdoor hot shower, and a quaint reading lounge. The private kitchen offered everything a "glamper" could need for the weekend including rugged cast iron cookware, charcoal grill, icebox, tableware complete with wine and beer glasses.
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Pitching Tents
Ladies paired up to share the large canvas tents, seven tents in total.
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Going Off the Grid
Two words: no outlets. In Addie's words, "We had lanterns, we had a bose speaker, and we had a blast."
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A Slice and a Sip
Offsite from camp, the ladies enjoyed lunch at Norman Hardie Winery and Vineyard, located just down the road. (And purchased a bottle of wine for the road.)
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New Names
The G in that blue cupboard came with notable meaning. "My new last name will be Gundry," Addie says. "Our party hashtag was #GoingGundry. We thought it would be fun to put in the outdoor kitchen."
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What's Cooking
Farm-to-table dining is done right here with vegetables sourced from the farm's garden and eggs from the chicken coop.
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A Winery Detour
Set in the rural landscape of Prince Edward Country, this vineyard is just one of several in the local area.
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Pitching Tents
Ladies paired up to share the large canvas tents, seven tents in total.
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New Names
The G in that blue cupboard came with notable meaning. "My new last name will be Gundry," Addie says. "Our party hashtag was #GoingGundry. We thought it would be fun to put in the outdoor kitchen."
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Going Off the Grid
Two words: no outlets. In Addie's words, "We had lanterns, we had a bose speaker, and we had a blast."
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What's Cooking
Farm-to-table dining is done right here with vegetables sourced from the farm's garden and eggs from the chicken coop.
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A Slice and a Sip
Offsite from camp, the ladies enjoyed lunch at Norman Hardie Winery and Vineyard, located just down the road. (And purchased a bottle of wine for the road.)
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A Winery Detour
Set in the rural landscape of Prince Edward Country, this vineyard is just one of several in the local area.
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Natural Touches
On the table, every small detail was designed to reflect the natural beauty of the farm, from the tablesettings to the the calligraphy on the menus — courtesy of Metta Events, calligrapher Sharon Morgera, and designer Kate Lemish.
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Bottoms Up
A bottle from Norman Hardie Winery and Vineyard made its way 'round the table.
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Eggcellent Provisions
Always readily available were fresh organic eggs, courtesy of the farm's chickens.
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On the Menu
The sitdown dinner planned by Meghan Van Horn incorporated fresh produce from the farm, including a chef's specialty of sweet chilled corn soup.
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Natural Touches
On the table, every small detail was designed to reflect the natural beauty of the farm, from the tablesettings to the the calligraphy on the menus — courtesy of Metta Events, calligrapher Sharon Morgera, and designer Kate Lemish.
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Eggcellent Provisions
Always readily available were fresh organic eggs, courtesy of the farm's chickens.
-
Bottoms Up
A bottle from Norman Hardie Winery and Vineyard made its way 'round the table.
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On the Menu
The sitdown dinner planned by Meghan Van Horn incorporated fresh produce from the farm, including a chef's specialty of sweet chilled corn soup.
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