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    Arts Trail Artists Wear their Heart on their Silo

    Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

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    Visitors to Clarke Road have something new to bring smiles to their faces – a 20-foot banner of a heart adorning the long-disused silo at 337 Clarke Road, the new home of Small Pond Arts.

    Small Pond Arts is Prince Edward County’s newest art centre and art gallery. Located on an 87-acre farm just outside of Picton, it is owned and operated by artists Krista Dalby and Milé Murtanovski, who raised the handmade banner last week to celebrate their grand opening, and to show their love for their new community. The pair recently moved to the County from the big city, after tiring of being “small fish in a big pond.”

    As part of the opening celebrations, which took place over the long weekend, they buried a time capsule, which will be opened in May 2035. More than 30 people contributed to the time capsule, including members of the Clarke family, who lived on the premises for 87 years, and after whom Clarke Road is named. Contributions included messages to the future, artwork from both adults and children, photographs, jewelry, a local newspaper, personal mementoes… and a number of ‘secret’ items, which will remain unknown for the next 25 years.

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    Murtanovski and Dalby hope that both local residents and visitors to Prince Edward County will get hooked on their unique artistic offerings. You can follow their adventures at http://smallpondarts.blogspot.com/ or find out more about them at www.smallpondarts.ca

    Small Pond Arts is located at 337 Clarke Rd., Picton – see website for directions. Gallery hours: 11am-6pm, Wed. to Sun. May 1 until December 24; other times by chance or appointment. Small Pond Arts is proud to be a part of Prince Edward County’s 2010 Arts Trail.

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    “Unique Cooking School Opens in Prince Edward County”

    Friday, May 21st, 2010

    Cynthia Peters hosted dignitaries and new Taste the County partners to the launch of From the Farm Cooking School opening in June.

    Cynthia Peters hosted dignitaries and new Taste the County partners to the launch of From the Farm Cooking School opening in June.

    Owner, personal chef and food writer Cynthia Peters will bring the joy of cooking local foods to her guests by providing the ultimate field to table food experience, starting in June 2010.

    From the Farm culinary experiences include harvesting produce at local farms and hands-on cooking classes in a state-of-the-art kitchen at Willow Hill farmhouse. This beautifully restored 1850’s home is located in the heart of the popular wine-growing region, Hillier Township. The teaching area, dining room and the rural setting provide clients with a relaxed and authentic experience. Students will learn about the region, its food and wine, and the stories behind the menu they create together.

    “Today, people are interested in knowing where their food comes from. They also want to prepare more meals from scratch for better taste and health, especially for their families. From the Farm provides an enjoyable opportunity to learn first hand and have a fun afternoon in the country” commented Peters. “Our menus are customized for each group and are built on traditional recipes from around the world, so people can choose a menu that works best for their tastes and preferences.”

    Peters and her team entertain classes up to eight individuals. Programs are designed for groups interested in a shared farm experience, couples looking for a fresh approach to cooking and entertaining, and themed classes for those who want to learn new menus with like-minded people.

    From the Farm believes in giving back to the community by supporting programs that enable others, through education and accessibility, to enjoy healthy food everyday. A portion of every cooking class will be donated toward a community food security initiative in Ontario. People participating in cooking classes have the opportunity to give back too with a portion of their time by harvesting food for the local food banks through the “Farm Experience” package.

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    Passionate about food and well-being, Peters has been actively involved in a number of community food endeavors, including the Ontario Association of Food Banks, Slow Food, and Foodshare. She is a food writer, personal chef and honors graduate of Liaison College of Culinary Arts, and holds certificates from the Cordon Bleu in Ottawa. Peters co-founded The Spice Sisters, a personal chef services business in Toronto. Today she owns and operates From the Farm Cooking School and From the Farm Enterprises Inc. in Prince Edward County.

    For more information contact
    From the Farm Cooking School
    http://www.fromthefarm.ca
    613.922.9194 or 416.712.7763

    Recent Article - Cooking School adds to county’s recipe for success - Picton Gazette - May 20 - Link

    Taste the County is Prince Edward County’s Destination Marketing Organization. For a copy of the 2010 Insiders Guide to Prince Edward County please email tastethecounty@bellnet.ca.

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    Arts Trail Turns One

    Thursday, June 11th, 2009

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    June 2009 month marks the one year anniversary of the launch of Prince Edward County, Ontario’s Arts Trail (www.artstrail.ca), a tour route that winds over 200 kilometres to link together the galleries and studios of local artists.

    Like the Taste Trail (www.tastetrail.ca), the region’s epicurean trail, the Arts Trail comprises a bilingual print brochure/map, a website and road signs that help guide the way. More than an opportunity to admire and snap up original artworks, it offers the public the ability to meet artists, to tour their studios and to enjoy special insight into understanding their work. It was developed to shine a spotlight on Prince Edward County’s vibrant creative community and so far it is working.

    Despite the economic downtown, the trail enjoyed a successful first year with many participants reporting an increase in both traffic and sales. David Drown of Wellington Pottery says 2008 was his “best season ever” and photographer Graham Davies admits that despite initial reservations about the project’s potential to bring consumers to his door that it worked, “I saw a lot of customers with the Arts Trail in hand.”

    This year’s edition includes 21 participating locations. They are: Windswept Studio; Wellington Pottery; Bloomin’ Barn Studio; Armstrong Glassworks; SideStreet Gallery; Suites-on-the-Lake Studio; Beach Street Studio; Shattered Gallery/Studio; Oeno Gallery; Angeline’s Restaurant, Inn & Spa; Covent Garden Contemporary Fine Art & Funktional Art & Design; Bloomfield Studios, Peta Hall Gallery; Mad Dog Gallery; Bald Photographer Gallery; La De Dah Sculpture Studio; Red Roof Gallery; Riccaro Jewellery Studio & Gallery; The Red Barns (an artisan’s playground); and two newcomers: Moontide Studio Gallery and Round the Bend Gallery.

    Visit www.artstrail.ca or, better yet, travel the trail, to learn more.

    Photo credit: Graham Davies.

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    Visiting PEC’s Northern Shores

    Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

    Tuesday afternoon, June 9, 2009, turned out to be a lovely day, perfect for a drive to the northern end of Prince Edward County - Big Island and Northport to be exact. My mission…brochure deliveries.

    june09013My first stop, Haystrom Farm on Bethel Road is owned by Jim Hayward. Jim grows heirloom and exotic fruits and vegetables including 120 varieties of tomatoes and 20 varieties of melons, which are available at his roadside stand during the growing season. Check it out sometime.

    A hop skip and a jump later and I arrived at Big Island where Terry Sprague of NatureStuff Tours and Things met me at the door of his house. He had been working on his computer (bird stuff no doubt). A big thank you to Terry for graciously volunteering his time to keep the Rossmore visitor kiosk stocked with Visitors Guides and Taste Trail and Arts Trail brochures, during the busy tourist season.

    june09021Around the corner from Terry Sprague’s, situated on the Bay of Quinte, is the Baycrest Lodge and Marina. Owner Dave Owen has a beautiful spot with dockage, storage and repair service. Rentals of sailboats and fishing boats are also available.

    Rather than completing a full loop, I back-tracked on Sprague Road to Fairview Farm, owned by Mark Bartkiw. Situated on a hill overlooking the Big Island marsh, Mark’s farm is a picturesque place for his organically grown, pick-your-own vegetables, fruits and flowers. While there visitors may wish to take a look at Mark’s handmade furniture crafted from century-old lumber.

    Back on the mainland and heading east on County Road 15, towards the Skyway Bridge (Highway 49), I paid a visit to Bill Reddick Studio Porcelain. He had just finished roasting some Rwandan coffee beans and offered me a cup of the freshly brewed coffee. During my visit Bill mentioned that his plate entitled “Plate with National Imagery” will be shown at the 2009 Cheongju International Craft Biennale in Cheongju, South Korea. The largest fine craft event of its kind, the Craft Biennale will showcase work from over 40 nations. Canada is the featured guest country for 2009 and we’re very proud to have Bill representing Prince Edward County’s vibrant creative community.

    Next I made a brief stop at Clearwater Design to drop of some brochures in their mailbox, before skipping over to Therapy on the Bay on Georges Road, which is owned by Bruce and Marilyn Foster. Bruce is a registered physiotherapist,certified in acupuncture and treats mind, body and spirit in a tranquil setting on the Bay of Quinte.

    My last brochure drops of the day, before heading home for supper, were to Bayside Cottages, the Grey Cottage at Green Point and Goodfellow Meats.

    I must admit, it was a great way to spend an afternoon at work.

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    Cultivating Collaboration… Building the Prince Edward County Brand

    Thursday, June 4th, 2009

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    Prince Edward County will once again be showcased in Toronto, this time at an intimate fundraiser for the Artscape’s upcoming Creative Places + Spaces: The Collaborative City conference.

    Entitled Cultivation, the event is expected to draw a crowd of fifty guests (including some of Toronto’s leading cultural philanthropists, corporate leaders and Artscape not-for-profit partners and donors) to the home of Richard and Rana Florida where they will all enjoy wine from our region.

    According to the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward’s Jean Anne Carroll, who is coordinating the County’s involvement in the event, the guests will also be sent home with Prince Edward County-branded gift baskets, which will tell stories of our “Collaborative County” designed to underscore the purpose behind the Collaborative City conference.

    Among the stories that will be told are those of our wine industry, Goat Milk Cheddar (produced jointly by Black River Cheese Company and Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Company), Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), and marketing products including the Arts Trail, Taste Trail and Harvestin’ the County. The guests will also learn that our community produces and exports everything from IMAX films and HDTV productions to billion dollar financial management software and art.

    Jean Anne has also informed Taste the County that our newly launched “Come Back to Earth” branding, which was developed as part of this year’s destination marketing campaign, will be used to wrap gifts for various delegations and tours that are visiting the County in the near future. “It is already proving its versatility and usefulness—filling the ‘gap’ for a common brand that can be used to position and promote Prince Edward County,” she says.

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