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SPRING 2010
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY AND QUINTE COUNTRY LIFESTYLES
3rd Annual
Golf Club Review
How to Play the Toughest Holes
Post and Beam

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Hostas and Daylilies

Bonibrae Daylilies
In Search of the
Voice of the Land
Poet Al Purdy
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Hostas and DayLilies by Jennifer Lester
Bonibrae Daylilies
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Because Art Matters by Steven Draper 14
66 Arts on Main Gallery
3rd Annual Golf Course Review by Jodie Jenkins

Toughest/Favourite Holes and How to Play Them
16
Noble Rot by Bruno Francois
The Ultimate Dichotomy
22
Post and Beam Masterpiece by Cheryl Mumford
Maximizes a Spectacular Setting
24
East and Main by Theresa Durning 34
16 A Wellington Bistro
In Search of the Voice of the Land by Martin Avery

Poet Al Purdy
38
Detoxification Demystified by Dr. Maureen Horn-Paul
The Toxins in and Around Us
48
Speeding Along in the Middle Lane by Deborah Kimmett
What’s Age Got to do With it?
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Fine home Showcase
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Spring came early this year and what a pleasure it was to see the early blooms
and buds on the trees. It’s a come-alive time of year with people hiking, biking,
kayaking and getting an early start on their gardens.
My biking and kayaking skills are much better than my gardening skills, which is
why I love hostas and daylilies. Put them in the ground and forget about them, and
as an added bonus, they multiply beautifully on their own. Until I met Barry and
Photo by Marc Polidoro Maggie at Bonibrae Daylilies, I couldn’t imagine that someone would base their
whole business on those two plants alone. Also notable is the sizeable number of
varieties they grow and the number of awards won.
An early spring means early golf. For our 3rd Annual Golf Course Review, we asked
the managers and golf pros at each of the clubs “what is your toughest/favourite
hole and how do you play it”? If you are a golfer, you’ll have the inside track and
you may want to keep this issue in your car for the days you hit the local links.
Imagine enjoying a very delicious glass of wine with your dessert, and then being
told it is made from grapes that have mould. This wine is called Noble Rot. Bruno
Francois, known for our ‘Year in the Life of a Vigneron’ series in 2008; along with
making great pinot noir wines, is also making Noble Rot from his pinot noir grapes
and yes, it is very delicious.
There is something stately about a post and beam home. It speaks of

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waterfront post and beam bungalow. The challenge we had was choosing what
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exceptional home with those we were able to include.
Al Purdy, one of Canada’s favourite poets, is said to have spent his most creative
years in his A-frame cottage in Prince Edward County. You may want to make a
pilgrimage to the A-frame, located in the hamlet of Ameliasburgh, and contribute
to its heritage, once you read more about it.
Whatever you do this spring, whether it’s sprucing up your garden, taking in
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Daylilies
Hostas
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COUNTY by Barry
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“You do it because you love it”, Goode says of the couple’s full time
plant for enterprise. “It’s a lot of work.”
the County,”
says Barry Matthie of the famous daylilies he grows on his farm.
The fourth generation farmer lives on Matthie Road outside of
Bloomfield in Prince Edward County, an area enjoying its newly The popularity of Bonibrae hostas quickly followed that of the
acquired status as a provincially-designated viticulture region. daylilies.
Matthie and his partner, Maggie Goode, say the soil that makes
the County a good grape-growing region is also good for daylilies. “People would arrive to see the daylilies and notice our hostas”,
says Matthie.
“They’re the perfect plant for the County”, says Goode “daylilies are
hearty, low-to-no maintenance, drought resistant perennials that “Soon we were selling hostas right out of our own beds and we
grow well in our rocky soil.” knew we’d better plant hostas to sell the next year.”
Goode says visitors marvel at the variety of plants on the Bonibrae

farm. People come during the busy growing season to sit in the
shade under a tree and just admire their surroundings.
At the peak of the growing season, Bonibrae Daylilies & Hostas

sports hundreds of thousands of lily blooms and about a thousand
hosta plants on their sprawling acreage. The couple says the
fragrant varieties can dominate the summer breezes at times.
“After a rainfall, all you can smell is daylilies”, says Matthie.
The couple started marketing their product in the early 2000s, with
a modest appearance at the annual summer craft fair organized
by the Picton Women’s Institute. The venture generated so much
interest, the couple decided one of them would go to the fair and
the other would stay home at the farm to meet the customers who
frequently headed there after the fair.
Local residents aren’t the only ones eager to acquire the couple’s
now-famous plants. Customers buying Matthie’s daylily seeds are “We would show our visitors how to hybridize and talk about how
largely from elsewhere. He says 80 per cent of his customers are we got started”, says Goode.
Americans who purchase his seeds online.
Matthie’s hard work has garnered prestigious peer recognition. He’s
Goode says the most hardcore of the daylily’s fans are the people won the Douglas Lycett award from the Ontario Daylily Society for
who order the seeds. three years running. He’s the only person to win it three times and the
only one to have done so in consecutive years. He also takes home
“Growing from seeds is hard. It’s much easier to order the plant the majority of the awards each year from the Canadian Hemerocallis
clipping and have it sent by mail. Even if it wilts, you just soak it in Society. The couple has also begun to accept requests to speak at
water and the plant will spring back to life. The people who grow horticultural events throughout North America and recently agreed
from seeds are real enthusiasts.” to host the 2011 annual Ontario Hosta Society picnic.
Goode runs much of the operation at Bonibrae, but it’s Matthie Not bad for what is still a new company. Barry Matthie and Maggie
who first started experimenting with daylilies in 1998. Goode show no signs of slowing down the pace anytime soon.
“I started with eight plants”, says Matthie, “just out of curiosity.”

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Those eight plants blossomed into the five acres now covered in
anchoring the news desk every Sunday morning on CJBQ radio.
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Another visitor walks into the bright interior of Chairman Steven Draper points the visitor
Picton’s Arts on Main Gallery. Inspiring, confident to the spot where a David Boorne sculpture
artwork hangs against uncluttered white walls “The Crucifix” stood prior to its purchase by
and simple island units, arranged carefully on the the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
polished hardwood floors, tempt the curious.
As the visitor browses, Draper describes
Traditional landscape paintings, bold how, along with established members with
abstracts, intriguing photography, fabulous national and international followings, the
textiles, glass, and ceramics, marvelous Gallery includes several of the best emerging
sculpture – everywhere the visitor sees artists in Ontario and that, throughout 2010,
works of art created by a group of artists local students will have their work featured
who live within Prince Edward County. during each one of the Gallery’s six shows.
A Bill Reddick Maple Leaf Service Plate A map points to individual studios and
sits close to a Mia Lane painting. Gallery galleries, highlighting how AoMG serves as

a showcase to the emergence of the region Gallery is looking at creative ways to achieve
as a serious artistic destination. Art is now a this in the form of developing partnerships
significant part of the local economy. and is talking to local organizations and
businesses about sponsoring future shows.
“Our overall mix of artist members is Recently, Black Prince Winery came on
important, as is the support from our patron board with much success.
and owner of 223 Main Street, Alan Gratias,
but key to the success of any organization is Taking art into the community is also part
a focus, a vision, and a plan,” states Draper. of the Gallery’s vision. Last December,
members’ works were exhibited in the
The membership recently redefined the
Crystal Palace during the Olympic Torch
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Relay event and a display in The Edward
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building is the first of a number of satellite
years of operation, “painting a picture” of its
shows this year. An outdoor painting event,
Maple Leaf Service Plate By Bill Reddick future, a future that will create much more
sponsored by both Arts on Main Gallery and
than a place to exhibit art, while identifying
Black Prince Winery, is set to fill the streets
the challenges and opportunities that await
with colour during the summer. The works will
in the years ahead.
be auctioned later in the day to raise funds,
For instance, as hydro prices increase, paying some of which will go to help a local charity.
for the 100 halogen lights that currently
illuminate the work during the 364 days While the Gallery has had a website from the
each year the Gallery is open, was one beginning, social media networks are new
such challenge. A project was launched to ventures. As an experiment, Facebook was
investigate alternatives with the help of Toronto- used as the primary advertising tool for one
based company Lumicrest and PELACFDC. recent reception - visitor and sales records
The members voted unanimously to invest were broken!
Arizona Lemon Tree By Brandy Gale in a state-of-the-art LED lighting system
that will reduce electricity consumption by With a growing list of artists keen to become
80 per cent. “It’s not just a case of reducing part of Arts on Main Gallery, it seems the
our consumption and saving some money” Gallery’s vision for 2010 is already paying
explains Draper. “It is about showing that our dividends. With several efficiency measures
Gallery can actually lead the way”. now in place and new ideas working their
magic, critical to the future could be an exciting
The visitor asks the artist member on duty plan to develop an associate membership –
about local restaurants, bed and breakfasts, including non-exhibiting artists and other
even realtors. In addition to finding out more members of the community - who have a
about the artwork, partnerships with local passion for art and have skills to offer.
businesses make a lot of sense in this small,
close-knit community. Making a purchase at the sales counter, the
visitor agrees with Draper:
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3rd Annual
Golf Course Review

The toughest/favourite holes and how to play them
By Jodie Jenkins
Insider tips from
the pros on the
fairways and
greens of
this region.

Bayview Golfing Centre
5th Manager, Donna Ashley, explains the nuances of a couple

of their trickier holes.
“We are a 9 hole par 29 golf course. Our #1 hole is 138 yards
over water. With this you either start your game off well or with
a wet one. The secret is keeping it down the middle and not
getting overly excited as you begin your round. Our #7 hole is
135 yards with a tree halfway down, smack dab in the middle of
the fairway, so one needs to decide to go over to the green or
around to miss the branches.”
Black Bear Ridge Golf Course

Owner, Brian Magee, enlightens us on #1.
“The first hole is often overlooked because of its position on the
course, but who wouldn’t want to start on a downhill hole with a
+/- 75 foot change of elevation between the tee and the green.
On many days, the best approach is to pick a cloud in the sky
and try to hit it. The bunker on the right should tell you that the
centre of the fairway, or left, is the preferred angle of attack. A
good drive is required to reach the green with a mid iron, and
completely removes the hazard of the crossing water course just
short of the putting surface. Try and leave yourself an uphill putt
Barcovan Golf Club and GOOD LUCK.”
Barcovan Golf Club

Co-owner, Linda Shephard, fills us in on how to play #5.
“The 475 yard par 5 is a dogleg right. Standing on the tee you are
1st
facing out of bounds to the left and large trees and a water hazard
down the right hand side. Length and accuracy are a must if you are
considering hitting this green in two. Your drive must hug the left side
of the fairway for you to see the green, leaving you with 220 yards
to the green. If you drive the ball right of center you have no chance
of getting home, you must lay up since the trees at the dogleg are
about 35-45 feet high. Once you get to the green you better make
sure you leave the ball below the pin because the green is fast and
slopes back to front.”
Bay of Quinte Country Club

CPGA pro and Director of Golf Operations, John Porter,
has some great insight on two holes at the Q, #6 and #10.
“The 6th hole is a par 4 that is the toughest hole on the course
coming in at number one on the handicap. Trees line the narrow
fairway and although devoid of bunkers it tests the skills of
all players and places a premium on a well placed drive. The
second shot is much more important on this one. #10, another
par 4, is also a narrow hole with out of bounds on the left side
and a challenging second uphill shot to a very small green, if the
pin is at the back, it could get interesting depending on where
Black Bear Ridge Golf Course
you put your second shot!”

Briar Fox Golf and Country Club Oak Hills Golf Club
Owner, Cal Dunville, talks about the best way to General Manager, Julie Obstfeld, gives the following
manoeuvre #9. tips on #4.
“This 587 yard monster requires powerful strokes to make the “The 359 yard on the Highland Course is not only Oak Hills most
green in regulation. Consider laying up short of the narrowed challenging, but ranks as one of the most scenic out of the 36
landing area for your drive. The tree-lined fairway is uphill for its holes. This par 4 offers a variety of challenges from tee to green.
entire length. The raised green is clear of major hazards but has From the tee you will be facing out of bounds on the right and
a small trap on the left-hand side. Once clear of the green, take a a narrow fairway with water guarding both sides is your landing
moment to catch your breath and catch the view of the course.” area. An accurate tee shot is a must to score well on this hole. The
green is surrounded with mounding and a large ash tree protects
the majority of the green. A par on this hole is a great score.”
Napanee Golf and Country Club

Club Pro, Milt Rose, explains how to play #2.
“Napanee is a beautiful 9 hole course with a rich history. Hole
#2 which also serves as #11 is the signature hole on the course.
It is a picturesque hole as the tees and green are on either side
4th
of a valley. The waterway at the bottom of the valley is a water
hazard. A ball hit into the trees behind the cart path on the right
can be played from the marked area to the right of the green with
a one-stroke penalty. There is sand to the left of the green that is
hidden from view from the tees and as you approach the green.
The green has two tiers sloping generally to left front. A par here
is a keeper. The ride to the green down the cart path through the
woods offers some great viewing.” Oak Hills Golf Club
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Long time Member Christopher Gentile, shares how you
should play the 6TH hole. Roundel Glen Pro, Jason LaPalm, teaches you how to
“This hole has the highest tee box on the course, is nicely laid play #6.
out and has a spectacular view. Steve Ward has done a great “This hole at Roundel Glen may only measure 395 yards from the
job on this hole, offering distance and challenge – the first back tees, but the sharp dogleg left hole design forces players
challenge being club selection! Iron or driver! Push your drive to choose accuracy over distance on the tee shot. Framed by
to the right and you are out of bounds and reloading. Go a little trees on both sides of the fairway, golfers must hit an accurate tee
strong to the left and you are blocked by trees or in the long shot about 200 yards to reach the corner of the dog leg, and then
grass, taking a shot to get back in to play. face another 200 yard shot directly back into a 1-2 club wind. The
safest way to guard against taking a big number on this hole is to
You must be straight with the big stick from both the blues and leave the 2nd shot just short of the green with a good opportunity
the whites. An iron is always a safe bet off this tee, letting you to get up and down for par. The riskier approach is to go directly
place one at the top of the hill, the next down to the 100 yard at the green which brings in the two greenside bunkers and the
marker, on with the 3rd and two putts for the par. The green is possibility of going long which makes for a very difficult third shot
elevated and a good size, but be careful. Approaching from 100 as the green slopes from back to front. The 6th hole is the epitome
yards out the traps can mess with your distance gauge. You of “risk vs. reward”, a birdie on this hole will surely give you an
have to trust your yardage and be sure of your club selection advantage over your playing companions but miss by just a bit and
to get it close. Ease up a little and come up short and you are you will be the one scratching your head as you leave the green.”
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bunkers on either side of the green. Go over the back and you’re
on the path or in the long grass hunting for your ball. Hack it out
or flop it from the rough, but you’ll still require a great shot to get
it up and close.”
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Timber Ridge Golf Club by a deep bunker. A drive that travels past the 150 marker is
the safest route to the green. If you are going to be short on the
CPGA Pro and General Manager, Paul Aitken, describes drive then play to the front edge of the pond. Knowing the pin
how to play one of his favourite holes at Timber Ridge, #9. placement is also crucial. If the pin is back left, you can get away
“This 402 yard par 4 demands two accurate shots to get to the with coming up short just before the pond using a hybrid or a
green. The hole is a slight dogleg to the right where an accurate fairway wood. If the pin is middle or front right, then you can take
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Rot By Bruno Francois
walked this earth, are still opened today with awe. What else, if not
Botrytis cinerea, can claim this crown?
It is not certain who first started to make botrytis-affected wine

in a regular manner. The French, Hungarians, and Germans all
lay claim to this. Like many discoveries, perhaps they germinated
during similar times in different places. Instead of panic, they threw
open the doors and invited the Queen of Rot to dine on tender
grape skins. Carefully, vignerons harvested what she consumed,
while nervously watching their backs lest she wants all.
Customers clamored for such sweet wines and vignerons surely left
the markets smugly tapping their heavy purses lined with silver coins.
American ambassador and future president, Thomas Jefferson,
visited Chateau d’Yquem, arguably France’s finest domain, in 1787.
It is grey, fuzzy, and not in the least appetizing. It can spread He ordered 250 bottles of the 1784 vintage. He liked it so much that
voraciously through a vineyard, nimbly jumping from cluster to cluster, the following year he purchased 250 more. Botrytis-affected wine
carried by the lightest of winds. In its wake is left a swath of panic and was and is worth the risk.
destruction. Botrytis cinerea is the bane of most grape growers. Yet,
in some places, it is hailed and elevated to the status of peer. In Prince Edward County, a few brave souls rolled up their sleeves
and tried their hands with Noble Rot. A 2008 botrytis-affected pinot
“Noble Rot, the monarch both beautiful noir was made by Geoff Heinricks at Keint-He Winery & Vineyards.
Highly desiccated grapes were slowly pressed with some healthy
and cruel , sways her bejeweled hand fruit tossed in. This Austrian practice allows the juice to soak out
the sugar from grapes too dry to press. The wine was aged in oak.
at Sauternes, Rheingau, and Tokaji whilst The result is a luscious amber wine with a highly botrytised nose of
truffles and tropical fruit. The slightly oxidized style is reminiscent of a
crushing most others with a vengeful fist.” Hungarian Tokaji. Perhaps more an Austrian Ruster Ausbruch; their
gently rolling hills of limestone and clay are not so different here.
I first tasted this fungus in its primal form just before harvest in 2005.
The sun was low and cast beautiful shadows along the rows of pinot September, 2009 was marked by weeks of beautiful sunshine.
noir. I was with my friend, Geoff Heinricks, long-time pinot noir pioneer. I watched with horror as heavy rains came from the west. They
He stopped, reached down, and carefully plucked a few berries. were followed by wind, endless County wind. The vineyard dried
“Here, try this,” he said and thrust them to me. A fine dusting of spores and sugars returned slowly with the sun. Noble Rot knocked at
puffed out as they dropped onto my unsure palm. They looked harvest time. Pinot noir clusters were carefully sorted by friends.
disgusting. Long forgotten leftovers in the back of my fridge frightened Some wore expressions of doubt. Hard to believe that buckets full
me less. I glanced at him anxiously. He wore a half-smirk. His eyes of red, rotten grapes would become sweet white wine. The juice
narrowed. Was this a joke? A test? Not one to lose face, I stared down dripped out of the press for days and then slowly fermented at
at them and delicately placed them in my mouth. I chewed. Instead low temperatures. The style is more Alsatian late harvest, acidity
of mould, there were pears. Instead of cloying sweetness, sugar and piercing through sweet peaches and lychee against a backdrop of
acid coated my tongue in perfect balance. What surprise! botrytis. The rim is pale gold and will likely darken with age.
This is Noble Rot: the ultimate dichotomy, Beauty and the Beast, There is a future for Noble Rot here with our heavy morning fogs and
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. dews. Many will fight it. I choose to embrace her wicked beauty.
Is it so surprising that in the distant past, people made wines from Bruno Francois is co-owner of The Old Third Vineyard and
mould-ridden grapes? Nothing is new between the marriage of produces pinot noir wines from grapes grown entirely at the
food and fungi. Where would we be without Roquefort, Epoisse, or property in Hillier. Bruno is well-known for his series in 2008
Stilton for that matter? Milk has long been transformed into cheese. ‘A Year in the Life of a Vigneron’. The winery will be opening in
It eased transportation and definitely lengthened its shelf life. Wine the spring of 2010. www.theoldthird.com
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When Catharine and Lanny Huff, of Huff Estates Winery in Prince Edward
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homestead on West Lake, they chose James Smith as their designer and
builder. The reason: they had worked well with him previously and liked
what he did when he built The Inn at their winery. They were also very
much impressed by other homes he had built in the County.
James favours the post-and-beam style of construction, also known as

timber framing, which lends itself to stunning open plan designs. Catharine
says: “We chose post-and-beam because it maximizes the views, which are
ever-changing. No single day is ever the same because of the way the light
filters through the clouds and trees and moves throughout the house.”
Lanny and Catharine wanted a house that would be suited to their own
needs and also facilitate entertaining extended family and many friends.
In addition, Lanny wanted a steam bath and a wine cellar to store and
catalogue his wine collection. The home also needed to embrace the
natural beauty of the building site on West Lake and reflect the family’s
aesthetic tastes and appreciation of works of art. In other words, Lanny
and Catharine wanted a home, which would perfectly reflect the family’s
wants, needs, and lifestyle. Fortunately, James was up for the challenge.
He began the project with extensive discussions about his clients’ wish
beautiful here
list and then spent numerous hours shadowing them in their former
house, learning more about their lifestyle and how best to reflect it in their
new home. The result is a stunning post-and-beam masterpiece that is
aesthetically and functionally a perfect match for the family’s lifestyle.
The ambiance of dark wood and comfortable furnishings encourages

cocooning with a good book in the room known as “the Lodge.”
hen it’s stormy.” COUNTY & QUINTE LIVING SPRING 2010 25

The entire main floor of the home
echoes the grandeur of the
entranceway, with English-
chestnut stained red oak floor-
ing, massive 20-foot antique
pine-toned beams and light pine
ceilings. Antique pine stain is
also used for the window frames,
decorative mouldings, and
custom-designed doors, which
are 1-3/4 inch thick and crafted
of solid oak.
ABOVE: The timber framing of

the home’s structure features
pegged mortise and tenon
joints with reinforcing diago-
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polyester window coverings,
when not needed, fold neatly
behind decorative pine boards.
ABOVE: A hand-crafted pine mantel
complements the rough-cut stone
and displays art objects.
LEFT: A massive stone fireplace

dominates the formal living room.
Almost all the pine supporting posts and beams in the home are
structural. They were delivered in rough form and built on site. The
supporting steel beams on the lower level are also pine-faced to
match the others throughout the home. Decorative oak doors and
mouldings complement the pine posts and beams.
The “chalet feel” bungalow has 8,000 square feet of stunning space
on the main floor plus another 4,000 feet of finished space on the
lower level. The impressive exterior walls of the home feature local
stone, which was lovingly crafted by County artisan Aubrey Blaker
of Aubrey Blaker Masonry. The front entrance is at ground level while
the back of the house slopes down to the lake to provide water views
from both upper and lower vantage points. The lowest level contains
additional living space plus mechanical and storage areas. The living
space encompasses a games room, media area, stellar wine cellar,
and guest suites. The mechanical areas include all the components
to keep a house of this size and scope functioning efficiently.
up country style
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Pocket doors, with leaded

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The wine cellar is lovingly crafted of natural stone, tile,
and woods. The entrance door stained glass insert
celebrates the natural attractions of the County – sky,
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school of architecture. So the home is indeed a unique expression of cream-coloured backsplash tilework complement the cabinetry.
the Huff lifestyle. The spacious entrance foyer features a wheelchair- The tiles are edged in pewter, which is also used for the larger,
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family members ... or any others who should require it. The formal
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views of West Lake, and upward vistas of sky and treetops. Despite and granite desktops with added workspace, storage, a computer,
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Artwork is carefully chosen to enhance the decor and often features while staying in the heart of the home. “I had an office which I rarely
wine motifs. Gwen Grover of G&G designs worked with Catharine used, in our last house,” Catharine says. “This one is really useful
to achieve the elegant interiors, which are an artful blend of old and for storage, filing, and recipe books – all the day-to-day business
new, cohesively married into an eclectic “up country” style. involved in running a home.” She also enjoys using an antique desk
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A bistro and Prince Edward County go together as naturally as steak

frites and a glass of spicy red wine, or a warm Monte Cristo sandwich
with a fruity, off dry white. Indeed, we’ve been waiting.
East & Main Bistro is located at 270 Main Street in Wellington, Ontario
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prepared with the best of fresh, local ingredients and a minimum of
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local ingredients in mind. The County has been waiting at the table
for a bistro, just like East & Main. Indeed.
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In Search of
the Voice of the Land
Poet Al Purdy By Martin Avery
Photography supplied by Jean Baird
So we built a house, my wife and I

our house at a backwater puddle of a lake
near Ameliasburgh, Ont.
— Al Purdy, “In Search of Owen Roblin”
He has been called the “unofficial poet laureate of Canada” and The Purdys bought the property on the south shore of Roblin Lake
“a national poet in a way that you only find occasionally in the life in 1957 and Milton Acorn, a poet and former carpenter, helped Al
of a culture”, but, in spite of his national profile, his home in Prince build the place.
Edward County is hard to find”.
Purdy hand-built the lakeside home and lived there with his wife “For two months we quarrelled over
for 43 years. He made the A-frame and the local landscape the
focus of some of his finest poems, including, most famously
socialism/poetry/how to boil water/
“Wilderness Gothic”: doing the dishes/carpentry ...”
Al Purdy, “House Guest”
“Across Roblin Lake, two shores away,
they are sheathing the church spire with new metal. After moving in, Al began to write about Roblin Lake, Ameliasburgh,
Someone hangs in the sky over there and Prince Edward County, and in 1962 his book called Poems
from a piece of rope, for All the Annettes was published. Al considered this book a
hammering and fitting God’s belly-scratcher, “watershed” in his development. The following year, The Cariboo
Horses won the Governor General’s Award. Things happened
working his way up along the spire ...”
in that house. His wife, Eurithe, says Al was always his most
productive at the A-frame.
Purdy was born not far away from here, in Wooler. He attended
Albert College in Belleville and Trenton Collegiate Institute in “Despite the caviar receptions and gold accolades, he always
Trenton. He travelled across Canada, rode the rods to Vancouver returned to this jury-rigged little A-frame tacked to a low-slung,
during the Depression, and worked there for several years at a leaning bungalow. The whole edifice, he observed, ‘bent a little
number of manual occupations. He served in the Royal Canadian in the wind and dreamt of the trees it came from’. Here, he could
Air Force during World War II and lived in Montreal for a while before observe all his poetry’s recurring themes: love, death, ego, ‘the
settling in Ameliasburgh. glories of copulation.’”

Keeping his place by Roblin Lake as his home base, he travelled Atwood contributed a cartoon of a young female poet, likely a self-
across Canada, from coast-to-coast, as the writer-in-residence at portrait, sipping Purdy’s famous homemade wine, and experiencing
several universities and also spending some time on Canada’s north “a sudden attack of bladder cancer”.
coast, where he wrote North of Summer: Poems from Baffin Island.
Purdy wrote 33 books of poetry, a novel, radio and television plays,

two volumes of memoirs, and four books of correspondence,
including Margaret Laurence - Al Purdy: A Friendship in Letters,
and edited a number of anthologies of poetry.
Purdy developed a reputation as one of Canada’s greatest writers.

His collections included two winners of the Governor General’s
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Hundreds of other writers and
Purdy was appointed to the Order of Canada in 1983 and to the their partners found their way to Roblin Lake
Order of Ontario in 1987. He has been described as a “versifying to visit the Purdys. The cottage was one of the most important
journalist”, and some of his books have been poetic accounts of crossroads on Canada’s literary map, attracting Earle Birney,
journeys, such as his Hiroshima Poems, based on a visit to Japan. In Margaret Laurence, Milton Acorn, Patrick Lane, Jack McClelland,
a Purdy poem, Margaret Atwood has said, high diction can meet the and a host of others.
scrawl on the washroom wall and, as in a collision between matter
and anti-matter, both explode. The League of Canadian Poets gave He died in 2000, at age 82, and his ashes are buried in Ameliasburgh
Purdy “The Voice of the Land” Award, a special award created by at the end of Purdy Lane, beside a tombstone shaped like a big
the League to honour his unique contribution to Canada. book. The words “The Voice of the Land”, along with the insignia
of the Order of Ontario and the Order of Canada, are inscribed on
Purdy’s Rooms for Rent in the Outer Planets: Selected Poems, Purdy’s gravestone. In 2008, a statue of the poet was unveiled in
was chosen for inclusion in Canada Reads 2006, where it was Queen’s Park, Toronto.
championed by poet Susan Musgrave. In these poems, Purdy
encounters Fidel Castro in Revolutionary Square, curses a noisy In the years following his death, poets, artists, and other writers
cellmate in the drunk tank, and marvels at the “combination of continued to make the trek to Ameliasburgh to visit Purdy’s grave.
ballet and murder” known as hockey, all in the author’s inimitable, They find Purdy Street, right downtown in Ameliasburgh, and
colloquial, man-on-the-street style. follow it to the cemetery, beside the Harry J. Smith Conservation
Area. The conservation area has a 1.5 km hiking trail around the
While Purdy lived beside Roblin Lake, poets, writers, filmmakers, Roblin millpond. The Roblin Mill has been relocated to Black Creek
photographers, journalists, publishers, and folks just interested in Pioneer Village, in Toronto. It is easy to find the poet’s tombstone
poetry from across Canada and the U.S. made pilgrimages to see at the far end of the cemetery, right beside the river. Visitors read
him, to discuss poetry, and to drink his infamous homemade wine. what is carved into the tombstone, which was taken from the last
A new book, called The Al Purdy A-frame Anthology, is filled with poem Purdy wrote and had published:
pictures, poems, and anecdotes describing the poet and the place
in those days. “This is where I came/when my body left its body/and
my spirit stayed/in its spirit home”
There is a nationwide grassroots movement to restore Al Purdy’s

Ameliasburgh cottage but, if you ask the people who live there
where his house is, they may not know or they may send you on a
wild goose chase. Paul Vermeersch, a Toronto poet and editor of
A-frame Anthology, travelled to Ameliasburgh while working on the
book but could not find the Purdy place. There is only one store in
the hamlet and literary pilgrims might ask for directions there.
“It’s right on Roblin Lake”, someone in the store says. “You can go
either way around the lake. It’s the last street if you go one way and
The anthology features contributions from many of the poets the first street if you go the other way.”
who made the trek to Ameliasburgh to find Purdy, including
Margaret Atwood, Dennis Lee, F.R. Scott, George Bowering, Sid Visitors pass by a pioneer village and a campground with a chip
Marty, David McFadden, and Michael Ondaatje. It also includes wagon. The Ameliasburgh Historical Museum, now a village, has a
Purdy’s own poems about the A-frame, Ameliasburgh, and Prince log cabin, barns, a blacksmith shop, and a tea room. The church
Edward County. whose spire was being “sheathed in new metal” in Purdy’s poem is

now part of the Ameliasburgh Museum. They may also make a visit
to the Purdy Library. The Ameliasburgh library, re-named to honour
the poet, houses a collection of Purdy memorabilia.
Roblin Lake is quiet, with no jet skis or waterskiing, just canoes and
kayaks and great fishing for bass. The house is visible from the lake
but not from the road. Signage pointing the way to the Purdy place
will, no doubt, improve if it is turned into a writers’ retreat.
“On a heritage meter, people from the heritage organizations tell

me this place is off the charts”, says Jean Baird, the Vancouver-
based editor who is leading the grass roots movement to preserve
Purdy’s place on Roblin Lake. She is the founder of The Al Purdy
A-frame Trust. To prevent its second-hand wood from ending up
on someone’s scrap heap, and with the blessing and support of
Eurithe Purdy, the Purdy A-frame Trust is raising funds to purchase
and preserve the property. Their goal is to raise $900,000 to buy
the house, complete some upgrades, and create an endowment
so contemporary writers can use it as a retreat.
“The Purdy place could be the most important literary house in

Canada,” Baird says “but the lakeside lot will be sold and this great
Canadian cultural landmark will come down if we don’t succeed
with our fundraising campaign”.
Building that house fundamentally changed both the man and the
poet and many believe it was his turning point and that Purdy’s
poetry became great after that. “If he had not built the A-frame, it
probably would not have happened,” Baird says.
In England, the former homes of Virginia Woolf, Rudyard Kipling, and
Northumberland
Shakespeare, are visited by many. Canada has its own museums
and writer-in-residence programs, including the Berton House
in the Yukon, the Haig-Brown House in B.C., Wallace Stegner’s
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House in Saskatchewan, and Lucy Maud Montgomery’s place on
Prince Edward Island.
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And there is the A-frame in Ameliasburgh, beside Roblin Lake in

Prince Edward County, where one of Canada’s greatest poets
lived and where he is buried. And they will continue to come, to
commune with his spirit and to write poetry. And the A-frame he
built will become a writers’ retreat, a place for a writer-in-residence,
so future generations of Canadians can be inspired to write in and
about this place, as have generations before them.
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Detoxi fication
D e mysti f i e d
By Dr. Maureen Horne-Paul, ND
“Detoxification is the process due to work, home, family, or relationships that can affect our ability
to detoxify.
of transforming and One of the latest fads in the natural health industry is “doing a
cleanse” or “doing a detox”. But what exactly does this mean?
removing potentially
What are we actually doing when we “detox” and what can we
expect from our detoxification program?
Detoxification is the process of transforming and removing
harmful products from the body” potentially harmful products from the body, and has its own nutrient
and regulatory requirements. Diseases result when detoxification is
inadequate to handle to load and the toxic substances interfere
No matter how good our food is or how pure an environment we with normal cellular function.
live in, we will always be exposed to toxins. They naturally occur
in foods, are produced as a by-product of metabolism, and are In more general terms, when we think of the process of detoxification,
even excreted in our intestines by health-promoting bacteria as we think of it as the waste removal system in our body. The major
unwanted chemicals. As a result, we need all of our detoxification organs involved are kidneys, bladder, liver, gall bladder, colon, and
systems in our bodies to be working as efficiently as possible. skin. Each person as an individual, has differences in their ability
to detoxify based on the ability of their organs to eliminate, the
All forms of life are exposed to natural toxins from the environment. effectiveness of enzyme systems involved in processing these toxic
Natural exogenous toxins come from bacteria, viruses, fungi, substances, the general state of organ reserve, and the general
molds, plant and mineral, and animal poisons, smoke, fumes, and ability of the gut lining to act as a barrier to the entrance of these
ultraviolet light, to name a few. All forms of life also create their own substances to the bloodstream in the first place.
toxins and, for the most part, all beings have found ways to avoid,
neutralize, and eliminate them as part of normal biological function. There are many symptoms, syndromes, and “diseases” associated
We could argue that any disease could potentially be caused or with toxicity. They include, but are not limited to: poor bile flow
complicated by increased toxic load. Toxic load is comprised of (gallbladder and liver problems), drug/medication/supplement
human metabolic products, food-borne substances, and man-made reactions/interactions, skin rashes, caffeine intolerance, PMS,
environmental chemicals. As well, we must add any type of stress intestinal dysbiosis causing diarrhea, constipation, IBS, arthritis,
acne, eczema, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, heavy metal toxicity,
headaches, chemical sensitivity, headaches including migraine,
itching for no reason, psoriasis, brain fog, inability to concentrate,
and memory issues, to name a few.
In order to determine your individual level of toxicity related to your

own particular symptoms experienced, there are several methods
of testing blood, stool, and urine that can be used. Your local
naturopathic doctor can assist you in determining what testing needs
to be done, and can help you put together a complete detoxification
program based on your own individual metabolic needs.
One of the ways we can assist our body to detoxify properly and
efficiently on a daily basis is through our diet. Eating a diet of whole,
real foods including a rainbow of fresh vegetables (especially the
ones higher in the sulphur-containing amino acids such as broccoli,
cauliflower, brussel sprouts, cabbage, kale, spinach, onions, and
garlic) fresh fruits, avoiding white grain products, eating only whole,
high fibre grains, and good quality protein including fish, goat’s milk
cheeses, turkey, and lean meats such as lamb and venison, with
minimal beef and pork can help. There are many herbs and spices
that can be helpful in detoxification as well including turmeric,
ginger, cinnamon, sage, rosemary, oregano, and thyme. The most
important factor in any detoxification strategy is to drink at least 2
litres of water every day, to ensure adequate fluid replacement, and
to allow adequate flushing of toxins from the body. Make sure your
bowels are moving regularly as well (at least once every day-YES-
this is normal!) to allow for proper elimination of waste. Minimizing
caffeine intake from tea, coffee, and other beverages can help to
reduce the burden on your liver and digestive system.
Other strategies can include regular far infrared sauna sessions,

fasting (with supervision), colon therapy, massage, and lymphatic
drainage protocols. For people on any pharmaceutical medications,
caution is warranted as any detoxification program can alter how
your body metabolizes these drugs. As you improve your body’s
ability to detoxify, many of those niggling symptoms experienced will
disappear or at least improve. You should experience an increase
in energy, a better sleep habit, better digestion and elimination,
and an overall increased level of wellness. But, a word of warning:
often people will initially experience a worsening of symptoms as
they start a detoxification program. This is a common occurrence
and will usually resolve in people who are generally healthy. Anyone
with any health concerns or taking any pharmaceutical medications
wanting to participate in any detoxification program should seek
the advice of and be monitored by a qualified, licensed practitioner
to ensure that no adverse reactions occur.
Your local naturopathic doctor can assist you in developing a

detoxification program that is suited to your individual needs. The
best times of year to detoxify are in the spring and fall as the seasons
change. Here’s to a great spring and to safe and healthy “detoxing”.
Dr. Maureen Horne-Paul, ND, “The County Naturopath”

has been in clinical practice for 15 years and is the owner of
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The other week, I was cruising down the highway and this handsome
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April 16 – 18 April 18 Live and silent auction and The Belleville Choral Society
A Bench and a Few The Ontario Presbyterian entertainment. Crystal Palace, presents its annual spring
Good Chairs Chorus Picton. Tickets $140. For details concert at 2:30 p.m. at Bridge
The best of art and 7 p.m. at 34 Victoria Ave, www.pictonrotary.ca Street Church, 60 Bridge St.
landscaping, demonstrations, Belleville. Admission is free East, Belleville. Tickets $10
vendors, guest speakers. but a freewill offering will be 6th Annual RCAF Memorial each; $30 per family of four.
Annual fundraiser for the Edith received. There will be a social Foundation Charity Banquet Available from QAC, Choral
Fox Life & Loss Centre. Daily time following the concert. Gourmet dinner, live and silent Society members and at
admission. The Crystal auction. National Air Force the door.
Palace in Picton. Visit April 21 Museum of Canada, Trenton.
www.benchandchair.org Aging With Passion, Tickets $100. 613.965.7314 City of Quinte West
or call 613.476.1128. Purpose and Planning Half Marathon
Social, Wine & Cheese, ‘Rise and Shine’ Concert 10k run/walk, 5k run/walk and a
April 16 – 18 Guest Speakers and Prizes. with Andy Forgie children’s walk all in support of
Quinte Home and Wednesday, April 21st 6-9pm at Sonrise Christian Academy, 58 the Trenton Memorial Hospital
Leisure Show Capers Restaurant, Downtown Johnson St., Picton. Activities Foundation.
Duncan McDonald Belleville. Please RSVP via the include face painting, balloon Call 613.392.2841 ext. 4487.
Community Gardens, on-line registration at www. animals, crafts, plasma cars.
Centennial Park, Trenton. PassionPurposePlanning.ca Snacks provided. Free. Info: April 25-29 & May 2-5
Call 613.392.7635 or visit 613.476.7883 or office@ Stirling Festival of
www.quintewesthomeshow. April 22 sonrisechristianacademy.com Sacred Praise
com for details. ‘The Habit of Art’ 60th anniversary. For more
The Regent Theatre presents Endless Summer Beach information contact Helen Cofell
Alan Bennett’s The Habit of Band at 613.395.4110 or
April 16 – May 1
Art. 7 p.m. via satellite from 8pm at the Stirling Festival helencofell@sympatico.ca
‘Luxury Cruise’
The National Theatre, London, Theatre. Barbecue & Concert
Presented by Brighton Barn
England. Tickets are $16 and Tickets- $47.50. Concert April 29
Theatre. Call the box office
$18. www.theregenttheatre.org Tickets $27.50. www. Trent Hills Grannies For
at 613.475.2144 Info:
stirlingfestivaltheatre.com Africa Fundraiser
www.brightonbarntheatre.ca.
The Arthur Ellis Short An evening with author
List Event The Relevant Catherine Gildner who will read
April 17 An evening with some Deborah Kimmett from her latest book ‘After the
Spring Funfest of Canada’s favourite Comedy show by acclaimed Falls’. Tickets $12 available
Dinner, silent & live auctions in mystery & crime writers and CBC Debators show, and from Eclectic Mix in Warkworth,
support of the Trenton Memorial announcement of the books 2nd City veteran. Kerr’s Corner Cooks in
Hospital Foundation. Tickets nominated this year for the Tickets $25. The Regent Campbellford. 7pm. St Paul’s
$25. Knights of Columbus Hall, Arthur Ellis Awards. Books & Theatre, Picton United Church, Warkworth.
Trenton. Call: 613.392.2310 Co., Picton. Info: Janet Kellough www.theregenttheatre.org Call Lyn 705.924.9888.
613.476.3988 or
Pastels & Acrylics kellough@kos.net Stirling Hawaiian Luau April 29 – May 1
Opening reception 3-5 pm. Jeff’s Building, Stirling Trenton Art Club Annual
Guest artist Michael Amar. April 24 Fairgrounds. 8pm-1am. Show and Sale
Show runs to May 29. Gallery 8th Annual Picton Rotary Call 613.395.3341 Members of Trenton Art Club
One-Twenty-One, 48 Bridge St., Wine Festival present their annual Spring
Belleville. 613.962.4609. A 5 course gourmet dinner April 25 Show & Sale in the foyer of
paired with local wine. Choral Cavalcade the Quinte West City Hall.

April 29 – May 15 www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com
‘Albertine in Five Times’
Presented by the Quinte Texas Blues Legend Andrew
Actors Theatre. Tickets $25 “Junior Boy” Jones
at the Quinte Arts Council, 36 A Bluesman with a talent as
Bridge St. East in Belleville, or big as Texas. Tickets $26.50
613.962.1232. The Regent Theatre, Picton
www.theregenttheatre.org
April 30, May 1-2
County Antique Show May 8 – 16
Crystal Palace, Picton Spring Birding Festival
Guided bird walks, banding
April 30 – May 2 demonstrations, workshops
Antique Car Show and at Prince Edward Point. Art
Flea Market of Flight Art Show and Sale
Stirling Fairgrounds. Admission- at Black Prince Winery.
$5, Children 12 and under free. www.peptbo.com.
May 1 May 9
Armida at The Regent Mother’s Day Celebrations
Theatre Sandbanks Pro. Park. Annual
Live via satellite from the MET. celebration of wildflowers,
Performances begins at 1:00 birds and other signs of spring.
pm EST. www.theregenttheatre. Guided walks, refreshments.
org/Via_Satellite.htm www.friendsofsandbanks.org
613.393.3319.
Mariner’s Gala Dinner
An elegant evening complete May 14
with dinner, wine, entertainment Musical Chairs
and silent auction. Waring Twenty one-of-a-kind Muskoka
House, Picton. chairs hand-painted by area
Call 613.476.2149 ext 426 artists will be auctioned to
support the Quinte Symphony.
May 1 – 2 Tickets $25. For more info
Quinte Walleye World Live www.quintesymphony.com
Release Fishing Derby or call 613.962.0050.
Headquarters will be located
at Centennial Park, Trenton. May 15
Black and White
Deborah Kimmett
Contact 613.392.7635 or visit
www.kiwaniswalleyeworld.com Arts on Main Gallery 3rd
May 6
Anniversary Show Opening
reception Saturday from 2
Witty, Wise, Wonderful,
Pushing Paint to 4 p.m.. All new works by
Opening reception 6-8 pm. 30 outstanding PEC artists.
Robert Huffman celebrates his Show runs May 12 to July 12.
first solo art exhibition. Show 223 Main St. Picton. www. Performing at The Regent Theatre,
runs May 6 to July 3. Gallery artsonmaingallery.com
Art Plus, 54 North Front Street,
Picton April 24th
Belleville. Bath’s Spring Fling
www.galleryartplus.com Entertainment will be provided
along with a live and silent
May 7 auctions at St. John’s Church
‘A Month of Sundays’ Hall. Tickets $35. 613.352.5168
A comedy-drama written by www.bathontario.ca
Bob Larbey. Prince Edward Keynotes.
County Community Theatre. May 22
Picton Town Hall. Annual Lilac Festival
Call 613.476.5925. & Plant Sale
Workshops.
www.pecommtheatre.com Plant and lilac sale, vendors
and silent auction. No Entertainment.
May 8 admission to event but $4.00
‘Baby Boomers, The Show’ to tour house and museum.
The Stirling Festival Theatre. Macaulay Heritage Park, Picton.
Tickets $27. 613.476.3833 or
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museums@pecounty.on.ca. the covered bridge square for
May 26 –27 vendors featuring locally grown May 29
An Evening of Fine ‘The Judy Garland Story’ produce, meats, baked goods William Maddox at
County Tastes Stirling Festival Theatre. and unique gifts. 613.395.3341 the Organ
Presented by the Wellington Tickets $25. 7:30 p.m. at Bridge St. Church,
Rotary Club. Locally www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com May 29 – 30 Belleville. Tickets $25
produced wine, beer, cider Health & Fitness Expo For info call 613.962.0050 or
and cheeses. Admission $10 May 27 – 29 High Energy Demos, Free www.quintesymphony.com.
per person, includes 1 free Prince Edward County Seminars, Fitness and weight
tasting. Fundraiser for the new Author’s Festival loss experts. Wally Dever May 30
Wellington Community Centre, Something for Everyone - Arena, Belleville. $5. Barks by the Bay
6-10 p.m. 613.399.3203. Readings, Dinner, Workshops, www.health&fitnessexpo.ca Canine festival showcasing dog
Conversations, Book Signings, related products and service.
May 21 – 22 Pub Poetry. Tickets available May 29 – June 6 9 - 4 p.m. at Hanna Park in
Frankford Riverfest at Books& Company. Call Oak Hills Studio Tour Trenton. 613.394.5374
Come out for the carnival rides 613.476.3037 or visit Tour studios within the scenic www.barksbythebay.ca
and fireworks this Victoria Day www.pecauthorfest.com. Oaks Hills of Quinte West.
weekend! Call 613.398.6200 613.395.5959 June 3 – 5
for more details. May 27 – 30, June 3 – 5 www.oakhillsstudiotour.ca Kinsmen Carnival
‘Something for Charlie’ Come out and enjoy family fun
May 22 – 24 Presented by the Bay of Quinte May 29 with games, rides and much
Ameliasburgh Historical Community Players at 55 King 5th Annual Terroir more! Located in Centennial
Museum Welcome Weekend Street, Trenton. Wines Celebration Park in Trenton.
“Gathering of Friends” re- tickets@my-theatre.ca Local wineries will be serving Call 613.392.2841 for details.
enactment...living the Loyalist 613.398.0006. their own unique county-
lifestyle in canvas tents and produced wines at the Crystal June 3 – 19
teepees as the museum opens May 28 – 29 Palace at Picton Fairgrounds. ‘South Pacific’
for the 2010 season. 517 Stirling-Rawdon Famers’ 20 wineries, wine seminars, Presented by the Belleville
County Rd. 19, Ameliasburgh. Market Kick-off food tastings, art and music. Theatre Guild. Tickets
museums@pecounty.on.ca. May 28- Kick-Off Street Dance $20 in advance, $25 at door. $22. 613.967.1442 www.
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Celebration A new musical by Brian Finley &
A weekend of Bluegrass music, June 6 Ken Tizzard, based on the short June 17 – 20
camping & fun. Details: 4th Annual Kids of Steel story by Oscar Wilde. Fiddlers on the Trent
www.quintebluegrass.com Triathlon Westben Concerts at the Barn. Music fills the canal way at
A great experience for kids 6 www.westben.ca Frankford Tourist Park,
June 5 to 17 yrs! On-line Registration 705.653.5508. Quinte West. 613.398.1612
A Letter from or in person at PEFAC @ www.fiddlersonthetrent.com
Wingfield Farm 13263B Loyalist Parkway, June 12
Presented by the Regent Picton. Registration Gardeners’ Gala June 18 – 20
Theatre, Picton. Tickets $30. Deadline noon Friday, Annual Flower Show 46th Annual Antique Show
www.theregenttheatre.org June 4. Ikebana & tea room, Master Held at the Prince Edward
www.pefac.ca Gardeners’ plant sale, speakers County Curling Club, Picton.
Napanee to Bath House Tour and vendors. Picton Curling Details: Janet Bryant,
Tour six private homes and June 9 - 12 Club Rink and Fairgrounds. 613.476.2078
the historic Fairfield Gutzeit Hank Williams “Live” 1952 Free admission 10 am – 4pm.
House in Bath. Passports: $25 Joe Matheson as Hank Call 613.476.1931 for details. Stirling Truck Show
includes lunch or $20 tour only. Williams. Stirling Festival Truck competition, educational
613.354.6668 www.lasos.ca Theatre. Tickets $25 June 13 seminars and vendors.
www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com United Empire www.stirlingtruckshow.com
‘My Sweet Patootie’ Loyalist Service
Featuring fiddler-singer Sandra June 11 – September 3 A commemorative service June 18 – July 4
Swannell and Terry Young on Friday Night Concerts celebrating the 226th Art in the County
finger-style guitar and vocals. in Fraser Park Anniversary of the Loyalist Juried Art Show and Sale,
Stirling Festival Theatre. Friday evenings at the Ted landing in Adolphustown. St. Prince Edward County.
Tickets $22. Snider Band Shell in Fraser Alban the Martyr Church, Picton Old Town Hall. 10 – 5 pm
www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com Park, Downtown Trenton. Adolphustown, Hwy 33. www.artinthecounty.com
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There is something stately about a post and beam home. It speaks of

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Goode says visitors marvel at the variety of plants on the Bonibrae

At the peak of the growing season, Bonibrae Daylilies & Hostas

“After a rainfall, all you can smell is daylilies”, says Matthie.

“I started with eight plants”, says Matthie, “just out of curiosity.”

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A new seasonal, lakefront cottage resort

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Golf Course Review

Insider tips from

the pros on the

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5th Manager, Donna Ashley, explains the nuances of a couple

Black Bear Ridge Golf Course

Barcovan Golf Club

Bay of Quinte Country Club

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Napanee Golf and Country Club

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Barcovan Golf Club

Come see for yourself why Barcovan Golf Club

County Rd. 64, Carrying Place

Best Western Belleville Golf Packages…

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A Luxurious Country Home at the Sandbanks

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James favours the post-and-beam style of construction, also known as

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