Salt Spring Garlic and Music Festival Contest: Win a luxury weekend on Salt Spring plus VIP passes to the festival August 8th and August 9th, 2015

The spirit of one of our favourite getaway destinations is coming to town as over 30 unique exhibitors from Salt Spring Island’s creative communities participate in the second annual Salt Spring in the City at Heritage Hall. Salt Spring in the City Salt Spring in the City returns Friday, March 27th until Sunday, March 29th […]

Christmas for me on the West Coast means walking on soggy paths under soaked evergreens, warm fireplaces, sweet aromas of baked goods, shopping for unique gifts for your favourite people, music that evokes memories of childhood and family, and of course spending time with loved ones. All of this above and more can be found […]

Salt Spring Island is a lush, bucolic gem that blends forests and mountain lookouts with valley vineyards and the very best of seaside living. Over the years John and I have come to appreciate many aspects of the Salt Spring, from piling wood onto our fireplace at Hastings House in winter, to cycling around the […]

The first Chefs Across the Water event of the year at Hastings House on Salt Spring Island took place Monday, June 16th with Chef Chris Stewart of Mission Hill Winery. Chef Stewart arrived on the island from Kelowna to prepare a five course dinner to match wine selections which were decided upon before the menu, […]