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What is an 'Experience'?

Experiences are those unique moments that turn into life-long memories. They create the stories you recant to family and friends because even Instagram couldn't capture it all. It's the connection you feel when you move from strangers to friends, that rush of learning something new, or warmth that comes with something nostalgic. They can tug at your heart, and firmly root you in place. Want to go beyond the tasting room or tour and dive deep into The County? These experiences help you get immersed in our local art, agriculture, food, beverage, nature and history.

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Pause

Pause is a unique experience that encourages you to pause in nature. Learn to engage all your senses and embrace the beauty of nature.

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Equine Soul Session

Leave the outside world at the gate and fall into the world of horse - a place of calm, connectedness, and tranquility.

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The Bloomin’ Welly Alpaca Trekk

This experience offers an introduction to alpacas and the farm, a walk with your own alpaca through fields and wraps up with interacting with juvenile alpacas where you can feed them and watch them play.

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Bees & Blooms

Join Beekeeper Elis for an immersive adventure that takes you inside the secret world of the industrious bee. Explore an off-grid homestead while seeing the world from a bee’s perspective.

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"I felt nervous and excited about being up close and personal with the horses. Suzanne and Doreen were amazing guides helping us to connect at deeper and deeper levels with nature, the horses, and ourselves. I didn't realize how much my soul needed this session!"

Jaine L.

"Highly recommend the Bee Experience at the Curious Goat General Store! We had an amazing time, learned a lot, and got to experience things we hadn't seen before. Such an incredible spot, so close to everything else, and a nice change of pace for us.”

Chris E.

"Seeing everyone's pieces come together was my favourite part. It was such a treat to see how everyone interpreted the experience and how each participant's personality came through in their art. I felt like I had a lot of direction but also freedom to create something that was uniquely mine. The custom frame that you get to take home was an excellent addition."

Megan F.

"I had a beautiful day yesterday, like tonic for the pandemic soul. It started with a walk and forage at Honey Pie Hives and Herbals, with a cup of tea and a chat about the wonders of crystalized honey. And then a session filled with play as we made encaustic collages at the new Melt Studio + Gallery with encaustic artist Susan Wallis. It was magic. This is a new experience that Susan and Bay Woodyard and Tamara Segal are offering this summer and it's aptly named PAUSE."

Karen P.

"Wow! What a wonderful experience! The world would be a much better place if more people paused, connected to the natural world and created beauty through that connection."

Regina Quinn, Encaustic Artist & Instructor, Catskills Mountains

"I loved slowing down, being immersed in nature, learning about things that I walk past every day in my own lawn and how I can incorporate them into my life. I took home my own piece of art and so much more!"

Avery R.

"There was something magical there that felt like it needed to be underscored in these times. There's so much division and isolation right now that to really draw a fine point under how these gentle animals care for one another could really have an emotional impact."

Naomi S.

"Appreciated being hands-on with nature and such gentle, unique animals. Enjoyed the zen of walking, petting them. The peace of the farm. Overall, excellent emotional therapy."

George M.

"Elis' commitment to local and partnerships, and seeing so many local products proudly on display and incorporated was awesome. The little touches that made it so sweet (no pun intended) like the various waxes, the comb puzzle, and local pottery for tasting."

Susan R.

From The Blog

Insider’s guide to summer holidays in Prince Edward County

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Reserve Now, Relax Later

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How to ‘Experience’ The County

Want to go beyond the tasting room or dining room and dive deep into The County? There are plenty of workshops and experiences to help you get immersed in art, agriculture, food, beverage, nature and ...

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🍂 Fall for The County 🍂⁠ ⁠ Want to know 🍂 Fall for The County 🍂⁠
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Fall is one of the dreamiest times to #VisitTheCounty. ⁠
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Between the abundance of harvest season, the perfect, sweater-weather temperatures, and the feeling of truly being able to take it slow with the hustle and bustle of summer behind us - you surely won't regret a fall visit. ⁠
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Now is the best time to start planning your perfect autumnal getaway in Prince Edward County. Get started today at VisitTheCounty.com (link in bio 👆). ⁠
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💃 Dance it Out 🕺⁠ ⁠ Whether you want to 💃 Dance it Out 🕺⁠
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Whether you want to take to the floor yourself or you prefer to sit back and appreciate the art form that is dance, these upcoming performances and dance parties are for you. ⁠
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🕊 @flightfestivalpec takes place from August 9-14 on the @festivalplayers stage at @eddiepec. Enjoy a dynamic week of contemporary dance performances, workshops, and community engagement. ⁠
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You're invited to receive 25% off 7 PM evening performance tickets for Tues, Aug 9 & Wed, Aug 10 by using the code: FLIGHT25 Head to festivalplayers.ca to purchase your tickets. ⁠
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🎻 JOURNEYS the @biglake_arts Festival 2022 season takes place from August 12-19 and presents music from the past and the present, originating from different countries and influenced by disparate cultures from around the world. One such performance "Fiddle N Dance" presents traditional Celtic fiddle tunes and songs, plus some dust-kicking, championship-winning step dancing among the apple trees @lochmorciderco. Explore the full program at biglakefest.com⁠
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🌾 Want a chance to dance it out weekly? Head to the @the_hayloft_dancehall for their Saturday night Barn Party. Featuring live performances or a DJ, The Hayloft is one of the best spots to get your body moving on a Saturday night here in The County. Be sure to book your tickets in advance to enjoy this iconic County experience. ⁠
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🌄 More of an early riser? Join us for the weekend of August 20-21 for ALVAR by the @deptofillumination at @Base31. ALVAR is a free festival celebrating this unique and precious ecosystem of the Great Lakes region, and both days of the festival begin with a Sunrise Dance Party. ⁠
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🍷 Okay, it's true: we love a barn dance! Join Karlo Estates for their DJ Barn Dance on the first Friday of each month from 6-9 PM alongside wines by the glass and vegan bar nibbles. ⁠
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For more information about these and other events where you can get your groove on, head to visitpec.ca/events. ⁠
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☀ Long County Weekends ☀⁠ ⁠ It's hard to b ☀ Long County Weekends ☀⁠
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It's hard to believe, but the second long weekend of summer is here! We hope to see you here among the sand and vines. ⁠
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Keep in mind, though, that @sandbankspp is an incredibly popular spot on this long weekend. So much so that Day-Use access has already sold out July 29 through August 1st. So we ask that you please don't proceed to Sandbanks without your reservation already secured. North Beach is sold out on July 30 & 31 with some availability August 1.⁠
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But don't worry, there's still plenty on the go this weekend for you to enjoy...⁠
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🍷 Enjoy a tasting at one of our 40+ wineries, being sure to download the PEC Wine Explorer App to help plan your outing (link in bio). Want to explore beyond the grape? We also have countless breweries, distilleries, cideries, and meaderies to whet your palate with. ⁠
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🖼 Enjoy a weekend of art with events like like Art & Design: Indigenous Artists' Exhibit and Sale @TheCountyMuseums, titled \ untitled @2galleryPEC, Outlet | new paintings by Andrew King at Mad Dog Gallery, and Energy and Light featuring works by @tom.ashbourne and @claudia_mccabe_art at the @CountyArts Lab⁠
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🛍 Discover local wares at @wellingtonfarmersmarket, @wellingtoncommunitymarket, @pictontownhallfarmersmarket, check out the weekly trunk show @mustangdriveinpec, or browse handmade works at the one-day Pink Cow Market @lalalandglassstudio⁠
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🎭 Catch the final weekend of The Shape of Home as part of @festivalplayers or experience the joy of the Roamin' Theatre Roulant by @stationroadarts, performing Boxcar Cowboy this weekend @base31pec 
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To discover even more activities and events to fill your long weekend with fun, head to VisitPEC.ca or check out our Events story highlight. ⁠
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🎶 Music in the Air 🎶⁠ ⁠ If you're lookin 🎶 Music in the Air 🎶⁠
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If you're looking to add some live music to your upcoming visit to PEC, we've got you covered. Here's just some of the musical events you'll find on our event listing on VisitPEC.ca (link in bio): ⁠
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✈ Live music @base31pec kicks off with a concert by Sarah Harmer this Friday, July 22. Tickets still remain for this event, as well as for their other upcoming concerts from David Wilcox and Bedouin Soundclash. ⁠
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🤠 This Saturday, July 23, Music From The Vineyard Country Music Festival at @terraestatewinery features a fantastic selection of country music artists alongside local artisanal pop-ups.⁠
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🎼 Enjoy a series of performances of chamber, choral, and orchestral works from students and esteemed faculty artists each weekend from July 23 - August 14 as part of the @musicatportmilford Festival. ⁠
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🤘 Step back in time with classic rock cover concerts like @tommyyoungsteen's Very Best of The Rolling Stones at Crystal Palace, or the Epic Eagles Tribute @RegentTheatrePicton, both on July 30.⁠
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🍷 Enjoy a free jazz guitar performance from @aaronnash.ca at @exultetestates on July 31 while sipping away on estate-grown wines.⁠
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🎸 Attend weekly blues performances at the @countybluesbarn at @hilliercreekwinery from performers like Harrison Kennedy and The Johnny Max Band. ⁠
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🎻 @BigLake_Arts 2022 Festival season JOURNEYS kicks off on August 12 for a week of epic classic musical performances from world-class, international musicians. ⁠
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🎷 PEC Jazz festival returns from August 16 - 21 for a fantastic selection of jazz performances popping up throughout Prince Edward County. ⁠
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For our full line-up of events including music, theatre, comedy and so much more head to VisitPEC.ca/events for details. Link in bio 👆⁠
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🍃 PAUSE 🖼⁠ ⁠ Pause is a unique experienc 🍃 PAUSE 🖼⁠
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Pause is a unique experience that encourages you to pause. Learn to engage all your senses and embrace the beauty of nature, then bring that beauty into a piece of art that you created under the guidance of an experienced encaustic artist.⁠
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Inspired by the Japanese tradition of shin-rin yoku or more commonly referred to as forest bathing, you’ll be led on a meditative nature walk by a local herbalist. During this meditative walk, your guide will help you to connect to nature, identifying local plants, and teaching you about their medicinal and healing properties. The idea is that you will feel a sense of calm and clarity that will inspire a piece of art that you create yourself.⁠
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After your nature walk, you will then return to @meltstudiogallery, where you will compose a collage encaustic painting. Guided by an experienced encaustic artist, you will create an original art piece using items that you collected during your walk, along with some additional pieces if you choose that will be provided.⁠
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Book your PAUSE experience today or head to VisitPEC.ca/experience-the-county/ (links in bio) to explore other special County experiences designed to help you immerse yourself in our local art, agriculture, nature, and history.⁠
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🎤 Make 'Em Laugh 🎤⁠ ⁠ Want to add a dose 🎤 Make 'Em Laugh 🎤⁠
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Want to add a dose of laughter to your PEC visit? Book tickets to an upcoming comedy show for an uplifting experience. ⁠
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🍏 Take in some comedy among the apple trees with Comedy at the Cider House on July 16 - a delicious partnership between @comedycountryfestival and @countycider. ⁠
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🍺 Enjoy an evening of belly laughs in the beer garden @gillinghambrewing. The next County Craft Comedy event is July 22, but you can look forward to these events monthly through December! ⁠
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🛶 A highlight of the pandemic summers of 2020 & 2021, Comedy on the River is back this year for two nights of floating fun. Join @comedycountryfestival and @cabinfeverkayak on August 20 and September 10 and laugh your way through this award-winning experience. ⁠
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🏳‍🌈 We're Funny That Way, a Queer Cabaret Comedy Festival, is making its comeback at @base31pec over Labour Day weekend. A benefit for The Rainbow Charity Network, we can't think of a better way to spend the final long weekend of summer. ⁠
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Want to check out our full line-up of events including comedy, music, theatre, and more? Head to VisitPEC.ca/events for details. Link in bio 👆⁠
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✈A Destination in Progress ✈⁠ ⁠ The rumour ✈A Destination in Progress ✈⁠
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The rumours are true -  Loch Sloy, Camp Picton, The Heights - whatever name you have known it by, is now revamped and under new management, and we're giving them warm welcome in our latest blog post! Check it out at the link in our bio to learn more about what you can expect from @Base31PEC this summer and beyond. 👆⁠
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Can't wait to check out this destination in progress for yourself? ⁠
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🎫 attend the free Community Open House this Saturday, July 9th⁠
🎙 grab tickets to the grand re-opening of the historic Drill Hall on July 22nd, featuring Sarah Harmer in concert⁠
🚶‍♀️ learn more about this historic location through a site tour, happening every Saturday through September 3. ⁠
📍 Check out the businesses you know and love located at Base31, like @meltstudiogallery, @escapecamppicton, @maison.depoivre, and more!⁠
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For even more information about what's to come from Base31, head to VisitPEC.ca/blog⁠
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🐴 Bloomin' Welly Alpaca Trekk 🌳⁠ ⁠ This 🐴 Bloomin' Welly Alpaca Trekk 🌳⁠
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This experience with the alpacas @noblebeastfarms is a perfect event to kick off your day in The County. Have FUN in the great outdoors. Silence your phone and let the busyness of life slip away while we engage your senses exploring our heritage alpaca farm.⁠
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Meet and walk a special alpaca. Feel the softness of alpaca fibre, watch their smiling faces and learn about some of their unusual behaviours. And no farm visit would be complete without seeing some of the baby alpacas (cria)! ⁠
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Inspired by the two hip and hoppin’ towns that flank Noble Beast Farms — Bloomfield and Wellington — this experience is suitable for guests of all ages wanting to slow down, reconnect with nature, and of course alpacas!⁠
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If that sounds like a perfect outing for you, book your Bloomin' Welly Alpaca Trekk  today or head to VisitPEC.ca/experience-the-county/ (links in bio) to explore other special County experiences designed to help you immerse yourself in our local art, agriculture, nature, and history.⁠
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