Moose River Rug Hooking Studio Now Open

We are very excited to share that a few local friends of ours have recently opened the MOOSE RIVER Rug Hooking Studio in Clementsport, Nova Scotia. The studio will be a place for seasoned hookers to hang out and share stories and techniques, as well as a place for those who want to learn the skills required to learn from the best. They will also be able to supply you with much of the required equipment needed to achieve the best results.

The studio is located just 10 minutes from Annapolis Royal and we would be happy to put a package together for you including  accommodations if you are interested in taking in one of the many workshops that they will be offering.

To learn more about the studio and the classes they will be offering visit their website: http://www.mooseriverstudio.com/

Bruce Cockburn in Annapolis Royal October 26th

Bruce Cockburn is coming to King's Theatre in Annapolis Royal on Tuesday, October 26th and the concert sold out very quickly.

HOWEVER, we managed to purchase a few extra tickets for the performance and we are offering them as part of an overnight package. We have also blocked a few of our best rooms to go with the tickets.

The package, including 2 tickets to the concert, overnight accommodations in a deluxe room with either one queen bed or two twin beds, and full hot breakfast.

The price:  only $175.00 plus tax

(For more information, or to reserve a package, contact us directly either by email at reservations@hillsdalehouseinn.ca or by calling us directly at 902-532-2345.)

Basted Eggs

Have you ever heard of or tried to make basted eggs?

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Well check our this exerpt on YouTube from an episode of Adventures in Wine Country in which Val instructs the host in the art of preparing basted eggs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daeTjS-0Ubc.

Of course an even better idea then making them yourself is to spend a night or two or three here at the Hillsdale House Inn and have Val make them for you.

Check out our Special Offers & Packages where you may find something of interest as well.

Swing into Autumn 2009

In support of

Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute

"Species at Risk in Nova Scotia" Program

 

Swing into Autumn

with the

ANNAPOLIS BIG BAND

Sunday, September 13, 2009  2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

on the grounds of

 

Hillsdale House Inn

Annapolis Royal, NS

 

Swing into Autumn 2008

(Please note that this is a fair weather event)

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  Bring your picnic basket, chairs, blanket and non-alcoholic refreshments

  
  


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  Check out the Hillsdale House Inn Butterfly Garden built to aid the Monarch Butterflies during migration

  
  


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  Admission will be a "Donation", with proceeds going to the "Species at Risk in Nova Scotia" Program

  
  


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  Costumed animators representing "At Risk" animals will be on hand

  
  


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  60/40 Draw

  
  


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  Sangria & Beer Cash Bar

  
  

 

 

 

Have you ever seen a Luna Moth?

During the past few weeks we have discovered on two seperate occassions Luna Moth's hanging out at the Inn. The first sighting was a couple weeks ago very early in the morning when one was found attached to our Nova Scotia flag at the front entrance. This past week we found a second one attached to the screen of the patio doors leading to the side veranda.

To say the least these are very impressive creatures. Their wings span about 6 inches and they are equally long from nose to the tip of their tail. Unfortunately we have learned from information found on the internet that they do not have a very long life span; only about a week.

The Right Whales Are Coming!

A recent news report indicated that there will be 39 right whale calves swimming at their mothers sides as they make there way north to the Bay of Fundy for another summer season. This is very encouraging news considering that the right whale is still on the endangered species list. If you have not yet enjoyed the experience of getting up close and seeing these amazing mammals in their natural environment you must plan to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity.

The whale watching excursions operated along the Digby Neck & Islands are some of the best you will find anywhere in the world. We are currrently offering a package in partnership with Ocean Explorations "Zodiac" Whale Adventures. Not only do you get to see some of the most amazing creatures on the planet, but you will also experience the excilerating adventure of doing it in a Zodiac. The best time to take advantage of this opportunity is between early July and early October. For more details on our package offer Click Here and check out the Whale & Seabird Adventure "Inn" Style package.

Our Butterfly Garden

On Saturday, June 6, 2009 we had 15 people attend our Butterfly Garden Workshop, and the best part of all is that in less than a couple hours our new garden was completed planted. We started out with presentations by Brennan Caverhill, a biologist with the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute, followed by Gilberte Doelle, an organic farmer with Wild Rose Farm in Gilbert's Cove, NS.

The presenters shared a wealth of information with the group, including the importance and plight of butterflies, in particular the Monarch Butterfly, as well as how planting gardens like ours assists them in making their migrations. We also learned what types of plants butterflies will be drawn to, and how to properly locate your garden and position the plant materials within it.

Once the educating was completed it was time to put everyone to work and get their hands into the soil. Gilberte talked about different options for laying out the plants in the bed and then challenged members of the group to position the plants based on what they had heard. With the plants laid out to Gilberte's satisfaction, everyone started to actually put the plant's in the ground. Gilberte's preferred method is to just dig in with her bare hands. Several people followed her lead, but a few opted to take a small shovel in hand.

With the plants all in the ground Gilberte took a little time to talk about maintaining the garden, including things like composting and mulching, and most importantly the organic alternatives to fertilizing. Possibly the most important factor when putting in a butterfly garden is that a large area surrounding it must be pesticide free.

The finished product may not look like much at the moment, however Gilberte told us that given that we started with a great foundation bed with good soil and compost material we will be amazed at how quickly it will flourish. We look forward to watching the progress and will provide regular updates and photos throughout the summer.

We want to thank both our presenters and those who participated in the workshop. Hopefully they got as much joy out of being a part of setting up our garden as we have knowing that we are contributing to the future preservation of the Monarch Butterflies.