December 16, 2023

Festive Farm Visit & Hike

Difficulty Rating:
Special Adventure
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Beauty Rating:
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️️
Solitude Rating:
⭐⭐️️
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Adventure Start:
Dec 16, 2023 9:30 AM
Estimated End:
Dec 16, 2023 7:00 PM

Adventure Description

This will be a beautiful warming adventure to really get you in the festive spirit.

The day starts with an easy 7.7km hike around the beautiful Oak Ridges Moraine of Palgrave forest. Once we're done, we'll drive over to our friends at Heartwood Farm for a magical festive evening. Heartwood is a small independent farm that practices thoughtful, regenerative farming as well as running a boutique cidery.

We'll be welcomed with hot apple cider (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) before heading off on a farm tour. We'll learn about a more sustainable way of providing food and visit some of their animals where you'll meet some adorable piglets. We'll then gather round a warming fire to roast organic (vegan and meat) hot dogs and end with a candle lighting ceremony where we reflect on the year that's passed.  Need last minute presents? There's a great farm store on site with plenty of excellent gift ideas like their ciders, artisanal maple syrup and more.

This will be a beautiful warming adventure to really get you in the festive spirit.

The day starts with an easy 7.7km hike around the beautiful Oak Ridges Moraine of Palgrave forest. Once we're done, we'll drive over to our friends at Heartwood Farm for a magical festive evening. Heartwood is a small independent farm that practices thoughtful, regenerative farming as well as running a boutique cidery.

We'll be welcomed with hot apple cider (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) before heading off on a farm tour. We'll learn about a more sustainable way of providing food and visit some of their animals where you'll meet some adorable piglets. We'll then gather round a warming fire to roast organic (vegan and meat) hot dogs and end with a candle lighting ceremony where we reflect on the year that's passed. Need last minute presents? There's a great farm store on site with plenty of excellent gift ideas like their ciders, artisanal maple syrup and more.

Adventure cost:

This adventure includes a guided 4 hour hike, a farm visit, hot cider, a hot dog dinner and campfire!

Friends: $60+HST (add $40 for transport in the van)

Explorers: $40+HST (add $40 for transport in the van)

Pathfinders: $40+HST

Itinerary

09:30 - Van leaves from pickup near Keele Station

10:30 - Meet self drivers and begin hike at Palgrave Forest (eating packed lunch en route)

14:15 - End hike and drive to Heartwood Farm & Cidery

15:00 - 18:00 - Farm visit

19:00 - Anticipated return to Toronto

Rental Gear available

Ice spikes provided at no cost for those who need it in case of snow. Please request gear if you'd like to borrow some.

Adventure Cost

Event Cost:
$60+HST (add $40 for transport in the van)
Transport Cost:
$40+HST (add $40 for transport in the van)

Cancellation Policy

Please note that there will be a $10 charge for any cancellations and no refunds once the full adventures cost has been charged (typically 5 days before the event date).
If you cancel and wish to rejoin, please confirm with us on Discord to ensure that the updated registration has been received.

Members Attending

Spencer
Marc
Imtiaz
Lucy
Jeffrey
Thomas
Surbhi
Lana
Isaac
Melissa
Megha

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