Yours Outdoors - Discover Haliburton, Ontario - Experience Packages and Consulting Services

Put a little sizzle in your life. Join us in the Haliburton Highlands and warm up to the art in you with an introduction to glassblowing and blacksmithing. You will learn the fundamentals of these crafts and create your own piece of art. Throw in some spicy cuisine, beats of the world drum, art appreciation, and some outdoor activity and you have a very hot arts adventure.

Seasons: Year round
Dates: Anytime (see Calendar)
Duration: 3 days/2 nights or 3 days
Sample Itinerary: Click here.
Itinerary can be customized to meet your needs, interests and budget. This itinerary may change. Yours Outdoors reserves the right to make changes in response to individual and group needs, availability of experience providers, weather, and other factors.
Physical Challenge Rating: 2 (More info)
Rates: Based on a minimum of 6 persons, double occupancy, tax (GST/PST) not included. Adults only. With accommodation - from $460/person. Package includes three days of program, two breakfasts, one dinner, two lunches, and two nights accommodation. Without accommodation - from $350/person. Package includes three days of program, two breakfasts, one dinner, two lunches.
Accommodation: Inukshuk Manor B&B
Booking: To make a booking with accommodation, contact Brian or Dorothy at 705.447.9961 or bdmenton@sympatico.ca. To make a booking without accommodation, contact Barrie Martin at info@yoursoutdoors.ca or 705-754-3436. Thirty days notice, please.

Some Like It Hot - Sample Itinerary


Day 1 Arrive at Inukshuk Manor B&B and settle in
7:00 pm	A warm welcome, introductions, review itinerary
7:30	Hot Spots in the Highlands An awesome introduction and welcome to the culture and landscapes of the Haliburton Highlands through the eyes of photographer, Corey Pietryszyn
8:00	Global Warming Breaking the ice with the beat of the world drum, a drumming circle with facilitator, John Proctor.
Day 2
7:30am	Breakfast
9:00am	Glass Aglow Fire up the kiln with Terry Craig and Jennifer Wanless-Craig of Artech Studios in Tory Hill for an introduction to the fine art of glassblowing. Inspired by the amazing work of these two talented artists you will create your own piece of glass art.
12:00pm	Hot Tamales It may or may not be hot tamales but this spicy lunch at Artech Studios will be sure to warm the soul.
2:00pm	Hot Rocks Visit Hotspur Studio where Gary Blundell and Victoria Ward will share their passion and art inspired by rock, all things molten and derelict landscapes.
3:30pm	A Different Kind of Burn Time to get outside to burn a few calories with a hike or a bike ride to discover some neat natural places.
5:30pm	"Chill" out Take some time for rest and relaxation.
6:30pm	A Hot Meal After a busy day of art and adventure sit down to some great home cooking.
8:30pm	A Camp Fire Gather around a cozy campfire with hot toddies and the devilish Creative Cocoon Storytellers.
Day 3
8:00am	Breakfast
9:30am	Pumping Iron Turn up the heat again with a blacksmithing workshop at Nostalgic Art Studios near Wilberforce. Forge ahead with the creation of your own iron masterpiece. Tracy Green will provide expert instruction and share some fascinating stories about the heritage of her home and studio, and her Haliburton Highlands adventures.
1:00pm	Comfort Food Back to Artech Studios for some tasty snacks and camaraderie, and to pick up your glass art.
2:00pm	Farewells and Departure