Thursday, March 26, 2009

Romantic Sleigh ride and Hot Tub Cottage Rental


Take a break away from your job and head up north for an amazing weekend with that special someone. Rent a lakefront cottage or lakeview chalet on Sand Lake near Algonquin Park for a romantic getaway.

Sand Lake Cottages & Inn is located north of Muskoka in the Almaguin Highlands in a small town called Kearney.

Start off your weekend on Friday relaxing beside a cozy large wood fireplace watching your favorite movie or reading a great book. Finish of the evening relaxing in a hot tub with a glass of wine.

Spend your Saturday going on a one-horse open sleigh ride along picturesque trails and scenic fields. Stop on the way at a secluded spot to warm up at a crackling bonfire to enjoy a hot beverage and snack. For more information on sleigh rides visit http://www.backofbeyondequinecentre.com/
Check out this great picture from Beyond Equine Center, visit their website for more great pictures.

Visit some of the great restaurants in the town of Huntsville or stay at your chalet rental and enjoy a home cooked catered meal or simply make your own meal.

Have a registered massage therapist provide a great massage beside your cozy wood fireplace. Wow! can you imagine a better way to spend a weekend!

Book your vacation now by contacting Danette Evely at http://www.sandlake.on.ca/

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Forrestview Farms Cowboy Rodeo and Fun Day

On the first weekend in May come to the Almaguin Highlands near Muskoka and Algonquin Park and stay at a cottage resort. Spend your weekend enjoying the Forrestview Farm Cowboy Rodeo and Fun Day. Located at 126 Leggett's Road in Katrine, Ontario.

Cowboys and Cowgirls wanted and the entry booth opens at 10am. Spectator day pass is $4.00 and Day pass and pig roast is $10/adult and $7.50/child.

All Cowboys / competitors get in free and the cost for the cowboys pig roast is $6/adult and $4/child.

Division Champions will receive belt buckles. Events start at 11am with Stick Horse Barrel Race, Dummy Calf Roping, Muttin Bustin, Mechanical Bull Riding 3 Divisions and Chicken Run.

The Events on horseback include Lead Line Barrel Race, Lead Line Tie a Ribbon on a Goat, Lead Line Dummy Calf Roping and Int. Riders, Youth Barrels, Youth Goat Tie and Dummy Calf Roping. Seniors and Adults over 18 enjoy Barrel Race, Goat Tie and Dummy Calf Roping.

Pig Roast and Award Ceremony is at 6pm.

Contact Julie at 1-705-382-9760 or email forrestviewfarms@netscape.ca

View Forrestview Farms Website for more details.

Take your family away for a fun weekend and check out loads of fun things to do in the Almaguin Highlands at Almaguin Vacation

The Almaguin Highlands is located north of Huntsville near Algonquin Park. The area has amazing beaches and loads of Cottage Resorts and Private Cottage Rentals.