Aurora Farm
A walk through the garden and a take-home jar of healing salve round out the session.
For new fans that want to extend their tastes for herbal wellness, Aurora’ s Herbal Subscription Box delivers a bi-weekly bundle of seasonal culinary and medicinal herbs throughout the summer— ideal for enhancing dishes with local goodness.
In autumn, the Cheese and Crackers Workshop returns, offering a hands-on introduction to milking goats, making fresh cheeses, and baking rustic snacks to pair. Aurora Farm keeps things rooted— and real.
Métis culture and nature retreat Set along the tranquil Whitemouth River in southeastern Manitoba, Moon Gate Guest House is a Métis-owned eco-retreat dedicated to healing, cultural connection, and sustainability. The guest house features geothermal heating, solar power, and wheelchair accessibility, ensuring comfort with minimal environmental impact.
Without TVs or WiFi, the space encourages true disconnection to foster rest and renewal. Each morning begins with self-catered breakfast staples including wood-fired sourdough bread, local farm eggs, homemade jams, and locally roasted coffee— a mindful start to the day.
In summer, wood-fired pizza nights bring locally sourced ingredients from the land to the table, served on screened patios or picnic tables by the river. For deeper engagement, guests can join guided Native Plant Walks ciao! travels
and Beginner Forager experiences, learning about edible and medicinal plants alongside traditional wisdom. Moon Gate embodies a unique blend of cultural respect, nature immersion, and simple living— offering food enthusiasts a soul-enriching destination beyond the plate.
take a walk on the wild side
FortWhyte Alive’ s Wild Edibles walk turns a casual hike into a guided tasting tour of Manitoba’ s boreal pantry. Led by expert foragers who have personally sampled every plant they spotlight, this experience introduces the edible side of the wild with equal parts enthusiasm and expertise.
The walk begins with a primer on safe foraging— how to test, identify, and respect what grows underfoot— before winding through trails dotted with seasonal finds like cattail hearts, wild sorrel, and spruce tips. It’ s an immersive way to learn how the landscape can feed both body and curiosity. With plant life constantly shifting through the seasons, no two walks are the same, making it a favourite for repeat visitors. Ideal for beginners but fascinating for
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