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Greetings!
Our Valued Members
Beyond the Blue Sky
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Summer Harvest Rendezvous |
Summer Harvest Rendezvous Event
August 24, 2008
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
BASSETS * CRIAS * CONTESTS * FOOD * GAMES * GARDENS * HAYRIDES * HEALING * HISTORY * HOTDOGS * LEMONADE * MUSIC * PHOTOS * POPCORN * POTTERY * SHOPPING * SORBET * TEAS * TOURS *** SO MUCH MORE *** SO MUCH FUN!The "Rural Rendezvous" country tour invites you to our FREE Summer Harvest Event! With our easy-to-follow map you can have a wonderful day in a dozen unique rural family-friendly experiences - all just minutes away. You can kiss warm and fuzzy baby (cria) alpacas, watch the World Basset Races!, go treasure-hunting, do tea tasting, heal your body and soul, partake in children's games, take a farm tour, wander historic and beautiful gardens, walk back in time, book a hayride, "guess the gadget", getyour family photo taken in a rustic setting, enter a draw, shop in an artist's studio and several one-of-a-kind country stores, event eat a flower!
You are in the driver's sear - you choose where to go and which route to take. It's your time to "rendezvous in the countryside. Great refreshments available in many locations. Here you are truly "outside the city" in the great Alberta countryside! Imagine cruising the rolling roads and lanes north and south of "Carvel Corner" (Jct highways 43 & 16), seeing the sites, taking part in fun activities, visiting interesting studios and displays in barns and historic buildings, interacting with creatures, having great local food and breathing fresh air. DO THE TOUR SUNDAY, AUGUST 24th, 2008 11 am - 5 pmm NO FEE - JUST FUN! Participating Operators:Beyond the Blue Sky Carvel General Store
Davlyn's Restaurant - Unfortunately due to a broken limb Davlyn's will not be open for the Rural Rendezvous Summer Harvest Event - please feel free to visit the restaurant during regular operating hours Ever After Antiques & Collectables
Forget Me Not Greenhouse - Simone is retiring and the greenhouse will be closed as of August 31, 2008 George Pegg Botanic Garden Inspired Market Gardens
Marjene Matsunaga Turnbull Pottery Newman Country Retreat Farm Onoway Museum
Pegasus Stables
Picture Us There Photography (will be at Beyond the Blue Sky) Saumer Time Alpaca Ranch |
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Rural Rendezvous Tour...Unique Country Experiences |
 You're in the driver's seat!
Take the Rural Rendezvous guide map to discover the treasures found west of Edmonton. Enjoy your Rural Rendezvous experience - choose a special event day or connect with the operators during their regular operating hours or by appointment.... You choose where to go and which route to take – it’s your time to ‘rendezvous’ in the countryside!  Plan a Garden Rendezvous Tour. Spend the day browsing the greenhouses filled with all manner of blooms and herbs. Wander historic and demonstration gardens, even eat a flower! Sample herbal teas and get expert advice on your garden plans for this summer.
 Make it a Family Rendezvous Farm Tour. You can see warm & fuzzy alpacas, adventure out on horseback or a hay ride, or walk with nature and encounter birds or wildlife.
Go ahead and arrange a Treasure Hunting Rendezvous Tour, do artisan, find amazing antiques, find fresh produce, hand-crafted items, personal or gift shopping in one-of-a-kind country stores or an artist’s studio. Then enjoy a nice lunch at Davlyns and learn about the history of Onoway at the Onoway Museum. Special EventsThe Rural Rendezvous Tour Operators have created special event days to give you the opportunity to explore and have some fun! Click here for more information:  Click on the tabs below to learn more about all the adventures that are awaiting you...
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 | | Ever After Antiques and Collectables “Antiques at the beach! Enjoy the cozy atmosphere of a vintage cabin in the lakeshore village of Alberta Beach. Brimming with treasures - antique furniture, decorative items, vintage collectibles. Retro, primitive, shabby chic, old country – something to suit every decorating style and budget. Whimsical touches for your home or a unique gift for someone special. Cash only please. OPEN May 1 – Thanksgiving, Thursday through Monday, 11am-5pm. Also during special events or by appointment the rest of the year.” Click here for more details on our store: |
| | Carvel General Store The 90 year old Carvel General Store is a treasure hidden in the historic and picturesque Hamlet of Carvel and has been lovingly restored to retain its vintage charm. Featuring local artists, fine crafters, potpourris, soaps and lotions, teas as well as classic clothing and linen. We offer a wide selection of country finery for all tastes. Feel the history - Take Home a Memory. Click here for more details on our store: |
| | Inspired Market Gardens Country Store & Greenhouse; Herbs, U-Pick Cut Flowers, Demo Gardens! We grow 100+ varieties of herbs, edible & heritage flowers, fabulous pre-mixed salads. Take a hike, Do a treasure hunt, Visit the animals, Fly a kite, Browse the shop for All-Canadian, all-natural gourmet treats, teas, herbal beauty products, books, cards, gifts, and more. Click here for more details on our store: |
| | | Newman Country Retreat Farm The country farm offers a sanctuary for all ages. Sit by the rolling waterfall, hike into the woods or enjoy farm animals nearby. The cabin, gazebo, spa and activity room are all available for relaxation. Make this the beginning of your journey. Click here for more details on our farm: |
| | | Beyond the Blue Sky Some Woman tamed the West--- Others captured it. Theresa Utri, owner of Beyond The Blue Sky offers dozens of ideas to put a little "cowboy" in any room. You'll see custom creations, barn board framing, horseshoe Ironware, personalized saddle stands and many home decor items with western warmth, made by a country girl. If you’re a Cowboy or Cowgirl at heart, celebrate life like one. Get in the Spirit... Own or Give a little WESTERN! Click here for more details on our store: |
| | Picture Us There Photography Picture Us There Photography provides custom photographic services to families in rural Alberta. Take the headache out of your Family Portraits with Location Photography - WE come to YOU! Fun, Friendly and Convenient. Let us help create the Family Portraits you will Treasure for years to come! Click here for more details on our services: |
| | | Marjene MatsunAga TurnbUll Pottery My studio on our 106-year old Grandview Farm homestead is a work space for throwing pots, glazing and firing, and a gallery for viewing. I do hand–made thrown pottery, with a main emphasis on functional dinnerware, but I also love to do sculptural forms. Consignments for specialty items and dinner settings undertaken. My work has been exhibited locally, provincially and nationally. Usually open 10am – 6pm; please call ahead to make sure I’m in the studio. Click here for more details on our studio: |
| | | Onoway Museum The Onoway Museum is located in the town of Onoway and is established to collect, preserve, research and exhibit artifacts that tell the story of the founding, settlement and development of this area of north central Alberta. The museum is operated by the Onoway and District Historical Guild. Click here for more details on our Museum: |
| | | Saumer Time Alpaca Ranch We invite you to visit our farm for a warm and fuzzy Alpaca experience…enjoy hands on encounters with these loveable animals. Your farm tour will include a unique, relaxing and informative experience as you learn about these charming camelids of South America – you will learn about their exotic fleece (considered a luxury fibre) and have an opportunity to purchase incredibly warm, hypoallergenic, Alberta handmade – One of Kind Alpaca products. Ask about how you could purchase an Alpaca of your very own. Click here for more details on our farm: |
| | | George Pegg Botanic Garden This provincial historic resource is a plant collector's garden of mature native and introduced flowers and trees. This quiet site offers guided tours through the garden and 1930's log home, short nature trail, picnic area, bird watching, special events each month, historical and natural history displays. Open daily during the summer (check website) and by appointment, admission by donation. Weddings and tours welcome. Fifty minutes west of Edmonton on highway 43. Click here for more details on our gardens: |
| | | Forget-Me-Not Greenhouse At Forget-Me-Not Greenhouse’s Perennial Boardwalk wonder at over 800 varieties of plants, trees and shrubs. In the park, admire the sounds of the pond with all the water plants. Experience our motivating displays including the Herb Wheel, Shade Garden, Cacti Garden and color themed annuals, with a great opportunity for a Wedding Photo Shot. Our Garden Glitz and many ‘down-to-earth’ delights will inspire you as our friendly staff assist and amaze you. Bring the children to enjoy our playground. Click here for more details on our store: |
| | Pegasus Stables Horseback Riding, Sleigh Rides, Bonfires. Pegasus Stables is located in an Aspen Parkland setting. We offer guided trail rides leaving a rustic farm yard traveling through treed trails intertwining with meadows, hills, valleys and ponds. Enjoy a scenic country experience individually or organize a group outing. Birthdays, Friends, or family gathering are always popular. Located 7 km west of Stony Plain on Highway 16. Hours: 10.00am-6:00 pm daily – weather dependent and seasonal. To arrange an appointment: 780-963-9638. Click here for more details on our business: |
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Daily Quote
"My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view." ~ H. Fred Ale
2008 Special Events
Summer Rendezvous, Sunday August 24th
Christmas Rendezvous, Saturday November 15 and Sunday November 16 Click here to visit our Tour Events page to find out what special events are planned for you.
Our Valued Sponsors
We would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support for the production of the 2008 Rural Rendezvous Tour Map. 
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