2010 Events
Rendezvous With Mom
May 8th & 9th
Summer Rendezvous
July 10th & 11th
Christmas Rendezvous
November 20th & 21st
You choose where to go and which route to take on this self-guided tour – it’s your time to ‘rendezvous’ in the countryside!
Upcoming Event: Summer Rendezvous
 Saturday, July 10th and Sunday, July 11th
Explore the six senses of our Country Tour:
- FEELthe warm country atmosphere as it embraces you.
- SMELL the fresh spring air.
- TASTE some delectable treats.
- HEAR the sounds of nature.
- SEE the beautiful treasures created just for you.
- EXPERIENCE a sense of well being and a truly Rural ‘Summer Rendezvous.'
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Summer Rendezvous - July 10th & 11th |
Participate in the Summer Rendezvous tour July 10th & 11th:
10 am - 5 pm No fee - Just fun!
For further information contact us at: 1-877-866-2689
Participating Operators:
 Revive 'the Summer Rendezvous Drive' with your family or sweetheart, or gal pals, and cruise gently rolling roads and lanes 'way out in the country' but only minutes from the city.
Take part in fun farm activities, visit interesting studios, shop quaint country stores, see historic buildings, beautiful gardens, and interact with creatures.
The "Rural Rendezvous" country tour invites you to our FREE Summer 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,
- 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",
- participate in a Horseless Rodeo,
- enter a draw,
- shop in an artist's studio and several one-of-a-kind country stores.
Experience the truly Rural 'Summer Rendezvous' on a Self-Guided Driving Country Tour!
Rural Rendezvous is thrilled to bring you another exciting rural experiences event.
A truly remarkable variety of "country" things to see & do on the Summer Rendezvous weekend July 10 & 11, 2010 - 10 am - 5 pm
- George Pegg Botanic Garden: Open both days - Activities and crafts for children; Horticultural topic: What to plant in sun or shade; bird watching, nature trails & perennial plan sale; Sunday: Pancake brunch 11 am - 1 pm - musician Connie Lefebvre 1 - 2 pm; draw
- Onoway Museum: Open both days - July 10th - hero display plus "Living through the 30's" ... July 11th - ice cream sundaes and plus float shop 1 pm to 4 pm (charge in effect)
- Newman Retreat Farm & Store: Open 1 Day Only - Sunday, July 11th - Sale on Gifts/Books/Crystals. Draw your own discount...Toys for Boys display on collectable vehicles...drumming with Jay...FREE Reiki session for those that know at least "three" names of our nature trail walks...refreshments
- Forget-me-Not Greenhouses: Open both days until 6 pm -"Guessing Game" with perennials, if you guess all 5 then you take them home...food and beverage in greenhouse
- Inspired Market Gardens: Open both days - "Field & Flowers Day" with garden tours, children activities and a bee specialist on Sunday...Giant SALE in the greenhouse
- Walkin' Tall Elk Ranch: Please note: We are not open for Summer Rendezvous event, we look forward to seeing you in November!
OR CALL 1-877-866-2689
Thank you to our 2010 Rural Rendezvous Map and Guide partners, investors, sponsors and advertisers
- Lac Ste Anne Community Enhancement Grant
You are in the driver's seat - you choose where to go and which route to take. It's your time to "rendezvous in the countryside. Great refreshments are available in many locations. |
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The Rural Rendezvous Tour is a Self-Guided Country tour which consists of 12 dynamic rural businesses. Throughout the year, these businesses join together to provide a unique Country experience. This tour is self-guided so you can pick which direction you want to go and who you would like to visit. You are in the driver's seat! Grab a map and join the fun.
Click on the logos below to learn more about the Rural Rendezvous Members:
Out '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’ (North and South of HWY 16, 43 & Carvel Junction).
- Seeing the sites and taking part in fun activities.
- Visiting interesting studios and displays in barns and historic buildings.
- Interacting with fuzzy creatures and wondering in awe at the magnificent elk.
- Having great local food and breathing fresh air.
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