At Applewood Hollow Bed and Breakfast we passionately support local farms and strive to serve 100% local produce. We carefully source out the freshest, tastiest produce from farmers we have come to know and trust. We encourage you to visit these farms to bring home a taste of Niagara!
Two generations of happy customers and 3 generations of farmers in one photo @ Thwaites Farms. Our friend Paul shows us samples fresh from the field to our table! Nothing beats the taste of fresh asparagus from Thwaites farm in our breakfast frittatas!
Thwaites Farms – Although we preserve and serve local fruit year round our first fresh produce of the season starts with the arrival of Thwaite Farm’s asparagus in May. Nothing announces spring like the arrival of the first asparagus on our breakfast menu! Visit their website to learn more about their inspiring story of four generations of farming as well as their hours of operation if you wish to take home some fresh asparagus.
Palatine Fruit and Roses – Renee and Eva Schmitz own this beautiful farm which has won international acclaim for its amazing roses. They are passionate in their care for the land and during their off season they actively search for sustainable alternatives to support a healthy ecosystem.
You can read the Business Niagara article about them here. Even better, take a stroll there; it’s within walking distance from Applewood Hollow!
MacSween Farm ( Quiet Acres ) – Take a few minutes and learn about one family’s story of farming. A comprehensive and educational website if you wish to learn more about agriculture in Niagara!
The Grove Looking to pick up local baked goodies and produce on the way home? You’ll want to pop in to the Grove on HWY 55 next to Trius Winery. They sell produce from Riverbend farm which has been recognized for their innovative farming techniques.
Uniquely Niagara! Some of our favourite spots!
The Pie Plate Bakery & Cafe – Delicious sandwiches and thin crust pizzas made from scratch with the best local ingredients. Their pies are the best. In the world. If you don’t believe me try for yourself! They fly off the shelf every weekend so here’s a tip – my guests pre-order their pies to avoid any disappointment and pick them up on the way to Applewood Hollow!
The Shaw Festival Theatre – Niagara’s internationally renowned theatre featuring plays by George Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries. Check out their upcoming 2020 Season here !
Wineries of Niagara on the Lake – Niagara has become famous for its excellent wines. Use this as a guide to visit some of our local wineries. If you’re looking for a winery tour contact the friendly folks at Grape Escape Winery Tours and they will be most helpful!
Hiking – If exploring nature is your idea of an ideal “time out” Owens Hiking and Adventures can provide personal tours to the hidden corners of Niagara. Owen Bjorgen’s knowledge about the unique ecosystems of the Niagara escarpment and wetlands is unparalleled. His enthusiasm and passion will leave you inspired and refreshed after a day of exploring Niagara’s trails.
Niagara Parks – One of our favourite picnic spots is the Niagara Glen located on the Parkway south of the Butterfly Conservatory. Stairways lead to 4 km (2.5 mi) of paths that wind through a pristine pocket of Carolinian Forest, past boulders left behind as the Falls eroded through the area thousands of years ago. Niagara Shores is a peaceful, natural setting in any season and is right around the corner from us on Lakeshore Rd.
Cycling In Niagara Many of my guests bring their bikes but they are also easily rented at Zoom Bike Rentals. Niagara Region provides some great resources for cycling in the area and provides a cycling map which you can download. We’ll help you find those perfect picnic spots for those special summer memories!
Stories, Photos and Inspiration from Applewood Hollow
Life at the Hollow is like opening a surprise gift from nature every day! The garden is a labour of love and the chickens are not only entertaining but keep us well stocked with fresh eggs. The beauty of the Four Mile Creek watershed and Niagara Shores park are a natural treasure we have come to cherish ! Original and roots music performed by Brian and Jane Andres often provide a musical background to the videos you can find on our Youtube site. On Summer you can hear the song ‘”Windsway” performed by Brian and Jane and friends ( recorded at Grant Ave. Studios )
Wendell Berry – A writer who has been the single most inspiration in the philosophy behind Applewood Hollow! You’ll find his poems, novels and essays tucked into baskets of books in our B+B rooms…
Orion Magazine – Through the written word, visual arts and ideas of imaginative thinkers, Orion magazine presents a view of the environment that is grounded in respect, reverence and deep thinking.