More and more of us are appreciating locally-sourced food but do we know all that it means? Farm-to-table as a concept isn’t new, yet with all the recent focus on things like sourcing food locally and buying direct from a…
Rediscover Salt Spring Island this summer with a visit to our favourite local gems. Salt Spring Island has a reputation for being both an artistic hub and an organic farming paradise. While much of this creative bounty can be found…
Jill Louise Campbell’s art and gallery are iconic in our community. Her whimsical and ethereal paintings are striking yet relatable, leaving you with both a sense of awe and a palpable emotional connection to her work. Here on Salt Spring…
Experience a taste of local slow food in the Manor Dining where we are proud to feature local produce and vegetables, herbs and edible flowers grown in our own organic gardens. The Slow Food movement believes that food should be…
Stay with us for three nights this fall and enjoy the fourth night on us! The Four Day Getaway offers a wonderful opportunity to truly relax and enjoy the ocean-front property at Hastings House. Stay with us in early spring…
Savour a destination wedding weekend at Hastings House! We take care of all of the details to make your intimate wedding stress-free and spectacular! Hastings House is proud to have been recognized as a Finalist in the 2022 Vancouver Island…
Choosing responsible floral arrangements means considering where and how they were grown. Who doesn’t love a bouquet of fresh flowers? Their vibrant colours and delicate smells have the power to light up an entire room and bring instant joy to…
More elaborate than an elopement but more intimate than a traditional celebration, micro-weddings are having their moment this season. More and more couples are choosing unique and creative events to celebrate their vows and one of the most popular trends…
Missing the country garden beauty? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to experience a little of the Hastings House country charm from home. Island destinations have a number of unique characteristics and here on Salt Spring Island, it’s no different…
Join us for our Seaside/Fireside Social Hour and indulge your senses in the fine yet simple pleasure of the modern craft cocktail. Traditionally, the cocktail was defined as “a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and…
