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Village Inn of Lakefield Has Gone Local

People are increasingly concerned about the quality and the cleanliness of the foods they eat. Much of the food sold today contains preservatives and additives that can be potentially harmful.

Science has yet to definitively determine the long term health risks of consuming genetically modified food, yet a surprising amount of the food we eat has in some way been altered genetically. Often it is impossible to know what is in our food and how it has been processed before it reaches the supermarket shelf. In general, Canadians are taking a greater interest in the foods that they eat and the way they are prepared. Many are taking the time to purchase foods from a variety of alternative sources, preferring quality and freshness to convenience.

Many are also interested in experimenting with new cuisines and alternative cooking techniques. For those who want more control over their health, choosing foods that have been grown locally makes sense. Responding to the public's growing interest in improving the food that we eat, The Village Inn (http://www.villageinn.ca), a small country inn located in the town of Lakefield in the Kawartha Lakes tourist region of Ontario, is offering its guests a choice of innovative hands-on culinary packages that include the Kawartha Harvest Tour, featuring locally grown foods, and the Kawartha Culinary Retreat, featuring cooking classes with a professional chef.

"We have introduced two new getaway packages; the Kawartha Culinary Retreat and the Kawartha Harvest Tour, to enhance our guests' Lakefield getaway. It is also a way that we can help support the Kawartha Lakes Region, demonstrating why it is special and well worth returning to again and again. As well as a popular tourist region, the Kawartha area is a thriving farm community, producing a wide variety of food products. The area has a large number of organic farmers and food producers who practice environmentally safe farming methods, restricting the use of chemicals. A local initiative, Kawartha Choice (http://www.kawarthachoice.com), supports local farmers by promoting the wide variety of world-class agricultural products grown and produced in the Kawartha region. The locally grown food movement is very strong here so it was natural that, with the assistance of Kawartha Choice, we offer a package that would introduce our guests to the area with a "farm to fork" tour," states Village Inn Innkeeper Joseph Rudkins.

Village Inn's Kawartha Harvest Tour package, which was developed with group tours, bus tours and seniors groups in mind, is an escorted educational and informative tour of local food producers and growers to see firsthand the latest healthy alternatives and trends in food production and agricultural practices. The package includes two days of local touring, accommodations for two nights and inspired meals and snacks prepared with the finest locally grown Kawartha foods.

The Culinary Retreat Package offered by Village Inn is ideal for couples, girls' getaway weekends or any small group. Internationally trained chef and culinary educator Brian Henry (http://www.chefbrianhenry.com) instructs guests in the art of food preparation, using professional techniques and skills in his own personal kitchen. Groups select the type of food and the cuisine that they wish to learn about.

With Chef Henry assistance, they create a gourmet dinner from start to finish. After the food is prepared, guests sit down to enjoy what they have created, accompanied by a bottle of wine. Accommodations and breakfast the next day are also included in Village Inn's Culinary Retreat package.

"The Kawartha region is gaining reputation as a producer of first-rate agricultural products that rival the best in the world. We are pleased to support our area farmers by showcasing many of our fine food producers to Kawartha area visitors through our culinary accommodation packages. We believe these packages will be very popular," adds Rudkins.

Contact Information:
Joseph Rudkins - Innkeeper
Village Inn
PO Box 609
39 Queen Street
Lakefield ON K0L 2H0
Toll-free: (800) 827-5678  
Local: (705) 652-1910

http://www.villageinn.ca ;

About Village Inn:
The newly built Village Inn of Lakefield is an upscale country inn that combines old world charm with contemporary comfort. Located in Lakefield, Ontario, a pretty little town rich in history, Village Inn features 26 tastefully decorated guest rooms and 2 luxury guest suites as well as meeting, conference and wedding facilities for up to 80. A pleasant drive from Toronto and Ottawa, the Village Inn is close to the city of Peterborough and is an ideal destination for couples romantic getaways, weekend escapes, spa packages as well as weddings and small conferences. To learn more about Village Inn's exciting packages and specials call 1-800-827-5678 or visit their website (http://www.villageinn.ca)