“Music in nature’s always been a part of Westben,” says Donna Bennett, co-founder of Westben Centre for Connection & Creativity through Music. It’s a mission statement most people will associate with the Barn, a 400-seat timber-frame structure with grand doors that roll back to let the summer ambience in. With the Sounds in Nature event, the storied Campbellford arts centre is taking that philosophy one step further.
Every beer drinker knows a brew tastes better when you’ve earned it. Preferences also change by season—a crisp lager is never better than in the high heat of summer, and cooler weather makes a rich flavour like porter especially appealing. These fundamentals combine beautifully in Kawarthas Northumberland, where an abundance of hiking trails meets a range of craft breweries. If you’d like to work up a thirst on a trail or bring home a sampler after exploring the region, here are some recommended pairings.
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