Not everyone is cut out for life in the city. Long commutes, soaring living costs and the hustle of life in the city is a drain on your time, money and energy. Many people have found that their solution is a new life in the rural beauty of Hastings County, one of Ontario’s best kept secrets. Hasting…
On this episode of the I Left The City Show, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, chats with Paul Backewich, an architect who recently left the big city and made Hastings County his home. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/toronto/article-an-architect-flight-of-fancy-inspires-birdhouse-themed-getaway/
On this episode of the I Left The City Show, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Zach Reid, co-owner of Align Coffee.
On this episode of the I Left The City Show, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Susan Lewis who recently opened her new business the Emerald Earring in downtown Madoc.
On this episode of the I Left The City Show, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Janice Chrysler of Mindful Journey in Marmora and Lake.
On this episode of the I Left The City Show, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Shari Pierce, President of the Madoc and District Chamber of Commerce.
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Margaret Van Helvoort and Kees Morsink, owners of Kings Mill Cider in Stirling-Rawdon Township.
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Joyce Ioannou, a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, Reflexology & Wellness Coach. Joyce owns and operates Cedars Wellness Clinic & Retreat in Marmora & Lake.
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Natasha Kasmaii Alves, a Technical Curriculum Developer, Presenter and Entrepreneur who recently purchased For The Halibut Fish & Chips in Bancroft with her husband.
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Kelly Beulieu, a teacher and owner/operator of The Good Daughter in Bancroft.
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Christine McLean, found of Creative Minds Retreat, a consultancy and career coaching business.
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Emily O'Donnell MacKinnon, owner and operator of Mack Attack Outdoors.
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Dionne Baker, found and owner of Shop Boss Secrets.
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Laura Reavie, founder and owner of Skootamatta Environmental Consulting Inc.
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Lee Knuttila, founder and owner of Quietly Coffee.
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with John Bondar, President of Shannonville Motorsport Park.
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Andrew MacDonald, Co-Founder of KASAMA Marketing.
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Dr. Sandy Musclow, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and owner of Foundation Stone Medicine.
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Wildly Authentic Hastings, chats with Tim Porter, the founding and current Artistic Director of Tweed and Company Theatre.
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Ro Munich, owner and operator of the Arlington Hotel in Maynooth, ON
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Michelle Annette Tremblay of WordBird Media
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with comedian Timmy Boyle.
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Melanie Williams who has built her law practice in Marmora and Lake.
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with wood worker David Ferguson.
On this episode of I Left The City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic and Tourism Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Jane Johnson of Hidden Potential Consulting.
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with communications expert Alysha Dominico, co-founder of Tangible Words, a company that helps businesses across Ontario and beyond market themselves online.
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with professional make-up artist Jaimie Jolly. Jaimie was a cottager in the area for years but hated to leave so she decided to bring her salon and family to Hastings County year-round.
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with accountant Sukhan Bains, who moved from India to build a unique business and lifestyle in Bancroft. Sukhan helps businesses keep their books in order while finding lots of time to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with electrician Michele Gallo, who chose northern Hastings County for the location of his company Gallo Teck where he is helping to bring solar energy to homes, cottages and even boats.
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with photographer June Wells, who turned her vacation property in Coe Hill into her year-round home and business. She operates Tin House Woodworking and gift shop with her husband Jeff.
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Logan Krupa, who returned from the city to his small town roots to run his family bar and restaurant. He recently opened the Bancroft Brewing Company to provide local craft beer to the region.
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Carly O’Neill and Shaun Zoernack who moved from the Rockie Mountains to settle in Hastings County and open the Lakehouse Restaurant on Paudash Lake near Bancroft.
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Jenn Bennett, who returned from the big city to her small town roots and now operates Jenn Creative Consulting in Marmora. Jenn balances her own business with a growing young family and loves life in Hastings County.
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Trevor Telford of the Black River Retreat, a private couples retreat getaway in Tweed. Black River Retreat is renowned for the atmosphere and amazing food that Trevor prepares daily for his guests.
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with Italian chef Luca Molteni, who opened The Barn Chefs with his wife Sarah Woods. After traveling the world cooking amazing dishes, Luca has settled in Coe Hill and is making the region a more tasty place to live.
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with women’s hockey star Jackie Jarrell, who recently opened her own training centre in Tyendinaga Township to help up and coming athletes reach their peak performance.
On this episode of I Left the City, your host Andrew Redden, Economic Development Manager for Hastings County, sits down with actor and model Sandor Johnson, who spends the summer months in Hastings County. The former All My Children actor and Calvin Klein model opened Potter Settlement Vineyards and Winery on his family’s 180 year old farm in Tweed.
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