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‘CABIN’ FEVER HEATS UP AT HOCKLEY VALLEY RESORT
Hockley
Valley Resort's new signature restaurant, cabin,
is introducing a new standard for regional cuisine in the Hills of
Headwaters with a weekly rotating menu and a permanent menu dedicated to fresh
ingredients and local fare.
Under
the direction of Chef de Cuisine Michael Potters, the new 2,600 square foot
restaurant is named in honour of the first structure built on the property in
1865. The open-concept restaurant design blurs
the lines between kitchen and dining room, with seating for up to 70 guests,
including an interactive Chef’s Table in front of Chef Potters’ cooking area, a
semi-private dining area, and an intimate dining room.
“The inspiration behind the rotating menu is to offer guests
a truly seasonal culinary experience,” said Potters. “Our proximity to local
farmers and food purveyors, combined with our bountiful on-site garden allows
us to serve the freshest possible food with a low ecological footprint.”
Chef
Potters will be supported by Hockley’s new Director of Restaurants, Sommelier
Corey Ladouceur.
“We
are committed to celebrating the best in regional food and drink at the resort –
from the casual lounge 85, to the lobby wine bar Babbo, to the new restaurant cabin,” said
John Paul Adamo, President and Owner at Hockley Valley Resort. “We are confident that our
chefs, as well as the beauty of the surrounding area, will make the culinary
experience here at Hockley Valley very memorable.”
cabin is open Wednesday thru Sunday, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Reservations are recommended.
About Hockley Valley Resort
Hockley
Valley Resort is a year-round resort destination located in the heart of some
of Ontario’s most picturesque countryside, one hour from downtown Toronto.
Hockley Valley Resort first opened its doors in 1985. The 300-acre property
features 104 luxury rooms and suites, 14 meeting
rooms and an 8,000 square foot European-inspired, full-service spa. The resort is home to a championship 18-hole,
Scottish links-style golf course designed by renowned Canadian golf course
architect Thomas McBroom, as well as 15 scenic ski and snowboard runs for all
levels, including an upper and lower freestyle terrain park. For more
information please visit www.hockley.com.
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Corey Ladouceur Joins Hockley Valley Resort as Director of Restaurants
Renowned Sommelier Corey
Ladouceur has joined Hockley Valley Resort as Director of Restaurants. Ladouceur
will oversee the culinary experience of restaurant 85, and the newly opened cabin at the famous hotel, golf and ski
destination located one hour from downtown Toronto.
Corey Ladouceur began
his career in Windsor, ON working as Sommelier and Dining Room Manager at Il
Gabbiano Ristorante. He also honed his skills in the U.S. at Café Cortina in
Farmington Hills, MI and 30 Degree Blue at the Marriott Resort in Panama City
Beach, FL. Upon moving to Toronto, Ladouceur was resident Sommelier and
Restaurant Operations Manager at the exclusive Granite Club, and most recently
as Food and Beverage Manager and Sommelier at the private downtown The Spoke
Club.
“Corey’s rich experience
is going to be a tremendous asset to all our establishments,” said John Paul
Adamo, President and Owner at Hockley Valley Resort. “With cabin set to open this week, Corey will play a key role in defining
the guest experience.”
Ladouceur enrolled with
the International Sommelier Guild in Toronto in 2002, receiving top honours
with his Sommelier designation in 2004. He is currently pursuing his Master
Sommelier designation, a title bestowed to only three other Canadians. In
addition to being one of 12 judges in the All Canadian Wine Championships, Ladouceur
was selected to be one of 27 Master Sommelier candidates in the intensive
“Master Napa Valley” study session.
“Hockley Valley Resort
struck me as uniquely Canadian destination committed to distinguishing itself
as a leader in the hospitality industry,” said Ladouceur. "I am thrilled
to join such a talented group of individuals and could not think of better
place to take my education and love for food and wine to the next level.”
Ladouceur is the newest addition
to Hockley’s growing culinary team. This fall, acclaimed chefs Alex Johnston and
Michael Potters signed on as Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine, respectively.
About
Hockley Valley Resort
Hockley Valley Resort is
a year-round resort destination located in the heart of some of Ontario’s most
picturesque countryside, one hour from downtown Toronto. Hockley Valley Resort
first opened its doors in 1985. The 300-acre property features 104 luxury rooms
and suites, 14 meeting rooms and an 8,000
square foot European-inspired, full-service spa. The
resort is home to a championship 18-hole, Scottish links-style golf
course designed by renowned Canadian golf course architect Thomas McBroom, as
well as 15 scenic ski and snowboard runs for all levels, including an upper and
lower freestyle terrain park. For more information please visit www.hockley.com.
Follow Hockley Valley
Resort on Twitter: http://twitter.com/HockleyVResort
Join the Hockley Valley
Resort Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/HockleyValleyResort
Hockley Valley Resort’s
YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/hockleyvalleyresort
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Hockley Valley's 'cabin' Re-invents Rustic Elegance
Construction is underway at Hockley
Valley Resort for cabin, the newest culinary addition to the famous hotel, golf and ski
destination. Under the direction of acclaimed Canadian Chef Michael
Potters, cabin will open its doors on December 17.
Named in honour of the first structure built on property in 1865, cabin will draw inspiration from the picturesque and romantic countryside in
the Hills of Headwaters region. The 2,600 square foot space will
combine rustic and modern décor elements, including reclaimed hard-wood
floors and wooden beams from an old barn, and a 16 foot steel and glass
chandelier.
"The concept for cabin marks an exciting and significant stage in the Resort's evolution,"
said John Paul Adamo, President and Owner at Hockley Valley Resort. "cabin will allow guests to connect with chefs, enjoy a diverse sampling of local
fare, and experience the region's beauty."
The culinary experience will be defined by a farm-to-table philosophy on
food. Chef Potters' à la carte menu will celebrate the best of local
cuisine, using only the freshest ingredients from the Resort's two-acre
fruit and vegetable garden, seasonal preserves, and fare from local
farmers and suppliers.
"cabin's menu will highlight our passion for regional cuisine and showcase what
we see as the emerging 'Canadiana Cuisine' trend," said Potters.
"Preserving the bounty of the growing season year-round and a
commitment to supporting local farmers and food purveyors will also be
a focus of our menu offering."
The open-concept design will blur the lines between kitchen and dining
room. cabin will offer seating for up to 70 guests, including an interactive Chef's
Table in front of Chef Potters' cooking area, semi-private dining, and
an intimate dining room.
About Hockley Valley Resort
Hockley Valley Resort is a year-round resort destination located in the
heart of some of Ontario's most picturesque countryside, one hour from
downtown Toronto. Hockley Valley Resort first opened its doors in 1985.
The 300-acre property features 104 luxury rooms and suites, 14 meeting
rooms and an 8,000 square foot European-inspired, full-service spa. The
resort is home to a championship 18-hole, Scottish links-style golf
course designed by renowned Canadian golf course architect Thomas
McBroom, as well as 15 scenic ski and snowboard runs for all levels,
including an upper and lower freestyle terrain park. For more
information please visit www.hockley.com.
Golfers swing for a cause at Hockley Valley Resort's Annual Charity Event
For the 16th consecutive year, Hockley Valley Resort held
its signature From the Heart of Hockley Charity Event, raising $60,000 for local
charities with a day of golf and spa-filled fun.
Funds raised at this year’s event
will support four very worthy causes: The Headwaters Health Care Centre, Caritas, Meagan’s Walk and
the Ontario Track 3 Ski Association. The Headwaters Health Care Foundation will receive nearly $20,000 of the funds raised to
purchase a birthing bed and four transport wheelchairs. To date, more than $550,000
has been raised in support of various local causes.
“For 16 years, our annual
charity event has helped to raise funds, awareness and hope for some very deserving
local causes,” said John Paul Adamo, President and General Manager of Hockley
Valley Resort. “We are honoured to be a part of the tight-knit Hills of
Headwaters region, and to give back to the community in any way we can.”
The success of Hockley’s 16th
Annual Charity Event was made possible by the support of the Resort’s amazing sponsors, suppliers and business
partners, particularly Middlefield Resource
Funds, the event’s presenting sponsor.
Nearly 240 people participated, enjoying a day of golf on the green or
relaxing in the spa, followed by a cocktail reception and dinner. The event
also gave guests the opportunity to experience the transformation Hockley has
recently undergone, including a new lobby, three new restaurants, two-acre
fruit and vegetable garden, and refreshed spa area.
About Hockley Valley Resort
Hockley Valley Resort is a year-round resort destination located in the
Hills of Headwaters, in the heart of some of Ontario’s most picturesque
countryside, one hour from downtown Toronto. First opening its doors in 1985,
the 300-acre Hockley Valley Resort features 104 luxury rooms and suites, 14
meeting rooms and an 8,000 square foot European-inspired, full-service spa. The
resort is home to a championship 18-hole, Scottish links-style golf course
designed by renowned Canadian golf course architect Thomas McBroom, as well as
15 scenic ski and snowboard runs for all levels, including an upper and lower
freestyle terrain park. For more information please visit www.hockley.com.
Follow
Hockley’s GM John Paul Adamo on Twitter: http://twitter.com/JohnPaulAdamo
Join the
Hockley Valley Resort Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/HockleyValleyResort
Hockley
Valley Resort’s YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/hockleyvalleyresort
Renowned Chef Michael Potters Joins Culinary Team At Hockley Valley Resort
Acclaimed Canadian chef Michael Potters
will join Hockley Valley Resort as Chef de Cuisine, effective November 1. Potters
will lead the culinary team of a new high-end leisure restaurant at the
Resort, as part of an ongoing series of changes to the iconic hotel,
golf and ski destination located one hour from downtown Toronto.
The new and yet-to-be named restaurant, being built especially for
Potters' arrival, marks the exciting next stage of Hockley's evolution.
In celebration of their 25th anniversary, the Resort's recent $5 million transformation included the
addition of three new restaurants: Babbo, Tavola and Restaurant Eighty
Five, named to commemorate the year Hockley first opened its doors.
"The Resort has undergone some dramatic changes to ensure that food
defines the guest experience at Hockley," said John Paul Adamo,
President and General Manager of Hockley Valley Resort. "I am honoured
to welcome Michael to the Hockley family and am confident his culinary
expertise, vision and reputation will help raise the profile for both
the Resort and the Hills of Headwaters region."
Committed to an authentic, fresh and local approach to food, Hockley's
garden-to-table culinary philosophy sees the on-site garden provide
more than 80 per cent of the produce for the constantly evolving fresh
fare of the resort's restaurants, with additional menu items sourced
from local farmers and food producers.
"Living and working in Ontario's Prince Edward County has strengthened
my commitment to local fare and helped inspire my home-grown approach
to cooking," said Potters. "I am excited to bring my passion for
regional cuisine to Hockley and help grow our shared culinary vision."
For over two decades, Michael Potters has been linked with some of
Toronto's finest restaurants. Upon moving to Prince Edward County in
2003, Potters first opened the Milford Bistro, followed by the
highly-respected Harvest restaurant in Picton, rated among the top ten
dining rooms in Canada by En Route Magazine. Most recently, Potters
worked at Angéline's Restaurant and Inn in Bloomfield.
Hockley Valley Resort is located in the Hills of Headwaters, the highest
elevation in Southern Ontario. The area encompasses the communities of
Caledon, Erin, Orangeville and Dufferin County. The region is the
birthplace of four major river systems: the Nottawasaga, the Credit,
the Humber, and the Grand. The river systems have made the Hills of
Headwaters a rich and bountiful agritourism destination.
About Hockley Valley Resort
Hockley Valley Resort is a year-round resort destination located in the
heart of some of Ontario's most picturesque countryside, one hour from
downtown Toronto. Hockley Valley Resort first opened its doors in 1985.
The 300-acre property features 104 luxury rooms and suites, 14 meeting
rooms and an 8,000 square foot European-inspired, full-service spa. The
resort is home to a championship 18-hole, Scottish links-style golf
course designed by renowned Canadian golf course architect Thomas
McBroom, as well as 15 scenic ski and snowboard runs for all levels,
including an upper and lower freestyle terrain park. For more
information please visit www.hockley.com.
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