The Hobbit Hike
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The Hobbit Hike and Goblin Market is back, bigger and better than ever.
“After a good deal of creeping and crawling they peered round the trunks and looked into a clearing where some trees had been felled and the ground levelled. There were many people there, elvish-looking folk, all dressed in green and brown and sitting on sawn rings of the felled trees in a great circle. There was a fire in their midst and there were torches fastened to some of the trees round about; but most splendid sight of all: they were eating and drinking and laughing merrily.”
Flies and Spiders, the Hobbit, JRR Tolkien
Join us for this exclusive and immersive two day experience in the highland woods of Elements Luxury Camp in Renfrew, Ontario. Day passes include all activity costs, meals, and snacks, and weekend passes include additional meals, camping, mocktail bar, and more! Photographer Bailey of BMJ Designs will be on site Saturday to capture shots of you in your hobbit garb, personalized mini sessions available by arrangement. Only 30 spots available <3
Saturday Schedule of Events (tentative)
9:30am Arrival
10am Second Breakfast
10:30am Hobbit Hike—a shortcut to mushrooms featuring professional foraging instructor Tauney Stinson
11:30am Luncheon
1:00-4:00 Goblin Market (open to the public—an absolute feast for the eyes, featuring 15+ fantasy makers and their wares)
4:30 Party Business: a Hobbit door make & take activity with Christin Miller
Overnight (Full weekend camping guests only):
6:00pm Supper: feast like a Hobbit!
8pm-10pm Hobbit party in the woods featuring an open mocktail bar, bonfire, live music from Aerik Watson, and Intro to Circus Arts workshop from Kelsea Shore
Sunday
8am Breakfast
9am Shire yoga
10:30 Galadriel’s Gift: DIY bioactive terrariums workshop with Sierra Nicholson
11:30 Luncheon: Beorn’s Table—a honey and cheese tasting with Tauney Stinson, honey sommelier and cheese fiend.
1-4pm the Goblin Market
Pricing:
Full weekend with camping: $200/pp (upgrades possible, TBA)
Full weekend, no camping $170/pp
Saturday-only tickets $100/pp
Sunday-only tickets $90/pp
Add on: children 7-16
Day: $30
Whole weekend $50
Individual high school and college/university students:
Contact for student rates and volunteer opportunities
The programming is still subject to change but will for sure have these features! Ticket sales start Saturday, March 28th—make sure to check the “events and classes” section of the shop!
The Goblin Market
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The Goblin Market is the Hobbit Hike’s sister event, open to the public! Over 15 curated fantasy artisans, with everything from art to apparel to jewelry to home goods to bring a little whimsy and magick into your day-to-day. Wander through the woods and browse the wares of the Goblin Market.
1-4 pm both days (Saturday and Sunday)
Open to the public
Cost: Either financial or physical donation to the Renfrew Food Bank
Guests are encouraged to dress up and take lots of photos, and visit the Hobbit Door photo booth. We will also be map pin location for the annual Game of Shrooms: the viral worldwide mushroom art treasure hunt!
Market Vendors:
Wool Witch Guild
Humble Beginnings
Forager Bee
BoHo Clayworks
Imperfect Whimsy
MillStone Creations
Sky’s Creative Studio
Art of Nichelle
Sinkable Ink
Pretty Things Clay Co
Alisa Colours
Sierra Nicholson
Kim McDougall (author)
Little Bear Makes
In A Bind Book Shop
Abby Tetsu Art
Lilah Belle Life
Join the Honey Bear Club!
On the heels of this week's admission that I won't be going to weekly markets this summer, I wish to present you super fans with a fun alternative: join the Honey Bear Club!
Some of you animals bought from me nearly every week, you know who you are! With three tiered options, a cute honey pot, and a tote bag you can bee proud to wear around town, there's an option for everyone with a bear's appetite for honey.
Poppa Bear: Papa Bear: you get a dozen large jars of the good stuff, a honey pot and honey dipper, and a tote.
Mama Bear: you get 8 large jars and 4 small jars, a honey pot and honey dipper, and a tote.
Baby Bear: you get 12 small jars, a honey pot and dipper, and a tote.
Each subscriptions' price reflects the current price of Forager Bee honey (slated to go up with the next harvest), plus a 12% discount on all the things included. The honey will be delivered one jar at a time (unless you request more) to a drop point in your neighborhood once per month. Currently offering this service for those located in Renfrew, Arnprior, McNab Braeside, Douglas, Eganville, and Cobden, with potentially more options coming. You can find the Honey Bear Club pricing on our website www.foragerbee.ca under the Honey & Hive Products tab in the shop! Limited spaces available in each tier, and please keep in mind I can't bring you all 12 jars right away.
Are you a small business in the Valley and want to be a drop point? Shoot me a message!
Upcoming events!
There are a few spots left in this weekend’s Wall Altar workshop with Mystical Elements—grab yours ASAP!
Ceramic Wall Altar Workshop
The collab you've been waiting for with Mystical Elements at their new Renfrew location! Come make your own miniature ceramic wall altar and make it your own it using a variety of surface decoration techniques. All tools and instructions provided. Finished pieces will be clear glazed and returned two weeks later for pick up at the shop.
Sunday, March 29th 1-4pm
$80/pp plus tax
DM for details
Girl’s Night Out 2026!
Join us for a night out at the Wing in Renfrew! This is the 18th annual event and just a wonderful opportunity to network with other local women-owned businesses around the Valley. Event runs 5pm-10pm on Friday, April 10th with food and drinks available. I’ll be bringing my most recent pottery, personal care products, and more.
Bees and Beers: Wilno Edition
Upper Ottawa Valley Beekeeper's Association Wilno Meetup
Are you a local beekeeper, or just bee-curious? Come meet other local beekeepers at our upcoming meeting at the legendary Wilno Tavern in Wilno, Ontario on Thursday April 2nd at 6pm for our popular off-season Bees and Beers informal meetup series. Honey sommelier and association president Tauney @tauney will be bringing a variety of Ontario varietal honeys for you to try, and of course you're welcome to buy a delicious dinner from the restaurant! Please RSVP to snag your spot.
Fermentation Friday
See what’s bubbling in the cauldron
From dill pickle sauerkraut to kombucha and beyond, there’s always something making my kitchen smell interesting.
Can’t wait for the snow to melt so we can hang out in the woods.