Art Forest & Woodland Trails

To aid your exploration, you’ll find clearly marked Way Points on the map that correspond with your route.

The trails are wide, well-groomed and easily navigated with lots of arrows and signs pointing the way. You’ll wind your way through a variety of woodlands each with its own distinctive mix of nature. There’s lots more too, with artistic and natural discoveries at every turn.

Chef Michael is a passionate woodsman and has been steadily creating and expanding his Art Forest and our Woodland Trails. He’s on the land every day, year-round. “I need nature like I need oxygen,” says Michael. “Here you can relax and find perspective…”

Pots & Pans Trail | .2 km | Hedgerow Between Inn and Culinary Farm
An accumulation of retired cookware from the inn’s kitchens over the years and an homage to hard-working line cooks everywhere.

Apple Tree Lane | .3 km | Northern Hedgerow Behind Culinary Farm
Wild apples flourish in the hedgerows of Prince Edward Island. This trail winds through our narrow orchard giving us access for our annual harvest. Every tree is unique; few are edible, some are sweet, most are sour and all prized for our collaboration cider with Double Hill Cidery. The complex flavours of our wild apples and their old-world craftsmanship is a delicious partnership.

Spruce Alley | .4 km | Begins at Far Back of Culinary Farm
This majestic entry to our woodlands bisects our tree farm running through blocks of Norwegian Spruce, Red Pine and White Pine before ending at the Softwood Trail. These blocks were planted in 1992 as an experimental fuel source. We’ve decided not to cut them and instead restore the forest through long term management and more diverse plantings.

Mushroom Patch | .6 km at Far Back of Culinary Farm
Shade is essential for cultivating mushrooms so the edge of the woods at the back of our Culinary Farm has become our living laboratory. Maple logs are inoculated annually with a variety of mushroom types and lay here until their fruit emerges.

Memorial Trail | .6 km | Softwood Canopy next to Spruce Alley
This short trail begins in the shade of our Mushroom Patch before winding hidden under the canopy above through a variety of softwood blocks. Along the way, you’ll discover several small contemplative glades cleared from the surrounding woods to encourage species diversity on the forest floor.

Softwood Trail | .4 km | end of Spruce Alley to Old Growth Trail
This magical trail curves through a block of 30-year-old White Pine trees. It was formed by mulching the surrounding trees to create the characteristic woodland trail at your feet.

The Artists Glen | crossroads clearing
These distinctive patches of land have gradually become home to an ever-growing collection of whimsical woods art and creative installations inspired by the surrounding forest.

Woodcutter’s Trail | .75 km | An Old Logging Road
This road allows you to complete the loop of the Old Growth Trail. It once allowed access to these woods so a local farming family could harvest wood to heat their home. One end overlooks our neighbour’s farm, the other end reaches our small blueberry field along Route 332.

Lady Slipper Lane | .5 km |
The shady clearings of these mature woods are home to our elusive Provincial wildflower, the Lady Slipper. These wild orchids grace the woods with their blooms in late spring every year.

Old Growth Trail | 1 km | La Voie Acadienne | .7 KM | through the heart of our Acadian Forest

This majestic trail carefully winds through our largest and oldest tree stands showcasing the diverse hardwoods and species of our most prized woodland. This rich wildlife habitat is an excellent seed source for the surrounding forest and our best remaining version of the Acadian Forest that once covered the island. A variety of wild edible plants and mushrooms are foraged here by the Brigade team.