Prairie Roots: a pioneer’s life, living off what they could grow and find on their homestead, working hard to grow their families and set down roots in a brand new world. Stones: Hard, solid, a foundation to build a new life, and what they used to grind their grain into flour to feed their families. Wood-fire Rolls: Made from fresh ground grain to feed their hungry families.
On June 2, Fort Dauphin hosted a group of UK tour operators in conjunction with Travel Manitoba and Earth Rhythms. It was an amazing experience. While the rolls were baking in the Ukrainian style bake oven, our guests ground grain into flour using our quern stones, and made fresh butter using a glass paddle style butter churn. After, they enjoyed a Ukrainian inspired meal prepared by Joanna Cooper, and listened to the music and stories of our very own local Historian, Ed Stozek. Once the evening was over, they took the rolls, along with some local homemade jams and honey with them on to the next destination in their journey: Elkhorn Resort and Riding Mountain National Park.
A chance to try your hand at something new, plus good conversation, good food, good stories, good music all in a unique and beautiful setting: that’s what makes an experience!
Interested in experiencing some of the same? Call 204-638-6630 or email fortdphn@mymts.net for your chance to experience Prairie Roots, Stones & Wood Fired Rolls.
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