Baby Lambs at Hastings House
This month, we welcomed six baby lambs to our flock in the front pasture at Hastings House. They add an extra element of wonder and magic to the property, and to your stay in the country.
Empress Lavender Collins
Social-hour priced cocktails and mocktails are a great reason to head to Manor Dining at 4:00pm! Our Empress Lavender Collins is a showy drink ideal during your stay on Salt Spring, as we have two lavender farms on the island…
Executive Chef Marcel Kauer
Gourmet dining has always been one of the highlights of a stay at Hastings House thanks to our superb Executive Chef Marcel Kauer. In 1991, Marcel Kauer joined the Hastings House culinary team from the William Tell in Vancouver. When…
Environmental Amenities by Mother Earth Essentials
Hasting House proudly furnishes our rooms and suites with environmental soap products by Canadian artisan Mother Earth Essentials. Sustainability is important to us at Hastings House and we know it is important to our guests as well. Mother Earth's soaps,…
Certified Organic Facial Products by Elaspa
Have you ever wondered what is being put on your skin when you receive a facial? At Wellspring Spa, we use only certified organic facial products by Elaspa. Manufactured in the European Union, Elaspa products have the highest level of…
Salt Spring Island’s Wellspring Spa is Open Three Seasons, Including November/December!
Are you looking for a Salt Spring Island spa that's open in the shoulder season? Wellspring Spa remains open March - December, even when the hotel and restaurant have closed for the season! Our cedar-clad barn is a cozy spot…
Daina Deblette’s Art of Seeing
Local artist and creative facilitator Daina Deblette is a close neighbour of Hastings House. Her Ocean Art Studio and painting classes are housed in a bright and uplifting space in Merchants' Mews. Daina’s art features the blue and aqua tones…
More Favourite Farm Stands on Salt Spring
There are so many amazing farm stands on Salt Spring that we just had to write a second post listing more of our favourite farm stands both near Hastings House and closer to Fulford harbour. When you think of farm…
Lavender Farms on Salt Spring
Summer is such a wonderful time to visit flower and herb farms. Salt Spring’s Mediterranean micro-climate provides an ideal environment for lavender, and there are two lavender farms on the island that are an easy drive from Hastings House. Both…
Kutatás Winery
The closest vineyard to Hastings House is Kutatás Winery. Kutatás means exploration or quest in Hungarian, and it is a true pleasure to explore what this vineyard has to offer. The cellar is just a few blocks from the hotel…
