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…
As we celebrate the upcoming 41st spring opening of the hotel, we look back on Hastings House Hotel’s largest renovation. In 1999 and 2000 respectively, the seven Hillside Suites were built and the Churchill Cottage was renovated taking the property…
Barbara Hastings is a prominent figure in Salt Spring history, not only for her role in the Hastings House estate, but for her tireless support of Lady Minto Hospital. At Home in the Manor House After arriving on Salt Spring…
This fall marks two important anniversaries in the history of Hastings House. It has been 40 years since Hastings House officially opened to guests as a ten-suite boutique hotel in the fall of 1981. We are also celebrating 25 wonderful…
The Farmhouse is among the most photographed buildings at Hastings House after the Manor, and has a long and fascinating history, including spies and intrigue. Originally built at the turn of the century, on a rise by the oceanfront, it…
The long unique history of the Post Cottage. Long before Warren and Barbara Hastings made this property their homestead, it had a long history as a trading outpost. In fact, it was the first building that was built here. Originally…
A look at the life of the man behind the estate. The namesake of Hastings House, Warren Hastings, was a fascinating character, to say the least. Born on January 26, 1901, in Sussex, England, he carved his own path early…
The story behind the design and construction of the iconic Manor House. In 1937, Warren and Barbara Hastings moved to Salt Spring Island from Sussex, England. The young couple had been captivated by stories from Barbara’s parents after they had…
