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The restaurant and brewery are now a self-supporting business with a wood pizza oven that uses yeast from the brewery, a sous- vide and charcuterie program all created and managed by their new Executive Chef, with year- round social events including, Band Nights that have attracted over 100 guests, Whiskey Festi- vals, winter socials with a portion of the patio made into a skating rink, and fine dining evenings.
COVID-19 = NEW ECO INNOVATION
When COVID-19 hit, Leonard saw an opportunity to expand on the Hammond Climate Commit- ment. “The Hammond family of businesses takes our environ- mental responsibility seriously and we believe that environmen- tal sustainability and running a business are not mutually exclu- sive,” said Leonard.
“I thought to myself, how do I become different and stand out? I want it to be a different experi- ence when you visit Hammond. I didn’t want to sit back during COVID and put another coat of paint on the walls, but do something different and creative that would make a difference.”
Well, did Leonard ever make his mark! Hammond Hill Eco-Resort is the first eco-experi- ence and wilderness retreat of its kind in Canada, nestled in 62 acres of mature woodlands completely off the grid, with no power or running water and access to hiking trails year-round. The idea was presented to Leonard by Aaron and Brad to compliment the eco-message that was already started on the golf course, restaurant and brewery.
Initially featuring small pioneer cabins designed based on early French-Canadian homes, and early French homes in Nova
Scotia, new to the Glamping options Hammond Hill are proud to offer Jupes. Jupe is a dwelling unit inspired by the stars, designed for new frontiers beyond the city and off the grid. With an included bed frame and headboard, a luxury queen mattress, butcher board end tables and stools, and an expan- sive 8’ x 13’ weather-treated deck, Jupe arrives on site, move-in ready. Jupes require no founda- tion work, no platform, and no electrical utility drags, meaning permits are rarely necessary. Invented and built in Texas, Jupe have chosen Hammond Hill as their first partner in the world outside of the US. They have a unique partnership purchasing model where there is an initial fee and then revenue sharing on the Jupes to keep pricing down.
“The fact that they chose Hammond as their first interna- tional expansion site is huge
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