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L AST MONTH, IN THE HILLS OF ONTARIO’S HORSESHOE VALLEY,
dozens of Land Rovers descended on Defender House, a Nordic spa experience hosted by the British carmaker. Offering VIP guests a glimpse into the world of Defender lifestyle, SHARP co-hosted style consultations, scotch whisky tastings, and a long weekend of fine dining dishes plated up alongside organic Canadian wines. Relaxing massages were also on offer, along with meditative yoga and restorative sauna sessions.
At the nearby Boots & Hearts country music festival — just a hot stone’s throw from the spa at Defender House — guests were also invited to test their off-roading skills on a track built by Land Rover. Featuring water crossings, a log bridge, and severe side tilts designed to showcase the car’s all-terrain abilities, expert instructors marshalled drivers around the course before chauffeuring them to the festival for a night of luxury and live music. Several guests were even hosted at the festival campsite, staying the night in one of Land Rover’s expertly engineered roof tents. Mounted atop a Defender Trek Edition, this was perhaps the perfect way to end the weekend — with an experience that encapsulates the marque’s adventurous-but-luxurious nature.
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