Experience a taste of place right here in Oro-Medonte with gourmet cheeses, farm fresh honey, craft beverages and much more. Supporting fine local producers right here in our neighborhood has never been easier, with an impressive and growing collection of local businesses.
Avoid the big box stores and choose handmade products that help reduce our carbon footprint and boost the local economy. Your shopping list is about to expand! Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Farm Fresh Honey
This just in… local seasonal honey is now for sale!
McCutcheon’s Apiary now has small batches of wild blossom honey available for sale at their farm gate location. Beamish Honey based in Horseshoe Valley offers premium craft unfiltered raw honey at their location and at Dwellings retail store in Craighurst.
Belgian Chocolates
If you haven’t yet tried handmade Belgian truffles and chocolates, you are missing out on something special! Oro-Medonte’s finest chocolatier creates small batch gourmet chocolates and candy creations that are perfect for a gift or a special treat for yourself.
Visit the new Chelsea Chocolates retail location at the main four corners in Craighurst to get ready-made chocolates or place custom orders. Look out for exciting flavour collaborations with various local producers. New novelty items are coming out all the time!
Sweet Maple Syrup
Oro-Medonte is one of the sweetestest townships around. Tasty and healthy (yes, you read that right!) maple syrup is produced at a collection of farms in the township and sold year round (based on availability). Check out high-quality maple syrup products from Elsie’s Creek Farm, Hutchinson Maple Syrup (ask about their maple butter and jams too), Shaw’s Maple Syrup & Catering and Steamy Kettle Sugar Bush.
Craft Cider, Wine & Beer
Raise a glass to our fabulous beer, cider and wine producers from the comfort of your home or with a visit to Quayle’s Brewery and Heritage Estate Winery & Cidery.
At Quayle’s Brewery, expert brew-masters are creating premium craft brews including IPA’s, lagers, pilsners, sours, porter and more, ensuring that there is a drink to suit any person’s tastes. Sample a local brew in the spacious new outdoor beer garden, order from Quayle’s seasonal food menu or take home some cans to go! On site, you’ll take in the relaxing scenery of a world class hop yard set amid the rolling hills of Oro-Medonte on Line 12. At Quayle’s Brewery you’ll get a true farm-to-glass experience while supporting local.
Heritage Estate Winery & Cidery features premium wine and cider on an inviting outdoor patio. Enjoy a Wine and Cider Tour (be sure to book ahead) and learn about the history and story of their locally grown, harvested and fermented apples and grapes. Or, swing by and do a tasting of their Heirloom Apple Cider, Vidal Blanc, Sparkling Apple Wine and more. Heritage Estates collection of craft ciders and wines are produced and available for purchase right here in Oro-Medonte.
Woodfolk Cider can be found perched on a hilltop in Oro Medonte, overlooking our orchards, fields, and Moonstone Creek. Over the past five years, the farm has been a whirlwind of activity with over 3000 apple and pear trees planted, and countless developments to the property. Woodfolk Cider is a family owner, orchard to glass cidery. The ciders are complex, yet approachable and pair gorgeously with food. In spring and summer visit the farm for delicious tastings and epic views.
All-Natural Body Care
Organic Body Shop offers locally made soaps, lotions, candles and more. Their essential oil-infused products take a natural approach to healthy skincare. Their remedy products are excellent for sensitive skin. Shop online at the Organic Body Shop website.
Support your local Oro-Medonte businesses, right here in your own backyard, shop local #OroMedonteStrong. For a list of producers and local shoppes in Oro-Medonte #MadeInSimcoeCounty visit Oro-Medonte’s Shopping page.
