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In addition to being educational, our life-enhancing getaways embrace a number of epicurean pleasures...
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 our garden
 nan's studio  loch robin
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Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher. He founded a school of philosophy which - significant for its time - was welcoming to women and other 'non-citizens' of Athens. According to Epicurus, an understanding of philosophy:
Taking inspiration from Epicurus, The Nurtury sits on a private lake and is situated in the midst of thirty one acres of birch, maple and pine trees. Whether you want to hike out on one of our nature trails or sit on the dock with a book, it is an environment that is conducive to the kind of learning experiences we seek to create for you. |
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We believe that by marrying the pleasures of a beautiful setting with good food and good conversation, we help to create an atmosphere conducive to engaged and sensory living and learning...
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It isn't the big pleasures that count the most, it's making a big deal out of the little ones. Jean Webster 
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For many of us, wine is one of life's epicurean pleasures. This is why we incorporate a fun wine paring session into every wwp weekend.
Excited by the relatively recent entry of so many women into the wine business at a number of levels - from sommeliers to wine makers, from wine writers to connoisseurs - we turn to inspirational trailblazers such as Natalie MacLean (of Red, White, and Drunk All Over fame) to guide us through the world of wine. In a sense, you could say that the world of wine echoes the world of philosophy - for so long, the domain of men, and yet now being invigorated and energized by the participation of women. Moreover, female wine writers like Natalie MacLean are introducing new ways of expressing this special relationship... "Wine is as much about camaraderie as taste. When we share good wine with good friends, we also share what makes us human: sensual pleasure, conversation, and connection. That's the magic hospitality of wine: you can give it all away and yet feel filled to the brim yourself." |
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Menus From The Nurtury To Whet Your Appetite...
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lunch
Thai carrot and ginger soup
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Roquefort cheesecake with roasted balsamic tarragon pears
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Nova Scotia bannock with local cheeses
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...no point in picking the apple if you don't want to see how it tastes.
Toni
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evening meal
a selection of Mediterranean tapas paired with a wine tasting
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Moroccan chicken tagine with artichokes and green grapes, accompanied by coriander quinoa and minted melon balls
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Did you Know?
We are in the process of producing wwp's first cookbook, based on favourite 'feel good' recipes from our weekends and from the kitchens of our members.
All proceeds made from the sale of the cookbook will go towards supporting the Marcelle Scholarship Fund. |
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Join us at wine women and philosophy...the spa that ignites your creative and reflective side.
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