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Clinton News Record, 2015-07-01, Page 88 News Record • Wednesday, July 1, 2015 BUSINESS DIRECTORY 1 270)ave ?taw:46m CONCRETE FORMING • I M,MERCIAL * RESIDENTIAL * Founibl It ' Flour F.t LLhirrg • IDrcair 1.e11101 * Bnd is t IN 111 FREE ESTIMATES RitiV3B40. 519-523.9971 FA 523-'11.: • BP RENTALS Van Trailers Rentals Storage & Sales RR#4 WALTON, ON BRENT: Ph: 519-527-0753 • Cell: 519-525-6295 •Dur bvleJ runs Is lbul It on SERVICE ENERGY HEATING •AIR CONDITIONING - ELECTRICAL PLUMOING JEFF WISE 282 8ay1ioNd Road. Clirrtori • 51I9-482-702 Dave Bernard MP? TBEE•SERYCE • Bucket Truck Service ,• Tree Trimming/Removal • Stump Grinding • Free Estimates Est. 1998 CLINTON, ON 9-482 -3976 UETTER A PENT RY For aO yaw orrj Acme: CCfr 519-440-2142 Laura Broadley Clinton News Record The Ashwood team, Rob MacFie (L), Kirsten Harrett, Chef Robert Whyte and Pete Meades, The team is happy with the way things have been going at the inn since its opening at the end of May. Weddings, corporate functions at The Ashwood Laura Broadley Clinton News Record Years on fast -paced, high -stress Bay Street in Toronto left Kirsten Harrettwanting a quieter and more peaceful life on Ontario's west coast. Originally from Clinton, Harrett wanted to find a way to come back home and she found thatwhen she took over Deer Park Lodge 15 years ago. Harrett has had her eye on The Ashwood Inn propertyforyears and brought her goal one step further earlier this year when she became the owner. "There's a huge demand for accommodation around here" Har- rett explained. "It was a natural growth for Deer Park Lodge:' After four months of renovations and over a month into its opening, Harrett said things are going well and the community has been accepting and grateful for the changes made. 'We've had a really great start and a lot of support;' Harrett said. Both properties have become one with guests having access to amenities at either location. There is access to a private beach, outdoor and indoor saltwater swimming pools, trails and a full-service restaurant Rob MacFie has done most of the renovations himself including new flooring, carpeting, vanities, beds, fixtures, and the creation of the Ash - wood Restaurant and Bourbon Bar. The emerald ash borer destroyed many of the Ashwood trees on the Deer Park Lodge land so Harrett decided to repurpose the wood into new furnishings. After joining forces with Pete Meades, Harrett soon came to real- ize that the newirm could be host to a premier live music. Music is something the local population could enjoy alongside visitors, she Laura Broadley Clinton News Record Restaurant staff, Alex Hoy and Paige Wilson get ready for another day at The Ashwood Inn of Bayfield. The Ashwood Restaurant and Bourbon Bar boast sophisticated complementary menus. said. "It became obvious that it would be a really great place to have awell- developed music destination for Huron County," Harrett said. Meades is co-owner of Meades Bros. Productions and has nm the Bayfield concert series. He focuses on Canadian musicians because he knows that it can be tough for new artists. The country's music industry is fraught with obstacles, he explained. As a part of the renovations a stage was built and new sound equipment was brought into attract an array of artists. Meades also came up with the idea of the bourbon bar as a unique concept for the area. The bar boasts 25 different varieties with differing alcohol levels for every bourbon drinker. Meades said a good introduction to bourbon for beginners is to try an item from the custom cocktail menu. The Ashwood Arnold Palmer is a specialty of the bar with a mint infused twist on the classic drink. The Ashwood Bourbon Bar com- plements a menu by Humber pro- fessor RobertWhyte, CCC. The Ash - wood Restaurant has locally -focused and consistent menu with new features and spe- cialsweekly. HuronCountyhas alot to offer and Whyte said that excep- tional products makes the menu gourmet The Ashwood is expanding and is able host corporate functions with a meeting space that can hold 150 people. Audio-visual equipment and access to on and off-site adventures gives a focus to team building. It is also a great place to host weddings with rooms to accom- modate guests and close access to all of Bayfield. The Ashwood Inn is able to book corporate events and wed- dings throughout the year in hopes of bringing people to the area during the winter months. More information can be found at www.theashwood.com or by visiting The Ashwood Inn on Facebook.