Well, just to show that we are not hypocrites - Michelle and I had a fantastic weekend getaway staying at the Fairmount Bed and Breakfast in Minnedosa with our houst Susan Proven. We had a fantastic time in Susan's 1914 farm house located just north of Minnedosa. The atmosphere was relaxed and quiet, we had fantastic food prepared by Susan (she even treated us to some of her farm raised lamb for dinner one evening - excellent by the way!). We hope to make it back during the summer for an evening when Susan told us she would prepare some lake trout - raised and caught in her wetland area. We had fresh baked sun dried tomatoe bread along with fresh hot pumpkin muffins, grapefruit, frittata, locally grown rose hip tea and locally grown peppermint tea, fantastic red raspberry jam and gooseberry jam, a wonderful breakfast imported from Newfoundland among other things - all grown and prepared by Susan on her farm. IT WAS EXCELLENT! Michelle and I can imagine the atmosphere during the summer time when the lake has geese and birds in abundance, the sheep are grazing, and the sun is shining. We might head off to Riding Mountain National park after an incredible breakfast, play a round of golf, grab some lunch and head back to relax around the bonfire at night.
The rooms are cozy and Susan has incredible stories about the history of the area, the farm (four generations of Provens have owned the home), and local knowledge. Susan also recommended we check out some of the other B & B's in the area - which we did and that's another story. On our way out we decided we couldn't live without some of the homemade preserves Susan has for sale. Saskatoon berry jam and syrup, both of the jams we had for breakfast, pickles, Green Tomatoe Chow Chow (you need to try it to find out - awesome), and other jams, jellies and surprises. One thing you might want to ask about if you decide to stay there are the wool duvets handcrafted by Susan with the wool from her sheep! What a treat!
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