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		<title>Stonehame Receives Coveted Fodor&#8217;s Choice &#8220;Best of the Best&#8221; Award!</title>
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Stonehame Lodge and Chalets located in Scotsburn, Pictou County, Nova Scotia has been recognized by Fodor’s Travel, the foremost name in travel publishing, as a 2010 Fodor’s Choice selection. This distinction represents a remarkable achievement and recognizes Stonehame as a leader in its field for service, quality, and value in the 2010 year.
Since 1988, Fodor’s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.mountainretreat.ca/2010/06/29/fodorstravelaward/</link>
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		<title>Stonehame Supports Acadian Forest Purchase</title>
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A Pictou County group is determined to save some 313 acres of rich Acadian Forest near Scotsburn, Nova Scotia. The group, known as the Friends of Redtail Society, has to raise $250,000 by December 10th to purchase the land from US based Wagner Forest Nova Scotia Ltd.
The Acadian Forest  is considered among the most threatened [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.mountainretreat.ca/2010/06/10/acadianforest/</link>
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		<title>Top Five Beach Destinations on the Northumberland Strait</title>
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The waters of the Northumberland Strait are among the warmest waters north of the Carolinas! Yes, its true, in July and August while bathers on the southern side of Nova Scotia hesitate to enter the Atlantic beyond ankle level, the waters along the Northumberland Shore can reach temperatures as high as 25 degrees C (that&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.mountainretreat.ca/2010/03/27/top-beach-destinations-northumberland-strait/</link>
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		<title>Winter in Nova Scotia: Photos from Stonehame</title>
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A major snow storm heralded in the New Year in Nova Scotia and with it, a host of winter activities at Stonehame Lodge and Chalets. Our location on Fitzpatrick Mountain, Scotsburn, Pictou County tends to attract greater snow fall accumulations than other operations at lower elevations in the province.  Stonehame features several winter recreational activities [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.mountainretreat.ca/2010/01/21/winter-in-nova-scotia-photos-from-stonehame/</link>
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		<title>Dave Gunning Concert Photos</title>
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Just before Christmas, Nova Scotia singer/song writer, Dave Gunning (and backup guitarist, Jamie Robinson) sang and played to a sold out concert at Stonehame Lodge &#38; Chalets. The concert, one of the premier events at Stonehame in 2009, featured a traditional Christmas dinner (with all the fixin&#8217;s) including turkey, stuffing and homemade dessert.
The Gunning concert [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.mountainretreat.ca/2010/01/17/dave-gunning-concert-photos/</link>
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		<title>Facebook Fan Page Launch</title>
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Our Facebook Fan Page was launched today and we want your comments, photos and suggestions. We want to talk to you about Stonehame -  how we&#8217;re doing with the events and activities we schedule, the services we offer and the staff you meet. We also want to keep you informed about travel news and important [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.mountainretreat.ca/2010/01/10/facebook-fan-page-launch/</link>
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		<title>Fall Photo Contest Winners</title>
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In October we held our first ever Fall Photo Contest for the best image of Fitzpatrick Mountain. The mountain has a interesting history and of course, is the location of Stonehame Lodge and Chalets at Scotsburn, Nova Scotia. There were nearly $900 in prizes to be won many of them donated by local merchants. Here [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.mountainretreat.ca/2009/12/30/fall-photo-contest-winners/</link>
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		<title>Gunning&#8217;s &#8216;Smith&#8217;s Rock&#8217;, A Tribute to Early Settlers to Pictou County</title>
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Singer/ Songwriter Dave Gunning
Pictou, Nova Scotia native and folk singer Dave Gunning continues to impress and delight both music critics and fans across the country with the release of his latest CD, &#8216;We&#8217;re All Leaving&#8216; . The album, Gunning&#8217;s seventh release (and many say, his best), is a a beautifully produced and polished compilation of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.mountainretreat.ca/2009/11/23/gunnings-smiths-rock-a-tribute-to-early-settlers-to-pictou-county/</link>
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		<title>Melmerby Beach: Stunning Skies, Endless Sand</title>
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The two sides of Melmerby Beach.
There are many extraordinary beaches in Nova Scotia. The province is blessed with some of the best white sand beaches in North America and few who experience them can deny their pristine beauty and raw attraction.
Melmerby Beach, known as &#8216;The Merb&#8217; is just 16 kms north of Stonehame on the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.mountainretreat.ca/2009/10/16/melmerby-beach/</link>
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