Hey folks,
Marc here again. County dad, innkeeper, and unofficial keeper of the porch on the weekends at Angeline’s. August has a way of making everyone move a little slower and hang on a little longer, and I’m not mad about it.
This month’s dispatch: what we’ve been pouring, a stay we want you to take advantage of before the leaves start turning, and a few reasons to get out and explore the County while you’re here.
Grab a coffee (or something stronger, we don’t judge before noon in August) and dig in.
— Marc
There’s a specific kind of thrill in stumbling on something you didn’t know you needed, and the County is having a moment for it. It’s become a sport for me. A few spots worth poking around this month:
Jonathan Kaiser Shop — right inside House of Falconer, downtown Picton
Second Time Around — just across the street from House of Falconer
Design Shop by Alex Fida — our own vintage activation here at Angeline’s Inn, Bloomfield
Mary St. Vintage — Right downtown Picton
Five stops, five very different hauls. Go get distracted for a bit.
Stray by Slake Brewing — Light Lager, 3.5% ABV, 355ml Toasty. Honey. Ultra-refreshing.
Don’t let the “light lager” label fool you. Stray punches above its 3.5% with tasting notes closer to a Vienna Lager — honey sweetness, fresh cut hay, a light toast, a little biscuit, all balanced out with just enough bitterness to keep it crisp.
It’s on rotation in our fridge this month. AND I just love going to Slake too. I’ll tell anyone who wants to hear it, it’s just the best hang.
Here’s the thing about this stretch of the calendar — the days are still long, the water’s still warm, and the crowds have started to thin out just enough that the County feels like yours again.
Book a new 3-night stay between August 23 and September 3 (inclusive), and the third night is on us.
Whether it’s one last proper getaway or your first fall-adjacent escape, this is the window to take it slow — long dinners, longer walks, zero agenda.
Use the code: THIRDFREE at checkout.
«BOOK HOUSE OF FALCONER» *Offer available to new bookings only, sorry!
«BOOK ANGELINE’S INN»
Folks always ask me the same handful of questions — over the front desk, over email, over a beer on the porch. Also, visitors unload on threads on Reddit + Trip Advisor. Figured I’d set the record straight on a few things…
Should we stay in Picton, or somewhere more rural? Depends what you want your mornings to look like. Picton gives you walkability (or run-ability) — coffee, dinner, the harbour, all a short stumble from your room. And naturally you’ve booked a room at the HOF. Stay rural and you trade a bit of that convenience for quiet, for stars at night, and for the feeling that you’ve actually left the city behind and not just changed postal codes.
What are the best wineries for red wine lovers? The County leans white and sparkling by reputation, but there are good reds out there if you know where to look — ask around at a few tasting rooms and tell them what you’re after, most will point you in the right direction happily. My two fav’s this year are Trail Estate (helllllo Pinot) and Grange. That said, some fav guests (you know who you are) shared some great Pinot Gris from Stanners - 10/10.
Any good hikes or walks if we’ve got the dog with us? Yes, and bring water for both of you. The County’s trail network is generally dog-friendly, with the shoreline paths being the crowd (and dog) favourites. I love taking our doggos to Little Bluff, the Millenium Trail and Picton Dog Park. Please keep these guys leashed.
Any advice for a first-time visit — where to eat, which wineries to hit? Don’t try to do it all. That’s the number one mistake. Pick a small radius, eat well once a day instead of grazing everywhere, and leave room for the place you didn’t plan for — a farm stand (Vickies), a weird little gallery, a winery with no sign that turns out to be the best one, that long county ride to nowhere. That’s usually how the County gets you. And then you move here.
Is it worth coming for just the day? Honestly? You can do it, but you’ll spend most of the day driving and none of it unwinding. The County rewards slowness — it’s built for a night or two, not a drive-through. Come stay with us instead. We’ll make it worth the extra night.
Any other burning questions, drop us a line!
Until next time,
Marc [+ Adam + Alex]
Angeline's Inn | House of Falconer
E: hello@angelinesinn.com
IG: @angelinesinn | @houseoffalconer
Tel: 1-613-393-3301
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