‘Enjoyable, educational’

Dear Editor:

On May 13 Huron County Historical Society members visited Elora to learn about the history of the area. We would like to thank everyone who helped to make the day a success.

Kathleen Stanley and Roger Dufau at the Drew House created a delicious spread of coffee and pastries for us in their beautiful historic coach house. Gary Bryant and Al Koop led our group on lively historical tours of downtown Elora. Dominique Wild and her staff warmly welcomed us to The Wild Tart for a terrific lunch that her chefs had prepared. We were saddened to learn that the restaurant closed shortly thereafter because the food was wonderful and the service was second to none! 

Thanks also to Rob Fleming and Ernie Kalwa for assisting with bus logistics, and to Ben Rosebrugh of the Elora Gorge Conservation Area for facilitating our visit to the Hole in the Rock where we got to experience Elora’s breathtaking natural environment up close.

We are also grateful to Karen Wagner and Katie Clarke and their staff for providing enlightening behind-the-scenes tours of the Wellington County Museum and Archives. It was a most enjoyable and educational day and many of our members are planning a return visit.

David Armstrong and Elysia DeLaurentis,
Huron County Historical Society