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Holiday Eggnog Syrup – It’s Seriously a Thing

Holiday Eggnog Syrup – Muskoka Style! Your New Holiday Breakfast Staple The holiday season is here which means it’s eggnog time. While eggnog is already a great holiday staple, Deerhurst Resort’s Executive Chef David Bakker is making it ever better by sharing his recipe for a holiday eggnog syrup.  Combining eggnog, maple syrup and a […]


The Best Leftover Turkey Sandwich

BEST. SANDWICH. EVER. Boring Holiday Leftovers = Best Sandwich Ever. Who said that you HAVE to make turkey soup after the big holiday feast? Instead feast on the best sandwich ever with Deerhurst Resort’s Executive Chef David Bakker’s ultimate leftover turkey sandwich. Combining all your holiday favourites, this sandwich is sure to hit the spot. […]


Chef David Bakker’s Roasted Turkey Breast

Executive Chef David Bakker’s Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe How to Roast the Perfect Turkey Breast Looking for a simple, yet delicious recipe for juicy turkey breasts? Deerhurst Resort’s Executive Chef David Bakker is sharing his personal favourite – and just in time for the holidays! What You Need: 6lbs turkey breast, boneless, skin on, wing bones […]


Here’s How to ‘Hygge’ This Fall

How Will You Hygge This Year? Last year hygge took the social world by storm – everyone was all about it, how best to hygge, why you should hygge and where you should hygge. Now that fall has arrived and cooler temps are back in the air, it’s time to bring hygge back (because it […]


Mystery Solving in Muskoka

Escape Rooms Come to Muskoka Escape rooms have been all the rage in the last number of years – and it’s obvious why. With their devious challenges, brainteasers and riddles, escape rooms are interactive, fun and entertaining – and who doesn’t love solving a mission? Popping up all over the world, escape rooms have been primarily popular in city centres […]


How to Create Legacy Content for Your Meeting

Eight steps to ensure your meeting lives on long after attendees have gone home You work hard to make your meetings unique and memorable. But have you thought about how the content generated at these events can also make a lasting impact?  With so many things to consider when organizing and executing a successful meeting, […]


Wilderness By Day, Pampered At Night

Shawn James Shares the Perfect Way to Experience Algonquin Park “Here, we found the perfect compromise between my fondness for wilderness adventure and my wife’s preference for luxury getaways.” We were thrilled to see Deerhurst Resort featured in Shawn James’ recent article ‘Wilderness By Day, Pampered At Night‘ on NorthernOntarioCanada.travel, the official travel and adventure magazine […]


Canadian Canoe Culture

Canadian Canoe Culture #PaddleON The canoe is one of the seven wonders of Canada. It stands for everything Canadian. Without the canoe, there would be no Canada. “To put a paddle in the water is to feel the quiet power and possibility of Canada’s past, its present and its future. To paddle is to plug […]


Chuck Hughes’ Fried Feta Salad

Fried Feta Salad from Chuck’s Day Off Cookbook Chuck Hughes is road tripping to Muskoka this October and in anticipation of his arrival he’s sharing one of his favourite recipes – Fried Feta Salad…cue hunger growls. So before you hit the road and head to Deerhurst, head to your kitchen and start warming up your tastebuds! Prep […]


Six Ways to Make Your Wedding More Muskoka

Adding Elements of Muskoka to Your Big Day is a MUST! These days thanks to the world of Pinterest and Instagram there are a thousand (ok million) ideas when it comes to décor and personal touches for your big day. But honestly, they can all start to look the same. But there’s a magic to […]