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DISCOVER THE HILLS Oct 17 is a 150year Hockley treasure By Banner Staff Writer There no map to find ihis carefully hidden treasure it away Nestled the hills of Hockley Val Icy is the Dnveshcd a country store adjacent to the recently opened Hock Icy House Tea Room both of which sit below the Women Bed and Breakfast The Dnveshcd was built in 1837 and has served the local people ever since In September 1989 ownership changed hands once again and three women took to the helm Janet Gay and Heather Shcchan found them selves owning a number of que furnishings they had collected while travelling ihrough Quebec vis their children in school Janet was a dental at the time and still sports her braces arc beautiful apron while doing the cooking for the tea room Gay spent her days planning rips and vacations in her role as travel agent while Heather runs her family s horse farm still her primary occupation She kind of a gofer for us here Janet said of her sister Heather The country store and the room arc filled with antique and old style items which arc all for sale Wc had somebody come for tea on Sunday and they took their table with them Gay said vc had people stay in the bed and breakfast and go home with their dresser So the antiques are always being replaced and furnishings t the only items available temps and accessories arc also for sale The tea room s walls are lined with from the Young Fox Art Gallery Toronlo The paintings are all ongi works and can be purchased Gay said she sfcatunnga print by Canadian artist Linda Evans who painted Hockley Valley as her winter scene in the Four Seasons Two of the owners of the Driveshed in Hockley Valley Gay Hilpenny and Janet Dobrowski sit at one of the antique tables that I ne the r tea room The pair along with Heather Sheehan bought Ihe Id just over a year ago scries Gay who docs most of the buying for ihc shop said she likes to keep the shop stocked with as much local work as she can while keeping in mind the environment She said she keeps the store stocked with everyday grocery items so locals who run out of milk orsugar don t have to drive all the way into town But the shop slocks art and other gift items as well as homemade preserves and teas Some what available at the store arc Batik on wood jcwcllry MarciLrpman sweatshirts their own sweatshirts enwronment friendly Soagcn cosmetics Irani Italy s gourmet preserves made by a woman who lives Alton Chuck s Homemade Pickles of Snclgrovc which i just pickles and which list ingredients right on the jar cleaning products from the Soap Factory in St Calhar Apple Butter assorted teas from Sri Lanka and European style breads which brings from ccr nurd ij morning The take out food section is busy People come in for fash goods cookies dale squares pastries cakes and the famed butler tarts or sandwiches meat pics mil the much talked m i blanket Both Gay and Janet share he responsibilities J m the mcatand potatoes and Gay docs all the fancy cakes mil pastries Janet said Sunday mornings arc particular grand at the when local residents meet to catch up on ihc gossip and sip some tea or Dubbed the Sunday morning club the locals enjoy the atmosphere and the company Gay who lives pan lime between Toronto and the said she not ready to leave the city iltotcthcr and move to the country I think I have the best both worlds she said I also have the opportunity to bring things down from the city The three women also nun the neighboring buildings which house Hockley finds like Just For You Back and Forth PI iu and Little Wallflowers The Dnveshcd is open daily except Monday from in to pm Hockley House Tea Room is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch from noon to m and for fte rnixin lea from 2 m The bed and breakfast is open seven days a week mil ju are recommended Take a trip to the hills The Caledon area is blessed by two spectacular natural features One is ihe Hockley Valley Visi tors to the area can enjoy exceptional scenery especially the fall color season by driving Hockley Valley Road Heading north east from Highway 1024 just north of Orangevillc Hockley Valley Road winds through ihc Hockley hills into the pictur heart of Mono township ihrough Glen Cross lo Hockley Village Caledon is cut by the Niafcara Escarpment which creates some spectacular hill country through the town For a unique driving experience take Forks of the Crcdil Road west from Highway The road climbs the side of the escarpment into ihe settlement area of Bclfountain in what is almost mountainous terrain The north pari of Caledon is dotted with these small settlement areas places like Cheltenham Ca laractaudBellbuTitain thai have a lot to offer to those seeking an escape from hecue city life Many have specially and antique shops offering a wide variety of interesting goods aurant PRESENTS Thursday October 25 8pm Closed SPONSORED BY IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER ACCHIONE CONSTRUCTION CHUCK LANDRY INSURANCE CLARK S FAMILY SHOES COLOR YOUR WORLD DC DOUG FORD HIGHPOINT NISSAN HOME 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