June 2011

Business of the Month – this month we feature two businesses!

Coutts Country Flavours Farm Store

Coutts Country Flavours Farm Store, owned by Ronald & Diana Coutts, is located on the corner of County Road 1 and 18, seven km south of Perth, Ontario.

The farm is a fourth generation certified organic farm. They tap 6,000 maple taps and offer a variety of products made with maple syrup such as maple candy, butter, dips, salad dressings, marinades, mustard etc.

They have beef cattle and pork as well as growing approximately three acres of organic vegetables. There is a bakery in the store and they use maple syrup instead of sugar in the baking.  Homemade preserves, jams, and ready to eat meals are also offered in the store. They also support 21 other local farmers in the area. These farmers produce strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, pears, cherries, watermelon, muskmelon, honey, lamb, buffalo, elk, chicken, turkey and rabbit.

Ronald and Diana are proud to support these local area farmers and appreciate their hard work, giving consumers fresh quality products from their farms. They also offer organic fair trade coffee from Coutts and company, herbal teas, maple tea, gluten free flours and mixes, organic flours, rice, beans, spices and baking supplies. So take a drive and visit the farm store and support your farming local community. For more information, call Ronald and Diana Coutts at 613-267-0277.

Eastern Cowboy

Eastern Cowboy has been in business for over 10 years.  It was born out of a love for horses and the fact that Lynn and Leslie really enjoy meeting and getting to know new people. It is situated on beautiful Long Lake in Parham, Ontario. Lynn and Leslie Cronk are the owners and are the parents of four daughters, who all help in the family business when they are home from work or school. They have over 2,500 acres to ride on, so you will find a trail for every level of expertise. Lynn Cronk, the Eastern Cowboy, has trained many horses over the years, and that explains why the horses at the ranch are so well mannered. They know their job and take care of the rider. There are one hour, two hour and right up to five hour trail rides.

You can also see the cottages that they have for rent on the website. The cottages are directly on the water, all having their own private water access. The lake is clean and wonderful for swimming. All the cottages have their own corrals, so if you have a horse, you can have your holiday with your horse. They do rent for weekend stays as well. If it is your first time, or you are a seasoned rider, go and give it a try – you will love it! Book your rides by calling 613-375-6467, or you can book them online at www.easterncowboy.com.