GINSTITUTE BY THE SEA
GINstitute by the Sea is available on weekends all year long! We are looking forward to welcoming you to Steinhart Distillery for this unique experience where you will learn from Thomas Steinhart, the Master Ginmaker himself. Please reach out to us directly for custom dates, availability, and to book your weekend getaway.
Go behind-the-scenes at award-winning Steinhart Distillery to craft your very own spirits. With ocean views as your backdrop, forage for ingredients and select from an array of spices and citrus to create your unique flavours with the distiller. Savour German-inspired local delicacies, paired with Nova Scotia cocktails, as you perfect your craft.
THE EXPERIENCE
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Signature Steinhart cocktail featuring award-winning spirits
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Private guided tour: Go behind-the-scenes of the distillery, inspired by 300-year old German family traditions
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Distill your own spirits: Using local ingredients, discover the secrets of distilling and flavouring.
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Perfect your recipe: With the help of your expert distiller, create and bottle a gin or vodka that’s completely your own!
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Enjoy German schnitzel, made on-site using traditional recipes and farm fresh produce.
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2 night stay in ocean view chalet: Stay onsite in one of our ocean view chalets.
THE SCHEDULE
Each weekend beginning Friday evening expect a big Steinhart welcome, tour the Distillery, and enjoy dinner & cocktails. An open bar is available all weekend for you.
Saturday partake in a hearty breakfast cooked and served by the Master Ginmaker himself, followed by an introduction to the Ginstitute where you will begin to make your spirits with your expert distiller along with some sampling. Enjoy a light lunch of German schnitzel, tour the grounds, and forage for ingredients on-site to include in your personalized gin or vodka recipe. Once finished, have your creations bottled. Dinner and cocktails follow as you overlook one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic vistas.
Sunday items for a locally sourced breakfast will be provided. Then we will say, “auf wiedersehen“, as you take two bottles of your custom spirit home along with the memories of your once in a lifetime experience!
Your Own Chalet: Two ocean view 2-bedroom chalets with additional living room pullout couch available. Check into your chalet on Friday at 3pm, checkout Sunday at 11am. All meals and cocktails are included during your stay.
Price:
$600.00 plus hst per person/ shared cottage
$900.00 plus hst per couple/ shared cottage
$1200.00 plus hst per couple/ own cottage
Call directly to book your Ginstitute weekend getaway: 902-863-5530
Conditions
Cancellations must be made two weeks in advance for full refund.
AVAILABLE DATES
February 2-4, 2024 June 21-23, 2024
February 9-11, 2024 Booked June 28-30, 2024 Booked
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February 16-18, 2024 July 5-7, 2024
February 23-25, 2024 July 12-14, 2024
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March 1-3, 2024 Booked July 19-21, 2024
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March 8-10, 2024 July 26-28, 2024
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March 15-17, 2024 August 2-4, 2024 Booked
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March 22-24, 2024 August 9-11, 2024
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March 29-31, 2024 August 16-18, 2024 Booked
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April 5-7, 2024 August 23-25, 2024 Booked
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April 12-14, 2024 August 30 - September 1, 2024 Booked
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April 19-21, 2024 September 6-8, 2024
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April 26-28, 2024 September 13-15, 2024
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May 3-5, 2024 Booked September 20-22, 2024
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May 10-12, 2024 Booked September 27-29, 2024
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May 17-19, 2024 Booked October 4-6, 2024
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May 24-26, 2024 Booked October 11-13, 2024
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May 31 - June 2, 2024 October 18-20, 2024
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June 7-9, 2024 October 25-27, 2024
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June 14-16, 2024 November 1-3, 2024
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Price:
$600.00 plus HST per person/ shared cottage
$900.00 plus HST per couple/ shared cottage
$1200.00 plus HST per couple/ own cottage
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