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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

  • Signature Steinhart cocktail featuring award-winning spirits
     

  • Private guided tour: Go behind-the-scenes of the distillery, inspired by 300-year old German family traditions 
     

  • Distill your own spirits: Using local ingredients, discover the secrets of distilling and flavouring.
     

  • Perfect your recipe: With the help of your expert distiller, create and bottle a gin or vodka that’s completely your own!
     

  • Enjoy German schnitzel, made on-site using traditional recipes and farm fresh produce. 
     

  • 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

January 13-15, 2023

January 20-22, 2023

January 27-29, 2023
 

February 03-05, 2023

 

February 10-12, 2023

February 17-19, 2023

February 24-26, 2023
 

March 03-05, 2023

March 10-12, 2023
 

Marc10-12, 2023


Marc17-19, 2023


March 24-26, 2023


March 31 - April 02, 2023

April 14-16, 2023

April 21-23, 2023

April 28-30, 2023

May 05-07, 2023

May 12-14, 2023

May 19-21, 2023

May 26-28, 2023

June 02-04, 2023

June 09-11, 2023

June 16-18, 2023

June 23-25, 2023

June 30 - July 02, 2023

July 07-09, 2023
 

July 14-16, 2023
 

July 21-30, 2023

 

August 04-06, 2023

August 11-13, 2023
 

August 18-20, 2023

August 25-27, 2023

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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Cancellation policy: Cancellations must be made two weeks in advance for a full refund.

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