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The
weather was about as perfect as one could hope for -- typical for
Victoria at this time of year.
With another good
turn-out, 24 vehicles: 21 vintage and 3 modern -- run
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The
route took participants through Royal Oak, West Saanich and down to
Cordova Bay -- past Mattick's Farm and out through the picturesque
farmlands of the Saanich Peninsula. It then
crossed the Pat
Bay Highway, and meandered through more scenic territory on its way
towards the airport. Our destination was The Roost Farm
Centre
located at 9100 East Saanich Road.
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After
finding a parking spot, members were greeted by Dallas Bohl, who was
our
guide for the afternoon. He gave us a comprehensive tour of
the
facility.
The Roost Farm Centre is home to a unique bakery,
garden market and gift shop. The Roost is located on Highland
House Farm, a 10-acre hobby farm.
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The bakery
serves up farm fresh breakfasts, hearty soups and
sandwiches, salads, quiches, breads, pies and other sweet treats.
They
also serve thin-crust pizza from their wood fired pizza oven.
They are
one of the only places in Canada that grows and mills their own wheat
on site for use in their breads and baked goods.
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Quite
a few members stayed and enjoyed the delicious goodies
available.
Thanks
to Jamie and Sherrill Cox for organizing the tour of The Roost; and to
Dave and Becky Rogers for setting up the route.
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