What to do during your stay at MacKechnie House Cobourg

MacKechnie House has been host to many unique events and provides the perfect setting for the following types of special occasions:


Intimate Weddings

Wedding Rehearsals

Next Day Brunches and Gift Openings

Bridal and Baby Showers

Christmas Parties

Family Reunions and Gatherings

Full Service Dinner Parties

Anniversaries

Birthday Parties

Private functions such as book club meetings, corporate retreats, off-site business meetings, silent auctions and fundraisers

This Greek Revival Manor Home is large enough to accommodate your special occasion.  It features high ceilings, authentic antiques, stunning structural features and bold beautiful colours.

Cathryn Thompson is a professional Caterer. You can look forward to unique and savory dishes being part of the occasion.  To entice your taste buds, view the sample Wedding Menus or general Catering Menus. You may also be interested in looking over our Wine Tasting Tour.

 

Contact Cathryn directly at (905) 372.6242 for details and more information.

Theatre and Arts in Northumberland

Theatre and The Arts in Cobourg Ontario

Northumberland County is a thriving Community of talented and original mixed media Artists and Artisans and boasts many venues for live theatre as well as current and vintage films.

For live theatre, concerts and shows check out the schedule at.....

 

Victoria Hall Concert Hall (Cobourg)  http://www.concerthallatvictoriahall.com/calendar.htm

The Capitol Arts Center (Port Hope)  -  http://www.capitoltheatre.com

Westben Arts Festival Theatre (Campbellford) (Summer) - http://www.westben.ca

Soho Brighton Barn (Summer)  -  http://www.brightonbarntheatre.ca

4th Line Theatre (Millbrook) http://www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca

Vintage Film Festival (Cobourg and Port Hope) (October) http://www.vintagefilmfestival.ca
 

Adventures

Outdoor Tours and Adventures in Northumberland
GHOSTWALKS (COBOURG)

Reserve at 1-888-COBOURG (262-6874)

 

AUTOMOBILE AND MOTORCYCLING DRIVING TOURS

http://www.northumberlandtourism.com/en/getaways/themedtours.asp

 

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Golfing, Cycling,Fishing, Birding, Watersports, Geocaching or Letterboxing, Kayaking, Hiking and Swimming

    www.northumberlandtourism.com/en/wildernessoutdoors/wilderness.asp

 

GARDEN TOURS

www.northumberlandtourism.com/en/getaways/gardens.asp
 Adventures at MacKechnie House Cobourg
 

Northumberland County Driving Tour

Northumberland County Driving Tour

A CELEBRATION OF THE SENSES

A NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY DRIVING TOUR

JUST JUMP IN THE CAR AND TURN THE KEY AND LEAVE THE REST TO US. -YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS WHEN YOU ARRIVE. ENJOY A PICNIC DINNER PREPARED WITH FRESH LOCAL INGREDIENTS EITHER IN THE PRIVACY OF YOUR ROOM, OR, (WEATHER PERMITTING), ON ONE OF OUR PORCHES.

  DURING A DELICIOUS BREAKFAST THE NEXT MORNING, YOU CAN PLAN ONE OR MORE OF OUR SCENIC AND HISTORICAL NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY DRIVING TOURS. FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE MANY CHOICES,

PLEASE VISIT:  www.northumberlandtourism.com/drivingtours.

 DEPENDING ON WHICH TOUR YOU PICK, YOU MAY VISIT THE PRIMROSE DONKEY SANCTUARY (BRING SOME APPLES AND CARROTS FOR THE DONKEYS), OR THE CHURCH KEY BREWERY, WHICH IS WELL KNOWN FOR THEIR AWARD-WINNING BEER. OTHER STOPS COULD INCLUDE THE CANADIAN FIREFIGHTER’S MUSEUM, ARTISTS STUDIOS THE OAK HEIGHTS WINERY, VICTORIA HALL, ECO FARMS, AND  MUCH  MORE.

 

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES....

 TWO NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

FOUR FULL BREAKFASTS

TWO PICNIC DINNERS

THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY BACK ROADS MAP

RATES: $198.00 PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

(PLUS APPLICABLE TAXES)

 

 

 

Local Flavour - Markets, Fairs and Farms

 Local Flavour at MacKechnie House Cobourg Ontario

It is incredibly easy to live by the “100 mile diet” in Northumberland County. Local producers of everything from trout, free range beef and lamb, organic chicken,, bison and elk, fruits and vegetables, maple syrup and much more, are within a short driving distance.

http://www.northumberlandtourism.com/en/shoppingcuisine/shopping.asp

 

Day Trips

LILACS IN SPRINGTIME
 Day Trips from MacKechnie House Cobourg
 

Someone's in The Kitchen with Cathryn

Crab Cakes

Let me design a very personal and individual menu for your private candlelight dinner.

 Join me in the kitchen, watch, ask questions, learn new  techniques and, if you want to jump in, do!

 Each course will be served in the dining room which will be reserved for you alone.

The price of $315.00 (plus applicable taxes) per couple includes:


- A private cooking demonstration and delicious four-course dinner

- Recipes

- One night's accommodation

- A full breakfast the next morning

 

GROUP CLASSES

What would you like to learn to cook? Organize a group of  6 to 8 friends and I will design a class on whatever theme you like - Dinner Parties, Hors d'oeuvre, World Foods, Desserts - you name it. Come to learn or just to have fun.

Price:  $75.00 per person plus applicable taxes plus accommodation if applicable.