JULY 28 FIELD TRIP: The Mountain and the Valley

THE FIELD TRIP

Let us do the driving in a comfortable passenger bus with wifi, air conditioning and a bathroom! We’ll stop at the Blomidon Lookoff where you can stretch your legs and enjoy the view, or maybe even an ice cream! Next we’ll arrive at Ross Creek Centre for the Arts where you can stroll the grounds, enjoy the gallery, and enjoy one of their famous Picnic Lunches (or eat your own!) before taking in the matinee performance of The Mountain and the Valley. After the show we'll have an exclusive post-show chat with some of the artists involved before we make one last stop at Hennigar's Farm Market to peruse their local produce and grounds.

THE SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, JULY 28 

10:00 AM - Depart Alderney Landing

11:30 AM - Blomidon Lookoff

12:30 PM - Picnic Lunch at Ross Creek Centre for the Arts

2:00 PM -  The Mountain and the Valley Matinee at Two Planks and a Passion Theatre

4:00 PM - Post-Show Artist Chat

5:00 PM - Stop at Hennigar's Farm Market

6:30 PM - Arrive Alderney Landing

THE SHOW

THE MOUNTAIN AND THE VALLEY by Catherine Banks

It is the Annapolis Valley between the Great Wars and David Canaan, beloved grandson, son, brother, and twin to Anna is on the cusp of manhood. Brilliant, sensitive, observant and the pride of his community his future shines with promise.  And yet at 33 he stands alone at the top of the South Mountain looking back at the miscommunications and the misunderstandings that have derailed his dreams. Adapted from the beloved novel by Ernest Buckler, this long-awaited outdoor production asks: how is it that such promise has not come to pass, and can we ever begin again?

THE PICNIC LUNCH

If you'd like to enjoy a Picnic Lunch from Ross Creek, you MUST purchase in advance. Choose between Sausage Rolls OR a Vegan Curry Lentil Pastie (gluten-free). Both options come with Tangled Garden Jellies, a Ross Creek salad with Tangled Garden Vinaigrette, a Homemade Brownie OR other Daily Dessert, and a glass of local Wine, Propeller Beer, or Lemonade.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Field Trip reservations include a ticket to the matinee performance of The Mountain and the Valley and transportation via Markie Bus Tours’ passenger bus (with wifi, air conditioning and a bathroom). Field Trip reservations do NOT include any purchases made at the Blomidon Lookoff or Hennigar's Farm Market. Ross Creek Picnic Lunches must be purchased separately and in advance. Field Trip attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch and/or snacks. The bus will leave from Alderney Landing at 10:00am and return to Alderney Landing by 6:30pm.