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Woody Island Resort
AGENDA
TWO DAYS (One Night)
DAY ONE
10:00 a.m.
Prepare for Departure
Safety Procedure
Depart Garden Cove for Woody Island
10:05 a.m.
The crew will invite you to have a tea or coffee
with fresh homemade tea buns, and you can relax
in the heated cabins or take in the fresh sea air
on the flybridge as you begin your journey.
As you leave the wharf, look to the left - the grassy
knoll is known as Bloody Point, where two pirates
are believed to have fought to the death.
10:10 a.m.
As we cruise up this beautiful inlet, you can see
that this stretch of water is nestled between the
hills of Sound Island on our left and the Burin
Peninsula on our right. This sheltered inlet is
less than a half mile wide, and as the route to
Woody Island is only a couple of hundred feet from
shore all the way, you have no worries of encountering
rough waters. Get your cameras ready as bald eagles
often nest on Sound Island and we may see a mated
pair. Straight ahead Woody Island comes into view
and off in the distance is Bar Haven.
10:40 a.m.
Approaching the dock at Woody Island, you see the
four lodges of Woody Island Resort overlooking Old
Cove as well as the stages, wharves and cabins of
fishermen who return each spring to pursue the cod,
scallop and lobster fishery.
10:45 a.m.
Disembark.
You have about an hour or so before lunch to acquaint
yourself with our house, the staff, and Old Cove.
You can take a walk to several sandy or pebble beaches
within five minutes walk from the lodge; you can
chat with any of the local fishermen; or you can
just stroll around the cove at your leisure.
12:00 Noon
If you are settled in your room and are familiar
with the place, you may enjoy the 5-10 minute walk
to the sandy beach. Follow the path to the right,
you can't miss it.
Looking out over the water from the sandy beach,
you see Arnold's Cove and Come-by-Chance as well
as Merasheen, Brule, Long Island and Spencer's Cove
in the distance.
1:00 p.m.
Lunch is served - Steaming bowls of thick delicious
pea soup; fresh homemade bread just out of the oven
- enjoy as much as your stomach can hold. Top it
off with toutons smothered in molasses and a cup
of tea or coffee.
2:00 p.m.
You may like a rest after lunch, but a walk to another
resettled community of Janes Cove, at the other
end of the island, is a real treat. Approximately
45 minutes to the left as you leave the main house
will take you over gently rolling hills and grassland
with breathtaking scenery. You can go off the main
trail and visit the old graveyards, hike along the
beaches or visit the ruins of the church and schoolhouse.
If you've never rowed a dory, now is the time to
learn. Ask the staff for a life jacket and you are
ready to begin. Horseshoes is a favourite game for
many, or you may want to have a game of darts in
our store loft. If you like a game of cards, there
is, no doubt, someone eager to join you in a hand
or two. Browse through some of the material on local
history. Some of the photos are a real treat.
PAY PER USE ATTRACTIONS: We have three pay
per use attractions which are, of course, optional.
These are generally available in peak season, but
may be available on off peak days as well, subject
to sufficient interest and availability of staff.
Minimum numbers may apply. Guided kayaking tours are
$15.00 per person, wagon rides are $6.00 per person
and speedboat rides are $10.00 per person. Each
attraction lasts about one hour.
4:00 p.m.
You have enjoyed your walk and now is a great time
to relax on the patio after your adventurous afternoon.
The afternoon sun is quite radiant at the rear of
the house, while the cool breeze off the ocean at
the front is very refreshing. If you would like
a cup of tea or coffee, go ahead and ask the staff
in the kitchen.
5:30 p.m.
Supper is in half an hour. The smell coming from
the kitchen assures you it's a good one.
6:00 p.m.
Supper is usually pan-fried cod, vegetables baked
and boiled, homemade bread, grandmother's favourite
cottage pudding, complete with a complimentary glass
of wine. Don't be shy - ask for a second helping
or more, if you wish.
7:30 p.m.
You've finished a relaxing supper and it's that time of the evening
when the sun starts to fade and the sounds from
the ocean draw you outside to catch the remnants
of an unforgettable day. As you stroll along the
path and down to the wharf, you become a part of
the history and nostalgia.
8:30 p.m.
It's time for some music. Perhaps a guitar or accordion
will set your shoes to tapping and your voice to
song. For some, it's the perfect way to end this
eventful day. Sleep comes soon for some as they
get ready for the next day's adventure.
DAY TWO
8:00 a.m.
Some are already up and soaking up the sweetness
of the early morning air as it drifts across the
ocean.
8:30 a.m.
The smell of toast and bacon stirs the morning hunger.
Bacon, eggs, juice, tea or coffee and heaping plates
of toasted homemade bread make up a hearty breakfast.
10:00 a.m.
Breakfast is over and it's time to get the luggage
ready so you can take that last walk to the beach,
stroll down to the wharf, row a dory, or just relax.
The staff are scurrying around getting ready for
the next guests, but if you need anything, they
are happy to assist you.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
(The staff will advise you of the exact departure
time.)
Get ready to depart for the second part of your
adventure.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
You are on your way to visit another resettled community.
As you pass Woody Island, you get a different view
of the trails you hiked along the day before. In
the distance, you can see Merasheen, Brule, Spencer's
Cove, Tacks Beach and Isle Valen. Most of these
islands have no permanent residents, just those
who return each spring to pursue the fishery. Keep
an eye out for whales, dolphins, bald eagles and
other wildlife in the area as we head for another
resettled community.
Muddy Hole also called Bollard's Town is located
on Sound Island and is often visited on Day Two.
This snug little cove was resettled in the 1940's,
well before the official resettlement program began.
While the staff prepare lunch, some may wish to
hike around the harbour, or you may prefer to sit
around the fire and listen to some music.
The fire is lit, the kettle is boiling, the picnic
lunch laid out, so it's time to eat. Our picnic
lunch is soup, sandwiches made from homemade
bread, homemade squares or tea buns, as well as
tea, coffee or a cold drink.
1:30 p.m.
Lunch is over, everything's packed away and it's
back on "The Merasheen" for the return
trip to Garden Cove. As we head back, keep an eye
out for whales. As we head back to Garden Cove,
you will pass numerous coves which were once home
to hearty Newfoundlanders and it won't be hard to
close your eyes and imagine you are back at the
turn of the century.
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Arrival in Garden Cove. A farewell to new friends.
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1. H.S.T. Extra (13%)
2. Minimum Booking Requirements May Apply
3. One Price Includes Boat Transportation, Accommodations,
Live Entertainment, Meals & Snacks, Trip on Bay, Whale Watching, Beach Boil-Up and Much More
4. Prices based on Double Occupancy
5. Visa, Mastercard & American Express Accepted
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TWO DAY (ONE NIGHT) PACKAGE
Rates: Per Person
Peak Season Days
(All Weekdays from July
12 - August 23)
(All Saturdays from
July 5 to August 30)$159.00
Off-Peak Days (All other days from
April 25 - November 30)
$139.00
SENIORS PRICE - 65 Years and Older-Less $10.00
(Cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts)
(Applicable to peak season weekdays only)
50+/SENIORS'
GROUP RATES
(Selected Dates) -
(Based on Larger
Groups - Call for
Details)
$139.00
CHILDREN (Cost
Varies with Age and
Availability)
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