Flying Leap Bed and Breakfast

Yes, it's true: we're moving! If you dream of operating a B&B in a bustling, energetic village, Elora is your place and this could be your home! A grand private home but zoned C4 so lots of business options. As a B&B you'd be ready to go. Asking $930 000. Visit our website and email us directly, or contact George Mochrie at Red Brick.

Happy Solstice everyone!

Spring has been a little cool but now finally the plants look incredibly lush and the air is fragrant with lilac and lily of the valley! We love this time of year! Come and see Elora before the lilacs are done, we recommend the Arboretum in Fergus where the trail is purple with blossoms. (Bring bug spray!)

Drum roll please: we have been awarded a 2019 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor! That's our 4th year in a row and we're very honored that so many of our guests took the time to write reviews and add to our reputation for excellence! Thank you!

It's the annual Elora en Plein Air: a Grand River Painting Festival this weekend http://www.elorapleinair.ca and we had the incredibly talented Karlene Bland painting our house's portrait! We're tickled pink, this is so wonderful! You can see more of Karlene's work on her website, http://www.karleneblandfineart.com

The May 24-25 weekend is exceptionally busy and interesting! We have 1 room left, our Fox Wood; take a look at these events and then call us for a 2 night booking! Late Night Elora Shopping -- May 25th, 2019 -- stores open until 10pm Spring Fireworks Night! Skyburst Elora! --Saturday, May 25th, 2019 http://www.eloralions.org/#!spring-fireworks/c1i9k... Elora Tarot and Divination Festival -- May 24 - 26th, 2019 http://eloratarot.com/ St. Jacobs Quilt and Fibre Art Festival -- May 21 - 25th, 2019 https://stjacobs.com/Culture-Heritage-Events.htm 53rd Annual New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale -- May 24 - 25th, 2019 http://www.nhmrs.com Annual Guelph's Potters' Market -- May 25 - 26th, 2019 http://guelphpottersmarket.ca/ Eden Mills Arts Festival -- May 25 - 26th, 2019 http://www.edenmillsartsfestival.com/

Great little blog post on Elora, take a look: https://www.blogto.com///elora-small-town-getaway-toronto/

Elora was included in yet another tourism article, take a look: https://o.canada.com//short-haul-five-day-trips-to-take-fr

As of September 2018, the Cheltenham Badlands have reopened, which is great news. We plan to go later this Spring, but if you've already been please let us know and tell us how you liked it! The Badlands are about a one hour drive from Elora, http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails/view/cheltenham-hills There's also a great article in the Spring 2019 issue of "Niagara Escarpment Views".

Okay, so it snowed...again. But don't let that stop you from making plans! Look at all the wonderful things coming up in April's first weeks: Elmira Maple Syrup Festival -- April 6th, 2019 http://www.elmiramaplesyrup.com National Tartan Day -- April 7th, 2019 https://www.downtownfergus.com/events/tartan-day/... Kitchener Scrap-Fest -- April 12 - 13th, 2019 https://www.scrapfest.ca/ Elora Vintage and Antique Show -- April 13 - 14th, 2019 http://antiqueshowscanada.com/elora/ (Visit website for a coupon) Wellington Fibres Open House -- April 13th, 2019 http://wellingtonfibres.on.ca/

Would you like to learn quilling, otherwise known as paper filigree? We're thinking of hosting 1/2 day introductory quilling workshops here at the B&B, so you can enjoy Elora and also learn a new skill. $40 for an afternoon and you take home the basic tools. We'd love to hear your thoughts, and please share with interested friends!

At a glance, we offer: -an excellent location -old world charm: a century home with high ceilings, original features throughout and a colorful history -clean, airy, climate controlled rooms -hospitality and help planning your days... -sitting areas for larger groups -free wifi -full, hot breakfasts every morning -reasonable rates, with breakfasts a $15/person value (compared to local restaurant rates) Need we say more? June is filling up nicely but there are lots of good dates in July available. If this grey, March day has you home thinking about Summer, take a look at upcoming events http://www.theflyingleap.com/plans.htm#Events and plan a weekend here in Elora.

A little bird told us that the RiverFest performance line-up will be announced this Friday! https://riverfestelora.com/ Get excited! This will be their 11th year and if you're keen to take part in this one-of-a-kind musical event, we still have 2 rooms left!

Mid April we have a busy weekend of diverse activities! Look at this list: Kitchener Scrap-Fest -- April 12 - 13th, 2019 https://www.scrapfest.ca/ Elora Vintage and Antique Show -- April 13 - 14th, 2019 http://antiqueshowscanada.com/elora/ (Visit website for a coupon)... All Breed International Championship Dog Show -- April 12th - 14th, 2019 http://www.mjnshowservices.com/upcoming-shows.html Wellington Fibres Open House -- April 13th, 2019 http://wellingtonfibres.on.ca/ If you've never seen baby goats, you have to visit Wellington Fibres to see the new kids and get a tour of their processing room, all the machinery that turns raw fibre into useable yarn. Then stay the nights here at the Flying Leap! http://www.theflyingleap.com/

May 16-19 is our annual Plein Air event! Come see painters working outdoors all over Elora, Fergus and the surrounding area, and then enjoy their best works on display and for sale at the Elora Centre for the Arts. Want to know more? Please read this article about last year's event: https://www.guelphtoday.com//painters-of-all-stripes-take- We still have rooms available...

What's this? Something entirely new! Late night shopping until 10pm, the last Saturday of every month May-September! Go shop 'til you drop, then fall blissfully into bed here at the Flying Leap!

Wow! This will be a fantastic weekend to visit Elora! New this year: our Elora Centre for the Arts will host a 2 day outdoor art event! This is just a 7 minute walk from the house and our Arts Centre always presents excellent events! Book now, all 4 rooms are still available (2 night minimum stay please).

A great mood booster in the long Wintery months is to plan your Spring or Summer or even Fall getaway! We've added lots of ideas to our planning webpage, http://www.theflyingleap.com/plans.htm. take a look and start dreaming!

Drum roll please!!!! We’re celebrating our 100th TripAdvisor review!!!!! Yippy!! Check it out here: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g679248-d7235347-Re Yes, we’re very proud of our accomplishment, and very grateful to all our wonderful guests and Elora’s vibrant community and tourism! This is quite a milestone.