John Paul Adamo’s Hockley Valley Resort

My passion for food began at an early age. Whenever I was allowed in the kitchen, I would help prepare family meals. My traditional Italian family continuously instilled an old-world culinary philosophy of simple, ingredient-driven food. Fresh pasta with seasonal vegetables from the garden tossed in a Tuscan olive oil was the start of many nights shared around our kitchen table. My culinary education took me across Europe and North America, and in 2006, I came home to Hockley Valley Resort.

We have worked very hard over the past five years to turn Hockley Valley into a top Ontario culinary destination. One of the biggest changes was the installation of our on-site, four-acre organic fruit and vegetable garden.

Investing in the garden has been such a worthwhile feat on so many Read more

Rally for Vita

The weather was beautiful on Sept. 25, 2011, when GTA riders arrived early to register for the first-ever Rally for Vita event at Kahuna Powersports. The event attracted motorcycle enthusiasts who were seeking adventure, but also purpose: to raise money for the purchase of the MV-1, the world’s first mobility vehicle Read more

Monte Carlo Inns Golf and Spa Tournament

Following its 12-year trend, the Annual Monte Carlo Inns Golf and Spa Tournament was a huge success. Taking place at Hockley Valley Resort on June 8, 2011, the event raised an astonishing $22,000 for the Darling Homes for Kids – a palliative care hospice centre for children. Thanks to the generous hearts of suppliers, customers, and guests, Monte Carlo Inns is making a difference in the lives of many families. Read more