HOOKING BY THE SEA
This summer, Rendezvous will profile a few of the industry leaders in this trend.
Today’s focus is on Hooking By The Sea in Nova Scotia.
Vicki Graham gets a lot of teasing about the name of her business. “When I go on Twitter, I get some interested contributors who, when they realize what I really do, decline to continue,” laughs the owner of Hooking By the Sea in Brier Island, Nova Scotia. “But it is a very catchy name.”
What Vicki really does is carry on the traditional art form of ‘hooking’ rugs. Her web site invites visitors to her rustic location to “... create lasting memories, meet new friends, and carry on the tradition of this ancient art form of rug making.”
Tourists who make their way to her studio, located in her home, can learn how to rug hook a simple pattern using the same techniques as were used in years gone by, as well as learning the history of this craft.
But that’s not the extent of the experience. Vicki has partnered with other tourist businesses in her picturesque part of Nova Scotia to make any visit a total delight. “We offer all kinds of packages and retreats for any size group that can include everything from whale watching to historical tours (I dress in period costume and revert to my full name of ‘Victoria’) and taking in the local entertainment,” she states. All her packages include breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks featuring local ingredients and cuisine, a welcome bag full of Brier Island goodies, and wine and cheese to wind down the evening. And of course, a healthy dose of Vicki and her effervescent hospitality.
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