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12 May 2026
The Official Unofficial Pup Crawl of EPIC Wine Country
11 May 2026
The Art of the Group Hang: How to Turn a Stay at The Grove Into a Full-Blown Memory Factory
8 Apr 2026
Ontario Wine Country Tour (Without the Boring Parts): Your Essex County Winery Guide
24 Mar 2026
So You Wanna Be a Bird Nerd?
The Lowdown
19 April 2026
The Grove Motel Featured on Bell Media’s Landmarks & LunchWatch Bell Media showcase The Grove Motel in Colchester, Ontario. See why our retro boutique motel is one of Essex County’s most unique places to stay near wineries, Lake Erie, and Kingsville.
06 April 2026
The Grove’s Favourite Wineries in Essex County (EPIC Wine Route)Discover the best wineries in Essex County along Ontario’s EPIC Wine Route. From lakeside patios to hidden gems, here’s our insider guide to wine country—and how to do it right.
26 March 2026
Planning an Essex County Wine Country Wedding? Make it a Weekend.Planning a wedding at a winery in Essex County? Discover where guests can stay near Kingscoast Winery, Sprucewood Shores, and other EPIC Wine Route venues at The Grove Hotel and The Grove Motel.
24 March 2026
The Grove Motel in Colchester, Ontario – A Video Tour by…Travel creator Wine By Renee in front of Room 12 at The Grove Motel in Colchester, Ontario while filming her YouTube tour of the retro boutique property.
15 March 2026
Lake Vibes & Local Finds: Why Kingsville & Colchester Are Ontario’s…Discover the best things to do in Essex County, Ontario—from EPIC wineries and Lake Erie beaches to cycling trails and small-town charm. Stay close to it all at The Grove.
23 February 2026
Kingsville or Colchester? Finding the Essex County Base That Matches Your…Trying to decide between staying in Kingsville or Colchester? Here’s a local, honest breakdown of the two Essex County vibes — town or lakeside.
24 November 2025
This Thanksgiving, We’re Most Thankful for… You, America.As our friends to the south prepare for turkey, football, and pretending not to Google “how long to cook a 20lb bird,” we at The Grove are taking a moment to be grateful – for YOU. Yes, you, America. The land of Target, Chick-fil-A sauce, and “pumpkin spice everything.” We see you, and we love […]
15 October 2025
Haunted AF: George the Ghost & Other Local LegendsWhen the air gets crisp, the nights get long, and pumpkin spice takes over every menu (guilty), it’s officially spooky season in Essex County. Around here, ghosts aren’t just in the movies — they’re part of the local lore.
06 October 2025
PSL – A Love Story In Five SpicesEvery fall, a mysterious force grips the nation. Leaves change, sweaters appear (usually), and otherwise reasonable people begin whispering the letters that launch a thousand Instagram stories: “P-S-L”. If you’re new here, PSL stands for “pumpkin spice latte” – the cozy icon that tastes like crisp air, cute boots, and making questionable decisions at HomeSense. […]