Fall Fling at The Grove: Your Ultimate Autumn Adventure Guide

As autumn sweeps across Windsor-Essex County, The Grove Hotel in Kingsville and The Grove Motel become the ultimate autumnal playground. From flower-picking escapades to pumpkin patches and spooky festivities, here’s your whimsical guide to a fall getaway.

Snuggle Up at The Grove Hotel or The Grove Motel

Whether you’re bunking down in The Grove Hotel with its historic charm or kicking back at The Grove Motel with its retro flair, your fall stay is set to be cozy and colorful. At The Grove Motel, why not warm your toes around our fire pits? Toast marshmallows, sip hot cider, and let the crackle of the fire add a dash of magic to your fall nights.

Joe patio at The Grove Motel

Flower Power at Priscilla’s Presents’ Flower Farm

Step into a floral wonderland at Priscilla’s Presents’ Flower Farm. Stroll through vibrant rows of blooms, pick your favorite flowers, and create a bouquet as unique as you are. It’s like a fall floral fiesta where you’re the designer of your own bouquet masterpiece!

Apple Orchard Shenanigans at Thiessen’s

Get ready for a fall adventure at Thiessen’s Apple Orchard, opening for their season on September 5, 2024. Channel your inner apple-picker, tackle the corn maze, and dive into the pumpkin patch. Don’t forget to visit the Kountry Kitchen for candy apples and apple cider—sweetness guaranteed!

Pumpkin Party at Allsop Farm

Allsop Farm is your go-to for all things pumpkin! Pick out the perfect pumpkin, grab some mums and corn stalks, and let your fall decorating dreams come to life. With yard activities, a themed corn maze, and tasty treats from the food truck, it’s a pumpkin-palooza for the whole family!

Spooky Fun at Colasanti’s Tropical Garden

Get your spooky groove on at Colasanti’s Tropical Garden’s Haunted Hayride and Haunted Greenhouse, there’s a frightfully good time waiting for you. Perfect for those who love a mix of fall fun and a little bit of fright!

Ruthven Apple Festival Extravaganza

The Ruthven Apple Festival is your golden ticket to fall fun! Held the last weekend in September, this festival boasts over 100 vendors, live music, scrumptious food, and lots of games at Colasanti’s Tropical Garden. It’s like a fall carnival with a side of apple goodness!

Sip and Savor in EPIC Wine Country

Explore EPIC Wine Country this fall and sip your way through the region’s finest vineyards. Catch the “Howl at the Moon” dinner at Oxley Estate Winery on September 17 and October 17, 2024, for a dinner that’s as enchanting as a moonlit night!

Migration Festival Magic

Join the 55th annual Migration Festival in Kingsville from October 17 to 20, 2024. Celebrate birds, heritage, and nature with community events and activities at the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary. It’s a festival that’s all about honoring our feathered friends and having a great time!

Pelee Park Paradise

Get a jump on winter at Point Pelee National Park. As Canada’s southernmost point, it’s your last chance to enjoy warm fall days. From Dark Night Sky events to the Monarch Butterfly Migration, it’s a natural wonderland that’ll make you fall in love with autumn all over again.

Taste the Season at JOE.Hot+Cold

Craving a seasonal treat? Head over to JOE.Hot+Cold and indulge in their fall specials. Sip on a pumpkin spiced latte, and pair it with some scrumptious seasonal bites. It’s the perfect spot to fuel your fall adventures and keep those autumn cravings at bay.

So pack your bags, grab your fall spirit, and get ready for a whimsical autumn adventure at The Grove Hotel or The Grove Motel. With quirky experiences and fun-filled activities, your fall getaway is going to be anything but ordinary!

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