2012/03/26

Bon Eco Suites

Bon Eco Suites is conveniently located in the Toronto, Montreal
and Ottawa triangle.  Experience rural life in this heritage suite
overlooking historic Tamworth's main street. A perfect getaway
to focus on research, be creative or to reflect.  The Bon Eco Design
studio/workshop close by is available for rent by day or week.

Bon Eco Suites, 12 Concession Street, Tamworth, Ontario

Sunny living/dining/workspace 
Large table for working






























Double bed with linens and pillows
Equipped kitchen with staples 
















































Tamworth is a real village on the banks of the Salmon River in rural Ontario. Its river location attracted settlers in 1826 needing water power to drive their stone mills. 
Today, Tamworth is a diverse community of residents living a life reminiscent of simpler times. Enjoy quiet solitude or join in the social activities.

The Tamworth region is famous for its abundant freshwater lakes in the rugged Canadian Shield. Bike scenic country roads and become rejuvenated with a hike, picnic or swim in the rolling landscape of granite and water.

Bon Eco Suites Features
Three piece bath with shower and towels, high speed internet,
smoke-free environment, bicycles available, free parking
No TV - No phone - No distraction

Single Occupancy    $400 per week, $1200 per month
Double Occupancy   $500 per week, $1500 per month
Design studio workshop fee (optional) $50/day or $250/week
Inquire for longer stays
Weekly cleaning included

Reservation
 
Check-in Friday 4:00 pm Check-out Friday 12:00 pm

Closest airports: Toronto (2.5 hrs) or Ottawa (2.5 hrs)
Closest bus: Kingston (40 min)
Closest train: Napanee (25 min)
Shuttle service available, contact for details.

Terms
Cancellations more than two weeks prior to confirmed arrival date will be subject to 10% administration fee.
Cancellations within 2 weeks of stay will be rescheduled. 

Local businesses include bank, grocery store, bakery, pharmacy,
corner store, tearoom, video store, library, book shop, liquor store,
Royal Canadian Legion, service station, Regal Beagle (dog hotel),
Spindletree Gardens, Dark Skies observation platform. 


2012/01/25

Drawing Blank

Drawing Blank is a short film created and 
choreographed by Emily Honegger for Bravo TV. 
Emily is a dancer in Montreal and daughter of Hans.
Emily worked in partnership with Picture This production 
company of Montreal.


bon eco provided art direction for the set design and build.
Watch for it on Bravo starting in the spring. 


Carolyn painting blank
Emily taking direction from Stefan Verna

camera crew

creative discourse
on the level

Hans working inside the box


modern dance






















2011/11/11

Digital Camera and Photography Workshop

Digital Photography Workshop with Douglas Banks at bon eco design
Visit the bon eco site regularly for new workshops in photography and other classes.

Friday evening Douglas Banks reviews the features of each camera. 
The group learns how to control shutter speed, depth of field and asa 
to produce more professional photographs. Examples are shown in a 
powerpoint presentation.
Saturday the group visit sites nearby to practice their new photographic 
skills. Their photos are uploaded for a powerpoint critique.












2011/10/03

Springside Park Trail Kiosks

Napanee has made great effort to stimulate activity at its waterfront 
where habitation first settled.

Bon Eco was commissioned by the Chamber of Commerce to design and manufacture two kiosks including graphic design of panels describing the geology, early peoples, village builders and history of the Napanee River gorge.

The success of this riverside development is evident by the increased number of visitors on the new pathways.


hexagonal kiosk clad in black sheet metal
sample graphic panel