Not every great coffee shop has a fixed address — and Beans & Brews is proof that some of the best cups come on wheels. Beans & Brews is a mobile coffee bar run by Jess, an experienced barista based in Ingersoll. Rather than waiting for customers to come to her, Jess brings the coffee
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If you’ve been looking for a reason to visit downtown Norwich, The Hen House Local Market is it. Owner Laura Roth opened The Hen House in the fall of 2021 with a simple mission: support local. What started as a farm market concept has grown into a permanent downtown boutique at 7 Stover Street North
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Most pet owners are used to choosing between a vet visit, a boarding kennel, or a groomer. Willow Grove Animal Wellness Centre offers something different: all of that under one roof, from a team that works together to treat the whole animal. Willow Grove is owned by Kelsey Streef, a Registered Veterinary Technician who had
Skincare doesn’t get much more hands-on than this. Danielle Paluska, owner of Wild Comfort Body Care in Woodstock, has been handcrafting natural soap, moisturizers, deodorant, and other skin and hair care products since launching the business in October 2014. Every product starts with all-natural ingredients, and Danielle’s approach to sustainability runs through the entire process.
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Some of the best baked goods in Oxford County come from a converted barn in Verschoyle, where Esther and her family have built a business one batch at a time. Esther’s baking journey didn’t start with a storefront. She began selling baked goods out of a mobile trailer, building a loyal following long before she
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If you haven’t tried a haskap berry yet, Discover Rural Oxford is about to change that — and Plaid Shirt Farms is the business to thank for it. Plaid Shirt Farms is owned by Patricia and her family, who grow rhubarb, red and black currants, and haskap berries on their farm near Otterville. Haskaps are
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Some of the best cheese in Oxford County is made just outside Mount Elgin, by a family that’s been perfecting the craft for generations — long before they ever set foot in Canada. New Galma Dairy & Creamery is owned and operated by the Zeldenrijk family, who specialize in locally made Dutch-style cheese. Their Gouda
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Some businesses are named on a whim. Commonplace Books was named with real intention, and once you hear the story behind it, the name sticks with you. Shannon, the owner of this independent bookstore in downtown Ingersoll, chose the name as a nod to several things at once. The first is the traditional practice of
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If you love a good pint with a side of personality, Mad Mash Brewery is one stop you won’t want to skip at this year’s Discover Rural Oxford. Owners Chad and John have built a Scottish-themed brew pub in Tavistock that pairs scratch-made comfort food with beer brewed using local ingredients — and they’re bringing
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Not every Discover Rural Oxford feature involves food or farm products — and Transition Acres is proof that some of the county’s most meaningful offerings come on four legs. Located just outside Tavistock, Transition Acres is an equine-assisted wellness and learning experience built around personal growth, leadership, and emotional well-being. Owner Alisha Wilson has grown
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Supporting the success of rural downtown businesses remains a top priority for Rural Oxford Economic Development. This summer, we’re taking that commitment on the road through a collaborative business outreach initiative designed to strengthen connections with entrepreneurs across Oxford County. Rural Oxford Economic Development is partnering with The Small Business Centre and Community Employment Services
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Project Summary The Rural Oxford Downtown Project was designed to gather insights from rural business owners and commercial property owners to identify the specific barriers and opportunities associated with establishing and sustaining storefront businesses in rural communities across Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation’s (ROEDC) five member municipalities. While the original intent was only two sessions,
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