Wedding weekend info!
Jason and Emma have put together an information package with everything you need to know about our weekend and at Camp Arowhon, you can find it at the link below!
Our Gift Registry
Please know that your presence on our special day is the greatest present of all! However, if you do wish to celebrate with a gift, a contribution to our honeymoon fund would be warmly appreciated or you can view our registry below.
Schedule
Friday September 23rd 2022
5:00pm
Check-In begins
1 Arowhon Road, Algonquin Park, ON P0A 1H0, Canada
7:00pm
Welcome dinner
Join us for a welcome dinner and bonfire
attire: Comfy
Camp Arowhon - Main Lodge
1 Arowhon Road, Algonquin Park, Ontario, POA 1H0
Saturday September 24th 2022
10:00am
Free time to enjoy camp
Breakfast and lunch times will be provided at check-in.
1 Arowhon Road, Algonquin Park, ON P0A 1H0, Canada
5:00pm
Ceremony
attire: Dressy casual
Camp Arowhon - in front of Main Lodge
1 Arowhon Road, Algonquin Park, Ontario, POA 1H0
5:30pm
Cocktail hour
1 Arowhon Road, Algonquin Park, Ontario, POA 1H0
7:00pm
Reception
Camp Arowhon - Main Lodge
1 Arowhon Road, Algonquin Park, Ontario, POA 1H0
Sunday September 25th 2022
9:00am - 11:00am
Goodbye breakfast
Camp Arowhon - Main Lodge
1 Arowhon Road, Algonquin Park, Ontario, POA 1H0
Accommodation Information
We would love for you to join us for the weekend! Camp Arowhon is all ours for the whole weekend. If you choose to stay with us at camp ($150/adult (14+ years old), $100/child (5-13 years old) - $CAD) your all inclusive stay includes: - 2 nights accommodations in rustic cabins ranging from private to dormitory style (we will be assigning cabins for each couple/family, we appreciate your understanding!) - All your food for the weekend (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast/lunch, Sunday Brunch) - All the camp activities your heart desires Funds for you and your party attending for the weekend can be sent via E-Transfer or PayPal to jason.schandl@gmail.com. Emma and Jason will then forward the funds to the camp. If neither of those payment methods work for you please reach out!
FAQs
How do I get there? - Find your way to highway 60 that traverses on the southern border of Algonquin Park. - Turn NORTH off highway 60 onto Arowhon road (15.6 km from the west gate and 41 km from the east gate) - Drive 9km on Arowhon road into the back country of Algonquin park. - You will come to one fork in the road, keep LEFT following signs for Camp Arowhon (NOT right towards Arowhon Pines). - If you think you are lost you are not, keep driving as the road only leads to the camp and the camp is at the end of the road. - FYI Arowhon road is a single lane dirt road, would not recommend bringing sports cars. What do I need to bring? You know Emma loves a good kit list! - Bedding: Sleeping bags and pillows. If you do not have sleeping bags, sheets and warm blankets (it can get chilly at night in September). All cabins are heated. If you're flying in, please reach out to us — we've got you covered. -Clothing: Weather can be variable in September so layers are a great option. Bring comfortable active clothes for the days activities (and swim suits, running/hiking shoes!). For the wedding, bring something dressy casual. -Shower supplies: If you're showering at camp, bring your own towels, shower shoes (flip flops), and toiletries. -Snacks: Your accommodation cost for the weekend does cover all meals and food. However, if there are particular snacks or drinks that you like, you are permitted to bring snacks and drinks as well. What does the accommodation fee include? For $150/adult (14+ years old), $100/child (5-13 years old) ($CAD) you get: - 2 nights accommodations in cabins - All your meals (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast/lunch, Sunday Brunch) - Access to all camp activities from swimming, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, tennis, soccer, bouldering, ball hockey, baseball, and lawn games - Beer and wine will be provided on Friday night, feel free to bring anything else you'd like to drink on Friday! - A full bar will be provided by the bride and groom for Saturday's celebration. How do I book / pay for the weekend at Camp Arowhon? - Please enter your contact info above, and we will let you know when it's time to RSVP! - Funds for you and your party attending for the weekend can be sent via E-Transfer or PayPal to jason.schandl@gmail.com. Emma and Jason will then forward the funds to the camp. If neither of those payment methods work for you please reach out! - Cabins will be assigned by Emma and Jason (thank you for understanding!) Do I have to share a cabin? No! Every couple and family will have their own space to themselves and access to a bathroom (toilet + sink). Showers are in a separate shower building with individual shower stalls available (with the exception of a few cabins that have their own). If there is a group you would like to bunk with let us know as there are dormitory style cabins available for larger groups. Emma and Jason will be assigning the cabins according to party size. Is there cellphone service or WiFi? - Cell service is quite limited with some service available around the main lodge. - There is no Wi-Fi available. Can I bring my pet? Although there are dogs that live at Camp Arowhon, unfortunately we cannot bring additional pets to the camp. There is a local doggie spa that comes highly recommended and offers reasonable prices that is not far from the venue. Here is the website for info if your pup is in need of a little spa weekend: https://www.happytailsmuskoka.com What about COVID? -We love all of our friends and family! Because each of you are precious to us and Emma is immunocompromised, we respectfully require that all guests over the age of 12 are fully vaccinated upon arrival. - We anticipate about 100 guests will be attending our wedding. The ceremony will take place outdoors (weather-permitting) with the reception to follow indoors. - We will will update guests closer to the date of the wedding with the latest public health measures and requirements. - You can review the current public health measures and information on travelling to Canada during the COVID-19 Pandemic below.
Our Story
Emma and Jason met on Bumble and quickly connected with a shared suffering through a cover band called "Flash Johnson" (pun intended, presumably) on their first date in 2017. A shared love of the outdoors (including Jason getting covered from head to toe in tree sap on their first hike), cats (even when Quinn destroyed Emma's TV) and Mystery Science Theater 3000 brought them even closer together. Jason followed Emma west to Hamilton, where they were close to plenty of good hiking, coffee and craft beer. They moved in together in 2018 and bought a house in Hamilton in 2019 where they live now with two cats and an occasionally beleaguered pollinator garden. On August 14 2021, Jason proposed on the edge of the escarpment where they had gone on their first hike (this time covered in far less sap) at Mount Nemo. Emma said yes, and the celebration was quickly joined by a flock of turkey vultures — one of their favorite birds to watch at the escarpment.