There was a flurry of activity in front of the Hazelnut Inn this afternoon when Loewen Paving arrived to extend the blacktop from the edge of the road to the sidewalk. It only took a couple of hours for this experienced crew to grind the edges of the existing pavement, shape the gravel base, pack it down and then lay down two coats of fresh asphalt. It looks great, and we can now cross another big project off our to-do list!

The Hazelnut Inn has some unique signs and Copper Crown Suite’s signs are a prime example. They harken back to the days when signs relied on images more than words.

The suite’s main sign features a large copper crown anchored to the wall with a dimensional wrought iron bracket.

Below this sign an amazing gate leads into the suite’s private garden. Crafted from hundreds of individual pieces of steel, it manages to be both imposing and welcoming.

These signs hint at the wonders that are yet to be discovered inside the Copper Crown Suite…

Even before we had our zoning, development, and building permits in hand, we were puttering away in the Imagination Corporation’s shop, making the signs for the Hazelnut Inn. And we began working on the inn’s three garden gates not long after we started construction.

We knew that each of the inn’s suites would be spectacular and deserved much more than typical typical room number. We wanted to tease our guests as they approached their special hideaway and to build their expectations as they entered their suite’s private garden.

These signs and gates have already featured in magazines and even won international awards. But they only give a taste of what is inside - the suites are even better!