Decor
Environment Matters
The decor of the restaurant features stonework mined near Milverton, Ontario. Almost all the wood is locally sourced pine, maple and black walnut. In fact, some tables are made from a black walnut tree that was cut down in Guelph from the parking lot of the Woolwich Arrow Pub. Forged metal-work sculptures by local artisan Graeme Sheffield complement local artwork in the John Galt Bar.
The dining room is called the Tom Thomson Room and features large murals by the artist. Staff uniforms are made from organic cotton and bamboo manufactured in Toronto. “We plan to operate the facility in an environmentally sensitive fashion. There will always be room to improve, but we hope to recycle and compost a lot of our waste,” says owner Bob Desautels.
The restaurant is being powered by Bullfrog Power, meaning that it uses 100% green electricity. Bullfrog is a unique utility company that generates all its power through wind and water.
Even the parent company’s vehicles are from Ontario assembly plants!