Foraging Workshop w/Gourmet by Nature – Sean & Tara Laceby

The dynamic duo behind Gourmet by Nature, Sean and Tara Laceby, will guide participants through the wild landscapes of Nova Scotia in search of late fall’s wild foods. They have been sourcing and using the bounty of foraged treasures from Nova Scotia year-round in their cooking and unique outdoor experiences. 

Ticket Price: $95.00 per guest, includes transport and a light meal

Sean Laceby

Sean Laceby has been passionate about the outdoors his entire life. For more than 25 years, he has had a successful career as a fine dining chef working at The Blomidon Inn, his family’s inn and restaurant in Wolfville. Sean currently operates Gourmet By Nature with his wife and business partner Tara. Gourmet By Nature offers unique wild food experiences and foraging tours, as well as catered private food events. He is a licensed fishing and hunting guide and hosts year round outdoor “wild tours”, where guests can learn how to prepare and create gourmet dishes using the wild foods of Nova Scotia. Gourmet By Nature’s mission is to celebrate wild food, sustainably connect with nature, and enjoy the outdoors in all seasons. @gourmetbynaturewildchef

Tara Laceby 

Throughout the school year, Tara is a faculty member at the Nova Scotia Community College, teaching office technology, tourism marketing, and entrepreneurship. Outside of the classroom, Tara has a love of the outdoors, flowers, and of course, food and wine—which captured both her palate and heart, when she became a Sommelier in 2011. Tara enjoys life’s many adventures with her three beautiful children and her Wild Chef husband Sean on their small farm in the Annapolis Valley. Together, Sean and Tara operate Gourmet By Nature (www.gourmetbynature.ca), offering wild food guiding and all-season wild food experiences. @taralaceby