Willowbank Heritage Estate

<body leftmargin="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" topmargin="0"> <table width="700" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td><img src="images/willowbank_header.gif" alt="" height="92" width="344" border="0"></td> </tr> <tr height="19"> <td height="19"></td> </tr> <tr height="19"> <td height="19"> <div align="center"> <table width="668" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td valign="top" width="288"><img src="images/willowbank_grounds.jpg" alt="" height="162" width="288" border="1"></td> <td width="17"></td> <td><font size="2" face="FontName, Arial">Named after the magnificent willow trees that once graced its grounds, Willowbank is an elegant example of the great rural estates of early 19<sup>th</sup> century Upper Canada. Built for local businessman Alexander Hamilton between 1834 and 1836, this manor house is distinguished by its sophisticated exterior design and imposing front portico. The property illustrates the Romantic fusion of Classical Revival architecture, then at its height in <st1:place w:st="on"> British North America </st1:place> , with a Picturesque landscape. Willowbank stands as one of the finest country estates of its type in <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:country-region w:st="on"> Canada. </st1:country-region> </st1:place> </font></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr height="31"> <td height="31"></td> </tr> <tr height="19"> <td height="19"> <div align="center"> <table width="665" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td valign="top" width="288"> <div align="center"> <img src="images/willow26.jpg" alt="" height="203" width="214" border="1"></div> </td> <td width="38"></td> <td> <div align="center"> <img src="images/willow5.jpg" alt="" height="203" width="216" border="1"></div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr height="11"> <td height="11"></td> </tr> <tr height="19"> <td height="19"> <div align="center"> <font size="2" face="FontName, Arial"><i>Willowbank  - A truly unique location for your special occasion,<br> and is still available for 2005 weddings.</i></font></div> </td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td height="20"> <div align="center"> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div align="center"> <table width="558" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td valign="middle" width="309"><img src="images/W.gif" alt="" height="35" width="46" align="left" border="0"><font size="2" face="FontName, Arial">illowbank is located in the picturesque <st1:PlaceType w:st="on"> Village </st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on"> Queenston </st1:PlaceName> minutes from Niagara on the Lake, it is set high on 12 acres of  sloping lawns, commanding a spectacular view of the town and <st1:place w:st="on"> Niagara River. </st1:place> </font> <p><font size="2" face="FontName, Arial"> Considered to be one of the finest examples of colonial architecture remaining in <st1:place w:st="on"> North America </st1:place> .</font></p> </td> <td width="17"></td> <td width="230"><img src="images/willow25.jpg" alt="" height="216" width="230" border="1"></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td height="20"></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div align="center"> <table width="650" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td valign="top" width="332"><img src="images/willow2.jpg" alt="" height="216" width="330" border="1"></td> <td width="17"></td> <td valign="middle"><font size="2" face="FontName, Arial">While the interior of the house is being carefully restored by the <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on"> School </st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on"> Restoration Arts </st1:PlaceName> </st1:place> , the extensive grounds are now available  for private, outdoor events. Willowbank's unblemished stone exterior with its eight impressive pillars also provides a stunning backdrop for memorable photographs of your special event.</font> <p><font size="2" face="FontName, Arial">Willowbank has been recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada.</font></p> </td> </tr> <tr height="26"> <td width="332" height="26"> <div align="center"> </div> </td> <td width="17" height="26"></td> <td height="26"> <div align="center"> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr height="19"> <td height="19"> <div align="center"> <table width="633" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td><font size="2" face="FontName, Arial">The package will offer the same benefits as the Grand Victorian without the obligation of booking rooms for 3 nights, and will run substantially lower in price its first year. If this interests you at all please let me know and I will forward some pictures.</font></td> <td width="12"></td> <td><img src="images/willow16.jpg" alt="" height="216" width="145" border="1"></td> <td><img src="images/willow27.jpg" alt="" height="216" width="189" border="1" hspace="10"></td> </tr> <tr height="19"> <td height="19"></td> <td width="12" height="19"></td> <td height="19"></td> <td height="19"></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div align="center"> <table width="650" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="147"><img src="images/willow17.jpg" alt="" height="216" width="147" border="1"></td> <td width="16"></td> <td width="469"> <div align="left"> <p><font size="2" face="FontName, Arial"><b><i>It has just come available to a limited number of events a year.</i></b></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="FontName, Arial">Contact us or more information,<br> Phone: 905-468-0997<br> E-mail:<a href="mailto:eva@vaxxine.com">eva@vaxxine.com</a><br> or visit <a href="http://www.willowbank.ca" target="_blank">www.willowbank.ca</a></font></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><i></i></p> </body>