Gravel Roads and Great Escapes
Gravel Roads and Great Escapes
Podcast Description
Gravel Roads and Great Escapes is your passport to the heart of rural Alberta. This podcast celebrates the charm, resilience, and beauty of Alberta’s countryside, uncovering hidden gems, fascinating stories, and vibrant communities that make this region so unique. From the rolling prairies to the rugged landscapes, we spotlight the people, places, and events that define rural life, offering listeners a true sense of the adventure and culture waiting down every gravel road. Whether you’re a local or a traveler seeking inspiration, this is your guide to the authentic Alberta experience.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of rural life, community resilience, and local culture, with episodes exploring topics such as culinary innovation in agriculture, the importance of local partnerships, and insights into rural tourism, highlighted by episodes like the one featuring Brianna Kumpula discussing her Moon Dinners and the integration of lunar planting into farming.
Gravel Roads and Great Escapes is your passport to the heart of rural Alberta. This podcast celebrates the charm, resilience, and beauty of Alberta’s countryside, uncovering hidden gems, fascinating stories, and vibrant communities that make this region so unique. From the rolling prairies to the rugged landscapes, we spotlight the people, places, and events that define rural life, offering listeners a true sense of the adventure and culture waiting down every gravel road. Whether you’re a local or a traveler seeking inspiration, this is your guide to the authentic Alberta experience.
Moonlight, Flowers & Local Flavours: Brianna Kumpula of Bar OA Farms
What do sturgeon caviar, cut flowers, and the full moon have in common? A lot more than you’d think.
In this episode, Jackie sits down with Brianna Kumpula—community builder, regenerative flower farmer, and founder of Bar OA Farms—to dig into the story behind her nationally recognized Moon Dinners. These immersive, on-farm culinary experiences celebrate local producers, lunar cycles, and Alberta’s vibrant food scene.
Brianna shares how her passion for flowers grew from a wedding garden to a thriving business that connects people to the land, local chefs, and each other. From forced winter tulips to edible blooms and herbal bath salts, Bar OA Farms is blooming with innovation and intention.
You’ll hear about:
Why a moon-themed dinner became a game-changing tourism experience
The surprising science of flowers, farming, and lunar planting
How Alberta chefs and producers are building powerful partnerships
The grit and joy behind flower farming—and advice for aspiring growers
To learn more or get your hands on some of those tulips, visit baroafarms.com.
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