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Life at Keltic: Put You First

Today, I sat a wrote a lengthy blog that seemed to evolve into a sales pitch about why we are so much better than the many other wonderful experiences travelers can choose from globally. I deleted the whole thing immediately. I actually feel that we are all in this mad dash to deliver the “three [...]

Life at Keltic: Making the Keltic Great!

I apologize that my pictures and info regarding 2013 have been more sporadic recently, we have been busy preparing for the season. From this next week onward, I promise to share more images and details in my blog. Every day I feel a tremendous weight of responsibility to work towards making this amazing property the [...]

The Passing of Rita MacNeil

It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Ms. MacNeil. Her legacy will always be remembered by the Keltic Lodge and we will en devour to share with travelers from around the world her spirit through her music. Our collective thoughts and prayers are offered to Ms. MacNeil’s loved ones during this time of loss. Our [...]

Life at Keltic: Masters of Our Own Future!

This weekend was the Masters golf weekend and for the first time in many years, I was able to watch a portion of this epic game. Seeing the best golfers in the world play a stunning course and listening to each player revel in the beauty and personality of Augusta, helps immortalize it as one of the most [...]

Life at Keltic: Let the Games Begin

Easter is a fantastic time to spend time with family and celebrate the beginning of spring. Longer days and a brighter sky always gets me excited about the season ahead. This past week, I attended a corporate event with our company and the discussions were focused on innovation. Our company currently operates some of the most dynamic properties on [...]

Life at Keltic: Truly Canadian!

I sometimes wonder if we have lost our appreciation of four distinct seasons Canada offers. I know that is a very broad statement since so many people enjoy winter activities throughout each province. However, maybe someone should tell the marketing companies of Canada to embrace the seasonality of our country rather than make statements like [...]

Life at Keltic: Build it and They Will Come

My past work week was highly successful preparing for our 2013 season. I found an overwhelming number of both returning and new staff whom all displayed both passion for our industry, but also the training and experience to compliment it. By Friday afternoon Monika and I agreed to celebrate the week on a ‘date’ (a word we [...]

Life at Keltic – Week One

I am so pleased to have completed week one back at the Keltic Lodge. This week was certainly a sprint not a walk in the park, but great things were accomplished. Photo compliments of Bohemian Photography It is funny, I seem to get asked a lot about what we do in the winter and I [...]

Road to Keltic – Successful

Road to the Keltic – Successful!!! Today was a fantastic day on so many levels. We awoke to a sunny, warm day in Moncton with plans of taking the morning a little slower so Monika’s parents could catch up as they were about four hours behind us. This delay provided the perfect window of opportunity [...]

Road to Keltic – Day Eight

Day eight finds the Mackenzie clan up with the sunrise as today we are on a mission. Maritimes or bust!! Monika’s parents are holding back to wait for the repairs on their vehicle which has been determined to be a hydrolic clutch assembly. It was sad parting ways as we have been travel companions for [...]