This bright and calm nature-inspired room was curated by Mi’kmaq artist Danielle Benoit, featuring a cozy electric fireplace and two-double beds that can accommodate a group of four. Guests can refresh in the ensuite washroom, featuring a standup shower, hairdryer and toiletries provided by local companies Tuckaway Farm, Apiary & Apothecary and East Coast Glow. Modern amenities include cable television with Netflix, free WiFi and a bluetooth speaker.
Amenities
| Non-Smoking |
| Electric Fireplace |
| Shared Kitchen, Dining, & Living Area |
| Toiletries Provided by Tuckaway Farm, Apiary & Apothecary and East Coast Glow |
| Glassware |
| Cable TV, Netflix |
| Free WiFi |
| Bluetooth speaker |
| Hair Dryer |
| Iron/Ironing Board (at request) |
| Close Access to Medical Transportation Service |
The Artist’s Vision
Danielle Benoit
Inspiration
Danielle is a nature lover and has always enjoyed being in the woods or being near the water. It’s her happy place. Growing up in Miawpukek made it easy to fall in love with the outdoors; Peaceful sunsets, beautiful starry nights, and calm quiet forests to adventure through. Danielle used this connection to the land and her home town to inspire the overall design of the room. Earthy tones, greenery and rustic wooden furniture are found alongside light and airy elements bringing a feeling of calm and cozy to the space.
Through this design, she captures the feeling that one would have while being in nature-a breath of fresh air and somewhere to be present. Within the room, she subtly uses pieces that are a part of her Mi’kmaq culture, such as the eight-point star, to bring unity to the space and the overall design. The art pieces in the room are from talented Miawpukek artists Marion Green, Bailey Ball, and Michaela Benoit– giving the room a deeper connection to the land she adores the most, her hometown. Danielle hopes that guests can feel relaxed and comfortable in this space, and that the natural elements make them feel at home.
Growing up in Miawpukek made it easy to fall in love with the outdoors; Peaceful sunsets, beautiful starry nights, and calm quiet forests to adventure through.
Danielle Benoit
Biography
Danielle Benoit is a mother of two, and identifies as Mi’kmaq. She grew up on the Miawpukek First Nation reserve (Conne River) on the South Coast of Newfoundland and currently lives in Mount Pearl. Danielle holds two degrees from Memorial University; Education and Special Education. She has 7 years experience as an educator, teaching in both Miawpukek First Nation and in the Avalon region of the island. Danielle has a passion for teaching others about the Indigenous culture which not only resonates in her role as a Training Coordinator with First Light, but also through her work as a member of the award winning, Indigenous led band, Eastern Owl. Danielle has always enjoyed being creative, which led her to complete a diploma of Interior design from the Interior Design Institute in 2017.
