Society Islands & Tuamotus 2015
Chef John Bishop along with famous Oceanographer & Environmentalist, Jean-Michel Cousteau hosted this amazing tour on board the luxurious m/s Paul Gauguin in February, 2015. The group visited the gracious Society Islands, including Huahine, with its stunning crystalline lagoon. Next they explored the Tuamotu Archipelago. Comprised of very low-lying atolls, none of the chain's many islets rise more than ten feet above sea level. They then visitited Rangiroa, home to the second-largest lagoon in the world. It is noted for its...
Iceland 2016
Journeys with Heart organized another fantastic trip to Iceland in June 2016. Chef John Bishop hosted this 11 day adventure journeying to the land of fire and ice. Where dark winters are offset by the summer's midnight sun. A country where insular existence has spurred a rich vibrant culture. The group spotted Puffins on Akurey Island, marveled at the dozens of waterfalls and glaciers, and swam in the Blue Lagoon. They soon got used to the bright midnight skies and...
Japan 2017
In May, celebrity chef John Bishop escorted a group to Japan where they traveled to Kyoto, Hiroshima, Takayama, Suwako, Hakone and Tokyo. They indulged in Japanese cuisine, explored the many temples and took part in cultural experiences. What a great trip to be apart of!
Bhutan 2017
Celebrity guest host John Bishop traveled to Bhutan in October, 2017. The group explored the stunning natural scenery and the strong sense of culture and tradition that binds the beautiful country and its people.
BARD ON THE BEACH
Celebrating its 30th season in 2019, Bard on the Beach is Western Canada’s largest not-forprofit, professional Shakespeare Festival. Presented in a magnificent setting on the waterfront in Vancouver’s Vanier Park, the Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and several special events in two performance tents from June through September, as well as numerous training and education programs throughout the year.$25,000 Raised!Visit www.bardonthebeach.org
Tim Ellison
Chef/SommelierA Certified Chef-de-Cuisine and sommelier, he has also achieved Level 3 Assessor status for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) based out of London, England, as well as having successfully completed their rigorous Diploma of Wine and Spirits certification. Tim has the distinction of being the only Certified Chef de Cuisine & Sommelier, that also holds the prestigious WSET Diploma of Wine & Spirits in Canada.He is founder and Past-President of the BC Wine Appreciation Society. Volunteer service includes...
Chef Ned Bell
New Executive Chef of Vancouver's Four Season's HotelAt the Naramata Inn, Ned Bell discovers that his roots go deep in the Okanagan.Ned Bell is a pretty happy guy these days. But not so long ago he was lying awake every night, worried about the future, about death and illness and money and losing everything he cherished most.He was beginning to realize that being a high-flying celebrity chef wasn’t the most important thing in the world after all. And then fate...