Artisan Inn and Twine Loft Restaurant - Trinity

07/10/2026

On Monday, our fearless leader of the Artisan Inn & Twine Loft, Tineke, celebrates her 80th birthday. 🥳

Tineke is the oldest daughter of Frans Simmes and Johanna Bluemer, and the oldest of seven children. Her father was a true “polder pioneer” of the Netherlands, belonging to the first generation of farmers who helped transform the newly reclaimed Noordoostpolder into a thriving agricultural community.

The Noordoostpolder was drained in 1942, and in the years that followed, farmers and workers were carefully selected to settle and cultivate the new land. Tineke was born in Emmeloord on July 13, 1946, making her one of the first children born on what was then known as the “new land.”

My mother’s childhood was an unusual one. She was born on land that had only recently emerged from the sea, in a community that was literally being built from the ground up. Because the Noordoostpolder was still developing, all schools had not yet been established, and she had to move away from home to live with relatives so she could get an education.

Her teenage years were spent in the ancient city of Groenlo, whose history dates back to around the year 610. The contrast between being born in a place with virtually no history and growing up in a community rich with centuries of stories, traditions, and heritage helped shape her lifelong love of history.

That love of history, combined with her pioneering roots@and a strong sense of independence has guided her throughout her life. Whether preserving heritage, leading a business, or welcoming guests to Trinity, she has always led with determination, curiosity, and an unwavering sense of purpose.

🎉Happy 80th Birthday, mom. Thank you for the stories, the wisdom, and the example you continue to set for all of us.

- Marieke Gow, Co-Owner Artisan Inn & Twine Loft

07/07/2026

With the commercial cod fishery open for the season, we are excited to have our first catch of Gerry Hussey’s Bonavista Bay hand caught cod on tomorrow’s Twine Loft menu. Our cod is served en Papillote with lemon roasted potatoes and sautéed asparagus.

07/03/2026

Looking for a reason to make a weekend of it in Trinity?

Rising Tide Theatre has several new productions this season, including The Trinity Occupation, a new rendition of Shenanigans Dinner Theatre, and Settle Down, Ellie, all being performed this weekend, and Artisan Inn has one-night stays available in two of our vacation homes:

• Saturday, July 4 — Gover House !BOOKED!
• Sunday, July 5 — Hill House

06/30/2026

The food fishery starts tomorrow!
If you're looking to rent DOCK SPACE in TRINITY to tie up your boat and clean your fish, Artisan Inn has docks conveniently located in Fisher Cove, Trinity. Daily, weekly and food fishery season rates available.

Call, text or email Jon for details:
(250) 264 7970
[email protected]

06/27/2026

ONLY 3 MONTHS UNTIL FORT TO FORGE 2026❗

Three months from today we’ll be walking and running our way to a glorious Fort to Forge finish and the Sweet Rock Ice Cream medal that awaits. 😍

Time flies, so be sure to register for this year's run/walk soon! And remember, you must REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 1st to be guaranteed your FORT TO FORGE T-SHIRT. Draw prizes, music, fun, friends, ice cream medals and more, all for good causes. And, if you donate $25 when you register, you’ll get a Fort to Forge neck gaiter!

Why wait? Sign up today!
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/111644/2026-trinity-fort-to-forge-5k10k-runwalk

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

DRINKS ON THE DECK 🍻
Drinks on the Deck takes place during regular dinner-service evenings.
Dinner reservations are not required to enjoy drink service on the deck. Deck service begins at 3:00 pm. Closing time is determined daily based on staffing and weather, and is posted outside the Twine Loft and on our website (check out our schedule link in our bio for day of update).
Light snacks are available for purchase. Dinner is served inside to guests with dinner reservations during advertised seating times.

BAR DAYS 🍸
Bar Days take place on days during the summer when the Twine Loft is not offering evening dining service (most Wednesdays mid June-mid September)
Drop-in drink service is available on the deck or inside the Twine Loft from 3:00–7:00 pm.
Happy Hour pricing on select beers, wines, and cocktails is available during set Happy Hour from 3:00-5:00 pm.
Light snacks are available for purchase. No evening dinner service is offered, and reservations are not required.

06/23/2026

DOCK SPACE available to rent in TRINITY.
Looking for a place to dock your boat and clean your fish over the summer? Hoping to tie up in Trinity on a boat trip around Trinity Bay? Artisan Inn has dock space to rent in Fisher Cove, Trinity, right next to the Twine Loft Restaurant.
Daily, weekly, monthly and summer season rentals available. Please contact us for availability, pricing and other details.
[email protected]
(709) 436-2071

06/19/2026

With Father’s Day around the corner, this throwback is for my dad and the quiet but essential role he has always played in the business.

When Mom opened Campbell House in 1992, our family was still living in St. John’s. At first, the plan was simple: Mom would take us kids to Trinity during our summer holidays.

Dad continued working for the university in St. John’s and made the occasional supply run to Trinity. Back then, the tourist season in Trinity was only about six weeks. As the years went on, the season started earlier, lasted longer, and eventually began to overlap with the school year.

For many women, that might have limited the growth of the business. But our family adapted. Mom would pack up and head to Trinity on her own in the spring, while the five of us stayed behind in St. John’s. Dad was responsible for getting the four of us girls to and from four different schools, making sure we got to our extracurricular activities, keeping us well fed, and working full time.

Once summer break started, my sisters and I would all relocate to Trinity for the season. Dad would stay behind to teach and research while also balancing his other role as the inn’s procurement manager for the majority of our groceries and supplies.

Dad retired from MUN in 2007, but instead of slowing down, he took on painting the exterior of our Victorian family home as a project that ended up occupying the better part of a decade.

Between the upkeep of the St. John’s house and doing the St. John’s shopping for the business, Dad’s summers are pretty tied up. And when he does come out to Trinity, he always finds a lawn to mow or a garden in need of weeding.

For my parents, summer has always been the season of hard work. Winter is when they can finally relax together.
2026 is the first year in 35 years that Mom will be enjoying the summer season in St. John’s with Dad, while my husband Jon and I run operations in Trinity.

A very happy Father’s Day to Dad, and to the behind-the-scenes parents who make family businesses possible.

— Marieke Gow
Co-Owner, Artisan Inn & Twine Loft