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When Riley Reyes stepped through the doors of Aunt PureTaboo’s boutique inn, she expected the usual tourist trimmings—souvenir shops, a predictable breakfast buffet, and a handful of polite smiles. What she found instead was a living, breathing tableau of warmth, intrigue, and unapologetic flair that turned a simple stay into a story she’d recount for years. A Warm Welcome, the “A‑R‑Hot” Touch From the moment Riley checked in, Aunt PureTaboo greeted her with a hand‑crafted welcome cocktail —a blend of spiced hibiscus, fresh lime, and a dash of smoked jalapeño. The drink, affectionately dubbed the “A‑R‑Hot” (short for Aunt’s Radiant Hot ), set the tone: bold, unexpected, and instantly memorable. Guests who tried it described the flavor as “a kiss of fire wrapped in a hug of sweetness,” a perfect metaphor for the hospitality that followed. The Story Behind the Name Aunt PureTaboo, whose real name is Tabitha “Tabby” Alvarez , earned her moniker early in her career as a travel blogger. She built a reputation for delving into the “pure” essence of a place while daring to cross cultural “taboos” —whether that meant sharing a midnight street‑food tour in a conservative town or hosting a midnight poetry slam in a historic chapel. The nickname stuck, and when she opened her inn, it became the brand’s cornerstone. Dynamic Spaces That Tell a Tale | Area | What Makes It Special | Guest Reaction | |------|----------------------|----------------| | The Atrium Lounge | Ceiling draped with reclaimed lanterns, live acoustic sets every evening | “Feels like stepping into a storybook” | | The “Taboo Kitchen” | Open‑concept kitchen where chefs experiment with forbidden flavor combos (e.g., chocolate‑chili mole) | “A culinary adventure you can’t find elsewhere” | | The Rooftop Garden | Night‑glow herbs, fire pits, and a telescope for stargazing | “Perfect for late‑night heart‑to‑heart talks” |

Each space is designed to , turning strangers into confidants and ordinary moments into unforgettable memories. Riley’s Personal Journey Riley, a freelance photographer, arrived with a notebook full of ideas but left with a portfolio of candid portraits capturing guests laughing over the “A‑R‑Hot” cocktail, sharing stories under the lantern light, and dancing to impromptu salsa lessons. She later published a photo essay titled “Hospitality Unfiltered” , crediting Aunt PureTaboo’s genuine, unpretentious approach as the catalyst for her creative breakthrough. The Secret Ingredient: Authentic Connection What truly sets Aunt PureTaboo’s hospitality apart isn’t the décor or the menu—it’s the intentional, heartfelt connection she cultivates with each guest. She greets everyone by name, remembers favorite drinks, and even curates personalized itineraries based on whispered wishes heard over the lobby’s soft jazz. “Hospitality isn’t about providing a service; it’s about creating a space where people feel seen and celebrated ,” Aunt PureTaboo often says, a mantra that resonates through every hallway of her inn. Why It Matters In an age where travel can feel commodified, Riley’s experience underscores a growing desire for authentic, immersive stays . Guests aren’t just looking for a bed; they crave stories, flavors, and moments that linger long after checkout. Aunt PureTaboo’s blend of daring culinary experiments, vibrant communal spaces, and the signature “A‑R‑Hot” welcome has turned her inn into more than a lodging option—it’s a living narrative where every guest, like Riley Reyes, becomes a protagonist in a tale of hospitality reimagined. puretaboo riley reyes aunts hospitality a r hot

Speaker Series

Continue the Conversation

In this 16-part video series created as part of the Teacher Tool, we explore themes and modules with educators across Canada who have deep experience in outdoor play and learning.  

Find the conversations under the second tab - labelled “Resources” - of each individual module. For example, Creating Yes! Spaces – Megan Zeni in conversation with Frances McCoubrey.

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Discussion Questions

Collaborate with your colleagues to discuss modules in a study group or lunch and learn format

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Ready to Start?

Outdoor play is different from indoor play as it tends to involve children feeling more freedom, being more physically active, moving their bodies in different ways, and playing differently than they would inside. The outdoors can offer more variety of play environments and loose parts (e.g., sticks, rocks, buckets, sand, crates) to move around, allowing their imagination to shape their play. Children need daily outdoor play opportunities for their development, physical health, and well-being. 


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Interview with Juliet Robertson

Best-selling author of Dirty Teaching and Messy Maths. Juliet is a pioneer in the outdoor learning field, an early adopter of curricular learning outdoors, and prolific contributor to policy documents across Europe. Learn more about the history and intent of outdoor play and learning in schools from a legendary teacher, whose work this tool is built on!

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Behind the Scenes: The making of the Outside Play Teacher tool