Our Belgian Friends

I know it's been ages and ages but it's been a busy summer. Before I write my next post I wanted to share some photos from some guests that made our summer most amazing. The pictures speak for themselves but I have to say, how many guests come and cook dinner for us?! This was a first and we hope to repay the gesture one day, perhaps this spring when we go to Europe! Miss you guys if you are reading xo T, K, B, W and little C

Road Trip Day 1

So really, I cannot imagine a more amazing way to start our vacation throughout our beautiful province starting on the Sunshine Coast. First Stop: Sakinaw Lake Lodge. Christian has loved it so much he takes every opportunity to delay napping. You boat over the lake to the off-grid refuge. Garett and Liza have created the perfect sanctuary for their newest addition to their family, 6 week old baby Safeena where it feels nothing like roughing it. What stories she will one day tell. The crew is with us, Mum, Wela, Cassandra, Keith, myself & Christian. Enjoy the photo's. There will be more taken over the next 24 hours I am sure.

Sakinaw Lake Lodge here we come

I'm getting really excited about heading out on our summer holidays a week Tuesday. Our first destination is the Sakinaw Lake Lodge. We've rented the whole thing so trying to get my girlfriend Reine to join us with Cassandra to stay in the tent. We're all on the pursuit of discovering what it's like to live off-grid. Garrett and Lisa (who just had a beautiful baby girl) have taken their entire resort off grid. Lots to learn about. Can't wait!

Laughing Lemon at the Fiddlehead Farmer's Market

It's been a week since my last post. I've been busy launching a little venture called Laughing Lemon. It's a hand made delicacy company focussing on everything to do with Lemons. Today was opening day at the Fiddlehead Farmer's Market. I'm looking forward to sharing some of the treats with our guests.

Best water in the World, no seriously

When we first visited Gibson's people would keep telling us they had the best drinking water in the world. Being from BC we were "well, of course" however we didn't realize they meant literally. Very conveniently located in lower Gibson's beside the Museum is a place to fill up bottles. Our guest Kevin Glenney did this before he left on his biking adventure.

Gibson's Organic Honour Farms

Honour shopping is one of the best things on the Coast. Whether you are in search for fresh cut flowers, biscotti, eggs, honey or in this case fresh organic vegetables, Reed Road in Gibson's has a host of different organic veggie farms that sell their freshest in season local fare. The Green Room, Backyard Bounty (love this name) and the original mainstay, Henry Reed. It's easy - drive up to their road side stand, pick your pleasure, leave your money in a box and be on your way.

Dave Coyle Country Woodwork in Gibson's

When we first moved to Gibson's on the Coast I couldn't get enough of Dave Coyle's furniture. I think we have over 15 pieces in (and outside) our house! Visiting his store became a bit of a hobby and for those visiting us. It only made sense when we needed some custom pieces for the B&B Carriage House we got him to help. Pictured is the kitchen and bathroom sink for both the lower and upper suites. I love how he was able to do his traditional country look but also a contemporary one too. We were really happy and would recommend our Australian friend to anyone.