Getting Here.....

We are willing to pick you up if you would like to come and visit via bus. The bus leaves Toronto from Bay Street or Yorkdale. The line is Ontario Northland. You would arrive in Burk's Falls at approximately 1:45 in the afternoon. The return bus leaves at 8 in the morning or 5 in the afternoon from Burk's Falls. The charge for picking you up and dropping you off is $20. I'm even willing to take you to the grocery store on the way home!!! How's that for service???

Fall News

Whoosh...the summer has passed. It was great. So many wonderful people returning or coming to stay for the first time. We are so blessed to have you stay with us and share in our land. Thank you.

The fall leaves are looking good. Snow is forecast for tomorrow sooooooo all that gorgeous colour will soon be on the ground. This is still a great time to come north to enjoy the peace and quiet and magic of the Rustic Cabin.

Jam, relish, jelly and pickle sales continue to go well. I am sold out of many jams and now know I need to produce a lot more for next year. I will be opening the garage at the road as a store next spring and will sell old and interesting stuff, jams etc., lamb, chicken, garden produce and glass creations. Really looking forward to it.

It has been many years since we increased our rates and have decided to do that in the new year. For one or two people the rate will go to $90 a night, three $100 and four $110. If you book a week you will continue to get a free night so for one or two it will be $540 and for four it will be $660. Please book early as we hate to disappoint you by not having the cabin for when you would like to book.

Pantry Update...

The list is getting longer by the day. I now have Rhubarb Jam, Rhubarb and Strawberry Jam, Rhubarb Relish, Strawberry Jam, Deer Lake Jam, Red Pepper Jelly, Mint Jelly and Blueberry Jam. Sales are brisk and feedback excellent. Eggs, lamb and chicken are still available. Yum, yum!!!!

Another little change.....

Last summer I was delighted to receive this bear hide as a gift. It was hunted by a Metis fellow in Manitoba. First I wanted it on the kitchen floor but The Man kept tripping over it. Next, it went to the cabin floor. Earlier this summer we had a delightful young man in a wheelchair visiting us and I thought after that for his next visit mobility could be improved by having the bear skin off the floor and that is how he/she came to be where he/she is!!!! The moose antlers make it look like he/she has wings!!! A lovely addition to the Rustic Cabin!!!! Migwetch!!!

The Ultimate Glamping Experience

I was listening to CBC radio yesterday morning and heard this really interesting talk about the new rage - Glamping. It is glamorous camping. After listening to the whole show I realized that that is exactly what we offer!!! Whenever I'm talking to prospective new guests and they tell me they are campers, I always say, "That's great. You will love it here. It is like 5 star camping." So when you hear your friends talking about the new rage be sure to mention us. Oh and I almost forgot, the average price is $150 a night!!!! What an incredible deal we are!!!!! Glamping just north of Muskoka!!!!

Grandmama's Cold Cellar

From the garden to the jar in just a couple of hours. Now how fresh can that be? The first yummy to be offered this year is "Rhubarb Jam". Small jars are $3 and larger ones are $5.

The next yummy is going to be "Rhubarb Relish". I've been making this for about 40 years. It is so delicious!!! Rhubarb, brown sugar, onions, lots of spices and brew for 5 or 6 hours. It is wonderful with any cold meats, cheese, pork or chicken. Everything I have to offer comes with a taste first. Just to make sure it suits your fancy.

When you book, let me know if you would like to purchase eggs, lamb sausage, jams or pickles and then I can have them ready for you when you arrive. You could also take home a roast of lamb or a chicken that has been raised right her when you leave!!! We only raise happy meat!!!

The Shower!!!!

What an exciting time we had this morning!!! We built the outside shower. It is done. We have a hook on one of the trees for a towel and your clothes. There is a soap dish and shampoo holder. I'm going to leave the directions posted in the cabin as it claims to get really hot after 3 hours in the sun. Our plan is to fill it and get it up in position for you before you arrive. Obviously it will be pretty chilly in the morning and toasty by mid afternoon. The showers in the house will also be available if you feel shy about using this new addition. This will really prove how one with nature you are!!!! Really hope you enjoy it!!!

Welcome to 2010

What amazing weather we are having on this Easter weekend. It is gorgeous.

The cabin is available tonight and tomorrown night. The family all left about 2 this afternoon.

We enjoyed a wonderful winter in San Blas Mexico and you can read that blog if you want at sanblasnayaritmexicowinter2010.blogspot.com .

The lane way to the cabin isn't ready to drive on yet. The frost is still coming out and it is rough but will soon settle down.

This year for your bathing pleasure we intend on building a new outdoor shower beside the cabin. As soon as it is ready we will send you a pic. Eggs will be for sale at $3 a dozen, lamb sausage at $6 lb. , small Deer Lake Jams for $3.75, bread and butter pickles $4 a jar and who knows what else the cold cellar may hold!!!

We look forward to seeing you again here at the Rustic Cabin and if it will be your first visit we hope it will be the first of many!!!