The Rustic Cabin

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Such a beautiful time of year

This is such a beautiful time of year. Each season is unique here and has a beauty all of its own. When you arrive on these crisp days, we will have the cabin all toasty warm and ready for your arrival. Don't let the cooler weather stop you from coming away for a few days of r&r. You can still drive to the cabin for the next few weeks. Take advantage of this unique time of year!!!!

Monday, September 28, 2009

I'd say the colours are pretty well peaked. It is gorgeous here. It has been windy and rainy today so many leaves have hit the dirt!!! This weekend is still available but the next two are booked so you can't come until the 23rd - 24th of October weekend. If you can get away during the week, you can come a lot sooner.

The area gets lovely at this time of the year. Many leaves on the ground and you can see a lot further in the bush. The river is quite low right now and very pretty. The cabin is comfortable four seasons of the year!!! Right now you can still drive in but that will change with the snow!!!

Hope to see you soon at the Rustic Cabin for peace, quiet and a wonderful experience!!!!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

They're coming........

I can hardly believe that the wonderful colours of autumn are starting to paint our landscape. This is such a gorgeous time of year. For the last week the weather has been wonderful and the next week looks like it is going to be the same.

Weekends are almost all booked for September but if you can get away during the week you will probably find a vacancy to your liking.

This has been a great year for the Rustic Cabin. Many old friends have returned and we have met some wonderful new people. We already have three confirmed reservations for next August so if you are thinking about returning please get your request in early so you won't be disappointed!!!!!

The Who's Who of the Rustic Cabin

We have such interesting and amazing people stay with us that we would like to share them with you. We think you will agree that they are very diversified, talented and come from a wide range of interesting backgrounds. They generally all come to the Rustic Cabin for its peace, quiet, privacy and to relax.

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"I visit the Rustic Cabin to rejuvenate body and soul. I'm deeply grateful to Val and her family for sharing this sacred land with me, allowing healing in a place of gentle vitality."

Judith Cockman

writer

Toronto

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Bio: Rae Ellen is an actor, teacher and director who lives and works in Toronto.

"My stay at the Rustic Cottage is exactly what I wanted it to be - restful, quiet and serene. Waking up and falling asleep to the sound of the river was blissful - not to mention having a skinny-dip in the swimming hole! Surrounded by trees, away from the noise and speed of the city, I spent whole afternoons sitting in a Kawartha chair reading and writing the day away. Val and Ray could not be more accommodating, generous and kind - they are amazing hosts. I can't wait to return!"

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I have been a guest of the "Rustic Cabin" for seven years now and look forward to my annual weekend there throughout the year. The cabin is truly a phenomenal place located on over 100 acres of forest and just steps away from the Magnetewan River which has a beautiful, refreshing swimming area. If you are looking for privacy, seclusion & the essence of true nature, the Rustic Cabin is the place to be.

Debbie
Port Perry, ON.

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I'm a reformed lawyer, who went back to school and has not quite managed to get out of school again. I work for government by day, teach by night, and will one day finish that Ph.D. In the meantime, I spend far too much time in front of my computer.
Staying at the Rustic Cabin was fabulous. It was secluded, cozy, with everything you need, and the river and surrounding area are beautiful. It made for a truly reviving break.

Janna, Toronto, Ontario.

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“It's like camping, but with a warm cabin instead of a tent. Lots of cut wood and kindling for evening camp fires, and down a shady path through the woods, an outhouse with a million dollar view. A short walk across the foot bridge, the forest path wanders by fallen remains of rotting birch trees. Mushrooms, mosses and new trees compete with each other for the nutrients that nature is recycling.”

Peter & Diane, Toronto

Monday, June 29, 2009

On Those Hazy Crazy Days of Summer.....

This is how we spent every afternoon last week. Don't forget to look in the green garbage pail at the patio. It is for stuff you might need not garbage!!! There is a hammock which will probably put you to sleep with its movement along with the sound of the river!!! There is a rope that you can tie off one of the floating chairs. That way you can take an icy cold drink out in the chair along with a good book and just float the day away and not go anywhere.

The water is really warm. Feels a little cool when you first get in but then it is just wonderful!!!

As well as the floating chairs, there are also two noodles and large trianglular tubes. We have two kayaks for dumbies ( plastic mold ) open concept. You can swim in the swimming hole or go outside of the swimming area into the river. You can start a river run upstream from the bridge and float down until you see the cabin down stream on the left. Get out of the water on the right hand side and follow the path back to the bridge. That should keep you happy for a few hours!!!!

We own both sides of the river which is why it is so private. We rarely see kayakers on the river. You can always hear them coming as they are yelling and talking through the rapids.

This is an awesome spot to spend the days of summer!!!!