About Us

This little video gives you a sneak peak at how we live

Anna

Anna enjoys new experiences, her newest ventures are pickleball and getting her scuba certification. She is happiest when in motion, working on a project, and will do her best to avoid a camera.  Anna is expanding her cooking repertoire. 

Doug

Doug is a writer, actor, hiking  enthusiast and word nerd. He has just published a collection of short stories, Tales from Wine on the Porch. He has been known to drink a martinus.

Greg

Greg wields spreadsheets and tablesaws with equal dexterity.  He likes figuring out how things work and then helping others understand them too. Sometimes this takes a while...

Grethe

Grethe is an accomplished visual artist and much sought-after art instructor. She likes outdoor activities, the kitchen (kind of a food nerd), and just hanging with people.

“The longer I live here, the more I value it – the spacious and elegant living area, nature’s bounty all around us, meeting many wonderful people in the community…. and I love love love the lake!!!”

Hillary

New everything. Newly retired. Crackling new hip. Newly rural. Mostly new housemates (same old spouse). Looking forward to hiking, cycling, swimming and boating as hip, weather and bugs allow.

Kim

Kim is a healthcare worker, mom and grandma who enjoys mystical poets, artists and musicians, and spending time in nature, especially night sky-gazing. 

Mardi

Mardi is an adult educator and Courage & Renewal(TM) facilitator. She likes hiking and baking with her grandkids.

Peter

Peter is an avid hiker and canoeist who is a life member of the Alpine Club of Canada. He has been described as “a human GPS” because he has fully explored Haliburton County and helped to create many popular trails.
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Ted

Ted is a tax specialist and advocate for people exiting the criminal justice system. He's happiest with a cryptic crossword and has been known to drink a beer.