Journal

Spring Is For The Birds! Now that the weather is becoming milder, I start every morning outside. I head out to the veranda with a hot mug of black coffee,...

The Best Start Alone, just me, the gentle lapping of the lake, and the haunting call of a loon in the distance—it's a ritual that redefines the meaning of -...

As winter fades in Muskoka, spring comes to life with the enchanting sound of peepers. These tiny frogs' chorus fills the air, creating the perfect soundtrack for the season and...

A lesson in learning how to pace yourself when drinking in Muskoka. Days start early and end late and there's a chance for booze at every moment. My friends Andrew...

 3 Sweet Recipes to Savour Spring in Muskoka Well, it seems our Muskoka maple syrup season has drawn to a close. And earlier than usual this year! As we all...

The dutch oven is out, looking every bit as seasoned as the woods I just wandered. A mound of potatoes sit ready alongside my harvest.

Nature's Prescription I don't know about you, but I just LOVE springtime. Truth be told, I do spend a lot more time indoors when the weather is frightful... And although...

How to choose garments that reflect your true self, that narrate your story, and that connect you to a larger narrative

More Than You Think There's a common joke among chefs that it takes a village to make a good meal—from the farmer to the truck driver to the line cook....

Despite their innocent appearance, these creatures are powerhouse builders capable of transforming entire ecosystems through the construction of dams and lodges.

Spring holds the promise of renewal, growth, and liberation from bulky coats, boots and mitts, but it's essential that this transition unfolds gently. The pace of warming during this period...

Imagine a place that reaches beyond words, where every heartbeat syncs with the rhythm of the land. This place is Muskoka, and at the heart of it all? It's a...