Amy and Mike and Megan decided to organize a cottage holiday for the end of summer waaaaayyyyy back in June. The end of summer arrived much sooner than I thought and last weekend we were off to the shores of Lake Huron to Amy’s uncle’s rental cottage.
You have to see this place. It. Is. Gorgeous.
When we walked in shortly after the supper hour we saw a beautiful sunset over the lake just outside of the large glass sliding door at the rear of the cottage. Photos don’t really do this place any justice, but suffice it to say if you ever get a chance to visit the area you totally should because it is spectacular and relaxing and wonderful.
We spent our days cooking, eating, and planning what to cook and eat (including but not limited to 3 lbs of bacon – see images of Chef Michael Smith’s Potato Bacon Cheddar Tart below).
We also went for a few walks down the beach to the local Provincial Park and to visit Amy’s aunt. She showed us the log cabin that her grandfather built in the 1940s. It was wild – and I didn’t get any photos. Booo! This place looks like something right out of Little House on the Prairie and is meticulously maintained. The best part is you can rent it and stay there. Amazing!
We talked about going back next year with a larger crew, and I hope we do. This place had everything - including a visit from the elusive Corwin. We also went kayaking, swimming, antiquing, and then we had a beach fire and made smores and banana boats. Now I need to go to the gym.
To see more photographic evidence of our grand adventure, check out flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66471111@N00/
You have to see this place. It. Is. Gorgeous.
When we walked in shortly after the supper hour we saw a beautiful sunset over the lake just outside of the large glass sliding door at the rear of the cottage. Photos don’t really do this place any justice, but suffice it to say if you ever get a chance to visit the area you totally should because it is spectacular and relaxing and wonderful.
We spent our days cooking, eating, and planning what to cook and eat (including but not limited to 3 lbs of bacon – see images of Chef Michael Smith’s Potato Bacon Cheddar Tart below).
We also went for a few walks down the beach to the local Provincial Park and to visit Amy’s aunt. She showed us the log cabin that her grandfather built in the 1940s. It was wild – and I didn’t get any photos. Booo! This place looks like something right out of Little House on the Prairie and is meticulously maintained. The best part is you can rent it and stay there. Amazing!
We talked about going back next year with a larger crew, and I hope we do. This place had everything - including a visit from the elusive Corwin. We also went kayaking, swimming, antiquing, and then we had a beach fire and made smores and banana boats. Now I need to go to the gym.
To see more photographic evidence of our grand adventure, check out flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66471111@N00/