We spent a relaxing long weekend at our Hideaway enjoying peaceful tranquility mostly away from work, housecleaning, cooking, and the internet. Charlie did cut the grass and continue to build the rail fence, but we definitely got some down time.
The setting sun shines through the forest in our front yard!
Friday Night Picnic
When we arrived on Friday night and before Charlie cut the grass, I was able to gather a little bouquet of wildflowers for our dinner table.
Wildflower Bouquet
Just as the sun was setting, we set up in a sunny spot in the grass.
Impromptu Picnic
I had previously prepared a taco salad that travels very well. Watch for the recipe for that coming soon. Having food prepared ahead of time certainly contributes to a relaxing long weekend.
Taco Picnic Salad
Campfire in the Woods
After dinner, we retreated to a cozy campfire at our bunkie in the woods.
Campfire by the Bunkie
Axe in Stump
The Lakes
On Saturday, Charlie got to go swimming in his favourite swimming spot. The water in Georgian Bay is deep and usually very cold and clear. Fortunately, it’s wasn’t particularly cold this weekend. We’re having a hot summer!
Georgian Bay
We went for an evening walk to the lakes that meet at the road near our Hideaway .
Lakes that Meet at the Road
This will be a perfect place to kayak!
One of the Lakes near Our Hideaway
On Sunday evening we had a campfire with four children and five adults retreating to our 21-foot trailer and under the awning when it rained!
Weekend Work
In between other activities, Charlie worked on the rail fence he’s building along our property line.
Our Rail Fence
It may not look as if he’s made much progress from the previous photos, but it’s a long fence. He’s actually reached the back corner of the property with it now. This nice little square arrangement at the corner makes a perfect place for us to sit with morning coffees and look out over a ravine!
Corner of the Rail Fence
Now we need to figure out something to mark the corner of our property that is more attractive than the rusty stake. It’s not actually the legal marker, but it shows where the legal marker is in the ground right next to it.
I redrew the footprint of our future house. That’s a measuring tape on the ground.
Laying Out a Possible Footprint of Our Future House
Here’s a bird’s-eye view, or a Charlie-climbed-too-high-in-a-tree! view of the cleared part of our property. And, no, I did not know he was doing this until I saw the pictures later! That guy needs a drone!
Overview of our Hideaway
Fortunately, he made it back down safely, and we did indeed have a lovely, relaxing long weekend!
Marlene says
August 5, 2016 at 9:35 amWhat a wonderful place for a great getaway!
Cathy says
August 5, 2016 at 10:59 amThanks, Marlene. Yes, I always feel very relaxed and peaceful there.
sharon makio says
August 5, 2016 at 10:18 amSuch a relaxing place to be and would love to get my own hideaway. I was wondering what the bunkie interior looks like, any pics? love your blog by the way.
Cathy says
August 5, 2016 at 11:05 amThank you, Sharon! You’ll find some very bad photos of the bunk interior here! http://www.fromourhideaway.com/the-bunkie/ It’s still just as it was when we bought it. I encouraged my husband to not worry about the bunkie interior for now, since he’s working on the fence. After all, we’re supposed to relax when we go there!
Marie-Pierre Breton says
August 5, 2016 at 11:18 amMakes me want to go into the wood so bad your post! Make a nice campfire with a lovely diner. Without the tree climing though;)
Cathy says
August 5, 2016 at 11:23 amExactly! Without the tree climbing!
Colleen Milne says
August 5, 2016 at 7:04 pmYour hideaway looks so lovely and peaceful. Lucky you! Enjoy 🙂
Cathy says
August 5, 2016 at 9:27 pmThank you, Colleen! It is very peaceful there.
Cassie @ Crumb Kitchen says
August 8, 2016 at 8:42 amI am so jealous of this beautiful place, Cathy! What a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle. Georgian Bay is a stunning place and one of my family’s favourite spots to visit. You’re a lucky lady to have some land there! 🙂
Cathy says
August 8, 2016 at 10:06 amWe do appreciate it very much, and certainly look forward to retiring there!
Nikki Gwin says
October 7, 2016 at 2:33 pmWhat an amazing place! I’d say darn near perfection. And I love that you stuck your little bouquet right into the cracks of the table! I’m not sure I’d have thought of that.
🙂 gwingal
Cathy says
October 7, 2016 at 4:25 pmI do love our little place! It’s amazing what you can come up with when resources are limited!