I had a wonderful time at my mini writers retreat I took here this past weekend. My friend and I live in Montreal and Toronto, and it makes opportunities to hang out creatively very difficult. We chose Elizabeth's bunkee as our approximate halfway point.
Elizabeth was a wonderful host, allowing us to check in early based on our trip. Extra bedding was provided, and we were shown around the entire site. The host provided a large block of ice for the cooler, as well as cooled drinking water. The kettle was filled with fresh water, and we were taught how to use the little sink, the stove, and various devices on site that could provide light, air, or potential emergency services.
The bunkee is loved and decorated with that love, surrounding us in quaint ceramics, antiques, and even an assortment of teas and biscuits. We were provided with all necessary dishware, and there was even a small cast iron pan, though all of the food we had packed didn't require cooking.
The outhouse was clean and well cared for, and decorated with lovely artwork and stocked with books to read.
Firewood was available for sale, but we did well enough foraging broken branches on the property as well as from the kindling piles Elizabeth created while cleaning up.
I left this weekend feeling refreshed and inspired, and I am grateful to Elizabeth for welcoming us to her property and allowing us to stay.