Cayman Marshall International Luxury & Lifestyle - January 2022

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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anuary may mark the beginning of a new year, but for me this month’s always been as much about looking back as it is about looking forward. It’s about reflecting on the year gone by, and what it might mean for the year to come.

But for the last couple of years, it hasn’t been quite that simple – to say the least.

As we embark on the third year of life under a pandemic, few of us have been able to make predictions with any real confidence, and there are still a lot of unknowns ahead in 2022.

However, I’ve noticed one recurring factor in many leading indicators over the last year – the stock market, employment figures, the overall economy – that I find encouraging.

And that is that as low as these figures have swung, they’ve tended to bounce back again almost as quickly. There’s a lot of volatility in the economy, and it looks like that will continue for some time to come, but the underlying factors are still strong.

You can see that in the continued strength of the real estate market. The last couple of years have been record-setters here at Cayman Marshall, and for us the greatest obstacle hasn’t been a weakening of demand; it’s been a lack of supply. But we are already seeing new listings begin to surface for the spring market, and barring any unforeseen surprises, I’m expecting another record year.

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President | Sales Representative

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As Cayman Marshall approaches our tenth year in business, I’ve found one thing to be true. And that’s this: a recreational property such as a cottage is always a good investment, since it involves much more than just dollars and cents. You are also investing in your family’s happiness. And it’s impossible to put a price tag on that – in any economy.

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THE COLLECTION

JANUARY 2022 EDITORS Todd Adair* Lauren Lowe JD Sterne

THE LONG HAUL

Surviving Home Building

ART DIRECTOR Kelsey Kennerell PHOTOGRAPHERS Andre Carriere Peter Esteves Kallan Koch Micheal Muraz Mark Wilson ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Kallan Koch JD Sterne CONTRIBUTORS Todd Adair* Martha Uniacke Breen Brooke Madden Sebastien Centner Sheila Centner DC Rutherford Charlie Vanderpol* Published in Canada FOR ADVERTISING INQUIRIES PLEASE EMAIL info@caymanmarshall.com caymanmarshallmagazine.ca All square footages are approximate.

Some square footages include living space in the lower level. Information is subject to errors and omissions. Not intended to solicit properties currently for sale.

ON THE COVER Build Featured By: Tamarack North Architectural Designer: Madison Taylor Photographer: Niamh Barry

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ROCK SOLID BUILDS My Newfound(land) Favourite TV Show

COVER STORY 74

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GET IN THE KNOW

Winter Cocktail Recipes Winter Accessories

RO C K S O L I D B U I L D S

Classic Cottage Dream, on Horseshoe Lake

The Benefits of Listing Exclusively

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sweeteners, flavours, or colours, making Fever-Tree an organic alternative to the go-to rye and artificially sweetened ginger cocktail you’ll find at any dive bar.

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Gin & Tonic

> ¾ Fever-Tree Premium Tonic Water > ¼ gin > Garnish: orange or lime wedge

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Pour gin into a Copa de Balon glass or large wine glass over ice cubes and top up with Fever-Tree Premium Tonic Water. Garnish with an orange or lime wedge.

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INGREDIENTS:

> ¾ Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Beer > ¼ Kentucky bourbon > Garnish: fresh lime or mint sprig

> ¾ Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Ale > ¼ whisky > Garnish: slice of orange

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Add the bourbon and a squeeze of lime to a Moscow mule mug or a highball glass.

Fill the mug or glass with ice and top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wedge or fresh mint sprig.

Fill a highball glass full of ice cubes and pour in the measured whisky. Slowly pour in the Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Ale, give it a gentle stir and garnish with a fresh slice of orange.

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his gem of a property is the kind of family compound that only rarely comes up these days, and never stays on the market for very long. It’s a classic Muskoka family cottage, surrounded by pine trees and granite outcrops, owned by just a few families since the early days and often passed down from generation to generation. Now, says Cayman Marshall realtor Steve Haddock, it’s ready for another family to start their own new traditions here.

A little over five acres in total, the property comprises a full 1,000 feet of southwest-facing shoreline on beautiful Horseshoe Lake, just north of Lake Joseph and about ten minutes from the town of Rosseau. Horseshoe, Haddock observes, is just the right size for waterskiing and sailing – but quiet enough to enjoy an early-morning paddle, as the mist rises over water as still as glass.

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lake, landscape, sunsets.

It’s all about the the classic rock-and-pine the beautiful

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he main cottage is an authentic log cabin originally built in 1935, upgraded and enlarged by the current owners into a comfortable three-bedroom cottage with a loft. There’s also a cozy sleeping cabin at the water’s edge with a screen porch perched right over the water; the current owners say that enjoying morning coffee out there almost feels like you’re on a houseboat, and affords a ringside view of wildlife on the lake.

One of the crown jewels of the property is its two-storey boathouse, an update of an older one on the site (whose base now serves as the crib for a nearby dock) and a rarity on Horseshoe Lake, since the construction of new boathouses is no longer permitted. The boathouse includes a generous-sized slip at water level large enough for up to two boats, with expansive guest quarters and a vaulted ceiling on the second storey above. The shoreline is quite shallow here, making it safe for little kids to paddle about (in other places it’s as deep as seventy feet, excellent for fishing).

It’s the kind of property that many of us think of when we picture the classic Muskoka family cottage.

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rom the boathouse deck high above the water, says another of the current owners – herself part of the third generation of this family to grow up here – there’s clear views of both sunrise and sunset; at night, you can see a panoramic view of the stars from the comfort of your bed. “I have never seen the Milky Way as clearly as I have from here,” she says.

One of the more unusual features is a small private island, easily accessible by canoe or, for the more adventurous, a brisk 180-metre swim across the channel. It’s great for picnics, exploring and walking in nature, or kid-safe campouts, and features an old stone fireplace set on an outcropping of rocks at the shoreline, built at the same time as the original cabin and one of two on the property (the other stands in front of the main cottage).

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ut when the mood strikes for a great restaurant meal, shopping, or just everyday supplies like the grocery store or the LCBO, the town of Rosseau is just ten minutes down the road, and the larger community of Parry Sound is another five minutes after that. The lake also features a close-knit community of fellow cottagers; the neighbours are close enough for the kids to play with and the grownups to meet for a drink, but far enough away that you can freely enjoy uninterrupted family time when you prefer.

As Steve Haddock says, “it’s the kind of property that many of us think of when we picture the classic Muskoka family cottage.” And the time has come for a new family to establish themselves here – whether they choose to build on the legacy that has been here from the beginning, or to start completely fresh.

“It’s all about the lake, the classic rock-and-pine landscape, the beautiful sunsets,” says Steve. “These are just some of the things that make this a grade-A property.”

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A For Any Occasion

By Sebastien & Sheila Centner Eatertainment Events & Catering

Setting the table, whether it comes to décor or dishes, can be stressful for any host. The more you entertain the better you will get at it, but we always like to help speed up that process by sharing some of the knowledge we’ve accumulated over the past decade or so – both from entertaining ourselves and through our company, Eatertainment Events & Catering.

For this issue of Cayman Marshall Magazine, we are thrilled to be sharing some table-setting basics, along with some of our favourite tips.

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We love to host family dinners, and when hosting a larger group in a more relaxed setting, family-style works perfectly.

Set your table to consider leaving space for the large bowls and platters of food that you will need to set down. If you are incorporating other elements such as florals, we always recommend mocking up the table with the empty bowls and platters in advance. That way, your guests aren’t scrambling to make space when you approach with a heavy board or platter filled with food.

Photo: Bruce Gibson

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we always like to set the table properly, whether we are hosting a formal or casual meal for friends, colleagues or family.

It almost doesn’t matter what you are serving; even if it’s take-out, a properly set table sets the stage and makes your guests feel special.

Sebastien’s mother Maryvone passed down to us not only her love of entertaining, but also the European tradition of setting a beautiful table for any occasion.

Now even our boys always set the table with us, as it’s a great way to spend time together, gives them a sense of pride and ownership over the occasion, and of course it’s a great thing to learn and be able to pass on to the next generation of hosts!

Another important element to setting the table is where to seat each guest. Our sons, Colsen and Logan, are also in charge of the seating plan and deciding who will sit next to whom. The goal is always to encourage conversation and foster new connections, all while keeping in mind to have a familiar face close enough that everyone feels comfortable.

Hosting a breakfast or brunch is a great way to get together with friends and family when free evenings are hard to find.

Just because it’s a morning or daytime meal doesn’t mean you can’t get a little more elegant with your setting. In this case, we combined the informal feel of rattan woven chargers and tied raffia napkins with the elegance of crystal glassware and patterned bone china, to create a look that suits the setting perfectly. A fun idea is to pre-set each setting with a grapefruit or orange sliced in half as a fresh starter for the meal, and adding a leaf place card to tie in with the bright and vibrant florals.

Photo: Bruce Gibson

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Perfect TABLE

A properly set table is the first step to wowing guests with your hosting know-how. But between knowing what cutlery should be used and where, how many and what type of glasses are needed, and all the other elements that come into play, setting the table properly can get overwhelming quickly.

While it’s true there is an art to table setting, it can actually be quite simple once you learn a few basics. We’ve included examples of some of the most popular settings to cover you for most occasions.

But before we even get to these, remember some of the foundations of setting the table:

Photo: Bruce Gibson

CUTLERY Cutlery should always be placed based on the courses being served, from the outside inwards. No matter the occasion or guest list, if you always start with the outermost cutlery and work your way in, you should be safe.

DISHES Generally speaking, while the practice of pre-placing dishes at each setting is perfect for starting off the meal, you will invariably need to remove those dishes to plate the food (unless, of course, the meal is served family or buffet style). Keep this in mind as you set the table to ensure you aren’t trying to wash dishes in between courses.

GLASSWARE Unless your meal includes swapping from white to red (or vice versa), in which case you might need multiple wine glasses matched to each type of wine you are serving, there is nothing wrong with keeping it simple and using a water glass and a single wine glass for guests to use, whether they choose white or red wine.

PLACECARDS

Photo: Bruce Gibson

Placecards are especially useful when hosting more than four guests. They should be placed in advance, and consider what we mentioned earlier about fostering conversation while also making people comfortable.

NAPKINS The first thing people do when they sit down is reach for the napkin.

So placing the napkin underneath the forks can create quite a bit of noise and the occasional dropped fork as guests pull out their napkin for use. Placing it on top or underneath the plate can eliminate this awkward moment.

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Setting

BREAKFAST

Large plate, fork and butter knife (a sharper knife likely won’t be needed), spoon for oats or cereal, coffee cup, juice/water glass, side plate.

LUNCH Large plate, salad fork, fork and knife, soup spoon, juice/water glass, side plate.

DINNER Small starter plate, large dinner plate, salad fork, fork and knife, soup spoon, dessert spoon, juice/ water glass, wine glass, side plate with butter knife (for bread).

BRUNCH Large plate, small fork for starting items, fork and knife for main, spoon for oats or cereal, coffee cup, juice/water glass, wine or champagne flute for mimosa, side plate.

FORMAL Small starter plate, large dinner plate, salad fork, fork and knife, soup spoon, dessert spoon, juice/ water glass, red and white wine glasses (typically one is removed once guest decides which they prefer), small side plate with butter knife (for bread), regular side plate.

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Photo: Caitlin Cronenberg

A FEW OF SEB AND SHEILA’S TOP

Personal TIPS

Here are a few of our top tips for setting the table.

• If you and your guests are celebrating something special and you plan on making a toast, be sure to include champagne glasses, which should be placed furthest to the right to enable guests to easily raise their glasses.

• Instead of florals, consider using greenery from the garden as a quick way to add a pop of colour or freshness to any table. Layer the greenery under votive holders with floating candles for an inexpensive way to decorate your table.

• Don’t just save formal flatware, stemware or plateware for special occasions – if you’ve got it, use it!

• If you have special items that have sentimental meaning or were passed down from generation to generation, include them and use them as a great conversation starter: “my greatgrandmother’s gravy boat ,” or “my mother’s favourite wine glasses.”

• Not everything has to match. Have fun with your table settings, add some whimsical items, or mix and match different patterns for a more eclectic feel.

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Newfound Favourite TV Show

Randy Spracklin welcomes us to

The Rock with the second season of HGTV Canada’s Rock Solid Builds.

By Brooke Madden

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f you’ve ever had the privilege to visit (or live on) Canada’s East Coast, I’m sure you’re well aware of its unique landscape, its generous locals, and its signature salty air. Even internationally, Newfoundland and Labrador is considered a must-see destination for those seeking out a community of storytellers, nature lovers, and genuinely kind folk. That’s partially why the team of Newfoundland natives at Rock Solid Builds have made the HGTV Canada series a hit.

With Season 2 premiering on January 27 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, I was lucky enough to be able to talk with Randy Spracklin of Rock Solid Builds about how they incorporate East Coast culture into their projects, certain challenges they’ve faced, and of course, what we can expect this season.

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“People from

the East Coast are great

storytellers,” says Spracklin. “With that being said, every home, piece of land or community has a story to be told. And with these stories, we learn about our history and our culture. So when our team gets a call to build or renovate a home, the first thing we do is find out the homeowner’s story or that of the property.”

“We are big on saving and celebrating what we can in old homes, from the way our houses are designed, to the colours used on the outside, to the special builds we do on the inside. It doesn’t take much for us to come up with ways to incorporate our culture,” he continues.

As someone with a love for storytelling, preservation, and the musical Come From Away, I’m definitely looking forward to this season’s emphasis on cultural celebration and storytelling in the series’ renovations. But what else can we expect on Season 2 of Rock Solid Builds?

Well, it sounds like the team has been pretty busy – not only tackling multiple unique builds, but fooling around on occasion. “Our team loves to work hard, but we love to play hard too. You’ll see us go on a few adventures and have a lot of fun. Plus everyone loves a good old competition – so there just might be a bet on the line.”

“You’ll also see how a simple kitchen renovation turns into a big one when we have to bring an excavator inside

"We are big on saving &

celebrating what we can in old homes"

the finished house, and we have some exciting news at the end of this season,” Randy hints with a twinkle. Of course the team is also tremendously excited to show off the projects they worked on this season. “Every build is different from the last, and you just never know what an old home might have in store for you.”

As is to be expected while shooting in Newfoundland, the weather can be, well, temperamental. Which, when you’re working on a home renovation, can make things feel a bit haphazard. This season, viewers will see the team battle hurricanes, rain, and a bit of snow at the wrong time of year. “Snow in June, and the kids loved it! It was a shock but not uncommon. When building here we can never predict what will come our way,” one of the team members says.

The whirlwind weather sets the stakes of the show a little higher than one might expect from a regular HGTV Canada program. “When we’re building on a tight timeline, a bad windstorm can really delay us, sometimes lasting days because the majority of our supplies come by boat or air due to us being an island.

Also, high winds can cause damage to our builds and that’s not what you want when you are trying to move a project forward,” says the team.

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Even with some

meteorological setbacks,

Rock Solid Builds always

manages to get the job done, due to the hard work of their professional crew, and a little bit of help from the locals as well. “Newfoundlanders are always here to lend a hand. We look out for other people, even if they’re not from here. This year we had a special build that took us six hours away,” mentions another team member. “Like a lot of small communities, you won’t find coffee shops or restaurants – but who needs that when you’re in Newfoundland! We were working in this small community for a couple of days and each morning, the neighbours would have fresh coffee with tea buns waiting for us and they’d make us sandwiches for lunch.

Anything we needed, the door was always open. There was always someone there to help out. On this specific project, the whole community came out, from feeding us to supplying us with sand and even a lift to move the build. This is only one of the many ways we help each other – so what people see in Come From Away is all true!”

Fittingly for Newfoundland culture, the team is one big work family – some members are even related. This season, “The Old Man” (Scott) will be back, as well as Paul and Harvey, who can take on any task and get the job done well, making them huge assets when it comes to overseeing projects. Al will be around to tackle windows and siding. There’s Nikki and Josh, who “started off green” but are quickly taking on leadership roles.

As the workload grows, so must the team,

so viewers will meet a few new faces this year. Jamie, Michael, PJ, and Matt add a fun, new, “catty” dynamic to the show this season. “The builds are phenomenal, but the teamwork is what it’s all about. Every morning is a joy to go to work no matter the weather,” says Spracklin.

It’s evident that the team at Rock Solid Builds is beyond passionate about the work they do, and the province they’re able to do it in. They are all convinced that “after one visit you’ll want to come back again, or like a lot of others who visit, you’ll want to live here! We have something for everyone. If you like the water, you can go fishing or whale watching, and during the right time of year, you can see icebergs.

Our landscape is amazing – it’s great for hiking, camping, biking, and the winter is perfect for skiing or snowmobiling. But if you just like to relax or see some sights, we have lots of that as well. We have some amazing heritage sites all across the island. You can also come by my hometown of Brigus, and stop in and see us along the way.”

While travelling is restrictive and complicated right now, enjoying the newest season of Rock Solid Builds (premiering January 27 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV Canada and available to stream on the GlobalTV app and STACK TV) seems like the perfect way to safely enjoy a new culture, support some awesome people, and of course, witness some incredible renovations.

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$20,000/WEEK

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njoy this private, oceanside house that boasts a pristine, secluded beach and a spectacular view of the Bahamian, turquoise ocean. Conveniently located on Tar Bay, just minutes from the airport and various amenities, this brand new, 5 bedroom, luxurious home offers you the vacation of your dreams. A mere 13m from the private beachfront, this spectacular home boasts over 5,500 square feet of relaxation space, professional-grade

appliances, high-end furnishings and mattresses for your ultimate comfort.

Pull open the 10' high sliders to take in the tranquil sound and scenery of the ocean or to enjoy a refreshing dip in the private pool. The home's 14' ceilings and thoughtfullydesigned open concept offer an airy, spacious feel to accommodate up to 16 guests. A fully-outfitted chef's kitchen caters to your epicurean desires, or you can treat yourself to an evening of in-home private

catering (extra charge). Enjoy the outdoors any time of day with the fully enclosed porch area complete with power screens for ease of use and a stunning, shell stone travertine patio. Take in numerous, nearby attractions, dining, or boat tours to satisfy your adventurous spirit.

Your vacation experience comes complete with an in-person greeting at the airport, a property tour, and a 24-hour concierge. Seaclusion is pure luxury in paradise.

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PARADISE AWAITS, 5,500 SQ.FT., 5 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHS – TAR BAY BAHAMAS

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JOSEPH RETREAT, 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS – LAKE JOSEPH

$26,000/WEEK

THE LODGE AT PORTAGE POINT, 5 BEDROOMS, 5+2 BATHS – LAKE MUSKOKA

$32,000/WEEK

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MODERN ELEGANCE, 5 BEDROOM, 4 BATHS – LAKE ROSSEAU

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LAKE MUSKOKA GETAWAY, 9 BEDROOMS, 6.5 BATHS – LAKE MUSKOKA

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DRIFTWOOD, SOUTHWEST EXPOSURE, 6 BEDROOMS, 6 BATHS – LAKE JOSEPH

$45,000/WEEK

BEACHWOOD, 7 BEDROOMS, 7 BATHS – LAKE ROSSEAU

$50,000/WEEK

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SUNSET BEACH, 5+4 BEDROOMS, 5+2 BATHS – GEORGIAN BAY

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130 FT. FRONTAGE, 0.47 ACRES – BIGWIND LAKE

$639,000

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WATERFRONT BUILDING LOTS, HUNTSVILLE CHAIN OF LAKES, CALL OFFICE FOR MORE DETAILS – LAKE VERNON

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BUILDING LOT 1: 900 FT. FRONTAGE, 5.80 ACRES – LAKE MUSKOKA

$1,995,000

BUILDING LOT 2: 445 FT. FRONTAGE, 2.30 ACRES – LAKE MUSKOKA

$1,095,000

BUILDING LOT 3: 445 FT. FRONTAGE, 3.50 ACRES – LAKE MUSKOKA

$1,095,000

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LEGACY COTTAGE UNIT 24: 400 FT. FRONTAGE, 25 ACRES, 1,965 SQ.FT., 3 BEDROOMS, 2+1 BATHS – LAKE ROSSEAU

$1,375,000

LEGACY COTTAGE UNIT 31: 400 FT. FRONTAGE, 25 ACRES, 2,658 SQ.FT., 3 BEDROOMS, 3+1 BATHS – LAKE ROSSEAU

$2,600,000

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EXCLUSIVE 3651 FT. FRONTAGE, 10.890 ACRES, 1152 SQ.FT., 3 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH – SPARROW LAKE

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$1,995,000

SOLD: PARRY SOUND

SOLD: SAUBLE BEACH SAUBLE BEACH

$869,000

PARRY SOUND

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SOLD: UTTERSON UTTERSON

$959,000

SOLD: BRANDY LAKE BRANDY LAKE

SOLD: SUCKER LAKE SUCKER LAKE

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

SOLD: LAKE MUSKOKA LAKE MUSKOKA

$1,195,000

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LAKE MANITOUWABING

$1,995,000

SOLD: PORTAGE LAKE PORTAGE LAKE

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LAKE MANITOUWABING

SOLD: LAKE ROSSEAU

SOLD: LAKE MUSKOKA LAKE MUSKOKA

$2,290,000

LAKE ROSSEAU

SOLD: LAKE OF BAYS LAKE OF BAYS

$2,499,000

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$2,495,000

SOLD: LAKE OF BAYS LAKE OF BAYS

$2,595,000

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2,400 FT. FRONTAGE, 40.25 ACRES, SOUTH EXPOSURE, 3,870 SQ.FT. MAIN LODGE WITH 9 OTHER CABINS ALONG WITH YOUR OWN PRIVATE GOLF COURSE – WAHWASHKESH LAKE

$2,990,000

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310 FT. FRONTAGE, 14.52 ACRES, 3,000 SQ.FT., 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS – LAKE ROSSEAU

$2,995,000

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EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE COMES WITH ITS OWN PRIVATE ISLAND! 1079 FT. FRONTAGE, 5.8 ACRES, 2,100 SQ.FT., 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS – HORSESHOE LAKE

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$2,995,000

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DEVELOPMENT LOT, 300FT. FRONTAGE, 6 ACRES – LAKE JOSEPH

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$3,995,000

SOLD: MUSKOKA LAKES $2,790,000

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SOLD: LAKE MUSKOKA LAKE MUSKOKA

$2,895,000

SOLD: LAKE MUSKOKA LAKE MUSKOKA

SOLD: LAKE OF BAYS

SOLD: FAIRY LAKE FAIRY LAKE

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

LAKE OF BAYS

$3,195,000

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LAKE JOSEPH

$3,495,000

SOLD: LAKE JOSEPH LAKE JOSEPH

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SOLD: LAKE JOSEPH

SOLD: LAKE MUSKOKA LAKE MUSKOKA

$4,740,000

SOLD: LAKE JOSEPH LAKE JOSEPH

SOLD: LAKE OF BAYS LAKE OF BAYS

$5,995,000

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$5,750,000

SOLD: LAKE MUSKOKA LAKE MUSKOKA

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103 FT. FRONTAGE, 1.2 ACRES, 3,100 SQ.FT., 5 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS – LAKE MUSKOKA

$4,695,000

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645.60 FT. FRONTAGE, 15.85 ACRES, 3,000 SQ.FT., 5 BEDROOMS, 3+1 BATHS – BLANCHARD LAKE

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$4,790,000

GOLF COURSE RESORT, 2,700 FT. FRONTAGE, 85 ACRES – OTTER LAKE

$5,990,000

389.99 FT. FRONTAGE, 15.5 ACRES, 3,200 SQ.FT., 3 BEDROOMS, 2+1 BATHS – LAKE OF BAYS

$5,995,000

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EXCLUSIVE 380 FT. FRONTAGE, 3.04 ACRES, 3,800 SQ.FT., 5 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS – LAKE MUSKOKA

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$9,350,000

SOLD: LAKE MUSKOKA $6,995,000

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SOLD: LAKE MUSKOKA

SOLD: LAKE MUSKOKA LAKE MUSKOKA

$6,995,000

LAKE MUSKOKA

SOLD: LAKE ROSSEAU

SOLD: LAKE OF BAYS LAKE OF BAYS

$7,995,000

$7,495,000

LAKE ROSSEAU

$8,295,000

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$8,895,000

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SOLD: LAKE MUSKOKA

SOLD: LAKE JOSEPH LAKE JOSEPH

$13,995,000

SOLD: LAKE JOSEPH LAKE JOSEPH

SOLD: LAKE ROSSEAU LAKE ROSSEAU

$16,995,000

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$15,995,000

SOLD: LAKE MUSKOKA LAKE MUSKOKA

$16,995,000

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EXCLUSIVE 300 FT. FRONTAGE, 2.27 ACRES, 5,958 SQ.FT., 6 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHS – LAKE JOSEPH

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497 FT. FRONTAGE, 6.5 ACRES, WEST EXPOSURE, 6,000 SQ.FT., 5 BEDROOMS, 6 BATHS – LAKE ROSSEAU

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EXCLUSIVE STUNNING 470 FT. FRONTAGE, 6.22 ACRES, 9,000 SQ.FT., 5 BEDROOMS, 8 BATHS – LAKE JOSEPH

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$23,795,000

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KNOW!

THE BENEFITS OF LISTING EXCLUSIVELY WITH CAYMAN MARSHALL

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ost brokerages advise you to put your property into the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, in order to get it in front of the greatest number of prospective buyers possible. But when it comes to Muskoka property – especially in the current market – that may not be the best, or even most desirable, route for you.

Cayman Marshall has a better way to market your property, which not only ensures that only serious, wellqualified buyers view your property, but allows you to maintain your privacy and avoid the stress and hustle of listing with MLS. With a Cayman Marshall exclusive listing, your property will only be visible to members of our proprietary database. Personal viewing appointments are only scheduled after our agents have taken prospective buyers through a careful pre-screening process.

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Our system works equally well for buyers. Rather than enduring the “feeding frenzy,” panic-bidding and sometimes, disappointment that accompanies desirable MLS properties, you have the assurance of knowing the property is only being seen by serious, well-qualified prospects like you, and managed exclusively through Cayman Marshall’s offices.

The success of our system speaks for itself: since last August, we’ve sold well over $133 million in exclusive sales alone. Allow us to show you the better way to sell your Muskoka property!

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• LAKE JOSEPH LISTED AT $13,995,000 1,000 FT. FRONTAGE SW EXPOSURE • LAKE OF BAYS LISTED AT $7,995,000 800 FT. FRONTAGE • LAKE MUSKOKA LISTED AT $6,995,000 • LAKE JOSEPH LISTED AT $6,995,000 59 ACRES • LAKE ROSSEAU LISTED AT $5,500,000 • LAKE MUSKOKA LISTED AT $5,200,000 • LAKE MUSKOKA LISTED AT $3,980,000

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SINCE LAST AUGUST, WE’VE SOLD WELL OVER $133 MILLION IN EXCLUSIVE SALES ALONE. Connect with a Cayman Marshall Agent to stay completely in the KNOW of our listings!

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Surviving Home Building

By DC Rutherford

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Rockscape | Photography by Sawmill Creative (Jacob Barkey)

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nless you’re a prophet, chances are you didn’t see the pandemic coming, or the multitude of effects it has had on every aspect of our lives. The switch to remote working, the global rally to create vaccines, and the return to communitybased living were all positive outcomes of this generation’s greatest challenge.

But not even Nostradamus could have foreseen the boom in the recreation industry. Boats, cars, snowmobiles, e-bikes, skis, and motor homes flew off the shelves like Cabbage Patch Kids at Christmas in 1983. And of course, cottaging has never been more popular. But how does an industry naturally limited by seasons, geography and socioeconomics confront supply chain challenges that it has never seen before? Well, with creativity, ingenuity, and an unprecedented expansion of the market. But you may want to book your contractor yesterday.

According to Canadian Mortgage Professional magazine, “Waterfront sales in Ontario’s Lakelands region (an area that includes cottage country hotspots such as Muskoka, Lake of Bays and Parry Sound) were up over 275% in April [2021] compared to the same month in 2020, according to the Lakelands Association of Realtors, with the median price for waterfront property sales last month having risen by 36.8% – to $833,500 – compared with July 2020.” So while the lake was getting flooded, so too was demand for work on new and existing properties in Ontario.

while your new cottage or renovation may take a bit longer to complete, the precision, beauty, and integrity of the work will still be assured.

Ashley Gowland of Rockscape in Bracebridge was shocked by the explosive demand that followed an initial downturn at the beginning of the pandemic: “When the pandemic hit in 2020, we basically just sat back and went, is everybody going to cancel? What’s going to happen here?

And we did have a slow start in the spring of 2020 for sure, but ever since then, it has literally never been busier.”

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ut with demand comes the inevitable challenge of supply, and while Rockscape’s locally sourced materials remained accessible until recently, labour was an issue as their building season extended but the availability of staff did not. Labour also, unfortunately, has been the cause of the new materials shortages.

“We were actually okay through the summer months but we rely on a lot of students, but then as the fall hits, they all go back to school.” But with a determined crew, Rockscape had an incredible summer, and beyond. “We’re basically at this point booking out into 2023.”

Lumber was an early casualty of the supply chain challenge, and local supplier Muskoka Lumber was not spared. “The increased intensity [in] the cost of lumber came as a shock to everyone back in 2020,” says general manager Jason Sifft. “We remained as diligent as possible to follow the market projections and buy accordingly. The biggest hurdle was the increase in demand coupled with shortages in supply.”

Still, the company managed to adapt quickly to the new situation. “Staff were working quickly to collect and produce orders for same-day curbside pick-up. Each of them was certainly getting their steps for the day! This gave new staff members a crash course in our products and helped them learn the store layout quickly.”

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Muskoka Lumber

Tamarack North

Tamarack North

with demand comes the inevitable challenge of supply

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fter thirty years of servicing the region, Muskoka Lumber met this challenge the same way it has in the past, by working with its customers to find solutions. “We have always operated in close connection to our customers, whether it be a design for a build we are working on together, or a project we’re supplying for. In many cases, customers came in for the coffee and left with a framing package all queued up.”

“2021 has been a crazy year,” says Mike Archambault, senior project manager at Tamarack North, which has built custom lakefront homes, cottages, and accessory buildings in the region for over three decades. He adds some of the nearly forgotten international incidents that occurred in this unusual year to the list of local challenges:“The Suez Canal blockage, forest fires, inclement weather in Texas, record-high lumber futures…”

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rom his experience over the course of the pandemic, Archambault developed a bullet list of dos and don’ts of pandemic building in cottage country.

• Order local (support your neighbours), and where possible, select readily available products – unless you are willing to wait a long time to get stuff.

• You really need to be proactive when ordering. Don’t wait until the last minute.

Also, rethink lead times – they are much longer now. Where the window used to be six weeks, now it’s 12 weeks-plus.

• Order your appliances the minute your contract is signed: allow for a really, really long lead time.

• You can no longer assume your local lumberyard has stock. (Engineered and pressure-treated lumber were really hard to get for a while.)

• Anticipate project delays due to additional site-related controls and measures, including daily checklists to help limit the risk of exposure.

Meredith Parsons ​​of Cassis Design Studio, a cottage design company, recognized early that the current landscape would become the “new normal,” and adapted accordingly with her projects this year. “[We got] creative with the way that we schedule trades, to accommodate a scattered supply of materials that is not typical to the building process!,” she says. “In some cases, we are having to spend additional money on trades, because they are having to come back multiple times to do work as materials or fixtures become available.”

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Tamarack North

it’s crucial to explain the challenges upfront to clients, and set realistic expectations

Cassis Design Studio

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arsons says it’s crucial to explain the challenges upfront to clients, and set realistic expectations. “We try to set the stage from the get-go. We start the conversation by explaining the delays we have seen on other projects and inform them, to the best of our ability, on what they can expect. We let them know that the more prompt they can be with decisions, the smoother the process will run.

“For example, we might send a client a lighting package, showing proposed specs within a build. If they wait one to two weeks, the light that we proposed may no longer be available, and we would be in the position where we are reselecting a light that the client fell in love with.”

So while the community of builders may not be prophets, they have become prophetic in anticipating client needs and have installed workflows and practices that focus on local sourcing, community interests, and ambitious solutions to singular problems. So while your new cottage or renovation may take a bit longer to complete, the precision, beauty, and integrity of the work will still be assured.

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CAYMAN MARSHALL ADVANTAGE “Become so skilled, so vigilant, so flat-out fantastic at what you do that your talent cannot be dismissed.” – Oprah Winfrey When we opened the doors of Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc. as a small boutique brokerage firm to serve the Muskoka real estate market in 2012, we did so with the intention of redefining the level of service that clients could expect from our real estate professionals. Since then, we have grown into an impressive team of top-producing realtors and brokers, committed to ensuring our clients receive the highest level of service when buying or selling property in one of Canada’s most sought-after luxury destinations.

We at Cayman Marshall have been entrusted with the most prestigious waterfront properties in Muskoka. As leaders in luxury and waterfront real estate, we have had record sales on many of Muskoka’s finest lakes.

With sales now surpassing the billion-dollar mark, we’ve secured our position as a leader in luxury real estate.

We also offer a complete selection of luxury cottage rental properties.

We have offices in Port Carling, Toronto, and our all-new location in Huntsville, which also serves the Lake of Bays area. Our in-house IT professionals have developed proprietary online tools and software, interactive and intuitive websites, lifestyle tours, stunning photography and an astonishing network of over 400 local and international referral partners, to ensure our clients’ listings get the exposure they need to attract the most discerning local and international buyers.

We currently print eight issues of our Cayman Marshall magazine per year, with an annual distribution of 250,000. Each magazine is delivered to the front door of homes and cottages of high-net-worth clientele throughout Ontario.

We are proud to mention that the Cayman Marshall Port Carling brokerage was voted by a panel of international

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The Cayman Marshall team celebrating 2018 sales in Montego Bay Jamaica.

judges to be the “Best Real Estate Agency in Canada,” two years in a row – a title that we cherish! Cayman Marshall was also named one of “Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies” by Maclean’s magazine two years in a row (2018 & 2019). We have also been named one of Canada’s fastest growing companies by the Globe and Mail. We expect to keep our title as the disrupter in luxury real estate.

Founded on the principles of teamwork, service and value, Cayman Marshall is the best advantage for buyers and sellers alike in Ontario. If you’re looking for a real estate solution that’s undeniably different, please reach out to myself or one of my teammates and start experiencing the advantage!

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MEET THE TEAM...

RAY DICKSON**

TODD ADAIR*

President/Sales Representative Todd became the President of Cayman Marshall International Realty in 2012. He then became the majority shareholder and recently purchased the entire company.

In Todd’s downtime, you will find him buying, building or renovating his own real estate projects, on the water wakeboarding and kite surfing, or hacking up the fairways of a local golf course. However, Todd’s most important job is being a husband and father to his family of four.

KALLAN KOCH

JEFF LIDDLE*

Chief Editor

Sales Representative

Kallan is originally from Ottawa but has called Muskoka her home for the past three years. Kallan is an outdoors enthusiast and enjoys all that Muskoka has to offer. With many years of experience in customer service, we are delighted to have her on our Cayman Marshall team!

Jeff entered into real estate in 2008 facing a down market and a recession. Overcoming the odds, Jeff has now become a “top producer” in his industry. Working and living in Muskoka comes with a deep appreciation; it is this appreciation that Jeff portrays to his clients every day.

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JOEL ADAIR*

MIKE ARNOLD*

Broker of Record

Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Ray has been enjoying Muskoka for the past 40+ years and is happy to call it home with his wife Johanna and their two boys. His passion for Muskoka is equally shared with everything real estate and his “this is what I do because I love it” approach.

Growing up on the lakes gave Joel a passion for water sports and the outdoors. Toronto has been home for the past ten years, but Joel will always feel at home on the Big 3.

Whether trading residential or commercial real estate, Joel’s nearly 15 years in the business gives his clients a wealth of knowledge they can depend on. He is best known for helping clients build strong real estate portfolios and finding exceptional spaces to call home.

With 25 years’ experience in sales and marketing, joining the Cayman Marshall team was a great fit for Michael. His “customer first” dedication to his clients has always resulted in successful long-term relationships.

With a passion for boating and water sports, Michael looks forward to enjoying all that the Muskoka Lakes has to offer.

KRISTIN McCREA

MEREDITH PARSONS

SARAH POUNTNEY*

Office Manager/Personal Assistant to Todd Adair

Kristin and her family enjoy calling Muskoka home. In 2015 Kristin began her career with Cayman Marshall and has been lucky to work alongside some of the most talented agents in the business. During her spare time you can find Kristin and her family experiencing all the outdoor activities that Muskoka has to offer.

Designer

Sales Representative

Meredith was born and raised in Mississauga and spent her summers as a child exploring Muskoka.

Meredith developed a love for architecture and design at a young age and was able to turn her passion into a career after completing her education in Interior Design at Ryerson University. With over 5 years of experience in the design industry, Meredith is developing her craft while creating beautiful and timeless interiors.

Sarah was born and raised just North of Muskoka. She enjoys the outdoors on the lakes of Muskoka, and islands of Georgian Bay. Sarah is passionate about travel. She has just returned home from Turks and Caicos Islands where she worked in Private International Banking.

With over thirteen years of experience in customer relationship building, she is an excellent addition to the Cayman Marshall Team.

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DAVID BEMMANN**

Broker

With over 16 years of experience, Dave has become a top selling agent of luxury waterfront property in Muskoka. Dave lives on Lake Rosseau and spends much of his time on the water. His commitment to customer service, professionalism and honesty provides his clients with an enjoyable and successful real estate experience.

JD STERNE

Magazine Sales/Editor JD joins our team as a commerce grad from the Telfer School of Management and their Management Consulting Program. His passion lies in sales and marketing as he represented Telfer’s marketing team at the Jeux du Commerce in 2019.

Outside of the office, you will catch him searching the woods for his golf ball or playing hockey.

CAT BROWN*

KAREINA DAVEY

STEVE HADDOCK* JESSICA KAYE*

Sales Representative

Office Administrator

Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Growing up in Waterloo, Cat was fortunate enough to spend all of her summers at her family cottage on Lake of Bays. Cayman Marshall sought after Cat for her enthusiastic, positive attitude and Cat is now thrilled to be building a career in Sales with the Cayman Marshall Team.

Kareina spent summers of her childhood at cottages in the Mactier and Nobel Area.

She lived in Alberta for a couple years and loved the mountain views but really missed the lakes and maple trees and could not wait to get back to the peace that is Muskoka. She has been an educator for several years and has worked in customer service. Kareina is excited to be a part of the Cayman Marshall team.

Steve is a strong relationship builder, honest and dedicated to Customer Service. This combined with his intimate knowledge of Muskoka lakes and area has made him a consistent top producer. Steve is an avid cyclist and golfer and maintains residences in Toronto and Muskoka and ties to both communities. His mantra and favourite quote is to “get up, dress up, show up, and never give up”.

Jess prides herself on being born and raised in Muskoka, spending summers on the lakes and winters on the snowmobile trails. Jess’ understanding for Muskoka is what helps her succeed in making the real estate transaction successful and enjoyable for all her clients.

MICHELLE STILLAR*

CHARLIE VANDERPOL*

Sales Representative

Licensed Assistant

Michelle being born and raised on the northern shores of Georgian Bay loves being on the water and being involved in the real estate market. Her love for renos gives her an inside scoop in the world of home and cottage ownership and being the newest member, looks forward to being a valuable asset to the team!

Charlie made the move over 6 years ago to beautiful Muskoka where she spent time growing up on the lake and always wanting to make Muskoka part of her roots and pursue her career. With many years of experience in customer service and relations, Charlie is determined and focused on customers and the team members of Cayman Marshall, making her a great addition and asset to our team.

Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage caymanmarshall.com ■ Sales Representative* Broker & Broker of Record**

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