Cayman Marshall International Luxury & Lifestyle - May 2022

WITH NICOLE BABB & CAFFERY VANHORNE

MAY 2022

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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t's always nice writing my Editor's note for the May issue.

It signals the coming of warmer weather, and all the wonderful things that a Muskoka spring and summer bring!

Firstly, I would like to give my two cents’ worth on the real estate market in Ontario. Although the market is still quite heated and inventory remains in short supply, I do expect more of a balanced market as we head into summer.

What does this mean? It’s likely that more inventory will break free, and that demand and supply should equalize; however, I don't suspect any drop in values.

As you flip through these pages, journey with me on my daydream trip to Mars and all the future possibilities that may entail. Also, sneak a special preview of HGTV's newest show, “Styled,” where two best friends use fresh and thoughtful design elements to elevate any living space.

As always, I want to thank my incredible magazine team for another amazing issue. I’m beyond proud of each of them, and am always blown away at the quality and content of each and every issue. Happy Spring!

TODD ADAIR*

President | Sales Representative

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CAYMAN MARSHALL

THE COLLECTION

MAY 2022 EDITORS Todd Adair* Lauren Lowe JD Sterne CREATIVE DIRECTOR Kelsey Kennerell GRAPHIC DESIGNER Cathryn Haynes PHOTOGRAPHERS Andre Carriere Peter Esteves Kallan Koch Micheal Muraz Mark Wilson ADVERTISING SALES Kallan Koch JD Sterne CONTRIBUTORS Todd Adair* Martha Uniacke Breen Sebastien Centner Brooke Madden Adrienne Roman 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.

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS Femmes - A Floral Celebration of Remarkable Women

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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VACATION VILLAS ON MARS Contemplating Colonization from Cottage Country

COVER STORY 46

S P R E A D I N G ST Y L E , DESIGNING DIFFERENCE

Two best friends enlivening HGTV Canada with their fresh designs

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R E N TA L L I ST I N G S

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M U S KO K A L I ST I N G S

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GET IN THE KNOW

The Benefits of Listing Exclusively

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A G U I D E TO A L FRESCO DINING

with Sebastien & Sheila Centner

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EC S C O F F E E

Contemporary Streetwear Made For Movement

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T H E L A N G UAG E O F F LO W E R S

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VACAT I O N V I L L A S ON MARS

L AC O ST E

Femmes - A Floral Celebration of Remarkable Women

Retail is Back Spring 2022

Contemplating Colonization from Cottage Country

SPRING/SUMMER 2022

CONTEMPORARY

STREETWEAR MADE FOR MOVEMENT

For the brand’s Spring/Summer 2022 Collection, Louise Trotter, Creative Director for Lacoste, has reimagined classic styles to create an innovative line made for movement.

The new collection merges Lacoste’s iconic sports heritage with everyday classics to create contemporary pieces for the modern fashionmonger. The SS22 collection puts an elevated twist on classic sports attire to represent Lacoste’s versatility, even featuring an innovative trench coat that rolls into a messenger bag.

Shorts, skirts, and airy cargo pants are statement pieces in this energetic collection.

The oversized garments designed with knits and lightweight materials create an effortless look perfect for the warmer weather. Colour blocking styles with shades of green, red, blue and white contribute to the modern quality Lacoste offers to classic sports attire. These looks feature sneakers and slides paired with long knit socks that emphasize Lacoste’s athletic design.

THE SPRING/SUMMER 2022 COLLECTION PAYS HOMAGE TO THE CLASSIC LACOSTE AESTHETIC, UNDERSTANDING THE DESIRE FOR HIGH-FASHION DESIGNS THAT REFLECT EVERYDAY MOTIVATIONS.

FLOWERS THE LANGUAGE OF

FEMMES

A Floral Celebration of Re m a r ka b l e Wo m e n

T O R O N T O • M AY 4 T H - 8 T H , 2 0 2 2

By Adrienne Roman

The beauty, elegance, and intoxicating nature of flowers has enticed civilizations since the beginning of time.

It seems an impossibility to think that Victorian society once prohibited public displays of affection.

To combat this oppressive conservative dogma, demonstrations of love were cleverly concealed beneath the veil of a secret code called floriography, or The Language of Flowers. It emerged as a covert system of symbolic communication where each flower or herb existed to express a particular message.

highlight inspirational historical events, a merging of artistic networks, all vested in the pursuit of creative exploration.

“ART IS A HARMONY PARALLEL WITH NATURE.”

This spring, just in time for Mother’s Day, Fleurs de Villes will partner with Bloor-Yorkville to bring “FEMMES – A Floral Celebration of Remarkable Women” to Toronto, May 4th-8th, 2022. The free event will transform Toronto’s midtown into several blocks bursting with beautiful blooms.

The true beauty of art lies at the heart of this communication: the connection between creator and Reminiscent of the “happenings” observer. This “coming together“ of that challenged traditional forms - Paul Cézanne artist and audience is precisely the of artistic expression in the ’60s reason co-founders Karen Marshall and ’70s, Fleurs de Villes’ creations and Tina Barkley envisioned building Fleurs de echo a style of bold, colourful visual art that existed Villes in 2016, with the aim of offering the public outside of traditional gallery walls. It wasn’t viewed as the opportunity to experience luxury floral displays a commodity to purchase, but instead existed purely in dynamic new environments: one-of-a-kind as an invitation for active conversation, often only installations that would connect brands and admired in the moment and appreciated in situ.

Similarly, self-navigated floral trails around the Yorkville neighbourhood will provide the chance to experience a series of magical interior and exterior works of art designed around the geography of the community.

“We’re really all about connecting great content to consumers, supported by interesting brands.

We tell the stories of the cities,” says Marshall.

CYNDI LAUPER

The Chelsea Flower Show in London was the original inspiration behind the desire to grow the Fleurs de Villes brand. Marshall felt the pulse of her positive experience there, among fellow flower enthusiasts celebrating their mutual appreciation. She wanted to break the traditional flower show mould to find a progressive model, one with the potential for a much greater outreach. This would in turn create a forum for artistic dialogue and social engagement.

Fleurs de Villes’

The New York show at Hudson Yards in

unique works of art are carefully curated and supported by alliances of sponsors, international entertainment venues, and popular shopping destinations. Since its inception, the concept has grown to become a global celebration of art, architecture, fashion, and flora showcased in over 20 cities.

2019 featured a curated collection of iconic New Yorkthemed subject matter. In one instance, Juan Villanueva of Villanueva Designs spent 200 hours with his assistant Svetlana preparing a breathtaking figure representing Cyndi Lauper, made from 100% natural flowers and foliage.

Fleurs de Villes shines a spotlight on the intricate nature of the art form itself, the city’s cultural attractions, and the unmistakable multi-sensory experiences that flowers provide.

Floral artists also get the opportunity to increase their visibility and network with other artists, something that can often take a backseat in the floral industry. Floral designers, or fleuristes, seamlessly fuse fashion and flowers to design and mount masterpieces of technical engineering using an eclectic array of both fresh and dried plant materials.

“She was required to stay fresh for ten days, which for cut flowers is a heroic feat even in the most ideal conditions,” Villanueva says. His Cyndi was a nostalgic and playful ode to the ’80s, made with two-tone carnations, Song of India, and pink baby’s breath. Her corset was created with individual conifer needles; her fishnet stockings were carefully cut slivers of ti leaf foliage, and her hair was woven from live perennial grass.

The display also featured a rainbow of oranges, pinks, and greens, complete with a boom box crafted from kalanchoe and South American dianthus.

FLEURS DE VILLES’

UNIQUE WORKS OF ART ARE CAREFULLY CURATED

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SCHUYLER SISTERS

FLEURS DE VILLES SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON THE

INTRICATE NATURE OF THE ART FORM ITSELF.

Working closely with Tony Awardwinning costume designer Paul Tazewell from Broadway’s “Hamilton,” Damselfly Designs showcased an incredible floral tribute to the hit musical’s three Schuyler sisters. “Paul and his team provided us with actual costume samples, photos, Pantone swatches and a variety of textiles to ensure the designs were as authentic and true to his vision as possible,” says Damselfly Designs founder Brenda LaManna.

The sisters’ shimmering gowns were fashioned with over 1,500 blooms in each skirt, including bold anthurium juxtaposed with the calmer tones of jade, wasabi, and green tea roses. The dedication to detail was meticulous.

Handmade agonis-foliage wigs and lunaria layered over eucalyptus created a shimmering effect for their dresses. Hypericum berries and golden verboom formed the lace that framed the bodices, with shoes made from straw flowers, topped off with belt buckles modelled from the actual ones worn on stage.

“Cultural representation is important to us,” Marshall explains. “We work closely with the brand vision, and the florist helps to guide that along.

But we’re always open to follow the imagination of the artist as well.”

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“THEY HAVE THE EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY TO TRANSLATE THEIR

BESPOKE FLOWER EVENTS

INTO AN ABSOLUTE WORK OF ART,”

Last year, the German consulate in Toronto sponsored a breathtaking commemorative representation of Sophie Scholl, a young resistance fighter who was executed by the Nazis when she was only 21. Joezel Yumul of Vogue Weddings and Decor individually glued nearly 40,000 sunflower seeds to create her dress, accented by a bag made from small pinecones trimmed with abaca rope.

He chose to present her standing in a field of white roses, to honour the work she did for The White Rose Movement. Her public was brought to tears.

Fleurs de Villes also worked with The National Portrait Gallery in London to create a Ditchley portrait of Queen Elizabeth I in Covent Garden, a stunning floral representation of the monarch complete with extravagant ruff and lavish farthingale skirt.

“They have the exceptional ability to translate their bespoke flower events into an absolute work of art,” says Damselfly’s LaManna.

Just like Jackson Pollock’s paintings, Fleurs de Villes’ message is clear: often, the act of creation is just as precious as the final product. A corset built from birch tree bark; a bolero wood-chip jacket draped over a succulent dress; a cameo created from a Scabiosa bloom. It’s all in the details.

“There is a language, little known Lovers claim it as their own.

Its symbols smile upon the land, Wrought by nature’s wondrous hand; And in their silent beauty speak, Of life and joy to those who seek.

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In the language of the flowers.”

- The Language of Flowers 1875

QUEEN ELIZABETH I

SOCIALLY DISTANCED TRAIL AROUND BLOORYORKVILLE 10 AM to 9 PM daily May 4 – 8, 2022

DON’T MISS: • Fleurs de Villes social media contests and event prizing • Fleurs de Villes High Tea at Holt Renfrew • Floral arranging workshops in the Manulife Centre’s “Jardin” – tickets on Eventbrite • Strolling various pop-up flower markets in the area on May 7th • Donation tables in support of The Breast Cancer Society of Canada

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A GUIDE TO AL FRESCO DINING WITH SEBASTIEN & SHEILA CENTNER

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s the weather begins to improve and the idea of dining outdoors begins to emerge, we thought the timing was perfect to share some quick tips and tricks for easy outdoor dining.

There’s nothing Sheila and I like more than to move the dining experience outside. But for many people, the prospect of entertaining outdoors brings with it the impression that you need to do more work. Well first, when it comes to entertaining, a little effort goes a long way! Yes, there may be a bit more back-and-forth when you host outside away from the convenience of being near your kitchen – but there are ways to make entertaining outdoors easier and more enjoyable.

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If you are setting a dining table outdoors, consider using a heavier decor piece to weigh down your napkins, to avoid them blowing out of place or away altogether if the wind picks up. These “napkin weights” can be themed to match your meal, or simply use a decor piece that fits the environment. (Example: seashells for a beach theme!)

We always like to set our table well in advance of our guests arriving. While indoors this never causes an issue, outdoors between dust, debris and falling leaves, your perfectly set (and clean) dishes and glasses can get dirty when left for too long. The solution is easy: simply turn your plates and glasses upside down as you are setting the table, then right before your guests arrive, flip everything right side up. If you are using napkins and weights like we did with Tip #1, this still leaves you plenty of time to add these elements once the dishes are flipped over.

WHEN HOSTING OUTDOORS, IT’S ALWAYS NICE TO HAVE A SMALL BASKET OF AMENITIES FOR YOUR GUESTS.

When hosting outdoors, it’s always nice to have a small basket of amenities available for your guests. We like to stock a basket with sunscreen, bug spray, hand fans and, if you happen to be by a pool or setting your table on grass, some inexpensive flipflops in varying sizes.

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While in mid-summer the temperature dropping may be less of a concern, we all know how chilly those fringe spring and fall nights can get as the sun sets. Having a few pashminas (or even just simple thin blankets) around is a good idea, as they will come in handy for guests who perhaps didn’t think of the later evening temperature when they left their house to come to yours. These pashminas can be added to the basket from tip #3 or, if they match your decor, can be laid over the backs of the dining chairs, for a pop of colour in a truly functional way!

As the sun sets there is nothing quite like candlelight to enhance the mood of any dining setting, indoors or out. Outdoors, however, we have to face the elements, and classic wax candles offer some challenges.

For daytime entertaining, wax candles tend to melt when they get too warm, so either bring them out later when the sun sets, or consider using electric faux candles, which won’t melt but also won’t need to be constantly relit if it’s a breezy night.

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HAVING A FEW PASHMINAS AROUND IS A GOOD IDEA. One of the biggest challenges of outdoor entertaining is running back and forth between the kitchen and your outdoor setting. A bar cart is a great way to help make this easier. A traditional bar cart is an amazingly useful piece of furniture when used indoors, but if you have one at your disposal, bringing it outdoors gives you an effective “service station,” where you can keep everything from mixers and ice to extra plates, glassware, napkins and cutlery. The lower tray can also serve as a clearing area or to stage your next course (like dessert).

When it comes to designing your al fresco menu, our key tip is to aim for less temperaturesensitive dishes! You want courses that can be served cool or room temperature, while avoiding extremes. Hot dishes that lose their lustre when they cool, or cold desserts like ice cream that melt quickly, should be avoided unless they specifically work for your setting.

We often like to use poached fish, and salmon in particular, as a staple for outdoor entertaining since it can be served warm or cold but generally can be enjoyed in either state or even anywhere in between.

So there you have it, a few of our top tips and best tricks to make outdoor “al fresco” entertaining easier than ever. And as always, drop us a note if you have any entertaining questions or just want to share your favourite outdoor entertaining ideas!

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Retail is Back

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n-person shopping has seen a significant shift in its trajectory over the last couple of years.

From constant lockdowns to complicated capacity limits, small businesses have been working tirelessly to adapt. But one company didn’t accept what seemed like the impending doom of the retail business model.

Offering Canada's largest selection of coffee, espresso and equipment for every budget, a curated selection of lifestyle kitchen products, and even sustainably roasting beans in-house, ECS Coffee has serviced its community for 25 years. Its two locations have evolved to become leaders in the industry across North America – thanks, in part, to ECS’s founder, Neil Madden, and his ability to adapt and evolve his business to the ever-changing world around him.

After two years of lockdowns, here’s how one company has evolved to make retail relevant again.

As far as Madden is concerned, his retail stores aren’t going anywhere.

I had the opportunity to learn a little bit about how Neil and the ECS team have preserved the old-school art of in-person shopping.

ECS Coffee believes that in-store is always best.

Curating product selection is a delicate balance that small businesses and their clientele all benefit from.

“By curating known brands that have some synergies to them, our store can be a great destination of

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discovery,” explains Madden. This ensures everyone who walks in to ECS walks out with the product that’s right for them.

And working with those brands has enabled ECS access to more inventory, increasing their stock by 100% in the last two years - not something you’d expect to hear of during a global pandemic

Spring Essentials with supply chain issues. Customer loyalty of course is key to maintaining this, and there’s a huge incentive for coffee lovers who choose this family business over the alternatives. Primarily, better pricing. “We offer in-store discounts on our espresso and coffee equipment,” shares Neil. You can save hundreds of dollars by simply coming to support in person. And you get loyalty points too!

As retail workers are finally returning to what feels like some semblance of normalcy, we should all try to support local. “As a dedicated specialty store, we have added a service department. That means we are the one-stop shop and are around for the entire lifecycle of your purchase,” Neil says. Through learning the product, to maintaining your purchase, the team at ECS is there for you in-store, always.

And that’s something you can’t buy off of Amazon.

ELEVATE YOUR COFFEE GAME The art of pourover coffee at home or the cottage.

Chemex is the gold standard in brewing.

Finally, when you visit ECS Coffee in person, you’re able to see first-hand how ECS sustainably roasts their own coffee. I.XXI (referencing the iconic Back to the Future trilogy) is roasted in-house. Due to supply chain issues during the pandemic, ECS adapted and created their own unique brand. Who doesn’t need a hit of 88PMH in the morning?

Retail is back. And while things may still look a little different for a while, you can always count on a fresh cup of coffee from ECS to remind you of life’s simple pleasures.

VERSATILE DRINKWARE This limited edition seasonal colour will not be around for long. Enjoy the quality, reliability and beauty of Yeti on every long weekend!

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Spring Essentials ENTERTAINING MADE EASY Combine ECS's drink mixes with their new Riedel Glassware and your summer parties will be the hit of the lake!

TRAVEL IN STYLE The reason we love Yeti products is their style and colours. But most importantly, the ongoing commitment to quality, making your Yeti purchase a lifetime one.

RETRO-STYLE Canada's largest selection of Smeg products right in Burlington, Ontario!

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ICONIC DESIGN The Smeg Kettle is available in two sizes, and ECS carries 26 different variations to choose from.

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STYLED

New

Season 1 premieres Tuesday, May 17 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT

Styled follows the renovation and staging adventures of Nicole Babb and Caffery Vanhorne, best friends and design experts working together in Nicole’s successful family-run staging and interior design business. Whether a space is “Styled to Stay” or “Styled to Sell,” Nicole and Caffery’s personal style and flair shine through every new project. Read more about this series on page 46.

GUT JOB

Season 1 premieres Wednesday, April 27 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

When seasoned builder Sebastian Clovis discovered the “dream home” he had just purchased required a nightmare total gut job, he tackled it all in! Stripping his house back to the studs to rebuild it safer and more stunning than ever, Seb knows how overwhelming the process can be.

For less prepared homeowners, a paralyzing barrage of decisions and surprises can put them months behind and wildly over budget.

Whether it’s a one room reno or an entire house gut, HGTV Canada’s most trusted coach is on a mission to guide homeowners through the biggest renovation of their lives.

Bringing creativity, support and his talented team to each project, together they design, demolish, rebuild and beautify nightmare properties into jaw-dropping dream homes.

CATC H U P O N P R E V I O U S E P I S O D E S O F T H E S E S E R I E S O N S TAC KT V.

TRADING UP WITH MANDY RENNEHAN

Season 1 premieres Thursday, April 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

Trading Up with Mandy Rennehan follows Blue Collar CEO™ and multi-million dollar designer and construction mogul Mandy Rennehan as she overhauls three unique properties in her beloved hometown of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, taking three deserving apprentices along for a bumpy but rewarding ride.

Series Spring 2022

HOARDER HOUSE FLIPPERS Season 1 premieres Thursday, May 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

In a red-hot housing market smart flippers know the lengths they have to go to in order to make the highest profit, and sometimes that means taking on a dingy “hoarder house.” Buried under years of clutter, trash and neglect, these neighbourhood eyesores are typically a homebuyer’s worst nightmare, but for these three entrepreneurial teams of flippers, hoarder houses offer a unique opportunity.

In each episode of Hoarder House Flippers, one renovation team digs deep, rolling up their sleeves to take on the full transformation of a dilapidated house. They work day and night to clear out the junk and breathe new life into these challenging properties, turning them into gorgeous desirable homes, all in the hopes of turning a major profit.

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V I S I T H GT V.CA F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N O N T H E S P R I N G S C H E D U L E .

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LUXURY COTTAGE RENTALS

CUNNINGTON RETREAT, 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS – LAKE OF BAYS

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$10,000/WEEK

LAKE ROSSEAU RENTAL, 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS – LAKE ROSSEAU

$14,000/WEEK

GREENWOOD COTTAGE, 4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS – LAKE MUSKOKA

$14,500/WEEK

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FAMILY COTTAGE, 6 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS – LAKE MUSKOKA

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KAHSHE LAKE PARADISE, 6 BEDROOMS, 3+1 BATHS – KAHSHE LAKE

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JOSEPH RETREAT, 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS – LAKE JOSEPH

BEL AIR OF MUSKOKA, SOUTHWEST EXPOSURE, 8 BEDROOMS, 6 BATHS – LAKE OF BAYS

$20,000/WEEK

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PARADISE AWAITS E

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

Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage caymanmarshall.com/rentals

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$20,000/WEEK

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

$32,000/WEEK

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$35,000/WEEK

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

Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage caymanmarshall.com/rentals

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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$50,000/WEEK

Spreading

By Brooke Madden Styled premieres Tuesday, May 17 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Designing Difference.

How two best friends are enlivening HGTV Canada with their fresh, thoughtful designs.

HGTV Canada has been a welcome presence in many Canadian homes since its inception.

There’s something about watching spaces transform from shabby to chic that can often help you unwind at the end of the day.

(Or wake you up early on a Sunday morning!) However, the network is not known solely for its jaw-dropping designs, its beautiful builds, and its charismatic characters.

Arguably, one of the most interesting elements of binging HGTV Canada programs is the unique, often quirky host dynamics. That’s why I was so excited to hear about HGTV Canada’s newest program, hosted by two best friends of twenty years, “Styled.”

Pioneered by Nicole Babb and Caffery Vanhorne, “Styled” is HGTV Canada’s next best new home renovation show. Joining the growing club of Black female hosts on the network, Nicole and her best friend, business partner and award-winning Black stylist and designer Caffery Vanhorne, transform the homes of their clients in a whole new way. Bursting into the public eye with their playful, bold designs, these industry leaders intend to expand the HGTV Canada audience, revolutionize and revamp spaces, and set a new precedent for the types of designers represented in the media along the way.

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n entrepreneur and leader in her

field, Nicole Babb is the founder of R&P Home, a family-owned and -operated design firm she founded in 2015. As she is a stager, stylist, house flipper, and travel lover, it’s no surprise that when she met her soon-to-be business partner, Caffery, they hit it off immediately.

“We met when Caffery was a hairstylist and I was a makeup artist; I used to go to the salon he worked at, and we also have mutual colleagues and friends. [But] we really started to hang out when we were out of Toronto,” explains Babb. “We both travelled a lot for extensive periods of time. Our relationship blossomed when we were both in Colombia at the same time.

We made lifetime memories travelling throughout the country. The pandemic caused us both to return to Toronto; I asked Caffery if he’d like to come work with me. He said yes!”

The two became instant friends, bonding over their love of exploration, style, and allowing their personal backgrounds and cultures to influence their collaborative work. “Nicole knew I’d enjoyed success as a hairstylist, photographer, fashion designer, and furniture designer, and noticed my affection for interior design through my well-appointed personal space. She thought we could collaborate well on some design projects on my next trip

Bursting into the public eye with their

these industry leaders intend to expand the HGTV Canada audience.

to Canada. She’s amazing, so I was excited to create with her and knew we would have fun,” says Vanhorne.

After the pair began their working relationship at R&P, Babb and Vanhorne quickly established themselves as visionaries. Iconic in their uniqueness, the two are passionate about reflecting on the lessons they’ve learned through their travels in their projects. “Travelling

is the fastest way to learn,” says Babb. “I yearn to learn. I have such an appreciation for culture, design and craftsmanship from all over the world.

“I like supporting local artists.

Authenticity is one of the most crucial parts of design. Being authentic is a huge part of my work and my personality. There’s nothing more authentic than an artisan telling their story through their craft. I think

our niche has become offering our clients, through our travels, unique, special design,” she explains.

An additional component contributing to the types of designs we will see this season is how each host incorporates different personal and cultural backgrounds in their concepts. Nicole and Caffery both honour their heritage and love to pay homage to it in their work.

I have such an appreciation for

from all over the world.

best friendship on screen! They each contribute their own essential qualities to the projects they take on. While Nicole insists Caffrey is known for his infectious sense of humour, Caffery appreciates Nicole’s budget-consciousness.

Both hosts enjoy finding creative solutions when budgets get tight, but “Nicole knows it’s up to her to make sure that nobody goes broke in the process!” jokes her co-host.

It’s exciting to acknowledge how much these two prominent, talented creators are changing the landscape of HGTV Canada with this project.

“I can’t wait for viewers to see a group of BIPOC designers share our process to bring great design to a whole new audience,” says Babb.

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abb is, proudly, “a multi-ethnic woman. I grew up with a biracial mother whose Chinese and Afro-Guyanese-Caribbean culture had a huge influence on me. There were always Black and Chinese art and decorations in our house. This was my first visual inspiration,” says the designer. Caffery mentions spending many years in the tropics, so he always strives to include elements of warmth in his style choices, which he says can be “as simple as the use of white bedding, or a jute rug, or even a silk print on a cushion. No matter how cold the climate, I’ll throw in an aspirational warm tropical element.”

While of course, viewers can look forward to witnessing the projects featured this season, they can also look forward to the hosts’ quirky, fun,

“There’s no other show like ‘Styled’ on the network, and I am so excited to connect with this audience.

Overall, we hope to add style and heartfelt moments to the network, and show our unique perspective as successful Black business owners,” Caffrey states. “It’s certainly time, and Canadian TV is ready for it!”

COMFORT

FROM THE INSIDE OUT.

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MUSKOKA BAY CLUB, NEWLY BUILT CONDO, 570 SQ.FT., 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH – TOWN OF GRAVENHURST

$630,000

LOT 1: 304 FT. FRONTAGE, 5.29 ACRES

$829,000

LOT 2: 215 FT. FRONTAGE, 1.67 ACRES

$674,000

LOT 6: 330 FT. FRONTAGE, 4.09 ACRES

$999,900

LOT 7: 3,432 FT. FRONTAGE, 38.5 ACRES

$2,400,000

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

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

Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage searchmuskokarealestate.com

$1,995,000

SOLD: PARRY SOUND

SOLD: SAUBLE BEACH SAUBLE BEACH

$869,000

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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: GEORGIAN BAY GEORGIAN BAY

$1,495,000

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LAKE MANITOUWABING

SOLD: PORTAGE LAKE PORTAGE LAKE

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LAKE MANITOUWABING

SOLD: LAKE ROSSEAU

SOLD: LAKE MUSKOKA $2,290,000

LAKE MUSKOKA

LAKE ROSSEAU

SOLD: LAKE OF BAYS LAKE OF BAYS

Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage searchmuskokarealestate.com

$2,499,000

$2,495,000

SOLD: LAKE OF BAYS LAKE OF BAYS

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AMAZING OPPORTUNITY IN THE HEART OF MUSKOKA, 10,291 SQ.FT., 5 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS – TOWN OF BRACEBRIDGE

1,344 SQ.FT., 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS – LAKE MUSKOKA

$2,200,000

$2,995,000

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145 FT. FRONTAGE, 3,468 SQ.FT., 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS – PUSLINCH LAKE

$3,695,000

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

$3,995,000

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208 FT. FRONTAGE, 1.67 ACRES, 3,685 SQ.FT., 5 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS – FAIRY LAKE

$4,500,000

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

Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage searchmuskokarealestate.com

$4,645,000

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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$3,495,000

LAKE JOSEPH

SOLD: LAKE JOSEPH LAKE JOSEPH

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SOLD: LAKE JOSEPH

SOLD: LAKE MUSKOKA $4,740,000

LAKE MUSKOKA

SOLD: LAKE JOSEPH LAKE JOSEPH

SOLD: LAKE OF BAYS LAKE OF BAYS

Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage searchmuskokarealestate.com

$5,995,000

$5,750,000

SOLD: LAKE MUSKOKA LAKE MUSKOKA

$6,895,000

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$4,900,000

335 FT. FRONTAGE, 3.2 ACRES, 6,000 SQ.FT., 6 BEDROOMS, 7 BATHS – KENNISIS LAKE

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

$4,995,000

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1,069 FT. FRONTAGE, 7.13 ACRES, 10,185 SQ.FT., 5 BEDROOMS, 7 BATHS – LAKE MANITOUWABING

$5,995,000

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

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417 FT. FRONTAGE, 1.09 ACRES, 5,700 SQ.FT., 5 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHS – GEORGIAN BAY

$5,995,000

470 FT. FRONTAGE, 2.6 ACRES, 3,318 SQ.FT., 5 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS – LAKE JOSEPH

$6,150,000

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205 FT. FRONTAGE, 3,650 SQ.FT., 4 BEDROOMS, 3.5 BATHS – LAKE MUSKOKA

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$6,995,000

SOLD: LAKE MUSKOKA $6,995,000

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SOLD: LAKE MUSKOKA LAKE MUSKOKA

$6,995,000

LAKE MUSKOKA

SOLD: LAKE ROSSEAU

SOLD: LAKE MUSKOKA LAKE MUSKOKA

$7,995,000

$7,495,000

LAKE ROSSEAU

$8,295,000

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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

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447 FT. FRONTAGE, 32.7 ACRES, 15,000 SQ.FT., 15 BEDROOMS, 16 BATHS – WHITESTONE LAKE

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$9,750,000

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EXCLUSIVE 380 FT. FRONTAGE, 12,000 SQ.FT., 17 BEDROOMS, 14+4 BATHS – STUNNING LAKE JOSEPH

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

Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage searchmuskokarealestate.com

CONTACT BROKERAGE FOR PRICE

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KNOW!

THE BENEFITS OF LISTING EXCLUSIVELY WITH CAYMAN MARSHALL

M

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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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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Contemplating Colonization from Cottage Country

By Todd Adair As the planet spins its way through a global pandemic and generational turmoil, I’ve found myself using my imagination to dream about the world we’ve built and what we’ll pass on to our children. Like many Muskokans, I spent many nights during the craziness of the pandemic staring up at the stars and wondering, Why were we in this predicament? What had we done to put ourselves in this chaotic situation? What were we doing to our world? When would life return to normal?

Clients, coworkers, friends, and family know I’m typically an optimist, and yet I found myself cynical about the world as it was: in total disarray and disagreement. One evening when I found myself particularly down on the world and perhaps inspired by the night sky, I finally opened the link to a video a friend had sent me about Elon Musk’s vision of a colonized Mars by 2030.

It had always seemed far-fetched to me – domestic travel to another planet within my lifetime. “A colony on Mars?” I thought. “I can’t fly to Montreal without lost luggage and stale overpriced snacks. How in the world could we travel to Mars in under a decade?”

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maybe because of the pandemic isolation, or excitement of something new after a period of lockdowns, school closings, and mask mandates – I allowed myself to let my imagination entertain what Musk must have been envisioning. I let myself think about the possibility of a new colony on a new planet, one that would allow us to leave all

of our earthly problems behind.

Goodbye pandemic; goodbye climate change; goodbye Friday traffic on the 400, closures on the DVP, snowstorms, and crowded TTC trips.

I can almost hear your skepticism. Why would the owner of a successful real estate brokerage advocate for abandoning our planet?

But bear with me; allow me this indulgence. Imagine, as I did, the possibilities of a blank (red) slate. We could learn from an entire history and start from scratch: new ideas, new government, new foundations of law and new systems, all born out of the experience of our mistakes. We could build a new world, populated by like-minded individuals inspired by innovation, ingenuity, and a sense of adventure that defined the pioneers who settled what became our country: the new world, the world we seem to have let slip into decline.

I was inspired by the idea of being an explorer, of seeing an unrealized landscape and being allowed to let my visions run wild. I was obsessed with my thoughts about the possibility

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The more I immersed myself in the dream of Mars, the more I felt myself drifting away from Earth. of being able to look at an untouched world and imagine its evolution.

The more I immersed myself in the dream of Mars, the more I felt myself drifting away from Earth. I saw landscapes of insurmountable mountains, unpredictable volcanoes, and frozen lakes. With less gravity on the Red Planet, we’d all appear to be in better shape. The longer days and years

would yield more time to get work done, but also more time to spend with family and friends. I Googled “average daytime equatorial temperature on Mars” and found it to be 20˚C (70˚F) – an ideal temperature for a Canadian who loves a late August evening in Muskoka. I saw breathtaking photos of Mars’ two moons, Phobos and Deimos, and the child in me imagined a Star Wars-like moonscape.

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BUT THEN –

2 The number of moons Mars has. They are named Phobos and Deimos.

115 DAYS The approximate number of days to travel to Mars.* * Depending on the positions of Earth and Mars at departure it could take three years or longer to get there.

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HEY WE’RE REALTORS NOT SCIENTISTS!

Mars only gets about a third of the sunlight that Earth does.

50-60 KM The average speed that dust storms reach.

-63°C (-81°F) The average temperature on Mars, which can drop to -129˚kC (-200˚F).

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I SHUT THE LID TO MY LAPTOP, AND STEPPED BACK OUTSIDE, gazed up at the stars, and started my Martian immersion. I looked out on the Muskokan landscape before me and I was instantly mesmerized.

Now, don’t get me wrong; I know Mars isn’t a Nirvana-in-waiting. As someone in real estate, I’m a realist by nature. Musk detailed in 2016 that the trip would demand 80 to 150 days of travel time, with an average trip time to Mars of approximately 115 days; depending on the positions of Earth and Mars at departure, it could take three years or longer to get there.

In 2012, Musk stated, “An aspirational price goal for such a trip might be on the order of US$500,000 per person,” but in 2016 he mentioned that he believed long-term costs might become as low as US$200,000. That’s an expensive move.

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And, of course, if you think the last couple of years wheezing through your mask has been cumbersome, imagine strapping your face into oxygen support for your best chance at a breath of fresh air. Farming and agricultural enterprises would need to be indoors or underground, and the supply chain challenges would make COVID’s seem subtle. We would need to protect ourselves from cosmic radiation. The process of desalinating the water on Mars would be a burden, and water is life. Those 20˚C days are rare – the average temperature is minus -63˚C (-81˚F) and can drop to -129˚C (-200˚F). Dust storms lasting

Sometimes we need to be humbled by the universe to feel fortunate for what it has given us. a few days reach speeds of 50 to 60 kilometres an hour. Conversations with Earth would have a 25-minute delay. Mars only gets about a third of the sunlight that Earth does, so the requirement for solar energy would be problematic.

My head started to spin. Were things here on Earth really that bad? Had the pandemic clouded all that had drawn me to this incredible region in the first place?

Had the chaos of the past few years really made me enough of a cynic to consider relocating to another planet?!

I took a deep breath. Right before me was some of Mother Nature’s very best

work. The Muskoka region alone boasts over 1600 lakes and endless woods in which to fish, hunt, snowshoe, swim, wakeboard, camp, waterski, crosscountry ski, paddleboard, sail, host bonfires, scuba – the list in my head was as endless as the stars above. Each season highlights a different element; trees snowcapped for winters, bright blooming springs, summers of warm lakes and warmer campfires, and fall colours that are the envy of, likely, all planets. The Canadian Shield is one of my favourite parts of Muskoka’s landscape – a phenomenon thousands of years in the making, and I’m fortunate enough to have grown up and raised a family smack-dab in the middle of it.

Sometimes we need to be humbled by the universe to feel fortunate for what it has given us, and for our place in it.

Mars will be colonized, and likely in our lifetime. And people of science will solve the problems of habitation, because that is what humans do: we solve problems so that we can move forward. And perhaps one day, the opportunity for my family and me to board a flight to the fourth rock from the sun will present itself.

But for now, I’m going to step out into my yard, look out at the lake, the woods, and up at the stars above them, and think of my gratitude and good fortune to live and work in Muskoka – one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

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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 multi-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 for three years (2018, 2019 & 2022). 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.

JESSICA KAYE*

KALLAN KOCH

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

JEFF LIDDLE*

Chief Editor

Sales Representative

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.

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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Sales Representative

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JOEL ADAIR*

Broker of Record

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

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.

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CAT BROWN*

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.

NEIL BROWN Neil gravitated to the shorelines of Muskoka in 2000 pursuing a passion for watersports. His background as an athlete and affinity for coaching lead to a successful 20-year career in the luxury boat industry, where he was able to gain a deep understanding of the Muskoka cottage lifestyle.

“Working with Todd and his team as clients over the years, I knew I had to be part of Cayman Marshall's unique approach and culture”.

KAREINA DAVEY

STEVE HADDOCK* CAROL HENRY*

Office Administrator

Sales Representative

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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”.

Born and raised in Muskoka, Carol is excited to share her passion and knowledge of the area. With an MBA and over 12 years of working in finance, Carol’s clients appreciate her knowledge of the market. Carol strives to exceed her clients’ expectations and attributes her attitude to the habits she adopted as a scholar-athlete.

In her spare time, you can find Carol running Muskoka trails and spending time on the water with her family.

HEAD OFFICE:

SARAH POUNTNEY*

Sales Representative 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.

JD STERNE

Magazine Sales/Editor JD is a proud product of Muskoka and joins our team as a commerce grad from uOttawa and its Management Consulting Program. Over a decade of competitive hockey on several teams has equipped JD with grit and sparked a passion for connecting with new people and learning what makes them tick. He is a problem solver, a perpetual learner, and is excited to promote the growth of the Cayman Marshall Magazine.

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 8 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.

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