GOODLIFE GEORGIAN BAY SPRING 2018

COLLINGWOOD | WASAGA | BLUE MOUNTAINS | MEAFORD | THORNBURY & SURROUNDING AREAS

SPRING 2018

Spring GOODLIFE GEORGIAN BAY EDITION

Fresh

Discover delicious

LOCAL food and wine How The Olde Stanton Store puts the fun in shopping

Plus:

TOUR A RUSTIC GEM O F A CHALET

$5.95

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Let me show you the beauty of Georgian Bay living.

Having lived and worked in Wasaga asaga Beach for over 30 years, Michelle knows the beauty of Georgian Triangle living. For or more than 12 years she has been one of the top-producing riangle Association of R Realtors ealtors Realtors in Wasaga Beach and the Southern Georgian Triangle (SGBAR). With a commitment to the community and the supportt of the RE/MAX team, asaga Beach and surrounding areas are Michelle has shown many clients that Wasaga extraordinary places to live, work and play. Whether you are buying or selling, Michelle can connect you to the beauty of Georgian Bay living.

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contents S P R I N G 2 01 8

IN EVERY ISSUE

FOOD & DRINK

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LIVING WELL News, tips and fun facts

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ONE LAST THING A Light Touch

HOME 22

TRAVEL 48

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF FIRELIGHT This rustic Collingwood chalet has all the warmth and comfort you’d want in a getaway property

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IN THE KITCHEN Crow Bar & Variety is committed to being local in every way

GRAPE EXPECTATIONS Pursuing a passion for wine brought this couple home to Collingwood

VACAY: PALM SPRINGS

This health and wellness oasis has loads of options for a holiday with a healthy difference

FEATURE 52

SHOPPING FOR GOOD TIMES

The success story behind The Olde Stanton Store

Psst!

See p.52 for the scoop on finding the best fudge!

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STEP INTO A

BEACHCOMBER HOT TUBS

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COLLINGWOOD SHOWROOM 20 Balsam Street 705-446-9722 | hottubs@csolve.net Ladies Swimwear and Cruisewear Boutique Open all year!! This location only

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GEORGIAN BAY

editor’s note

GOODLIFE GOODLIFE Publisher Dana Robbins

Regional General Manager Simcoe - York - Muskoka Shaun Sauve

Something in the air

General Manager Simcoe Elise Allain

It’s hard not to feel just a little more optimistic this time of year. The days are longer, brighter, milder and filled with the promise of the warmer days to come. People start to get out and about after months of hibernating at home. Not surprisingly, many of us feel energized and ready for a refresh — in our homes or our lifestyles. This issue should give you lots of ideas for both.

We have three features about three businesses — Roost Wine Co., The Olde Stanton Store and Crow Bar & Variety. In each case, the owners had very different reasons for opening their particular business, but there was always an underlying passion for what they were doing.

And so far, following their dreams has led to success, be it in creating new local wines, curating fun and eclectic items for sale in quirky, cheerful shops, or providing a venue for delicious local food, drink and music. Great insights for anyone considering starting a new business.

We also take you on a tour of a renovated Collingwood chalet.

What’s the big deal? Well, the reno is a dramatic departure from the owners’ usual urban style and the results are both stunning and serene — a perfect connection to the natural surroundings and just the ticket for a rejuvenating getaway. It’s a good reminder that taking the time out of our go-go-go lives to get in touch with the outdoors is intensely therapeutic. Lucky for us, this season makes that much easier.

Jacqueline Kovacs

Three Things I Love This Issue

Editor Jacqueline Kovacs Copy Editor Deanna Dority Advertising Manager Pamela Amero Graphic Design Emily Ayranto Brenda Boon Nick Bornino Jennifer Dallman LuAnne Turner Advertising Representatives Pamela Amero Carolyn Brayiannis Dawn Clare Vic Dellarmora Wendy Sherk Chelsey Simon Patty Vance Photography Contributions Stacey Brandford Mike Guilbault Ellie Kistemaker Editorial Contributions Liz Bruckner, Nikki Cole, Katherine Elphick, Andrea Karr, Rachel Naud, Dawn Ritchie, Karen Robock, Doug Wallace 11 Ronell Cres.

Collingwood, ON L9Y 4J6 Phone: (705) 444-1875 Fax: (705) 444-1876 for advertising inquiries please email pamero@simcoe.com or call (705) 444-1875 Statements opinions and point of view expressed are those of the writers and do not necessarily represent those of the publisher, advertisers or GoodLife Georgian Bay. GoodLife is published four times per year: spring, summer, fall and winter.

For further information regarding all our products we invite you to call us at (705) 444-1875

First Place

The how-to for a fresh, original cocktail, p. 43.

The scoop on the best-tasting fudge, p. 52.

Insights for enjoying a healthier holiday, p. 48.

For advertising inquiries, please email: goodlife@simcoe.com or pamero@simcoe.com or call (705) 444-1875 Digital Edition: goodlifemagazine.ca

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Two heads ARE better than one!

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Sales Representative

Offices conveniently located in Collingwood and Blue Mountain

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living well IN THE

Virtual Bag A new online service is taking the groan out of grocery shopping as Instacart, a retail delivery service, expands into Simcoe County. Residents of Barrie, East Oro, Shanty Bay, Horeshoe Valley, Craighurst, Innisfill, Thornton and elsewhere can now go to instacart.ca (or on the mobile app), select their local Loblaws or Zehrs, fill a virtual cart and select a delivery window (an hour, two hours or up to five days in advance). The delivery fee is based on the total cost of the groceries: an order of $35 or more, for example, will run you an extra $3.99.

Find out more at instacart.ca.

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living well | Home

Settle Into Spring If you’re looking to take movie night up a notch, what could be better than relaxing on this family-sized sectional?

Manufactured in Norway, this leather Legend sectional from Stressless features a high-back loveseat and a low-back sofa with a corner nest. Seen here in ontrend Sparrow Blue, this lovely lounger is available at Barrie’s Aboda Decor, abodadecor.com.

Get in Those Gutters After a long winter of hibernating, it feels good to step out in early spring and get some fresh air while checking off a few home maintenance must-dos. One of the most important jobs to do is cleaning out your gutters. It gives you a chance to look for winter debris and damage, while ensuring they are protecting your home from water damage. Don’t want to climb that ladder? Hire the pros. Doing so will set you back about $154, according to homeadvisor.com. — Rachel Naud

CHORE CHART

Seasonal Swap Embrace the longer, brighter days by changing up your decor. A few ways to put a little spring in your space: • Swap heavier blankets and area rugs to lighter, brighter pieces.

• Identify a focal point in every room — a window, a piece of art, a fireplace. Concentrate your decorating efforts on this and let the rest of the room act as support.

• Create a fresh, springy centerpiece with greenery, fresh flowers, stones and other natural elements.

Keeping up with seasonal tasks makes yearly maintenance manageable and keeps your home in top shape. This spring, take the time to do the following: • Clear your air conditioner. Remove the snow cover and clear away any debris from the coils. Turn it on for a few minutes so you’ll be confident it will ready to use come summer.

• Test your alarms. When the clock springs forward, test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and change the batteries if necessary.

• Free your filters. After keeping you warm all winter, your furnace filter is probably full of dust, pet hair and more. Replace it so you can breathe easier come spring.

• Get some screen time. Check your screen doors and windows for holes and tears. Screen repair kits can be found at most home improvement stores. — R.N.

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living well | Food & Drink

EXPERT KITCHEN HACK With grilling season just around the corner, we asked a Jeremy Korton, execute chef at Blue Mountain’s Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill, for his advice on cooking the perfect steak.

“Buy well-raised, grass-fed beef. Before you cook it, pull it out of the fridge and let it sit on the counter for 20 to 30 minutes, to come to room temperature. Season it with salt and pepper. The meat will absorb the salt and start to sweat, which brings out the moisture, then put it on a hot grill. To determine doneness, mid-rare can take six to seven minutes for a striploin, or a minute or two longer for ribeye. Ribeye is my favourite and best on the barbecue because it has more fat marble, which results in more flavour. When it’s cooked to your liking, pull it off and let it rest. If you cut into it too soon, the juices will run out and your steak will be tough and dry.”

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Beer Run

Class is in session Ready to master French cuisine? Or become a baking phenom?

Yup, there’s a class for that. Enroll for a diploma program to kick off a career in the food service industry, or brush up on your home cooking skills, with a course at Liaison College’s Barrie Campus.

There are bootcamp-style weekend classes and even cooking camps for kids. Find out more at Liaisoncollege.com. — K.R

LADY in RED

Grapefruits are the often-overlooked sisters of the citrus family, but they’re worth noticing — and sampling — this time of year. They sparkle in your mouth, look beautiful on your kitchen counter, and are more versatile than you might think. Slice one over a spinach salad, eat it straight out of the rind with a spoon or stir the juice into a cocktail, or mocktail. — K.R.

Eighty-seven more grocery stores across the province are set to add alcohol to their shelves this spring, including four in Simcoe County.

You may be able to pick up beer and cider at the Zehrs on Byrne Drive in Barrie, Food Basics in Midland, Fresh Co. in Collingwood and Walmart in Orillia as soon as April.

— Karen Robock

Case in point Whether you’re an aspiring Martha Stewart, or just hoping to throw dinner together on time with minimal fuss, you need the right tools. Here’s one that you’ve probably been neglecting: your knife set. Most serious cooks will agree: a selection of good quality knives is essential. Oh yeah, and they need to be sharp, too. If you need some help in this department, check out The Restaurant Store where you can shop quality German and Japanese blades and get a free sharpening. (Ask in-store for details). The Restaurant Store, located in the Wellington Plaza at 165 Wellington St. W., therestaurantstore.ca — K.R

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living well | Health

A healthy cuppa

ASK THE EXPERT

“My spring allergies are starting up again.

What can I do to get some relief?”

Allergy symptoms are the result of an overactive immune system, so I focus on recommending supplements that help balance this response, including bioflavonoids such as quercetin and vitamin C. Probiotics are also beneficial, especially if someone also has digestion-related issues, asthma and/or long-term allergies.

Other therapies that may help reduce symptoms include eucalyptus steam inhalation, the use of botanical/herbal extracts in tea, liquid or supplement form, such as nettle root, astragalus, moringa and ginger. Acupuncture can be helpful for symptoms of sinus congestion.

Dietary changes can definitely make a difference. I’m a huge fan of onion, fresh garlic and fresh ginger root for anti-inflammatory purposes. I may also recommend reduced consumption of specific inflammatory foods.

-— Dr. Heather Goldthorpe, a naturopath in Barrie

HYMNS AS THERAPY

SIGN ME UP!

School of Mom and Dad Every parent has, at least once, wondered why the heck kids don’t come with an instruction manual. Good news: Local life coach, Amber McCauley, is here to help. She’s hosting a dynamic course designed to support parents in overcoming parenting challenges and in working towards their family goals. $85 per person or $100 per couple; Monday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. at 178 Bayfield St., Barrie; coachambermccauley.com. — Karen Robock

Diet advice to take to

HEART

We’re all looking for balance, right?

And shortcuts. Enter this sweet, soothing rooibos tea that’s loaded with probiotics to support digestion and immunity, so it’s as good for you as it tastes. Swap it for your regular afternoon or evening cup of tea and you’ve just done yourself — and your gut — a favour. $14.98 per 50g at all David’s Tea locations including the Georgian Mall. — K.R.

A Tottenham church has launched a special dementia-friendly hymn-signing service on Fridays, for people living with dementia and their loved ones. Research has shown that when people are diagnosed with dementia, memories related to their youth can be strongest and often these are tied in with music. The hymn sings are an opportunity for a fun outlet for everyone. St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Tottenham — K.R.

Food for Thought

Need some advice about starting a new diet or ways to eat better? Trish Allan, a clinical nutritionist in Barrie, offers everything from single consultations to year-long “Life Changer” programs. trishallan.com

Before you try Whole 30 or a juice cleanse, talk to your doctor. New research from the European Society of Cardiology has found that very low-calorie eating plans could be damaging for those with heart disease. After one week MRI tests showed higher heart fat content and deterioration of heart function, including its ability to pump blood. By the end of the eightweek study, participants’ heart function improved again, but this initial effect could be problematic for someone with heart disease, say researchers. — K.R.

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Celebrating Life’s Moment’s

BLUESHORES FLOWERS & DESIGN CENTRE Your local Wasaga Beach florist serving Wasaga & surrounding areas. Our shop now offers so much more than flowers! We are your one stop shop for your wedding or celebration offering wedding and party decor rentals from Glitz N’ Glam Wedding & Event Decor Rentals and Wedding Officiant/Life Celebrant Irene McCombs. We have a large variety of fresh flowers and creative unique gift ideas to suit any style or budget.

Come and browse through our many one of a kind items for sale from; artwork, antiques, pillows, ornaments, silk flower pieces and more! It is our pleasure to assist you with any local, as well as worldwide deliveries. We offer daily floral delivery to local funeral homes and hospitals.

We hope you enjoy your online shopping experience with secure 24-hour flower ordering right at your fingertips.

1-866-799-9907 www.blueshoresflowers.com GLITZ N’ GLAM WEDDING DÉCOR RENTALS Offering Wedding Ceremony and Reception Backdrop Décor Packages that will Surely WOW your Guests. Also offering Specialty items that most rental businesses don’t carry or rent out. Chair covers, chair sashes, vases,

chandeliers, archways and much more! Our mission is to be able to provide the Glitz and the Glamour to your event at Affordable prices. Our team is dedicated to making your event truly Magical 705-220-1925 www.glitznglamdecorrentals.com or email joanfreeman@rogers.com WEDDING OFFICIANT/LIFE CELEBRANT - IRENE MCCOMBS Licensed wedding officiant fully certified with the Government of Ontario. I am an ordained nondenominational Metaphysical Minister fully licensed and trained to legally perform Weddings, Funerals and Celebrations of Life within the Province of Ontario.

I have completed extensive studies and training in officiating non religious/non denominational weddings, same sex weddings, funerals, end-of-life celebrations and world religion. Other services offered are: Baby Blessings, Vow Renewals, Legal Signings Only, Home Blessings, Milestone Birthdays, Memorials. rev.irenemccombs@gmail.com 705-321-1456 www.facebook.com/rev.irenemccombs

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living well | Travel

Flight Plan:

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Stopover: Bermuda More than just the baggy shorts and big onions it’s associated with, Bermuda is a connect-the-dot maze of 180 islands in the Atlantic Ocean, on the same latitude as South Carolina, and about a two-hour flight from New York. With a temperate climate, as opposed to tropical, this little paradise is calm and cool, shy and private — a little mysterious. The coral walls and white roofs mimic the sand and clouds, framing the lush landscape and winding narrow roads.

Left-hand drive reminds you of its British roots, as does the fairly buttoneddown vibe, a residual of the colonial past. May to September is the best time to visit. Check out gotobermuda.com. — Doug Wallace

This is how much you can save with Flytrippers.com.

This travel site publishes a curated list of the flight deals from Toronto.

Perfect for long-weekendaway winging it.

Turndown: Petit St. Vincent

E S S ENT I A L : The Perfect Hiker The Lone Peak 3.0 NeoShell mid-rise shoes from Altra are waterproof on the outside yet breathable from the inside. And while not designed for actually standing in water, they’re made for whatever the weather can dish out. The brand’s trademarked FootShape toe box gives your feet the room they need for stability and comfort. Both men’s and women’s versions are super-light and wipe down fast to take you from trail to town.

Visit altrarunning.com or check them out at the Running Room and Running Free. — D.W.

RUM PUNCH, ANYONE? This remote, all-inclusive 115-acre private-island resort at the southern tip of the Grenadine Islands delivers full-on luxury. With just 22 private cottages attended to by butlers who drive mini jeeps, it is high-end yet low-key and definitely old school. The resort celebrates its 50 anniversary this year and is part of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World collection. From $1,385 per night, including meals.

Visit petitstvincent.com. — D.W.

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living well | Beauty

TREND: French Flair Give your mani a little pop of colour this spring with French tips in a playful hue. At Alice + Olivia’s Spring/ Summer 2018 show in New York City, Ontario’s Rita Remark designed a sheer nude nail capped off with a strip of teal (Essie’s Garden Variety). It’s a fun take on the classic French manicure and can easily be recreated in any shade — think deep purple, vibrant orange or spicy red — to suit your mood, your outfit or your destination. Hot pink for a beach getaway, anyone?

— Andrea Karr

Custom Content Bespoke beauty is the way of the future, and now you can visit your local medi-spa and have them whip up a serum that’s customized specifically for you. The process starts with a consultation to determine your skin needs. Then an aesthetician advises on three active powder ingredients from 19 options to target your problem areas (say, retinol to minimize fine lines or vitamin C to brighten). She’ll blend it into a hydrating and soothing base and, voila, you have an utterly fresh serum with potent, high-efficiency active ingredients to use morning and night.

Universkin P Serum, $199, universkin.ca. — A.K.

ONE AND ONLY Say goodbye to bathroom clutter — at least in the hairspray department. Buy just one pretty rose canister of Hold.Me hairspray and you’ll get three different types of hold: light, medium and strong. By adjusting the nozzle, you can control the amount of product released, from a fine mist to a concentrated spray. Choose a lighter hold for loose waves or major control for a complex updo. Hold.Me also protects against heat and UV damage, known for fading colour, and is paraben-, sulphate- and cruelty-free.

Design.Me Hold.Me Three Ways Hairspray, $22, designmehair.com. — A.K.

That’s the Scrub Ever opened a beauty product and wanted to eat it? That’s how you’ll feel about L’Oréal Paris’s three new sugar scrubs for different skin concerns. For a healthy glow, choose the scrub for dull skin, with its three fine sugars (found in all the blends) and grapeseed oil. To control oil and blemishes, go for the yummy green option, with kiwi seeds — it promises to purify pores on application. And for a dry, tight face, the cocoa mix will soften and soothe dry patches. If you’re not already exfoliating a few times a week, now’s the time to start.

L’Oréal Paris Pure-Sugar Scrubs, $15 each, at mass-market retailers. — A.K.

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Helping You Is What I Do

Christine Smith Broker

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s a full-time REALTOR® registered with the Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS®, Christine offers a background in customer service and online marketing which she finds to be great tools in helping clients with buying and selling Real Estate throughout Collingwood, Thornbury and Meaford as well as other communities across Southern Georgian Bay. Christine was born and raised in Southampton, England and left there at the age of nineteen to explore the world. This journey started in Toronto, Ontario where she planned to stay for one year before moving on. But she stayed and had a successful career with Via Rail Canada in Safety and Security.

After VIA Rail, Christine backpacked for a

couple of years across countries such as Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam and India, where she was fortunate enough to meet Mother Theresa, before moving back home to England to look after her parents.

Upon returning to Canada, Christine decided to leave the City of Toronto and was looking for somewhere with a lake ( for her dog Tanglefoot). She looked at many areas in Ontario but could not find the right place, she wanted a four seasons community that also had nice shopping and restaurants, a small town with a city feel. A friend from Toronto suggested she look at the Town of Collingwood. She came up to the area bought a house that day and moved within thirty days. Christine considers this to

be her wisest move ever and although moving here on her own and knowing no one -- Christine knew it would not be hard making new friends and having a great lifestyle here.

Christine bought her house in the Blue Mountain area with views to the mountain and sitting on a golf course and a huge back yard for Tanglefoot!

Christine has been a continuous top performer with Royal LePage Locations North and this year won the highly prestigious Red Diamond Award which puts her in the top 2% Royal LePage National Sales.

She says it’s easy to do something you love when it doesn’t feel like work and her clients, fellow realtors and Broker at Royal LePage are a fabulous people to work with and make everyday fun and enjoyable.

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home

Basket Case It’s a tricky time of year. Will it rain? Will it snow? Because the answer changes from day to day, your front entrance can start to look like a clothing war zone. Thankfully, Margaret Halos, owner of Living Organized (livingorganized.ca), which serves the Barrie and Alliston areas, has some battle-ready strategies.

Bin thinking: “I’m a big fan of baskets and bins,” Halos says. “In almost every closet, there’s space up top where you can put baskets of additional stuff.” Designate one for hats and mitts, she suggests. Or give each family member a basket to use.

Separate seasons: “People drop too many coats, jackets and shoes in the front hall closet,” Halos says. Keep only what is in season (with maximum of three) and put the rest in bedroom closets.

Rack up: If you have to keep a few footwear options at the ready, buy a shoe rack, Halos says. Then keep the taller boots on the top and shoes on the bottom. That should help keep things tidily at hand.

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    This rustic Collingwood chalet has all the warmth and comfort this couple wanted in a getaway property

BY DAWN RITCHIE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE GUILBAULT

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Bar cabinets are a growing trend.

This one features bifold louvered doors that cleanly hide away the clutter of glasses and spirits when not in use, but open to unleash party glitz when the time is right.

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In truth, the sole purpose of any weekend home, be it a ramshackle cabin in the woods or a luxury Collingwood townhouse at the foot of the ski runs, is a place of retreat — a refuge to cast off the stresses of the city and reconnect with your wilder nature.

Fresh off the recent purchase and decoration of a town bungaloft in Collingwood, Stef Edwards and David McVicker realized the retreat they had just designed didn’t answer these criteria. The shelter wasn’t large enough to accommodate their frequent weekend guests, and the palette of cool greys and whites didn’t provide enough of a departure from their Aurora condo.

Reassessing their choices, they decided to switch gears completely, unload the property and pursue a more rustic getaway that spoke to their weekend sensibilities. It was a bold move, but it was also a risk the couple was more than willing to make.

“I didn’t want the same modern grey themes,” Edwards says. “I wanted something that is warm and comfortable and really brings the elements of the outside in. I wanted people to come into the space and feel comfortable and homey.”

Events would unfold quickly. The sale would include all furnishings while the hunt for the new chalet was on. “My girlfriend found it,” Edwards says. “She showed me the brochure at Thanksgiving. The next day we went to the open house and fell in love with it. It feels like you’re outside. We saw it at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Monday, and at 8:30 p.m. we had an accepted offer.”

The new chalet features a grand stackedstone fireplace, rivers of wood and a rustic character that whispers simply, “Relax.” It also increases their living space by 1,200 square feet, expanding their bedroom count to four — room enough to lodge all friends and family with ease.

“You can see Georgian Bay from the master,” Edwards says, “and the ski hills from so many rooms. It’s like you’re living in nature.”

Delighted with their new acquisition, Edwards and McVicker called upon their go-to designer, Niche Décor, a full-service custom design and retail operation in Aurora, to handle the chalet’s interiors.

Shima Yazdan, vice-president of operations, knew her clients’ tastes well, having designed most of their residences. “They’re stylish people who love entertaining and living in a beautiful space,” Yazdan says. But this new chalet was for pure recreation. There’d be skiing gear, parties, dogs and guests.

Yazdan brought in a deep Gia sofa for the living room in a durable polyester blend made

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Above the dining table, a 16 Edison-light pendant lamp hangs from nautical ropes. The home’s artistic touches are intenionally organic in nature — twigs and tree accents are found in art pieces and in actual form.

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to look like linen. “It withstands lots of traffic,” Yazdan says. “We’re big on casual living. They needed a large lounge, a spot to put the feet up — no refined finishes that don’t hold up.”

Yazdan paired the sofa with inviting sink-into them Eleanor club chairs in brown leather, then dressed everything with chunky pillows and throws. A hide throw rug, shadowbox coffee table and freeform teak nesting tables completes the tableau.

“Our big philosophy is ‘Love where you live,’” Yazdan says. “Your home should be a reflection of your personality, who you are. You need to be comfortable in your space. No cookie-cutter templates.”

Steps behind the sofa, the Libations Bar Cabinet is the spot to refresh drinks during parties.

Bar cabinets are a growing trend. The clutter of glasses and spirits is tucked away behind bifold louvered doors that deliver a clean look when not in use, but unleash party glitz when appropriate.

On the opposite side of the living area, beyond the entryway’s oak-and-iron stairwell, you’ll find a compact kitchen and dining area.

Yazdan brought in the rustic Couture dining table that seats eight, with three different seating profiles to choose from. There’s one to suit every temperament: for squirmy children, bench seating made of seared oak with live edge; castered upholstered end chairs for heads of household; and three leatherette Halden chairs that provide durability for active guests. The art on the wall, entitled Solitude, is a custom-framed depiction of tree branches printed on glass and paper that generates a 3D effect. Above the table, a 16 Edison-light pendant lamp hangs from nautical ropes. It matches another dangling over the main stairwell.

Most of the artistic touches throughout the home are intentionally organic in nature. Twigs, tree accents and small bird nests are found everywhere in art pieces and in actual form.

Even cushions have etchings of songbirds. A huge three-paneled print of a stag placed over the living room’s fireplace is a reminder of the abundant wildlife abounding in the surrounding woods.

Bedrooms lying on the upper level continue this theme. A barnboard feature wall was installed in the master by Adam Garbutt of AG Designs. It frames the dramatic upholstered Nolan headboard with pastoral history. A breezier

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The master bedroom includes a barnboard feature wall that frames the upholstered Nolan headboard.

The guest bedrooms, one with a roomy queen-size bed, keep company cozy.

sculptured grey and white Cirque rug covers the floor and custom organic linens provided

by Farrow Arcaro Design dress beds. On the bedside table, a trio of fabulous AGO twig vases educe serenity.

The ball-drop glass chandelier in the master is the one deviation. “We love the bedroom,” Edwards says. “It has an artic elegance.”

Two more guest bedrooms grace the upper level, with black-iron twin beds in one and a roomy queen for couples in the second. The media area on the lower level holds another lovely bedroom with a blue motif of linens. A massive tufted ottoman and sectional lounge with a wingback chair on this floor is the spot for movie watching by the gas-powered fireplace. But the main level remains the primary hangout for all, offering immediate access to exterior decks on either end. Because in a chalet, says Edwards, “There’s nothing like a real wood-burning fireplace.”

Designer: Niche Decor (Aurora/Newmarket) Linens: F.A.D. Inc. (Collingwood) Barnboard: AG Designs (Collingwood/Meaford)

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REAL ESTATE

THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME? Barb Picot & Ron Picot Sales Representatives

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In order to avoid last minute problems when you receive an Offer on your home, it’s always a great idea to work with your Real Estate Sales Representative to have all the information available for the Buyer prior to listing your property for sale.

You should preview your house with your Sales Representative and make a detailed list of chattels and fixtures that are to be included or excluded in any Offers. If you have TV’s and electronic equipment that are excluded, be prepared to repair holes and touch up walls with paint prior to closing.

Be proactive and have a wood burning fireplace (WETT) inspection done to alleviate any challenges meeting the

code requirements and doing repair work at the last minute. Gas fireplaces should be inspected for cracks in the plates to prevent natural gas from escaping into the home. Carbon Monoxide detectors/Smoke Detectors should be examined or replaced prior to listing your home for sale.

If you have lawn and snow removal service, septic service, servicemen for the furnace, generator, pool, roofer, etc. you should get a letter/receipts from these services indicating that the pool was in good condition when closed for the winter, how old and what shape the roof is in, etc.

Who is your internet provider? Who monitors your alarm system? Do you have inground sprinklers and service them regularly? How many garage door openers/garage door codes?

What are your monthly/yearly utility costs and who are the providers and contact information? Do you have any rental/lease agreements for equipment? If you have a well and septic, when was the last inspection and do you have paperwork regarding the location of the septic and info on the well. Have you had a recent water test done? Do you have any Open Permits on your home with the local municipality? Do you have a survey?

There are many more questions to review with you prior to listing your property for sale that could alleviate any challenges arising during the selling process. Thinking of Selling? Let us review these with you.

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Good Food - Good Drink - GOODLIFE Welcome to Yammas Grill in Wasaga Beach Family owned and operated since 2012 Yammas Grill is a friendly family restaurant, conveniently located on Mosley Street adjacent to the Riverbend Plaza in Wasaga Beach, Ontario. The restaurant offers authentic Greek dishes as well as traditional Canadian fare. Owner Nikos, his wife Aleksandra and all staff welcome you to their friendly Mediterranean neighborhood grill. They insist on only the highest standards of service and food quality.

You will be amazed by the freshly prepared food, made from fresh and nourishing ingredients.

Breakfast starts 9am during the week at 8am on Saturday and Sunday.

Yammas Grill offers all menu items for take out. Please call (705) 352-4000 to place your take out order. The restaurant can also be booked for special occasion catering, small or large functions, family or business.

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Real Canadian Superstore Spend $15 and receive a $10 Gift Card. We are offering our “What’s For Dinner?” cooking demonstration at a value of $15 but the great news is that we’ll put dollars right back in your pocket by giving you a $10 President’s Choice gift card to spend in our stores! You’ll pick up great tips as you watch our chef in action, and you’ll receive the recipe, grocery list and of course, your $10 PC gift card!

When? Every Wednesday 11am-12pm Working During the Day? Ask us about our monthly evening classes from 6pm-7pm….

Whether you’re a novice or a gourmet cook, our team of talented chefs will entertain you as they thrill your palates with delectable, but easy to prepare recipes you can use to impress your friends and family.

Also, Teen Classes (ages 11-16) Kids Classes (ages 2-11) We also host Birthday Parties and supply everything you need. Room rentals for sports groups, business groups, showers, babysitting courses, etc.

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Georgian Circle can cater your next event, big or small with everything from small private functions and meetings, to weddings of any size. They work with you to arrange a menu that suits both your budget and dietary needs.

Georgian Circle Family Restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner specials as well as their widely renowned Sunday brunch. Christine and Angelo hope that they can bring great food with a warm smile and a little feeling of home.

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nity Market Cafe & Studios is a hub in the city of Barrie for healthy food, local artwork, music, positive community activism, consciousness and events. Located in the heart of Barrie, Unity houses the largest selection of local art and hand made goods, a cafe focused on fair trade, organic and local foods and as well a “class A” recording studio.

The cafe serves soups, salads, panini’s, wraps, baked goodies, smoothies, all day breakfast, a large selection of loose leaf teas, and specialty coffees. All made in house by Chef Stacey Kilvert, the delicious and healthy food also offers vegan and gluten free options.

With It’s lovely vibes and artwork Unity gives it’s patrons not only fantastic food but also an enlightening experience and hence it’s nickname “The Inspiration Station” given by owner and operator Shane L.S. Dennis.

The back of Unity Market is a recording studio and home to The Lab Studio and Sprout Wise Media. Book rate for the recording studio is $50/hour with an audio engineer. The live floor of the recording studio is also a fantastic rehearsal space for bands and drummers.

With microphones, a PA head and speakers to plug into, as well as other instruments and amplifiers, the space is sound proof and

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acoustically treated professionally for quality rehearsal time.

Unity has many weekly and monthly ongoing events including: weekly community clean ups and improv jams and monthly events like poetry nights, drum circles, guitar circles and art jams. For a list of dates and times of the events please visit www.UnityMarket.ca See You here at Unity Market where the Community’s heart lives. Like us on Facebook “Unity Market Cafe & Studios” and follow on instagam: @UnityMarket

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ince 1996 Shorty’s has been the area favourite for food and hospitality. We are known for our flavourful homemade food and comfortable, relaxing atmosphere.

Your experience at Shorty’s will be one to remember.

From the moment you walk in the door you are greeted with a smile and our friendly staff will

raise the bar for exceptional service.

Our menu will have your mouth watering and leave you trying to decide what to order first!

We have the largest selection of fine wines from around the globe, as well as a wide selection of fine Scotch and Whiskey. We also boast the largest selection of draught beer in the area.

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Whether you’re out for a business lunch, family dinner, out with friends for a drink, watching the big game on one of our big screen televisions, it will be an experience that will bring you back again and again. For a special event or party we also offer a private room to accommodate you.

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to the Real Canadian Superstore Community Room in Wasaga Beach. We have another amazing, fun-filled year lined up and look forward to seeing you and your family at some of our cooking classes and special events. Here is a look at some of the things we do.

Little Hands ages 3 - 5 $10.00/1 hr

What’s For DinnerEvery Wednesday 11 - 12 Spend $15 and receive a $10 Gift Card Evening and Specialty classes Featuring some of the area’s finest Chefs

Kitchen Kids ages 6 - 11 $15.00/2 hrs Teens ages 12 - 16 $18.00/2 hrs

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he Pottery Restaurant may just be one of the most underrated dining establishments in the Southern Georgian Bay Region. Located at Blue Mountain Resort in the original Blue Mountain Inn, the Pottery is a hidden gem with a loyal following amongst local diners.

Known for its quality of food and friendly service, the Pottery features a bright open dining room on two levels. Its relaxed ambiance provides the perfect setting for enjoying locally inspired menus.

Celebrate with an intimate table for two around the fireplace, or a gathering with friends and family around the hand-crafted harvest table. The Pottery also specializes in large events and parties, and would be happy to discuss a custom menu with you.

New to the resort is Executive Chef Kartik Kumar, whose career accomplishments include numerous culinary awards and extensive experience opening and directing kitchens within five-star hotel & resort environments. He has executed menus and catering for HRH Prince Charles in 2012 and has cooked for both the Dalai Lama and Mother Theresa.

Chef Kumar and his culinary team work closely with the areas suppliers to produce seasonal menus with creative flair and highlighting the flavours and harvests of the Georgian Bay Region.

FUN FACT: The Pottery name is a nod to the entrepreneurial spirit of Blue Mountain founder Jozo Weider who started Blue Mountain Pottery as a sub business to supplement the ski operation making it a year-round revenue generator. The Pottery created by Jozo is still a valuable collectable today.

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We know that we provide the best roofing in the area, and these five characteristics are only a few of the traits that make us unique.

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I N THE KITC HE N WITH

Crow Bar & Variety The Collingwood hot spot is committed to being local — from its delicious food and drinks to its decor and entertainment

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unchtime is winding down at the Crow Bar & Variety in Collingwood. Four tables remain with diners noshing on artisanal pizzas, mixed-appetizer platters and local grass-fed burgers, complete with some of the tastiest russet fries around. In the corner, musicians set up for tonight’s show on a stage

with a red velvet backdrop and a neon sign that reads “Music Saves.” The decor is hip and interesting, with brick walls, reclaimed-wood communal tables, an open kitchen and a long bar fashioned out of tin from a vintage barn.

The place has a cool vibe, and frankly, I want it to be my new hangout.

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“Crow is committed to delicious food and drink, welcoming hospitality and great live music” But, enjoying social time at Crow will have to wait, as I’m here to interview its owners — Jennifer and Steven Vipond, and locavore chef, Shaun Edmonstone — the same team who also own and operate Bruce Wine Bar in Thornbury (Deidre Seabrook is another owner, but wasn’t present).

Opened in July 2017, “Crow is committed to delicious food and drink, welcoming hospitality and great live music,” Jennifer Vipond says.

product. We want the food to be as good as the music.

You’ve successfully operated Bruce Wine Bar for seven years, what led you to launch Crow Bar & Variety?

Jennifer Vipond: The timing just felt right to open an interesting venue in Collingwood. We have owned this building for over a decade, so we decided to renovate it and create something in Collingwood that was all about food, booze and great live music. Steven (who is also a local builder) has this amazing ability to create an interesting space.

I understand it’s also hyper-local.

SE: That’s right, just like Bruce Wine Bar, we source as many local ingredients as we can.

We live in an amazing agricultural region and we try to support the local farmers and producers whenever possible.

So food, booze and great live music is the driving philosophy?

JV: Crow is a very serious live music venue, but first and foremost, it’s a restaurant that serves amazing food from an ever-evolving menu with a focus on seasonal and local

How would you describe the menu?

Shaun Edmonstone: It’s fun and approachable, with an eclectic mix of bites, entrées and sharable things. Everything is made in-house — and I mean everything. We make all of our pizza dough, desserts, bacon, pepperoni, sausages, sauces, dressings, mayos and so on.

We even make our own ketchup.

What are some of the most popular items?

SE: The pizzas are super popular. They’re a Roman style, so a bit different than the woodfired Neapolitan style we serve at Bruce.

The local grass-fed burger and fried organic chicken also just fly out of the kitchen. Other hits include the charred Napa Caesar salad, the grilled pork chop (served with squash and potato dumpling, mustard and apple purée), and the chickpea fritters — the last two items are my favourites.

JV: The truth is that everything on the menu sells really well.

Let’s hear about your craft cocktail bar.

JV: Our bar is a craft cocktail playground.

Our dedicated craft bartender, Luke Martin, uses ingredients to fuse the perfect concoctions. Along with making his own ice, all of the bar ingredients from fresh juice to bitters and syrups are made in house. Grand Theft Pineapple and Let the Wookie Win are two of our most popular craft cocktails.

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As a trained sommelier, I’m sure you take the wine pretty seriously.

JV: We offer about 20 reds and 15 whites by the bottle, and about five whites and five reds by the glass. Our wines change frequently, but they’re always unique and approachable. As for craft beer, we have plenty of it both on tap and by the bottle.

There’s a table currently doing a tasting lunch with wine pairing a few seats down, can you tell me about it?

JV: It’s a 40th birthday party. Shaun created a special menu for them, and I did the wine pairings. As each course is served, I present the selected wine and discuss how it enhances the flavours of each dish. We love accommodating special requests like this.

Do you have a happy hour?

JV: We offer a daily happy hour from 3 pm to 5 pm. A glass of wine or a pint of draft beer is $6 and our pizzas and appetizers are 25 per cent off.

Let’s move onto the music.

Steven Vipond: We want to be known as that place where people can come and enjoy great music, and we are driving hard towards that. We offer live music Wednesday through Saturday, with Wednesday and Thursday reserved for local talent. Friday and Saturday we feature bands from across Canada and beyond. Our push is towards original material and we take the music seri

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Divorce: How to Avoid Costly Housing Mistakes When Assets are Divided Simcoe County - Divorce is rarely easy and often means a lot of difficult decisions. One of the most important decisions is what to do about the house.

In the midst of the heavy emotional and financial turmoil, what you need most is some non-emotional, straightforward, specific information and answers. Once you know how a divorce affects your home, your mortgage and taxes, critical decisions are easier. Neutral, third party information can help you make logical, rather than emotional, decisions.

Probably the first decision is whether you want to continue living in the house. Will the familiar surroundings bring you comfort and emotional security, or unpleasant memories?

Do you want to minimize change by staying where you are, or sell your home and move to a new place that offers a new start? Only you can answer those questions, but there will almost certainly be some financial repercussions to your

decision process. What can you afford? Can you manage the old house on your new budget? Is refinancing possible? Or is it better to sell and buy? How much house can buy on your new budget?

To help you know what questions you should ask and how to arrive at the right answer for your specific situation, a FREE special report has been prepared by industry experts entitled “Divorce: WhatYou Need to Know AboutYour House, Your Mortgage andTaxes”.

To order a FREE Special Report, visit www.DivorceAvoidCostlyHousingMistakes.ca or to hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-844-803-4201 and enter 1009.You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Get your free special report NOW to find out how to make this part of your current situation less stressful.

This report is courtesy of Julia Stanford, Broker of Record/Owner, HomeLife All Points Realty Inc., Brokerage.

Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright © 2018

3 Costly Legal Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Simcoe County Home Barrie & area - When you’re buying or selling a home, there are many small but important legal issues that you may be unaware of that are, nevertheless, critical to understand.

Residential real estate is not an uncomplicated process. When such a major investment is transferred from one party to another, there are subtle details to take care of that can turn into major problems if not handled correctly.

It is essential to understand the legal ins and outs that will properly protect you when you buy or sell a home.There are several issues that will certainly cost you if you are not properly informed. In a recent situation right here in the area, misinformation cost one local homeseller over three

thousand dollars in the sale of their home. Don’t let this happen to you.

In answer to this issue, Industry Insiders have prepared a FREE special report entitled, “Legal Mistakes to Avoid When Buying or Selling a Home” To order a FREE Special Report, visit www.CostlyLegalMistakesWhenSellingYourHome.ca or to hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-844-803-4201 and enter 1011.

You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Get your free special report NOW to protect your investment when you buy or sell your home.

This report is courtesy of Julia Stanford, Broker of Record/Owner, HomeLife All Points Realty Inc., Brokerage.

Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright © 2018

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food & drink | In the Kitchen

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Place all the ingredients in a shaker. Shake well over ice.

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ously. We have a great sound system and a small-but-functional stage. We are very fortunate to have the talented Craig Smith, a local musical treasure, running the stage.

Tell me about the Crow Sessions.

SV: On select Tuesdays every month, we’ll be presenting various artists in an early dinner-show format. Our first show with Tom Wilson was a sellout success. We were also approached by Danny Michel to host his School Night Mondays (made famous at The Dakota Tavern) for the month of March. Check out our website because we’re always planning something.

Music is also a big part of Bruce Wine Bar. Tell me about your strong connection to sound.

SV: I’ve always loved music and it’s been a huge part of my life. There’s something about musicians that’s so compelling to me.

I love listening to their stories, and I’m so impressed by how hard they work on their craft. Before we even owned the restaurants, we held house concerts at our home.

To this day, we still have house concerts once a month.

Any interesting future Crow plans you’d like to share?

SV: We’re planning on letting the space evolve. Along with adding more music nights, we’d like to see people using it as an all-inclusive community space. We encourage people to hold fundraisers here, or use the space for community minded projects.

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travel | Vacay

Health&Wellness

Oasis Oasis L

ooking for a vacation that offers both plenty of action as well as the chance to relax and unwind? Consider Greater Palm Springs, California. It’s the perfect destination for adventure lovers and calm seekers alike. Here’s a sampling of experiences.

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GREATER PALM SPRINGS HAS LOADS OF OPTIONS FOR A HOLIDAY WITH A HEALTHY DIFFERENCE • Do not try this at home. Take in the fasttrack options at the BMW Performance Center West. Now you can enjoy its Mini motoring school featuring the John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 Door model. Try revving up on a road course in a sport-suspension vehicle with lowprofile tires.

• Hit new heights. Get your fitness on and enjoy the scenery cycling along canyon washes and mountain ridges during a half-day customized mountain-biking tour with Big Wheel Tours.

Expert guides tailor the group biking adventure for all skill levels. Perk: hotel drop-off and pickup from many area resorts.

Yoga enthusiasts will delight at the chance to find their Zen at Two Bunch Palms, Desert Hot Springs.

• Embrace your easy rider. Put on a helmet, fasten your seat belt and experience the ultimate road trip with EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals and Tours’ Palm Springs Slingshot Tour.

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Your racing dreams come true at the BMW Performance Center West.

Rev it up in a short-suspension car with low-profile tires.

Bring your golf game to the fore at the picturesque La Quinta Stadium Course, one of dozens of courses to choose from.

Whether you need motivation to kick-start a life change or a getaway to get back on track, you’ll find a range of options promoting balance and harmony at EagleRider’s facility near downtown Palm Springs up through the Palms to Pines Scenic Byway and into the artsy, mile-high town of Idyllwild.

If well-being is your goal, this Southern California resort destination brims with ways to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Whether you need motivation to kick-start a major life change or a getaway to get back on track, here’s how to promote balance and harmony.

• Soak it up. Water immersion therapies like Watsu and Aqua Soma are among guests’ favourite relaxation rituals at Two Bunch Palms, a Desert Hot Springs destination spa famous for its mineral-rich waters. Try a unique treatment like Green Your Body, a multistep skin rejuvenating experience, or take part in a Shaman healing session that integrates sacred rituals associated with Indigenous cultures.

• Chill out. Enthusiasts of cryotherapy, or cold therapy, have noted its many benefits, including relieving depression and anxiety,

alleviating inflammation and reducing the signs of aging. Desert Cryotherapy offers guests a variety of services — like a full-body session in a very cool cryochamber, localized cryotherapy to manage pain, liquid nitrogen facials and other therapies. Cryotherapy is also available at Kinetix Health & Performance Center in Palm Desert.

timate sound bath experience, visit the storied Integratron up in the high desert town of Landers near Joshua Tree. In the 1950s, Ufologist George Van Tassel claimed a Venusian alien instructed him to build this acoustically perfect structure. Helpful hint: Book well in advance, as these sonic healing sessions are very popular.

• Fill up. For a healthy, delicious supply of brain “fuel,” head to Chef Tanya’s Kitchen in Palm Springs. Tanya Petrovna, original proprietor/chef of the Native Foods chain, recently opened this gourmet vegan eatery.

It features a daytime lunch counter and deli that remains open on Wednesday evenings for takeout dinner catering.

• Really retreat. Chiropractor, certified yoga instructor and physical rehab specialist Eden Goldman hosts yoga and mindfulness retreats at La Quinta Resort & Club, nestled at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains in La Quinta. This iconic refuge has attracted business leaders, celebrities and athletes since 1926.

Retreat highlights encompass healthy menus and cleansing practices, yoga and meditation classes, and optional additional excursions that take advantage of wellness activities found throughout the destination.

• Now hear this. Enjoy a soothing sensory dip — minus the water — with a sound bath, a meditative ritual that usually involves a facilitator playing crystal singing bowls. Bikram Yoga Plus Coachella Valley, Evolve Yoga La Quinta and other studios host this wellness practice on select dates. For the ul-

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The Swing of Things The Greater Palm Springs are is known for its top-notch golf courses. Here are three worth checking out Classic Club Golf Course This 18-hole, par 72 championship Arnold Palmer-designed course offers a variety of tee options, appealing to players at all levels, from novice players to those on the PGA tour.

The course has rolling terrain with several elevated tees, featuring a core design with pine, olive and pepper-wood trees, offset by flowering bushes, shrubs and pine straw ground cover. It all plays off of the surrounding mountains and vistas that are exclusive to the Coachella Valley, to make for an incredibly beautiful golf experience. PGA teaching professionals provide programs for all skill levels. classicclubgolf.com

Tahquitz Creek Resort Course

Golf

Resort

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Famed designer Ted Robinson Sr. applied his philosophy of letting nature take its course

in 1995 for the City of Palm Springs. The use of natural draught-tolerant desert landscape, reclaimed irrigation and recycled materials, such as used tires for mounding, are an intricate part of the resort. The layout features an island fairway, multiple water features combined with flowers and magnificent views of surrounding mountains.

Most noted for its fairness to all golfers, the resort is just over 6,700 yards, has four sets of tees for various handicaps and can play as short as 5,200 yards. tahquitzgolfresort.com

Cimarron Golf Resort If you’re serious about lower scores, you should consider attending a Dave Pelz Scoring Game School. The two-day and three-day schools focus strictly on shots and skills you can use effectively from inside 100 yards

— the chips, putts, wedge and sand shots that will help you play with confidence and lower scores. The one-day clinics bring Pelz instruction to the resort in fun and informative six-hour sessions. The expert staff will show you techniques and practice habits to support a lifetime of improved scoring.

Small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratio ensure a rewarding experience. cimarrongolf.com

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SHOPPING for GOOD TIMES When Marie and Len Swidersky transformed a boarded-up building into an art gallery in the former town of Stanton 38 years ago, little did they know it would lead to stores fuelled by eclectic merchandise, fun and fudge 52 | GoodLife Georgian Bay Spring 2018

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BY PATTI VIPOND | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE GUILBAULT

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ou’ve got to love a store where you are guaranteed a free sample of superb homemade fudge on every visit. Thirty flavours, your choice.

Fans of The Olde Stanton Store at Blue Mountain Village return for what is generally agreed to be the best fudge ever. However, they also come back for the store’s rustic, modern mix of eclectic giftware, charming home decor items and its good-time vibe. Owners Marie and Len Swidersky, their son Nick and store manager, Kim, specialize in making everyone who enters the store feel welcomed and appreciated.

“Do you want to try the dark chocolate fudge with sea salt?” Marie asks two women who have come off the slopes for a little retail therapy.

“It actually lowers your blood pressure. Just kidding — it doesn’t really. Hold your hand out and I’ll give you a sample.”

With its board-and-batten exterior and stone chimney, The Olde Stanton Store appears to be a historical building. It isn’t, but the interior is a vintage barn, complete with wide plank floors, metal ceiling and wooden rafters. The barn used to stand near the couple’s first Olde Stanton Store on Airport Road near Mansfield, Ont. Len, who is an accomplished encaustic and acrylic artist, rebuilt the barn inside their store for an oldtime, mercantile look, and added a mezzanine.

The second floor displays a variety of large prints and unusual home

decor items, like oversized clocks, woven rugs, one-of-a-kind lamps and striped hammocks.

The couple bought the first Olde Stanton Store in 1978 as a gallery for Len’s artwork and sculpture. He renovated the boarded-up building and opened for business in 1980. Though they initially sold only Canadian-made items, it became apparent more was needed. Spanish glassware and other international products were soon added to the mix. In time, the couple opened stores in Primrose, Churchill and Alliston. Launching a venture at Blue Mountain Village was a major decision.

“We were worried about doing it, but we’ve never looked back,” Marie says. “It’s a lovely place to be. On March break, the Village is packed and we’re ready for it.

At first, finding the right inventory for their stores was a matter of trying something and seeing if it sold. It’s a method that still works today. “Len and I just worked at trying to find things people wanted,” Marie says. “Sometimes we’d find something didn’t sell at all and we’d be shocked. Then we would try something else and it would fly out the door. Because we love art, decorating and people, we really love retail.”

The artists-turned-retailers also found that they enjoyed meeting customers and making them happy. Eventually, they opened stores in Primrose, Churchill and Alliston.

“In our stores, we really care about people,” Marie says. “If we didn’t, we wouldn’t want to do this. Whenever I go and talk to high school classes about operating a store, I tell them that it is important to thank customers as they step through the door and when they tell us how much they like the store. Up here in Blue Mountain, we have a lot of fun because people are usually here on holiday. They are having lots of fun and you want to make sure they have a great tiime.”

The main floor of The Olde Stanton Store is a treasure trove of giftware and home decor finds. Birdhouses, pillows, Canadiana, candles, cottage crafts, garden items, quotation signs, jewellery, as well as locally made gourmet wine jellies and jams, are just a sampling of what’s on the shelves. In every nook and around every corner are new things to discover. With her artistic eye, Marie creates splendid displays that wind around and through the store. Art prints are popular for chalet and cottage decor, including the folk art-inspired work by artist Sam Toft.

During the cold weather, scarves, hats, sweaters and gloves are in high demand. Texting gloves allow tweets and email to be written without freezing your fingers.

In the Kids Corner, furry palm-sized animals, huggable stuffies and snappy socks, as well as toys and games, await the little ones. Jewellery made from upcycled silverware by a Collingwood couple, a recent arrival and a hit, nestles beside the fudge counter. In another nook, colourful retro-look GurglePot fish pitchers really do gurgle as they pour.

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The store is a treasure trove of giftware and home decor finds. And don’t forget the fudge!

One of the most recent additions to the store’s offerings is singer-songwriter Marie’s new CD Like Water, recorded with guitarist Fred Smith. The cover features Len’s drawings and graphics by the couple’s daughter, fine artist Jessica Tamlin. Marie has been known to grab her guitar and head outside to serenade customers as they stroll by in summer.

The Olde Stanton Store’s feel-good vibe is apparent at the couple’s other stores in the Village — Go Fish Go and The Happy Valley Candy Co. Both stores’ friendly customer service and wide-ranging, just plain fun merchandise add laughter and deliciousness to customers’ lives.

Go Fish Go, with whimsical outdoor signs carved by Len, stocks a fresh assortment of t-shirts, clocks, salt lamps, leather bags, magnets, clothing and kitchen linens embossed with the occasional naughty word. Sock designs range from collages of kittens to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The store’s colourful graphic drawings of Blue Mountain ski runs are by Jessica.

“My son Alex does such an amazing job at Go Fish Go,” Marie says. “There are lots of hand-made items and different, quirkier things here. Nick does fabulous work at the Olde Stanton Store.”

At the Happy Valley Candy Co., a blizzard of candy brands plus multiple flavours of popcorn create a paradise for kids. “We get gallons of kids in here and have to pick up loads of candy every week from our suppliers,” Marie says.

“We have the best-tasting popcorn. There are summer movie nights once a week in the middle of the village and we take a popcorn machine outside for people.”

The Olde Stanton Store, like the other stores in the Village, is open 365 days of the year. That’s just fine by Swindersky. “Even on Christmas Day, people are skiing on the hills and we want to be here for them,” she says.

“We feel at home here and want people to have a really nice time. If you run into an old grouch in a store, it can sort of ruin your holiday. Not at the Olde Stanton Store.”

The Olde Stanton Store 174 Jozo Weider Blvd.

Blue Mountain Village (705) 446-0373 info@ oldestanonstore.com oldestantonstore.com The original Olde Stanton Store 936291 Airport Road, Mansfield (705) 435-6898.

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Derek Hamilton has been a full time, professional realtor for 33 years specializing in sales and marketing of residential properties in Southern Ontario. His wife Marjie Thomson is an accomplished Interior Designer. Together they make a great team! Their area of expertise includes Collingwood, The Blue Mountains, Thornbury and Wasaga Beach.

As a testament to Derek’s real estate and customer service skills, he was a skilled carpenter so is no stranger to home renovations.

Derek has been a consistent Platinum and President’s Gold winner since 1986 and a member of the prestigious Lifetime Award Of Excellence.

If you are considering buying, selling, renovating, building new or just being kept informed about the market, please contact Derek today.

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At Mad River, we do things a little differently, it’s in our nature.

We believe golf can be a seamless complement to your rural lifestyle, and at Mad River, it is. This shared attitude is part of what makes us who we are. We are more relaxed than other clubs, because if you ask us, there’s no better way to approach the game we love.

We welcome you to experience our fully private equity club first-hand by inviting you to join us for the 2018 golf season. We offer: • Intermediate Membership for ages 20 thru 39 • Adult Introductory • Play Mad Open House Golf Day - Wednesday, June 13th Call Sandy 705-428-3673 ext. #3 to discuss these exciting opportunities or email shiggins@madriver.ca.

Equity membership information available upon request.

Mad River is located at 2008 Country Road 42, Creemore, On.

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Hair By Sue & Tanning Sue Nixon Owner/Stylist

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Dr. Mardi Charlton BSc, DC, Dip Acu

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Are you looking for a smile? Let us give you one of ours!

Carlos has been in the dental field for over 25 years, and he opened the Wasaga Beach Denture Clinic in 1993. When Carlos is not helping patients in the office or working in the lab, he is spending time with his wife and three boys.

Call now for a FREE consultation!

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House Calls, Nursing Home Visits & Implant Dentures Available 705-429-8474 • 1-888-531-6290 • 682 River Rd. West (Hwy. 92) Wasaga Beach www.wasagabeachdentureclinic.ca

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Comprehensive eye exams with full medical check and prescription guarantee, using state of the art technology including our digital retinal camera and ocular coherence tomography.

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Quality brand-name frames, lenses & sunglasses with free two-year warranty and free adjustments/minor repairs. Plenty of reasons to shop local!

Competitive contact lens plan with the latest technologies.

Local price match guarantee.

Friendly, efficient service with our knowledgeable team of professionals. info@gboc.ca

Evening and Saturday appointments available.

New patients most welcome!

~ health and wellness ~

www.gboc.ca | 705-422-0020

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HAS YOUR “WELL” NOT BEEN WORKING FOR A WHILE?

LET’S GET YOU BACK ON TRACK

CALL US 705-352-3530 NUTRITION COUNSELING WELLNESS COUNSELING SUPPLEMENT CONSULTATIONS & REMEDIES OFFERING 10% OFF REMEDIES WITH CONSULTATION

David Antebi B.Sc.M.R.Pharm.S. • 930 River Rd.,West Unit#1 L9Z 2K7 705-352-3530 • www.harbourlife.ca

After nearly 2 years at our new site, Judi and Rae are pleased to welcome Sarah Robinson to the practice.

Sarah graduated from McMaster university in 2003 and graduated from the Chiropody program in 2006. She is looking forward to settling down in the Wasaga Beach area.

Sarah has taken many courses in manual therapy techniques including active release therapy and foot mobilization therapy.

She is able to perform injections and permanent ingrown nail removal, in addition to providing general and diabetic foot care.

Sarah proudly provides high quality foot care and her attention to detail has her patients leaving the office happy and feeling better.

THE FOOT CLINIC

Call or text office manager Rae to book an appointment with Judi or Sarah at The Foot Clinic. 705-627-5524 | judi.thorel.50@gmail.com

~ health and wellness ~

1344 Mosley St, #2, Wasaga Beach

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78, 124 & 126 Hurontario St. Collingwood 705.445.4694 |705.446.2626 | 705.293.2323

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One Last Thing

A LIGHT TOUCH There’s nothing like a warm, candle-lit bath to soothe and revive you. But what if that candle could do more than scent the bathroom and cast a flattering light?

Hello 4-in-1 Body Candle from Wasaga Beach’s Beach Baby Botanical Bath & Body.

Available in four scents, this vegetable and soy-based candle burns at a low temperature, creating a silky body balm as it melts. Just scoop it out and smooth it on post-bath. Or enlist your partner for a massage. It’s all good. $12, beachbabybb.com

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Furniture & Decor

to enhance your home and lifestyle

From the latest furniture trends to the perfect accent piece, find everything you need to make yourself beautifully and comfortably at home

LOCAL DELIVERY EASY FINANCING 511 Hume Street, Collingwood www.thebrick.com 705-444-6341

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introducing

The new look of reclining comfort.

Edie duoTM Power Sofa, Loveseat & Occasional Chair

STYLE · COMFORT · POWER

Sleek Style

At first glance all you see is style, but look closer at the revolutionary new duoTM line by La-Z-Boy® and you’ll find that this sophisticated collection of sofas, loveseats and occasional chairs also has the power to recline with the touch of a button.

USB Port

Power to Recline lazboy.com/gta Barrie · 491 Bryne Drive · (705) 735-3337

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