Owl's Nest Suites

I have just returned from my first two-night getaway to the Owl's Nest Suites, and it was the PERFECT place to tune out the world and tune into myself. I am already figuring out how many weeks I need to wait before I can reasonably book another stay! :-) Janna was an excellent host, answering my questions before I arrived about the suites and the status of the trails (for those interested, the trails were open but muddy - rain boots needed!); and during my stay, she and Jake were available by text or phone, but never intrusive. They live on the property with their kids (so they have plenty to do!); and the suites themselves are self-catering, so there are no check in desks, cleaning services, etc. to interrupt the peace and quiet. I stayed in Suite B, which is one of two suites in a "carriage house" separate from the main property. The straw bale construction keeps the suite astonishingly quiet and comfortably warm. The solidity, silence and simple comfort of the space was the first thing that struck me about the suite when I entered, and I continued to notice how quiet and comfortable the entire space was throughout my stay. The bed is luxurious, while the kitchenette and bathroom facilities are simple but very functional. One note - there is no microwave or dishwasher, but the kitchenette has a stove-top burner, toaster oven, mini-fridge, electric kettle and french press - as well as the necessary pots, pans, dishes, etc. that you'd expect. One treat that I didn't expect was the super-comfy slippers (there were one large and one medium-sized pair provided). I practically lived in them during my stay. The property itself is lovely, with some short, easy walking trails (took me maybe 10 min. to stroll the full circuit) encompassing a fire pit, pond, lilac walk, field and forested area. There look to be several comfortable outdoor seating areas - including one outside the door to the suite, and another by the pond - which I look forward to trying out on a future stay. There are also free-roaming chickens wandering about adding a bit of beautiful colour and rural activity to the landscape. They liked to hang out outside the window to my suite, and I found it very entertaining to watch them scratch about for 15-20 min until they moved on. The two dogs on the property are friendly (I met one, and he was an absolute Love!), but I understand Janna and Jake have measures in place to manage the dogs if any guests would prefer not to interact with them. To wrap up, I spent a delicious two days simply lounging about in my suite, having naps, reading books, taking the occasional walk in the fresh air, and simply getting re-acquainted with myself. It. Was. Marvellous!