Summary:
Find sanctuary in our beautiful modern home, tucked into a swath of conservation land that hugs the edge of the escarpment just north of Lake Eugenia. Hop on the Bruce Trail directly from the front of our property, where you can hike along a Zen-like path to a valley lookout, through an old growth forest, and alongside rocky crevasses, following a delightful loop that brings you across a meadow to our back door. If you are feeling more ambitious, hook onto one of the longer branches that will take you down to Hogg's Falls or across to Old Baldy. Once you are back home, enjoy the feeling of being outdoors as you cook up dinner, have a fireside read, or relax in the wood fired sauna before tucking in for a restful night's sleep.
The Space
We designed and built GlasHaus as a place to escape to from the bustle of our careers, though it has since become our permanent winter home. The space can comfortably accomodate two couples or a small family. It includes a modern kitchen with induction cooktop and convection range, an incredible living space that places you in the midst of the outdoors, and a cozy master suite - with a Queen size bed that shares the gorgeous view of grass and forest. Walk down the floating staircase to the lower level and you'll find a comfortable recreation room, second bedroom and bath, along with a convenient home office space complete with desk and ethernet connection for remote work or just surfing the web. Plus, there are full laundry facilities. Note that 2025 is the first year we are renting GlasHaus.
Top Amenities
52" 4K Ultra HD Smart TV so you can login and enjoy your favourite programs
WiFi: Rural Net Airfiber Advanced
Induction stovetop with convection oven nestled into a super efficient kitchen space with a big view all around.
Original Art and Sculpture
Piano: 1959 (Cincinnati era) Baldwin 6'4" Grand (This is a beautiful instrument that should only be played with permission).
Very private home office space with ethernet connection
Sunlit deck with patio furniture & BBQ
STUV 30 rotating wood stove with 3 operating modes
Wood Fired Sauna with Cold Shower
Furniture grade hardwood at 5% moisture content supplied for firewood
Access
You can access the full house, deck, yard, & sauna. We keep our most precious items in a locked storage room that is out of sight, but as you'll see, this special place is lived in with joy and a passion for beautiful things, including treasured antiques, artist original photographic prints, and sculptures. Everything has its story. Parking can easily accommodate a few cars or pick-ups. We are directly off the main road into the valley, just a two hour drive north from Toronto or 90 minutes from the K-W area, giving you convenient access to all that the Valley has to offer and more.
What's Nearby:
While there are endless choices for hiking or cycling right outside our door, you'll want to take your car (or motorcycle) to visit nearby shopping, restaurants, mountain bike trails, and so much more. Lake Eugenia and the Falls conservation area is just a few minutes south of us. A quick jaunt north down the mountain brings you to the cute hamlet of Kimberley with its funky General Store and popular restaurants, including Justin's Oven and Heart's. If you continue north you'll enjoy a beautiful drive through the valley, a world heritage biosphere. Bring your canoe or kayaks and we'll point you to the best access spots on the Beaver River, where you can paddle for hours undisturbed. Or carry on to trendy Clarksburgh and Thornbury where you'll find galleries, shopping, and find dining, right on the shore of Georgian Bay. Want more? In little over 30 minutes you can take a short cut over the escarpment where you'll find Blue Mountain Resort and the beautiful town of Collingwood to explore.
Hogg's Falls: 10 minute drive
Lake Eugenia & Eugenia Falls Conservation area: 3 minute drive
Kimberley: 3 minute drive
Beaver River Access 1 & 2: 5 & 15 minute drive respectively
Thornbury & Georgian Bay: 25 minutes
Downtown Collingwood: 35 minutes
