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A Retreat For All Ages

Dagobah remains a place for people of all ages to experience what nature has to offer.

There are 100 acres located at the base of the Bruce Peninsula.

Chickadees & nuthatches feed from hands as one walks alongside the creek through a mixed forest that contains some old growth trees. This environment houses a variety of migrating birds such as Baltimore Orioles, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Yellow Warblers, Brown Thrashers and Great-crested Flycatchers, to name a few.

The trail has numerous 'natural' feeders that are marked with florescent orange tape and are topped up during the spring, fall and winter. The birds know the locations and will fly ahead to the upcoming feeder. They actually prefer to eat out of our hands rather than use the feeders.

The trails within the fields/meadows are groomed and lined with 12 birdhouses. They house bluebirds and tree swallows.

Sandhill Cranes have nested in the area as we have followed juveniles strutting along the trails, because they were too young to fly.

Visitors have expressed their love for this place and have commented that they feel a sense of peace and relaxation when they are here . They have treasured their memories for years to come.

If you are a birder, be prepared for an experience of a lifetime! If you are a naturalist .... be prepared to find love and beauty in every living / non living entity on the property. It will amaze you and enrich your life in ways you could never ever imagine.
There are numerous frogs on the property - a good sign of environmental health.
There are numerous frogs on the property - a good sign of environmental health.
Wild apples - incredibly tasty!!
Wild apples - incredibly tasty!!
g12/29/471129/3/170392493.4DH1YSIg.jpg A loonie-sized snapping turtle - a successful hatch!
A loonie-sized snapping turtle - a successful hatch!
A variety of activity for children - an outdoor science classroom
A variety of activity for children - an outdoor science classroom
The secretive Hermit Thrush forages in the wooded section near the house.
The secretive Hermit Thrush forages in the wooded section near the house.
Our little snow angel
Our little snow angel
 Painted turtle is looking for a spot to lay her eggs
Painted turtle is looking for a spot to lay her eggs
 Stoking the bonfire
Stoking the bonfire
There were spectacular apple blossoms!
There were spectacular apple blossoms!
Once they trust you, Chickadees love to pause and look you in the eye.
Once they trust you, Chickadees love to pause and look you in the eye.
Children have astute observation skills and love the freedom to explore in a safe environment
Children have astute observation skills and love the freedom to explore in a safe environment
Chairs are available throughout the property - sit & let nature come to you!
Chairs are available throughout the property - sit & let nature come to you!
A thrilling experience for all ages and stages!
A thrilling experience for all ages and stages!
A breath-taking experience never to be forgotten!
A breath-taking experience never to be forgotten!
Great Egrets are a common sight in the marsh alongside the driveway
Great Egrets are a common sight in the marsh alongside the driveway
Chickadees are so comfortable in childrens' hands
Chickadees are so comfortable in childrens' hands
A juvenile blue-winged teal likes to hang out in the creek
A juvenile blue-winged teal likes to hang out in the creek
This is serious business!
This is serious business!
Ducks migrate through but some will stay and nest.
Ducks migrate through but some will stay and nest.
Children love the opportunity to hand feed the birds - the birds 'walk all over' them LOL!!
Children love the opportunity to hand feed the birds - the birds 'walk all over' them LOL!!
The trails are amazing!
The trails are amazing!
Pure fun playing outdoors! No need for computers or TVs
Pure fun playing outdoors! No need for computers or TVs
Always something to see in the creek!
Always something to see in the creek!
Tubing was fun!
Tubing was fun!
Watching the Painted Turtle as she explored the property
Watching the Painted Turtle as she explored the property
A trusting relationship with frogs as they will stay with us when we garden & toss them grubs!
A trusting relationship with frogs as they will stay with us when we garden & toss them grubs!
An exciting interaction with nature
An exciting interaction with nature
Fun for all ages during all four seasons!
Fun for all ages during all four seasons!
Stream contains pike, perch, carp and catfish for the herons & egrets!
Stream contains pike, perch, carp and catfish for the herons & egrets!
The good life .... imagine having your own private snowshoe park and also have access to 300 acres of conservation forest
The good life .... imagine having your own private snowshoe park and also have access to 300 acres of conservation forest
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g3/29/471129/3/88906552.egalccbw.jpg tiny heart-melters
tiny heart-melters
Children are comfortable with the birds and vice versa!
Children are comfortable with the birds and vice versa!