You will discover a luxurious nest of privacy, comfort, grace, humour and love awaiting you...

Our rural retreat offers complimentary refreshments upon your arrival.

Rooms:

Resonance Suite:

In the Resonance Suite you have a spacious, comfortable, private room furnished with a luxurious, partially canopied king sized bed featuring.

Two piece ensuite bathroom and a four piece bath with a 42 air jet therapeutic whirlpool just steps away.

A private sitting area adjacent to your room.

Use of fridge, microwave, and laundry facilities.

Private phone, data port, desk, Satellite TV, VCR, CD/tape player.

Serenity Suite:

In the Serenity Suite you have your very own charming log cabin built in the early 1800's, refurbished to luxurious standards featuring.

A king size bed with deluxe, pillow-topped mattress and a partial canopy.

Four piece bath complete with a heart shaped therapeutic whirlpool with a plethora of air jets.

Sitting area, gas fireplace and private patio.

A private phone, data port, desk, satellite TV, VCR, CD/tape player.

Fully equipped kitchen with fridge, stove, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishes and condiments.

Additional Amenities:

• Bicycles

• An in-ground pool

• Wildlife and wetland habitat

• Lawn furniture and barbeques

• Breathtaking sunrises and sunsets

• Hammocks, rocking chairs on our wrap-around verandah

• 79 acres of natural, beautiful scenery, with two ponds

We'd be delighted to arrange for on-site visits by a registered massage therapist with sufficient notice.

Our Property:

Seventy nine acres of rural serenity await your curiosity.

Seasonal features include groomed nature trails that will lead to our ponds where a Great Blue Heron feeds regularly, wood ducks raise their brood and a wide variety of marshland creatures live in harmony with the area. Numerous birds have been identified at Resonance. Cross country skiing is a winter pursuit.

Directions:

From Peterborough:

• We are conveniently located just 12 minutes East of Peterborough.

• Follow Hwy 7 east (toward Ottawa) to the traffic lights at Hwy 134.

• Travel north on Hwy 134 for 3 kilometers to Division Road.

• Turn right (east) on Division Road and travel 2 kilometers to our laneway.

From Lakefield:

• Take Hwy 134 south.

• From the four-way stop at the arena and county roads building continue 3 kilometers to Division Road.

• Put your left turn signal on as you come over the hill.

• Turn left (east) on Division Road and travel 2 kilometers to our laneway.

Our two story home is blue vinyl sided with wrap-around verandah. There is a mailbox for Resonance and Keating on the left (north) side. The house is on the right (south) side.

Guest Comments:

"Another relaxing weekend. What can you say about a place where the greatest stress is wondering how we're going to finish the fabulous food."

• M & A, Toronto

"I just love coming to your 'retreat'. I tell people at home that I'm going to my 'cabin by the woods'. Very peaceful."

• Marilyn, Oshawa

"What a wonderful welcome and introduction to Canada. A very happy and relaxing stay with new and special friends. Thank you for sharing so much of yourselves - willingly and gracefully."

• Lino, London, UK

"It feels wrong to write in a guest book because I no longer feel like a guest. Bob & Anna have become my best friends and family."

• Ramune, London, UK

"Thank you so much for your hospitality. Initially we were hesitant about staying at a bed and breakfast; however, you have changed our perception. Our stay far exceeded anything we could have hoped for."

• Tanya & Steve, Ottawa

"Your warmth and caring have been boundless! We treasure what you have given us and thank you for being you ... We go carrying our personal memories."

• Barry and Barbara - Peterborough, Ontario

"What comfortable, lovely yet homey surroundings: but the highlight for us was your warm, personal hospitality. You have gone the extra mile to provide respite, peace, nurture, generous delicacies, hominess along with luxury."

• Nora and Paul, Douro, Ontario

"This first trip to Canada has been "ponctué" by all sorts of small unimportant things going wrong - and immediately fixed. But there was one real nice, sweet, tender, clever, interesting, charming, efficient, poetic and - yes - real surprise: your hospitality."

• Jean Lou - Belgium

"Thank you for a wonderful stay. This was my first bed and breakfast and I am now spoiled for the remainder."

• Rick - Mississauga, Ontario

"Ambassadors for your country. God bless your warmth, your caring and your generosity. Your beauty is only equalled by the landscape."

• Sharon and Suzanna - Bermuda

"Thank you for a very relaxing and wonderful time. Your friendliness surpasses most and the extra tidbits were much appreciated."

• Jerry - Winnipeg, Manitoba

"A few brief hours have established memories that will warm many days in the years ahead."

• Bob and Edith - Trenton

"Such a peaceful retreat - I regret I could not spend more time with such a loving couple. I will return. It was wonderful to be welcomed and put at ease so quickly."

• Andrew - Vancouver, B.C.