Amherst Island, Ontario

Last week my husband and I spent a few days on Amherst Island in Eastern Ontario.  I hadn’t heard of the island prior to finding it on-line and even then there wasn’t a wealth of information or photos.  What we were hoping for was an escape that was secluded but not too remote, a location near the water without too much of the touristy commercial scene.

What we found could not have been more perfect.  We booked accommodation at The Lodge on Amherst Island, a haven for writers, painters, musicians and artists of all persuasions yet because we travelled mid-week and early in the season we were the only guests. The Lodge is lovely and situated on a point so that there are water views no matter where you stand.   

Accessible via ferry from Millhaven, this quiet pastoral island is beautiful and the people are welcoming.  Before we travelled I had contacted Sally of Topsy Farms,  http://topsyfarms.com/en a large sheep farm and small wool products shop.  On Thursday morning, Sally welcomed us and after finally selecting my wool (so many gorgeous colours!!) she let us cuddle and feed a few of their foster lambs (lambs whose mothers were not able to nurse them). Check Sally’s blog http://topsyfarms.wordpress.com/ for a behind the scenes look at life on a sheep farm.

Little lambs at Topsy Farms

This is the little one I fell in love with

The remainder of our stay was spent cycling, walking the shorelines of secluded beaches, collecting sea glass, appreciating the fabulous sunsets and taking hundreds of photos.

Sunset on Amherst Island

Blossoms and beaches on Amherst Island

A ladybug sunning on the shoreline

Our stay was wonderful and we returned refreshed and inspired.  Thank you to the staff at The Lodge on Amherst Island, Stella's Cafe and of course Topsy Farms for welcoming us so warmly.
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Wishing you a perfect day,

Sandra