Barn in the Bush
I was skeptical about sleeping in a “Barn in the Bush” but enthusiastic about our rustic adventure. My speculations were totally unfounded because the facility is remote but contains every amenity you would desire in a hotel room and more.
The room that I shared with my new found friend Wendy from Vancouver, was cozy and inviting after a considerable amount of bus travel that day. There was a sleeping loft and another bed nestled under the stairs. The futon, perfectly positioned for movie watching on the big screen TV, could also accommodate more sleepers. With a fully equipped convenience kitchen, the place would be perfect for a family reunion or a gang of skiers who wanted to explore the slopes close by.
When we arrived it was in the dark and so we had no idea how beautiful the landscape in the Lake on the Prairie area was. We discovered that in the morning with a brief early morning walk.
And this was the view of the birches at sunset.
As a departure gift, the entire gang of the Manitoba Canola growers “Be Well” Camp were presented with Bonnie’s (Bonnie and Steve Morrison are the owners) secret recipe for fish seasoning and batter. We had occasion to use it on pickerel up at the cottage this weekend-yum! I served the pickerel with Floating Leaf Wild and Brown Rice, and roasted spaghetti squash boats filled with the sweetest of cherry tomatoes, feta, olives and oregano flowers.
The departure treat was appreciated but not necessary, as staying at The Morrison’s delightful guesthouse was gift enough.
Kath’s quote: “The smell of coffee cooking was a reason for growing up, because children were never allowed to have it and nothing haunted the nostrils all the way out to the barn as did the aroma of boiling coffee.”-Edna Lewis
Love that is all.
