September 30, 2010. Don't miss Pegasus Gallery's major exhibit and sale of watercolours and woodblock prints, by Walter J. Phillips. Show runs to October 9th. Lots of "firsts" at the Fall Fair for Harbour House Hotel -- well done! Check out the Harbour House Hotel Restaurant, to sample first hand
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09/30/2010
Looking for peace, with charm? Look no further! It's here, in this lovely rural ambiance, on special Salt Spring Island! Custom built, lovingly updated and maintained by design conscious owner, this gem awaits your pleasure. Two bed/two bath, with open plan living, and country kitchen with dinin
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09/29/2010
One of the pleasures of the Pacific Northwest Coast is the great protected boating waters offered by same. The U.S. San Juan Islands between Puget Sound and Haro Strait seem to flow effortlessly into the Southern Canadian Gulf Islands, nestled in the lee of the huge Vancouver Island. This pho
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09/28/2010
Looking for a resort opportunity on a Southern Gulf Island? Here's a gem on special Salt Spring! Currently an attracting family run resort, with nine appealing cottages, this St. Mary Lake acreage, enjoying sunny (s/sw/w exposures) privacy and English Country charm, could expand to 22 cottages.
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09/28/2010
In previous centuries, homes and gardens had "withdrawing spaces"...alluring areas that allowed one to simply just "be". Time has speeded up for us today, to such a pace, in this post-intenet world of "alwaysness", that it's time to bring back this idea of a "withdrawing space". It could be as s
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09/26/2010
September 26, 2010. Check out the byline by Peter Vincent in this week's Driftwood -- online version, too. Peter's comments and concerns are well expressed, as to the power of the Island's Trust. A thoughtful article. It's vital that we all bring our reasonable selves to the dialogue of what's be
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09/26/2010
September 25, 2010. This afternoon, catch the Mistaken Identity special event, at their Norton Road vineyard...with MOBY's Oyster Bar and Marine Grill, the fresh oysters, jazz styling by Simone, and featured wine Abbondante Bianco 2008, it's not to be missed! Tickets essential...call Moby's or Mi
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09/25/2010
September 24, 2010. There might still be time to take part in the Wine Makers Dinner, this evening, at Hasting's House -- a stellar event! Call the resort for more info. Tomorrow, late afternoon, Mistaken Identity Vineyard is hosting their first annual Oyster Fest, and showcasing their latest vin
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09/24/2010
An amazing waterfront property...sunsets, beach, warm ocean swimming at your doorstep, dramatic ocean, islands, mountain vistas, a sense of space and sky. H. Schubart designed home (Schubart studied with Frank Lloyd Wright, and moved to Salt Spring, from California, in the 1960s): bring a little
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09/23/2010
Terrific family home, located in prestigious area of fine homes, close to everything yet enjoying a peaceful rural ambiance. Beach for walks/beachcombing when tide is out, and great dock in place for your boat! It's a gem...just move in and be right at home! Sunny (s/sw/w). Cottage home in place
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09/23/2010