How much does
it cost to rent Seldom Seen Retreat?
CAN $2,300 per week (June – September)
Is it cheaper to rent by the month?
Yes. We offer discounts for 2 week, 3 week and month long rentals. We
also have discounted prices from October to May.
Where is Seldom
Seen Retreat?
A five minute drive from Schomberg, in King Township, Ontario. Schomberg is located at Hwy. #27
and Hwy. #9, 5 minutes West of Hwy. #400. We will provide you with an
accurate map when you make your reservation.
"It's close enough to visit Toronto, but set in a part of Ontario that is beautiful and is close to artists’ studios, galleries, some excellent restaurants (all accessible by back roads away from traffic). If I must work, I can do so without interruption..” - Dr. C. Prince, a regular since 1997.
How long does it take to drive there from
downtown Toronto?
Less than 1 hour, depending on traffic.
How long does it take to drive there from
Pearson International Airport?
Half an hour.
Is it long distance to call Toronto?
No, which makes Seldom Seen Retreat an ideal location to escape to,
while keeping in touch with the outside world. Cellular telephone companies
provide service in our area as well.
How far away is the local supermarket?
There is a giant IGA in the Brownsville Junction shopping mall, a 5
minute drive away. It’s located just outside of Schomberg, on
Hwy. #27, 1/2 km south of Hwy. #9. It also has a pharmacy, a liquor
store (LCBO), a beer store and a Home Hardware.
Is there a good butcher nearby?
Yes. Schomberg Meats on Main St.
Can we buy any organic meat raised locally?
Yes. We raise sheep on our organic farm, which is adjacent to Seldom
Seen Retreat. Please visit our organic
lamb website to find out more!
How
far away is the local farmers’ market?
There are several farmers’ markets only a 10 minute drive East
along Highway 9, alongside the Holland Marsh, just West of Hwy.#400.
We also recommend “Round the Bend” farm, on Aurora Rd.,
just East and South of Hwy.#400. There are also farmers' markets in
Newmarket, North York, Markham, Orangeville, and Streetsville - you'll
find a complete list in the Links and
Local Attractions page.
Where’s the nearest shopping mall?
Newmarket and Bolton both have several. Bolton is a 15 minute drive,
and Newmarket is 20 minutes away. The biggest is the Upper
Canada Mall in Newmarket.
Are there any antique stores nearby?
Yes. The closest is in Schomberg. See the Links
and Local Attractions page for a complete list.
Is there a TV with a VCR in the house?
Yes
Do you have cable or satellite TV?
No. We have a great library though. You can also rent movies nearby.
How far away is the nearest multiplex
or drive-in?
20 minutes to the Silvercity in Newmarket and the North York Drive-in.
Check out the Local Cinemas and Drive-ins Links
page to find out more.
Where is the nearest video rental store?
Schomberg’s Becker’s store rents videos. They’re at
the South end of Main St.
Are there any golf courses near by?
Yes, there are several. See the Golf Links page
for a complete list.
Can we visit a local farm?
Yes. Pucks farm is less than 5 minutes away. See a complete list on
the Eco-Tourism Links page
Are there riding stables nearby?
Yes. See the Eco-Tourism Links page
for a complete list.
Are there any good museums or art galleries
nearby?
Absolutely. If you like Canadian Art by the Group of Seven, you'll love
the Fred Varley Gallery in Unionville, and the world famous McMicheal
Canadian Art Collection in Kleinberg (20 minutes away). Then there's
the Base Borden Military Museum due West of Barrie, the Simcoe County
Museum just North West of Barrie, Black Creek Pioneer Village at the
top of Toronto, and Georgina Pioneer Village in Keswick. Have a look
at the Museums Link page for more information
and inspiration.
How far are away is the South Simcoe Steam
Train?
It’s in Tottenham, a 10 minute drive away. See the Links and Local
Attractions page for more info and a link to their website. Check out
the Museums Link page to find out more.
How
many trails are there to walk?
At last count there were 15 different trails, covering more than 25
kilometres.
How large and how deep is the lake?
16 acres in area, 60 feet deep.
Can we bring our fishing rods?
Yes, please do. You can catch perch, catfish, sunfish, and try for the
legendary 3 foot pike. There are always fresh worms available in the
soft soil in the shadow of the boathouse.
Can
we bring our boat / Seadoo / kayak / canoe?
Sorry, but we have to keep our lake and the surrounding waterways free
of zebra mussels, so we have a strict no (outside) boat policy. We have
also never allowed motorized watercraft in the lake, to keep it free
from pollution. We have a sailboat and a rowboat (a Nova Scotian Dory),
and 2 canoes that our guests are free to use. Life preservers are mandatory
and are also provided.
Can
we bring our ATV, Motorcross, trail bike or mountain bike?
No. Seldom Seen Retreat is located on a nature preserve, and recreational
motorized vehicles and mountain bikes are not permitted.
Is
hunting allowed?
No, and no weapons of any kind are permitted on our
land. All of our property boundaries are clearly marked to keep other
hunters and trespassers away, which makes our meadows, orchards, fields
and forests safe for all creatures.
Can
we roast marshmallows around a campfire?
Absolutely. There is a fire pit with log seats at the lake’s edge,
and plenty of firewood to burn.
What kind of sports equipment would you
suggest we bring?
Bathing suits, tennis racquets, baseballs, gloves and bats, a basketball
(for the practice wall in the tennis court), kites, frisbees, hacky
sacs, beach toys, hiking shoes, binoculars, cameras and video cameras
(for all the wildlife).
Can we bring our pets?
Sorry, but in consideration for our guest who are allergic to animals,
we do not allow any pets in the house. And because Seldom Seen Retreat
is located on a nature preserve, we want to allow our guest to enjoy
the property while minimizing the impact on the environment.
