Haliburton, Ontario Cottage Resort http://www.willowbeach.com/blog Ontario cottage rental business in Haliburton, Ontario offers cottage rentals, spa, snow mobiling, cross country skiing and much more. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:39:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 en Concert in the park http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/07/08/concert-in-the-park/ http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/07/08/concert-in-the-park/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:39:51 +0000 admin http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/07/08/concert-in-the-park/ Tonight there is a big concert in Head Lake Park featuring local artists!  Starts at 7:30 … come on out and enjoy it while you stay at Willow Beach Cottages — www.willowbeach.com See you there!

]]> http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/07/08/concert-in-the-park/feed/ Wolf Howl in Haliburton County http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/07/05/wolf-howl-in-haliburton-county/ http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/07/05/wolf-howl-in-haliburton-county/#comments Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:28:20 +0000 admin http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/07/05/wolf-howl-in-haliburton-county/ Come and join the fun every Thursday evening in July or August at the Haliburton Forest. First you’ll learn about wolves , their ecology and relationship to humans and then the interpreter will try to “howl up” the resident wolf pack. Lots of fun and educational too. Take a side trip while you are visiting Willow Beach Cottages …. check us out at www.willowbeach.com

]]> http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/07/05/wolf-howl-in-haliburton-county/feed/ Learn about dogsledding in the summer!! http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/07/03/learn-about-dogsledding-in-the-summer/ http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/07/03/learn-about-dogsledding-in-the-summer/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:48:02 +0000 admin http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/07/03/learn-about-dogsledding-in-the-summer/ Wednesday anbd Saturday evenings youi can go to Winterdance Kennel on Drag Lake and learn about dogsledding from the experts. The program will include learning about dogsledding from the dogs and our distance dogsled race team, from us and the boys. Cost is $10 per adult and $7.50 per child. Call 457-5281 for more information. Come on up and stay at Willow Beach Cottages and enjoy this activity as a side trip … www.willowbeach.com.

]]> http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/07/03/learn-about-dogsledding-in-the-summer/feed/ Canada Day Celebrations at Riverfest 2008!! http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/25/canada-day-celebrations-at-riverfest-2008/ http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/25/canada-day-celebrations-at-riverfest-2008/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:59:02 +0000 admin http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/25/canada-day-celebrations-at-riverfest-2008/ June 27th to 29th will consist of 2 days of music combined with 2 days of whitewater fun at the Minden Wildwater Preserve. Saturday kicks off with a slolam race followed by Boatercross Downriver Race. Sunday will provide opportunity for would be paddlers to try out the sport. All the while 11 different musical acts will be taking the stage in the park. There will be a songwriter’s workshop and a slide guitar workshop with Rick Fines on Sunday. Come on up to the Haliburton Highlands and join in on the fun!!

]]> http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/25/canada-day-celebrations-at-riverfest-2008/feed/ Summer is here!! http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/24/summer-is-here/ http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/24/summer-is-here/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:40:56 +0000 admin http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/24/summer-is-here/ Summer is officially here and Willow Beach Cottages is ready for another great summer season. The Gage’s are looking forward to seeing all their “old friends” again and seeing just how big the kids have gotten over the past year. We still have a few vacancies beginning June 30th and July 5th … so, if you know anyone looking please tell them to call. See you all soon.

]]> http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/24/summer-is-here/feed/ Lisa buys her first house!! http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/17/lisa-buys-her-first-house/ http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/17/lisa-buys-her-first-house/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:01:46 +0000 admin http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/17/lisa-buys-her-first-house/ It’s hard to believe that both my children are all grown up … As in my previous posting Martin just graduated from University and now I’m letting you all know that Lisa just bought her first house!  She is very excited and very busy with all the upkeep and decorating. That girl certainly does love to decorate!

]]> http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/17/lisa-buys-her-first-house/feed/ Summer vacancies at Haliburton Resort in Ontario http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/14/summer-vacancies-at-haliburton-resort-in-ontario/ http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/14/summer-vacancies-at-haliburton-resort-in-ontario/#comments Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:29:13 +0000 admin http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/14/summer-vacancies-at-haliburton-resort-in-ontario/ Summer is fast approaching and vacancies are getting slim but, we do still have a few to offer to anyone looking for summer fun.

1. There are a couple of 3 bedrooms available from June 30 to July 5th — Pay for 4 nights and get the 5th free!! Children’s Program included.

2. There are 2-2bedrooms available from July 5th - July 12th — $1395 plus tax for up to 5 people for the week — that includes 2 free days!! Children’s program included.

3. There are 3-2 bedroom cottages the week of August 16th to 23rd. Price as above.

4. There are 2-3 bedrooms available from August 23rd to August 30th at a 10% reduced summer rate ($1399). These units are also free through the Labour Day weekend if you wish to extend your stay.  Sorry .. no children’s program this week.

So … tell all your friends and come on up and have a great time.

]]> http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/14/summer-vacancies-at-haliburton-resort-in-ontario/feed/ Summer Museum Village Market http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/09/summer-museum-village-market/ http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/09/summer-museum-village-market/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:45:05 +0000 admin http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/09/summer-museum-village-market/ June21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2 & 9 from 9-12 you have the opportunity to step back in time as the Minden Hill’s museum comes alive with an old-fashioned market. Vendors from varioius communities will be offering arts and crafts, books fresh Ontario produce, baked goods, candles, herbs, plants / flowers and much, much more!! You will have an opportunity to see a backsmith at work, watch the local teacher provide lessons, listen to teh choir at teh Wee Kirk or hlep with the day-to-day chores of the Bowron Log Home. All in all a wonderful way to experience a little bit of the history of Haliburton County.

]]> http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/09/summer-museum-village-market/feed/ Junior Naturalists Camp 2008 http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/08/junior-naturalists-camp-2008/ http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/08/junior-naturalists-camp-2008/#comments Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:50:18 +0000 admin http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/08/junior-naturalists-camp-2008/ If your 7-10 year old is looking for something fun to do perhaps attending one or more of the Junior Naturalists sessions at the Minden Museum (July 28-August 1) or Glebe Park, Haliburton (August 11-15) would be just the ticket!! There are different programs everyday. Monday is Something’s Fishy, Tuesday is A Whole Lota Ungulata, Wednesday is When it Rains it Pours!, Thursday is Happening Herps and Friday is Nature’s Patterns. For more information contact Irene at iheaven@glenside-eco-ca. The program operates from 10-12 and costs $20.00 for all 5 sessions or $5.00 per session. www.willowbeach.com

]]> http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/08/junior-naturalists-camp-2008/feed/ ATV Activity Day http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/07/atv-activity-day/ http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/07/atv-activity-day/#comments Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:03:56 +0000 admin http://www.willowbeach.com/blog/2008/06/07/atv-activity-day/ June 14th, 2008 come on up and enjoy your first opportunity to test the 2009 Yamaha models in Canada. Begins 9:30am to 3pm. Activities include: guided demo trail rides all day, two hour poker run with Yamaha prizes (participants can do the poker run anytime during the day as long as the cards are in by 2pm cutoff), parts & accessories showcase, service managers to answer tech questions, YRA (Yamaha Riding Academy) for youth atv test rides with certified instructors, atv games like teeter-totter and tire changer, FREE LUNCH provided by Yamaha, LOOT BAG with some Yamaha swag. Local Yamaha dealers from the area will also be present to meet and great. Location will be confirmed soon! Members and non members welcome. Reserve by emailing info@haliburtonatv.com . Book your accommodation at Willow Beach Cottages www.willowbeach.com

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