Quarter Deck Cottage...
a cozy place where there is ample opportunity for reflection...
time for daily walks exploring the local beaches and country roads
a place to quietly sit and read our books
watch the ferries pass by
and to cocoon and relax.
A welcome respite in these troubled times...
Salish Sea shimmering in the sunshine.
Autumn foliage
Quarter Deck Cottage
Welcome Bay
a beach walk not far from historic Hope Bay on Pender Island.
Someone has been busy making a driftwood shelter.
The view from the living room of the cottage.
Ferries come and go and we watch as they pass by on The Salish Sea.
This larger ferry in the distance is one of several that carry cars and passengers from Swartz Bay To Tsawwassen on the lower mainland.
The smaller ferries service the Gulf Islands of
Pender, Mayne and Galiano.
It is Cozy inside the cottage...
a gas fireplace and in floor heating really make a difference
as there is an autumnal chill in the evening.
Arbutus trees are now shedding their bark...
A pod of orcas swam by this morning...
there must have been a dozen of them.
It was difficult trying to capture a picture of their fins
you can just glimpse a small tip of one fin in this snapshot.
Sunset last night watched from the deck outside...
Life takes on a gentler rhythm at the cottage.
Grateful for this place of peace.
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
32 comments:
I can just feel the stress melt away looking at your pictures. What a lovely retreat you have. The autumn foliage on that tree seems to glow.
What a wonderful respite.
Mary Lou
Lovely post and the pictures are so beautiful. I agree we need to enjoy the beauty that is around us.
What a lovely respite from all the chaos. It is nice to be reminded of all of the beauty the world has to offer. Thank you!
Gorgeous! Thank you for the peaceful post.
Your Quarter Deck cottage has been the most wonderful investment for you. The silvery sea is always so beautiful, I would never tire of that! Seeing whales, how exciting - it is a gorgeous place indeed.
What a tranquil, exquisitely beautiful place! Thanks for posting.
Ann
it must be so thrilling to see the orcas!
Such a beautiful light-you've captured it in your photos
Every season by the sea (I love all seasons there) has its advantages-early autumn is peaceful,warm enough and full of beautiful colours
Your cottage is a real gem
I've never spent time in a house/flat/hotel without curtains or shutters (wind,gales and salt on our coast could be very strong,so it needs window protection) - the view is gorgeous.
Dottoressa
Your views are wonderful. The water is always soothing. Thanks for taking us away with you.
Julie
Hmmm, wonder why/how my comment disappeared. I love these photos of your getaway cottage, which reminds me in some ways of my old island home. What a rich addition this has been to your life!
So lovely. Thanks for sharing! Suz from Vancouver
I so enjoy your blog! Your cottage is wonderful and your pictures and words are a wonderful respite in my day. Thank you.
What a lovely way to begin my day! The cottage looks positively heavenly! Enjoy your weekend.
Its definitely a place of peace...a lovely getaway from the city...there will be much more Fall colour as the months pass.
It's very quiet...I'm not sure that I could live here full time though!
Nature is such a great healer for what ails us...
the gentle flow of the tides and the seasons as they change.
Gosh and hasn't there been a lot of tragic events in the news lately?
I cannot stay glued to social media or the TV as it is far too stressful for me.
Glad to hear that you enjoyed the post!
Oh I do agree....my husband did a fine job finding this gem.
The whales are a bonus...now I keep an eye out for more sightings!
Loved seeing the orcas! They apparently swim by the cottages regularly on their way to feed on the salmon...will hope to see more of them.
There is a fog this morning and the views are shrouded in a heavy mist and there is a real chill in the air...I am wearing my cashmere socks! First day that it feels like Fall here.
There are blinds in the upstairs bedrooms but the rest of the windows are left unadorned...we have yet to be here in a storm so that may prove to be an eye opener! Thank goodness for a fireplace to keep us cozy.
Will have to post here when we have a storm...
Enjoy your weekend D.
The water when calm is very tranquil but when the gale force winds blow it takes on another energy all together...very violent and unsettling...will need to post on that someday if we are here in a storm!
Hope you have a lovely weekend Julie!
Not sure what happened with your previous post comments...
glad that you tried again!
It is a small island and similar to your former residence...
the arbutus trees, ocean scenery with the rocky shores and sea life...lots of natural beauty and peaceful.
I am so grateful to Mr. HB for finding this place for our family...it will be a welcome and healing haven for us all.
My pleasure Suz!
Hope you are enjoying the Fall weather so far and that you have some fun things planned for the weekend.
Oh thank YOU for reading and taking the time to send a comment...
I so appreciate hearing from readers.
Hope you have a peace filled weekend.
Oh and today the views are shrouded in fog and there is a dampness in the air...time to cozy up in wool sweaters and I already have my cashmere socks on!
Fall has arrived at the cottage!
Hope you have a great weekend Katie.
I could live there year round... lovely!
This looks like a little piece of heaven!
Beautiful and peaceful. Just what I need after a personally tragic time. The photos are so calming.
Its a lovely spot...there are about 2,500 permanent residents...and there is a really active community.
Its a special place and I have been visiting Pender Island since I was a teenager...oodles of fun memories...more in the making!
Hope you are doing Ok.
Personal tragedies can be debilitating...sending you a hug.
XO
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