Length of stay: 1 day
Visited: October 2024
We’ve had an unseasonably warm and dry fall in southern Ontario. So to make the most of the nice weather and beautiful display of fall colours we decided to head to the cabin. This would be our first visit to the cabin all year and baby M’s first visit ever.
We drove up Friday evening and arrived at the cabin at 8pm, or rather the road leading into the cabin. There’s a section of the road that is looking pretty rough these days and we typically just walk in with all our food, water, sleeping bags and pillows. But now we had the baby with us and all her things. Our goal was to take mostly everything in one trip and we figured we could always circle back tomorrow morning for anything non essential that we didn’t need to get us through the night. I had the baby in her carrier and K took the cooler and backpack with all our stuff. I’m not sure who was carrying more weight. From where we parked it’s about a 15 minute walk.
It was a little chilly outside (5°C), but felt slightly warmer inside the cabin (10°C). So we got a fire going in the wood stove. We then unpacked and got the baby ready for bed. Since we were only staying for one night we planned to just put the baby in the bed with us rather than lug her travel crib in. So when the baby went to bed, we went to bed. Except baby M was super happy to be out of her car seat and was very eager to start exploring her new surroundings. Then try throwing a new sleeping arrangement into the mix. Needless to stay, no one got much sleep.
But we woke up the next morning to blue skies and sunshine. The lake was nice and calm and there was a light layer of mist on the water. It was just above freezing, but it was expected to reach a high of 19°C later in the day.
After eating a late breakfast we set off on a hike. The fall foliage hasn’t been as vibrant where we live this year, but the forest was putting on a pretty good show up around the cabin. Many of the leaves had already fallen, but there were still quite a few on the trees.
We walked along the road towards a nearby lake. There were a few trees that had fallen over which spiced up the hike. To get closer to the lake we followed someone’s driveway and stumbled upon an abandoned cottage. It looked like it hadn’t been used in years. I guess that might explain why the road was in rough shape.
We backtracked to where the road was maintained again for an easier go of things. Nature was all around us. We saw lots of interesting things along the road: mushrooms, moss, many tall trees and lots of leaves.
But we also saw signs that humans were nearby.
The baby had fallen asleep at some point while we were walking and was still napping by the time we looped back to the road leading into the cabin. So we decided to extend our walk by exploring some of the old mining buildings nearby. Some of the ruins are now inaccessible due to too many fallen trees and overgrown vegetation. We visit this site often and it’s neat to see nature reclaiming its space.
By the time we looped back to the cabin it was time for some lunch. We lounged around for a bit to enjoy the beautiful day before cleaning and packing up.
It would have been nice to stay for another day. Next time.
L
Beautiful- baby, family, photos and post 😍🙏😘
Thanks for your lovely comment. We couldn’t have asked for better weather to enjoy the fall colours and our day at the cabin.
What a fun overnight trip. The fall leaves look so bright. Fall came late to our corner of the earth. It stayed warm for such a long time. Cute family photo. 😊
You bet! We had a late fall last year as well. No complaints if that means a shorter winter!
Such a beautiful photo of the three of you! And so great to see pictures of your cabin and surroundings again. I remember your Covid-era cabin visits. Cheers.
Thanks for your kind words. You’re right, we spent a lot of time at the cabin during the pandemic. We haven’t visited as often since we moved out of the city, but I’m glad we managed to sneak in a couple visits in the fall with baby M, even if it was only for a night. Maybe this summer we can stay for a bit longer.
Looks like a super fun weekend! I miss fall weather and that sun, warmth and lack of snow! Especially on this snowy evening! 😆
It’s wonderful that M has this cabin to grow up in and grow into and so fun to hear about her curiosity to explore her surroundings. What a lovely childhood.
And wonderful family photo! 💕
Oh I know! And we had such a lovely fall last year. I’m so glad we were able to take baby M to the cabin. We were a bit worried that she’d get into everything and we’d have a hard time keeping her away from the wood stove. But she did much better than expected. We have to work out a better sleeping arrangement though!
I wasn’t expecting all this snow yesterday! I had to go out and shovel twice. It looks beautiful though.
Aside from not getting much sleep, that sounds like just a lovely and relaxing way to spend a day. You all have such gorgeous smiles!
Aww thanks! We really need to find a better sleeping arrangement for when we go to the cabin! But I imagine it’ll get better as she gets older!
Ahhhh, babies have their own schedule, once they get of of a car seat or carrier or any type of containment. They do love to explore. Looks like you had a glorious weekend and made many happy memories Linda. Such a happy family selfie. Have as great weekend. Allan
They certainly do and our lives revolve around their schedule now. It’s always entertaining to watch her explore and find enjoyment with the most random things. I’m glad we were able to take her to the cabin even if we only stayed for one night. Thanks for reading. Linda
The scenery looks so nice! Like it’s just autumn and not winter. I love those two teeth sticking out of the big smile!
She has the best smile! The leaves took a bit longer to change colour last fall, but once they did, it was a beautiful show.
Look at this super happy baby!
Oh I know! She was happy to be out of her car seat and explore somewhere new!
This looks and sounds so much fun! I just love how beautiful and serene everything appears to be. And the autumn foliage, oh so pretty! It’s funny how baby M was so eager to explore the surroundings. She’s very adventurous at heart.
She definitely is! It was a beautiful weekend to enjoy the warm weather and fall colours. I’d say it was a successful first visit to the cabin with baby M!
Lovely posts! Nice family picture too!
Thanks so much for your kind words. It was nice to get away and enjoy the fall colours, even if it was just for a day.
Amazing photos for a beautiful place, thank’s for share Linda.
Have a wonderful week!
Thanks for your kind words and for leaving a comment. It was nice to spend time in nature, especially since the weather was lovely. Enjoy the rest of your week as well.
How fortunate to have a cabin in such a beautiful location. Your family photo is lovely; you all look so happy. 😊
Beautiful autumn tints Linda and how nice that it was your little girl’s first visit to the cabin. She must have been super excited to sleep between you both rather than in her cot. The mushrooms, leaves and moss all look so attractive on your photos.
It looks so peaceful and welcoming….the baby will soon come to love it as much you two do..
I sure hope so!! We’re hoping to take her there in the summer for a bit of a longer stretch. It’s always so much work to lug everything in that it would be nice to stay for longer.
Gorgeous spot 🤩🙌🏼😍
Thanks! The leaves took a bit longer this year to change colour, but once they did, they put on a dazzling display.
I loved going to our cabin in the fall too. The lake looks so peaceful. Great picture of the three of you 😊 Maggie
Thanks!! The fall is my favourite season to visit the cabin. The days are still warm, the nights are cool and there are no annoying bugs. And the forest looks so beautiful when all the leaves are changing colour.
Such a perfect photo of adventurous parents with Beautiful baby 👶 🌷🥰🖖 wonderful photography of awesome Autumn 🍂 colouring leaves , dropping leaves , calm lake , everything beautiful 😻 beautifully gave explanations ✍️👌
All together surrounded by heavenly look as well 👍🏻✌🏼All The Best Wishes to dear you and your loving family 💞👏🌹
Thanks for your kind words and for leaving a comment. It’s always a treat to visit the cabin in the fall when the leaves are changing colour. The weather was beautiful and the lake was so calm and peaceful. We had a wonderful visit, even if we only stayed for one night.
Thank you so much for so beautiful feedback and most welcome my sweet friend 🥰👏🌹 happy weekend 😊
You as well! Cheers!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much for reading and leaving a comment. We had a wonderful time at the cabin enjoying the fall scenery.
What a lovely break from the world! Your pictures are beautiful and that’s a terrific family photo!
Thanks so much! It was so nice to get away for the weekend and enjoy the fall colours.
Looks like a lovely little break, and that family photo is just lovely <3
Thanks!! It’s always nice to get a change of scenery and spend time in nature, especially when the weather is fabulous.
Baby looks very happy to be at the cabin. She will soon be begging to go there. What a marvellous life she is having. xo
I hope so!! She did much better than we expected and surprisingly left the wood stove alone. We need to figure out a better sleeping arrangement though!!
Beautiful autumnal photos. It is a lovely place to have a cabin. Your baby will love exploring around it when she will walk.
Thanks for your kind words. The cabin doesn’t have electricity or running water, which isn’t ideal when visiting with our baby, but it’s kind of nice being able to unplug from the world around us. We don’t do that as often as we should. And yes, I imagine she’ll enjoy her time at the cabin even more so the older she gets.
Beautiful place and beautiful family photo!
Thank you very much, Marie. It was nice to visit the cabin and see the leaves changing colour, even if it was only for a day.
A beautiful fall visit to the cabin. It looks like you had great weather, blue skies, and a happy girl 🙂
What more could you want in life!? I’m glad we made the most of the nice weather in the fall, especially given how cold and miserable our winter has been so far.
It looks so beautiful there, and I love all the vibrant colors of the leaves! Great photo of the three of you too!
Thanks! The fall is my favourite season to visit the cabin. The forest sure knows how to put on a dazzling display when the leaves are changing colour.
It looks like the perfect break in the best season for the cabin. For baby M it will seem so natural to come to the cabin having started so early.
Oh absolutely! We were a bit anxious to take her to the cabin since we have to walk in with all our stuff and there’s no electricity or running water. But it wasn’t too bad. Next time we’d like to stay for longer though since it’s always so much work to bring everything in and then get settled in.
I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting the cabin again with you. It’s wonderful that baby M had her first experience there, your description of the fall foliage and serene lake scenes had me pining for autumn again. Your photos too beautifully captured the essence of the season and the tranquility of the area.
Thanks for your lovely comment. We were a bit concerned that she’d just get into everything and we’d have a hard time keeping her away from the wood stove. But she did really well, except when it came to sleeping. You win some, you lose some. But it was all worth it to enjoy the fall foliage at the cabin. I’m looking forward to the fall as well. It’s my favourite time of the year. It’ll be here before we know it.
Beautiful shot! You have a cute baby! Well shared 💐🌹
Thanks for your kind words and for leaving a comment. I may be biased, but I think she’s really cute too!
How nice to introduce the cabin to baby! Great photo of the three of you, so happy.
Thank you very much, Ruth. It was a lot of work to bring everything in just for one night. But it was nice to get away and enjoy the fall colours.
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The pictures are wonderful, but the family picture is truly beautiful. You all have such amazing smiles. What a lovely time spent at the cabin with baby M’s first visit.
I pray that the Lord continues to Bless your beautiful family with more joyful moments like these.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving a comment. I’d say it was a successful first outing to the cabin with our little one. She had a blast!
I wondered when you would take your little one to the cabin for the first time … and autumn seems to have been the perfect time! The leaves are such a vibrant colour (especially with the sun illuminating them so nicely) and it’s amazing to always come across so much beauty in a forest. Beautiful photo of the three of you – it certainly looks like baby M enjoyed the outing!
The fall is my favourite time of the year to visit the cabin. It’s always a real treat to see the fall colours. The visit went much better than expected, but we need to figure out a better sleeping arrangement. And yes, I think baby M had a blast! We ended up returning later in November.
Aw babys first time in the cabin!!! So cute !!!! The family photo at the end made my day
She did so well. And she had a fabulous time! We ended up returning to the cabin in November for a bit longer.
What a beautiful peaceful looking location. Just love the colours of the leaves! I believe you’ve made up for your lack of winter recently! brrrrrr
It definitely seems like mother nature gave us a fabulous fall to make up for this brutal winter. I can’t believe how much snow we’ve gotten. And we still need to get through March!