March 12, 2017
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Lost Communities and Secret Places – by Kaila Gallacher

There is something sacred about coming upon a ghost town or seeing the remnants of a long-lost community. It is baring witness to the passage of time and humanity all while seeing the nature of our world. There is no … Continue reading

January 13, 2017
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Winter Activities in the Almaguin Highlands – by Kaila Gallacher

Many of the wonderful guests that have stayed at Warbler’s Roost, in the Almaguin Highlands, during the winter months ask what there is to do here. As most of our guests are used to staying inside during winter, especially if … Continue reading

June 25, 2015
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What is a soundscape?

The word soundscape was first coined by Canadian composer and writer R. Murray Schafer, who is known for his work on the World Soundscape Project and his concerns for acoustic ecology.  He referred to the soundscape as an acoustic environment … Continue reading