Our connection to Southwest Saskatchewan is one we’ve chosen—and continue to choose—year after year.

While I grew up in Toronto, my husband was born and raised in Saskatchewan and moved away at nineteen. Over time, returning here to visit family became more than a trip home; it became part of how we’ve chosen to raise our own children. Showing them Saskatchewan—the wide skies, small towns, layered histories, and places like Eastend and Shaunavon—matters deeply to us.

I’m a medical scientist by training, with a lifelong fascination with dinosaurs, history, and the stories hidden in places. It’s no coincidence that the two themes you’ll find across our homes—prehistoric discovery and Eaton’s-era craftsmanship—reflect those interests. Eastend, with its badlands and fossil history, speaks directly to my curiosity about deep time. Shaunavon, with its classic Eaton’s kit home, connects to a different kind of history: everyday family life, architecture, and the way people built homes meant to last.

After purchasing the Shaunavon house, we discovered a box tucked away in the attic—filled with old photographs, letters, and fragments of the past. What began as curiosity turned into a year-long research project, one that eventually revealed that some of the photographs included my own long-ago ancestors in Scotland. That discovery transformed the house from a beautiful historic home into something far more personal: a reminder of how stories, families, and places can remain connected across generations and continents.

Each year, I take on renovation projects and thoughtful updates to both homes. I’m detail‑oriented by nature and genuinely enjoy the process of improving a space while respecting its character. From ongoing renovations and refreshed rooms to small, intentional touches like local coffee, carefully chosen books, and even a treasure hunt for kids (and kids at heart), everything is designed to make the stay feel welcoming, engaging, and memorable.

We value family, tradition, history, and having fun—sometimes all at once. Our goal isn’t just to offer a place to stay, but a place that invites you to slow down, look closer, and connect with where you are.

Whether you’re discovering the badlands for the first time, returning to familiar ground, or showing Saskatchewan to the next generation, we hope our homes feel like a meaningful base for creating new memories.

Welcome—we’re very glad you’re here.

-Heather, Shawn, Fern and Soren

A Place We Return To, Year After Year