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Nova Scotia Vacation, Cottages - Stonehame Chalets, Near PEI Ferry, Pictou Nova Scotia
Description
Stonehame Lodge and Chalets is located on Fitzpatrick Mountain, Pictou County, Nova Scotia (near the village of Scotsburn and Truro, Nova Scotia and a convenient stop on your way to Cape Breton Island). This picturesque mountainous region was first settled by James Fitzpatrick who moved to Nova Scotia from Ireland in the 1800's. Fitzpatrick was given one of five farmsteads in the area. The chalets, at Stonehame Lodge and Chalets are named after those original homesteaders whose descendants worked the land on Fitzpatrick Mountain for over 200 years.
Stonehame Farm which includes a portion of Fitzpatrick Mountain as part of those original farmsteads has been owned and operated by the Gunn family of Scotsburn for nearly 50 years. Today, four generations of the Gunn family live on Stonehame Farm, a working farm that produces young female dairy cows (heifers) and forage and grain crops. Immerse yourself in the history of these families (a written history provided in every unit) as you sit by the fire in your mountaintop chalet or in our charming lodge. Visit our little log cabin built by Don Gunn Sr. so his grandchildren could experience a real woodsman camp! Explore the property and see the old rock fences and read about the hardships that were endured by these families as they cleared the land for future generations.
J. Donald Gunn Sr., my grandfather, passed away in April 2000 but not before he worked on the construction of our lodge and had a hand in many of the “little touches” that you will find around the property. Grandpa had a passion for nature, family and the land and I know he would be proud of what has happened on Fitzpatrick Mountain over the past few years. I had the opportunity to come home from college and work on the farm with Grandpa and Dad for a few months before Grandpa passed away, a time that I will always treasure. Today, there are four generations living on Stonehame Farm and we intend to continue to make agriculture, family, the land and nature a significant part of the Stonehame experience. Farming is in our blood and we cannot imagine our lives without it. We invite you to visit the farm and learn about what goes into producing food and working the land.
Languages
English
Contact
Administrative:
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- Liverpool Nova Scotia
- CA B0T 1K0
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Registrant:
- Stonehame Lodge and Chalets
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- Scotsburn Nova Scotia
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