Our Journal

Mindful words on slow living, sustainable lifestyle practices & recipes, and stories from Anupaya Cabin Co.

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What Summer Feels Like at Anupaya

Experience the magic of summer in Deep River, Ontario at Anupaya — golden mornings, barefoot days, cold swims, and wild raspberries. A poetic love letter to slow living and the season that invites us to simply be…

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Solstice Intentions: A Guide to Letting the Light In

Solstice Intentions: A Guide to Letting the Light In A midsummer ritual for the tired, the tender, and the slightly feral The light has been working overtime. She’s stretched thin and golden, hanging on by a thread, draped across the dock, the dinner table, your bare shoulders…

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A Case for Campfires

A Case for Campfires There’s something primal about it. The flicker. The hiss. The way the smoke curls like it remembers something we’ve forgotten. A campfire doesn’t ask much of you – only that you show up. With time to burn and maybe a blanket. It doesn’t need small talk. It doesn’t scroll. It just…

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The Beauty of Doing Nothing

Our Journal The Beauty of Doing Nothing (and Why It’s So Damn Hard) We don’t remember exactly when it happened. When sitting still started to feel like a problem to solve. When quiet became uncomfortable. When doing nothing began to feel… wrong. But here we are – expert multitaskers, productivity pros, always reaching for the..

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Wandering Home

As a founder and business owner, the line between work and life often blurs. Building Anupaya from the ground up has been one of the most rewarding journeys of my life, but the relentless pace has led to, at times, some real burnout. Somewhere between the late nights and the (seriously) eeeeendlessssss tasks, I’ve found…

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The Healing Power of Nature

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s so damn easy to become disconnected from the natural world. Many of us spend our days indoors, surrounded by concrete and screens. But there’s something truly magical about immersing ourselves in the great outdoors and Anupaya offers the perfect opportunity to experience the incredible benefits of being in nature. Stress…

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Free Range Chickens

Raising organic, free range chickens is undeniably one of the most enriching and fulfilling ways to embrace a sustainable lifestyle.    Our sweet feathered companions not only provide a daily source of fresh, wholesome eggs but also offer a profound connection to the rhythms of nature. Everyday, as we watch them peck and scratch in…

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Best Ever Banana Muffins

These banana muffins are gluten free, sugar free, nutrient dense and freaking delicious. Ohhhhhhhh maaaaaaannnnnn. These are a FAN FAVOURITE around these parts, let me tell ya. We had our (small but mighty) staff meeting in Sumac Cabin last week and while the whole day was wonderful and productive, these muffins were most def the real…

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Four Favourite Coffee Table Books

Around here, we love a good coffee table book to pour over while enjoying a fresh cup and snuggling under a warm, cozy blanket. We fill our cabins and our lodge with beautiful books for our beloved guests to slow down and enjoy and thought we’d share a few of our favourites. These babies are WELL…

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Self Care for the Holidays

Holidays can be HARD. A time of year that’s meant to be joyful and celebratory can quickly spiral into feelings of overwhelm and discontent. The to do lists grow longer, the commitments pile up, the bank account drains and suddenly joy has left the building. We have found that prioritizing even a teeny tiny bit…

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An Intimate Wedding at Anypaya

It’s been SUCH a joy seeing our guests gather together for an intimate wedding weekend at Anupaya. Celebrating such a special moment while kicking back, catching up and relaxing beachside with friends and family. We look forward to more couples joining us at Anupaya Cabin Co. for an intimate wedding experience in the most beautiful…

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