Welcome to Piebird, a Vegetarian Bed & Breakfast With ornately embossed copper walls and tin ceilings throughout, Piebird exudes a delightful mix of rustic elegance and nostalgic adoration. Built sometime between 1900 and 1904 by a wealthy Toronto furrier as a stately summer residence, the house has enjoyed a colourful history while still managing to retain her charm and good looks. A spontaneous bet saw this quiet country cottage change hands in a card game in 1918.  From that day to this, old growth pines grace the property. As it did 100 years ago, this landmark home sits amidst farmland and forest, nestled between branches of the South River and Beatty Creek, with boat access to Lake Nipissing.
Awaken to the aroma of a Piebird breakfast. Every meal is a special occasion here at Piebird, served either in the tea room or on the wraparound veranda. We offer an all vegetarian experience created with homegrown, local and organic produce and served with love. Our ingredients are chosen mindfully and we always use organic whole grain flours, predominantly spelt for our baking, local eggs, honey and maple syrup, Fair trade organic coffee, unique loose-leaf teas and herbal blends. We specialize in vegan, gluten free and other specialty diets. Sherry also offers nutritional counseling and whole-food based cooking classes. All rooms are furnished with antiques and heirlooms from a bygone era. Original wood floors whisper welcome to the slow pace of country life and their patina reminds us of the folks who have walked them before us. Spend your vacation days canoeing on the river, fishing on the lake, hiking through the maple forest or strolling through our gardens. Pick your fill of strawberries at Becker’s Berry Patch right next door, or tour the local artisans, antique shops and the Nipissing Museum. The riverside country roads are great for biking. In the winter months ski on the backcountry cross-country ski trails or skate on the creek. Relax in the evening by the fireplace in the parlour, browsing our local history library and rediscovering the pace of the past.Your hosts find themselves fairly-to-moderately entertaining but guests do have their own private entrance. ...In fact guests have complete privacy as we have our own suite in the back that is completely separate from the B&B. Close enough if you need us, far enough so you can really experience the quiet of Piebird. Check out Sherry's other business HealThyHealth.ca - and learn about vegetarian whole-food cooking! |
