Solstice Wedding

an intimate gathering
Lynn & Jason were WED today ....
a mid day solstice celebration...

falling sunset...

everywhere i turn is another panoramic photo waiting to be taken
november sunsets along the horizon are a spectacular show ...

surf has returned to the west coast of vancouver island
filling the background sounds with delicious swells ...

DAZZLING SUNSET

another wonderful fall season sunset
as the surf pounded the shoreline
magical panoramic
the complete of a full property
couples getaway weekend...

reMEMBERING

a moment REMEMBER & reflect & project beside the water...
thank you..

11-11-11

Melissa & Austin

on a glorious sunshine day in october
melissa & austin were WED
the final wedding of the year
completes season 2011

Samantha & Luke

a sunset wedding in front of the main fireplace
surrounded by family and friends in a circle of flames
samantha and luke are WED...

THE RIG

fishing on the rig
thanx so much for an awesome day adventure
to captain dave and lorna of
www.hookedonsooke.com
WE GOT FISH !!
(i caught one myself... how exhilarating )

Quinn & Daniele

a ceremony on the wave ocean front
a celebration and sharing of cultures
quinn & daniele WED..

WEDDINGS WEDDINGS WEDDINGS

another happy gathering passes through the craidelonna gateway...

Mitali & Cam

the property was transformed
as a sea of coloured sari's & chunni's ( scarves)
cascaded over the railings of the lodge
creating a wonderful ceremony for the couple and their families...

Joelle & David

together as a family
and a sea of children
this festive occassion finally came to be
just the way is was to be...
thank you

50th ANNIVERSARY

FIFTY YEARS

the Meaghers have been WED..
today they celebrated
with family and "friends through time"
for an Octogenarian T-party
on a sunny afternoon

Chrisine & Damon

a wonderful union occurred today
that bless the property
all all those that were here...
this is LOVE...
thanx

the bride & groom relax a moment after the ceremony
and dazzle with their smiles...

cara & kevin

their sunshiny moment ocean edge
the smiling couple were WED
in the center of the compass wedding circle
surrounded by their family and friends.

Jacquie & Blake

A magical couple WED today at craidelonna..
thank you...

father's day

today...

we celebrate the wonderful men out there

that dedicate themselves to the raising of their families

BRAVO on jobs well done !!

to dad's ... here and gone ...

the new family coat of arms flag

was hoisted for the first time today

flying over the craidelonna corner

representing "owner on property"

Espalier Fruit Trees

Trees in Bondage
"the secret of secret gardens at craidelonna"

three hidden espalier fruit trees
are tucked tight against the heated wall
here the nectarine, peach, and almond all have fruit this season
pruned to now shape tight against the wall
the pampered trees existing ocean front

spring gardens

the gardens begin bursting into clusters of spring blooms the lupins are leaping and the snow bells are a carpet of white... the lilac's sprout their beautiful fragrance..

First Wedding 2011

Megan & Randy
were married today

the season 2011 begins

the cloudy skies held out all day
and wonderful memories were created

smiles everyone
congratulations to the NEWly WEDS..

Silly Seals

these seals lounge on a warmed rock

on a low tide after noon

they seemed mildly interest as i walk past

TENTS

the addition of three rental tents

for the property

now bring a breath of relief

on those rainy event days

Full Moon lowtide

tonight's full moon
often comes low low tides
a wonderful day to walk on the sandy beach.

check out the moon phases for you visit to craidelonna
both full moon nights with the brilliant moon
or new moon nights with no moon but lots of stars
are magical...
with limited light pollution
take time to admire the night skies from craidelonna vantage points and comforts
http://stardate.org/nightsky/moon

a DOGS DAY

while walking the beach
this brisk march afternoon
i came across these two very handsome
labradoodle/goldendoodle friends
they played and romped
along the very low tide sandy beach
a playground for dogs and humans

craidelonna is very pet friendly
please let us know if your four legged friend
will be joining your vacation

MRS. Livingston

i think mrs.livingston has a new gull mate
her long time alone seems to be completed
as she shows off her new bow today...

the eagles are building nests in the upper branches

& spring is in the air...

SNOW !!

with a blast of cold and snow this year

FEBRUARY & WINTER ENDS

the budding gardens snuggle below a blanket of white snow...

nature in communication..

Tubbie Time

mid february at sunset - ocean front craidelonna

tempted??

a breath of spring

the anticipation of ...
spring begins

the gardens are awakening ..

giZa & the new sprouts...

( tiger lily + tulips & dafodils arise first from their garden slumber )

SKYof FIRE

the sunsets' of january
seem most brilliant and colourful
something to do with how the sun is positioned on the horizon ??
as the sun setteth in the WEST-ish

Corporate MEETING ROOM

Transformation

of the upper level NEST BEDROOM

INTO A CORPORATE MEETING SPACE

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011

sunRISE

to a

HAPPY NEW YEAR

and to a

WONDERFUL SEASON 2011

( photo from the deck of craidelonna nest - thanx Max )