We were fortunate enough to get out of town and spend a little time on beautiful Lac Minerve in Mont Tremblant, Québec for the long weekend last week. We were especially fortunate to be invited to Ryan’s good buddy’s “cottage” for the long weekend…a sprawling cottage mansion with creature comforts that I didn’t even know existed!
Ryan had been several times already but it was my first…and I was stunned. When Ryan pulled into the long winding driveway, and we were greeted by a 15-foot totem pole, I had thought that Ryan took a wrong turn. Nope. That’s just their family totem pole!
Our weekend was marked with fabulous dinners that we took turns making, group lunches, laughs on the dock, fishing, horseshoes, corn hole (a really fun game with a very unfortunate name), and cruising around the lake on their beautiful houseboat. Sigh…
Here are a few pics from our awesome weekend!
Cannot wait for our next visit. The summer is not long enough at all!
Thanks for reading!
xo,
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Wow what a great escape – wheres the cottage?
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This is in Mont Tremblant, Québec. Such a gorgeous spot!! Thanks for reading!
Oh we have been but with Snow! Loved Tremblant… Beautiful place and very classy… Check out my blog when you have free time – may help with some wonderlust
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Ooooh! Will do! Glad you had a chance to visit. I’m ashamed to say that despite the fact that I live so close to Tremblant, that cottage weekend was my first visit there. The hubby and I plan on going again this winter!
It’s a great snowsports destination… One of our favs
It looks so inviting, I wanttttttt!
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Haha! Me too! You should have seen the hot tub cabin!!! xo
I can only imagine
Amazing! I love the beautiful decor … Especial my those enormous lantern-style pendant lights. Jealous of you!! 😉
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Haha! The cottage was decorated beautifully. Our friend’s mom did most of the decorating herself. She’s a real whiz at it! Thanks for reading, Ashley!
Looks beautiful! Hope you had a great time.
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Thank you! xo. We had a wonderful time!
Looks amazing! I went there back in May and I couldn’t believe how beautiful the landscape was!
What a beautiful place! I bet you had an amazing time! 🙂 xo
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We sure did, Katie! Thanks for reading! xo
Glad to hear it! You’re welcome! xo
Looks fantastic! Have a wonderful weekend!
xo, Bry
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Thanks, Bry!! It really was fantastic!!
Such a beautiful cottage! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you so much, Ashley! Btw, I’m really enjoying your blog! You are a great, inspirational writer!! xo
Aw that means a lot! Thank you!!
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You’re welcome!
So beautiful Dom!! It looks like you had a great time!! Brooklyn is adorable btw!
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He’s a super sweet boy! He belongs to our friend, the cottage owner. This dog has the best manners.
Wow! Looks like you had an amaaazing little getaway. Those pictures are breath-taking and completely agree with you summer is not long enough at all!
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Ugh, you’re living the LIFE right here!
You look gorgeous too boo <3
xx
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Thanks, luv! xo
It’s always nice to have friends with benefits… no not THOSE kinds of benefits! lol
This “cottage” is stunning! I need a friend like that too. 😛
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Ahahahahaha!!!!
What an amazing place.., a hidden paradise! You looked so HOT in that bikini!
Vivienne X
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Haha! Thanks Viv!
Wow… I enjoy looking at the scenery in these pics, you’re so gorgeous as well!
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Thank you! Lac Minerve here at Mont Tremblant is an oasis!! The foggy mornings were especially beautiful!
Nice, glad you had fun!
What a beautiful home! The totem pole is very cool. I would love to visit Canada one day, it seems very picturesque.
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Canada really is! We have oceans, lakes, rivers by the thousands, mountains and valleys, prairies and tundra, and beautiful, cosmopolitan cities full of friendly people! Come on up! LOL!
Lol I think I’ll have to plan a trip soon! One of my co-workers is from there and already has me thinking about visiting Vancouver, Toronto, & Montreal. I can only imagine how many other wonderful places there are to see!
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There are tons, but start with those cities…and try to go in the summer! LOL! I would start with Vancouver. It’s just too beautiful over there. Then Montréal – it’s like Little France. Once you are done there, skip on over to Ottawa – our beautiful capital – and then Toronto, which we lovingly refer to as Little New York. LOL! Have fun!
Thanks for the tips! Definitely on my list for next summer 🙂 Interested in Toronto as a native New Yorker lol
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Oh good! You’ll love it!