The gardens and landscape at The Bear Stand were specifically designed to take advantage of topography and terrain, native species and the existing natural setting to comfortably envelop the cabin structure and greet the surrounding forest.

The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach.

The gardens off the rear glazed gallery at The Bear Stand, take on a natural aesthetic with carefully selected native ground covers, mosses, wild geranium and fledgling local shrubs carefully established around a rocky drainage course at the foot of a granite rise.  It functions as a beautiful transition from forest to house.

Meet “Bear”, the welcome mascot at The Bear Stand. Standing proudly at the leading edge of our decked walkway, he encourages guests to navigate our carefully planned native rock gardens on approach to the main entry of the cabin.

Surrounded by mulch beds and native gardens, the main ground floor deck at The Bear Stand hosts outdoor lounging, dining and barbecueing while affording guest a beautiful view over transitional landscapes, through the forest, to our lake beyond.

Extending from the hot tub overlooking our private bay, all the way up to the mud room entry and sauna deck, our landscaped staircase combines native planting with granite slabs, wood-formed concrete treads and mulch beds to create a naturally serene approach to the cabin and water.

A natural boulder retaining wall allows for a subtle and graceful transition from the elevated cabin down to the waterfront. Here, the modernist facade peaks through a break in the naturally forested site, as viewed from one of the mulched footpaths below.

The gardens off the rear glazed gallery at The Bear Stand, take on a natural aesthetic with carefully selected native ground covers, mosses, wild geranium and fledgling local shrubs carefully established around a rocky drainage course at the foot of a granite rise. It functions as a beautiful transition from forest to house.

The rear upper gardens at The Bear Stand feature a cool and secluded sitting out area comprised of peastone and flanked by native plants and mulch beds.  Headlined by a fantastic forest edge firepit with Algonquin chair seating for eight and natural log side stools, it’s a fantastic place in which to share stories and get the kids roasting marshmallows.

The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach.

The gardens off the rear glazed gallery at The Bear Stand, take on a natural aesthetic with carefully selected native ground covers, mosses, wild geranium and fledgling local shrubs carefully established around a rocky drainage course at the foot of a granite rise. It functions as a beautiful transition from forest to house.

Careful selection of flowering plant and shrub species at The Bear Stand means that there is always something beautiful in bloom in our gardens, any time of year.

Surrounded by mulch beds and native gardens, the main ground floor deck at The Bear Stand hosts outdoor lounging, dining and barbecueing while affording guest a beautiful view over transitional landscapes, through the forest, to our lake beyond.

The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach.

A distinctive autumn red feature panel graces the front facade of The Bear Stand.  Surrounded by native plantings through mulch beds crossed by stone footpaths, the cabin at The Bear Stand employs efforts to bolster mother nature’s abundance through strategic selection of locally-derived plants, materials, and tree species throughout its gardens.

The rear upper gardens at The Bear Stand feature a cool and secluded sitting out area comprised of peastone and flanked by native plants and mulch beds. Headlined by a fantastic forest edge firepit with Algonquin chair seating for eight and natural log side stools, it’s a fantastic place in which to share stories and get the kids roasting marshmallows.

Extending from the mud room entry and sauna deck, our landscaped footpath combines native planting with granite slabs, wood-formed concrete treads and mulch beds to create a naturally serene approach to the cabin and water.

The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach.

A natural boulder retaining wall allows for a subtle and graceful transition from the elevated cabin down to the waterfront. Here, the modernist facade peaks through a break in the naturally forested site, as viewed from one of the mulched footpaths below.

The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach.

Our Bunk Room on the upper level of The Bear Stand features framed views over our natural garden and distant views to the bay beyond. Visible are the myriad of native plantings, footpaths, steps and boulder installations, situated at the forest’s edge.

The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach.

The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach.

Extending from the mud room entry and sauna deck, our landscaped footpath combines native planting with granite slabs, wood-formed concrete treads and mulch beds to create a naturally serene approach to the cabin and water.

Faux wood concrete steps guide guests from the livingroom deck exit down to the canoe dock on our private bay. Lined with natural boulder, native plantings, mulch beds and existing cedar, maple, hemlock and serviceberry trees, the garden landscape works provide a beautiful accompaniment to the lake beyond.

The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach.

The rear upper gardens at The Bear Stand feature a cool and secluded sitting out area comprised of peastone and flanked by native plants and mulch beds. Headlined by a fantastic forest edge firepit with Algonquin chair seating for eight and natural log side stools, it’s a fantastic place in which to share stories and get the kids roasting marshmallows.

The stark contrast of board-formed concrete, soft reclaimed fir, reflective glazing and minimalist design against a lush backdrop of native forest, natural gardens and all varieties of plant life creates a stunning entry to The Bear Stand.

Extending from the hot tub overlooking our private bay, all the way up to the mud room entry and sauna deck, our landscaped staircase combines native planting with granite slabs, wood-formed concrete treads and mulch beds to create a naturally serene approach to the cabin and water.

Where better to enjoy a morning’s coffee and the chirpy wake-up of a surrounding forest? Our master ensuite ofuro deck has lake views, stunning woodland surrounds and all the peace and quiet one could wish for, all in a setting that is perfectly happy to have you in your pyjamas.