Carefree Muskoka
Experience autumn at Touchstone Resort, and fall even more in love with Muskoka
You’ve just finished a gentle hike along one of several majestic Canadian Shield– appointed trails. The Muskoka air is crisp with the essence of autumn, and thoughts of cupping a warm beverage in your hands are about to become a reality.
Amid a dazzling array of fall foliage, you set foot inside your fully furnished, lakeside villa, nestled just atop the beach, and a realization sets in:
This is not an ordinary cottage experience.
Touchstone Resort is twentythree acres of pure Muskoka, a boutique-style recreational property that offers the ease of cottage-style living in a breathtaking Muskoka setting. Centrally located between the towns of Bracebridge and Port Carling. All villas are fully furnished for year-round enjoyment on a pristinely maintained property with two waterfront access points — a deep-water marina and a lively beachfront — all located on one of cottage country’s most prestigious bodies of water: Lake Muskoka.
In fact, condo-style resort living is a growing trend among the cottage-going community, as well as those who long for the cottage experience, without having to worry about maintenance.
“With cottage properties, you have to cut the grass, trim the trees, fix the pipes, and then you get to relax. With a resort condo, you just relax,” says Robert McLaughlin, President and CEO of Touchstone Resort.
“People want great value, no maintenance, and carefree living,” he adds. “They want to just arrive, and relax.”
And that’s exactly what you can expect from Touchstone Resort — worry-free Muskoka living with all the unbridled beauty and convenience of lakeside life, and none of the hassle that can accompany traditional cottage ownership.
Touchstone Resort owners enjoy access to the resort’s Main Lodge, tennis court, infinity pool and hot tub, plus the playground, beach front, boat docks, fitness club, spa and two top-tier restaurants: Touchstone Grill and The Boathouse Grill.
Touchstone Grill is a fullservice restaurant and patio with majestic views of the lake, and a diverse menu created by a seasoned executive chef. It makes guests, owners and visitors alike feel comfortable sitting for a casual bite, or an elegant threecourse meal.
The Boathouse Grill is open throughout the summer cottage season, with seasonal dishes grilled Lakeside. There’s nothing quite like sitting on the water’s edge with a refreshment, waving to fellow boaters as they pass.
But before having a bite, it’s worth noting that Touchstone Resort’s spa services, overlooking Lake Muskoka, are otherworldly. A first-class fitness centre, infinity pool, hot tub, and breathtaking views any time of the year help make relaxing automatic.