Watercolour Westport Stories

Regenerative Farming and the Life Around Westport | Episode 2.3

What can a farm teach us about community? In this episode of Watercolour Westport Stories, Matt from Stealing the Bloom shares the story behind his regenerative farm just minutes from Watercolour. The farm is home to sheep, cattle, chickens, peacocks, a miniature donkey, and Marmalade, the podcast’s first animal guest. From farm tours and mobile petting zoos to deeper reflections on stewardship, sustainability, and living close to the land, this conversation explores how farming can become more than production. It can become a way of building relationships with animals, neighbours, food, and place. Listen or watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. _______________________ Connect with Us!  Learn more about ⁠us on our website: https://watercolourwestport.com/ [https://watercolourwestport.com/] ⁠Book a tour: https://calendly.com/watercolour-westport [https://calendly.com/watercolour-westport] Follow us on social media to stay connected:  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠: https://www.instagram.com/watercolourwestport/ [https://www.instagram.com/watercolourwestport/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatercolourWestport [https://www.facebook.com/WatercolourWestport] ⁠⁠YouTube⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@landarkhomes [https://www.youtube.com/@landarkhomes] Thanks for listening—and welcome to the story of a community like no other.

The Heart of a Village: Inside the Westport Library | Episode 2.2

What makes a village feel like a village? Meet Pam from the Westport Public Library,  and learn how the library is a quiet but essential part of daily life in the community as well as the upcoming EcoFest in the village. From its early beginnings to the way it continues to evolve today, the library is more than a place for books. It’s where people gather, learn, connect, and find support in ways you might not expect. It’s a conversation about access, belonging, and the spaces that quietly hold a community together. Watch or listen to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. _______________________ Connect with Us!  Learn more about ⁠us on our website: https://watercolourwestport.com/ [https://watercolourwestport.com/] ⁠Book a tour: https://calendly.com/watercolour-westport [https://calendly.com/watercolour-westport] Follow us on social media to stay connected:  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠: https://www.instagram.com/watercolourwestport/ [https://www.instagram.com/watercolourwestport/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatercolourWestport [https://www.facebook.com/WatercolourWestport] ⁠⁠YouTube⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@landarkhomes [https://www.youtube.com/@landarkhomes] Thanks for listening—and welcome to the story of a community like no other.

Finding Home in a Walkable Village Called Westport | Episode 41

Season 2 begins with a story about finding the place that finally feels like home. Hear this wonderful story from Mike, a homeowner who  shares what led him from life outside Orillia to Watercolour Westport, and why walkability, community, and everyday connection made the decision feel easy. From local restaurants and farmers markets to nearby golf, music, and village life, this conversation is a grounded look at what it means to choose a different pace and discover a community that feels welcoming from the start. Finding a home that is crafted to perfection helped too! Listen or watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. _______________________ Connect with Us!  Learn more about ⁠us on our website: https://watercolourwestport.com/ [https://watercolourwestport.com/] ⁠Book a tour: https://calendly.com/watercolour-westport [https://calendly.com/watercolour-westport] Follow us on social media to stay connected:  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠: https://www.instagram.com/watercolourwestport/ [https://www.instagram.com/watercolourwestport/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatercolourWestport [https://www.facebook.com/WatercolourWestport] ⁠⁠YouTube⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@landarkhomes [https://www.youtube.com/@landarkhomes] Thanks for listening—and welcome to the story of a community like no other.

The Businesses That Help Make Westport Feel Like Home | Episode 40

What keeps a small village thriving? In this episode of Watercolour Westport Stories, Kacee Kudrinko shares the story behind some of Westport’s most familiar local businesses, from Kudrinko’s grocery store to Rosie Yumski’s and the Lower Mountain Mercantile. It’s a conversation about reinvestment, local food, environmental stewardship, and what it means to grow alongside a community over time. From family roots in the grocery business to a deep belief in village life, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how local businesses do more than serve a town; they help shape it. Listen or watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. _______________________ Connect with Us!  Learn more about ⁠us on our website: https://watercolourwestport.com/ ⁠Book a tour: https://calendly.com/watercolour-westport Follow us on social media to stay connected:  ⁠Instagram⁠⁠: https://www.instagram.com/watercolourwestport/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatercolourWestport ⁠⁠YouTube⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@landarkhomes Thanks for listening—and welcome to the story of a community like no other.

After 50 years in New Home Sales, This is Why She Bought in Watercolour. | Episode 39

What makes Land Ark a home builder like no other.  In this episode of Watercolour Westport Stories, the conversation explores what happens when design, sustainability, and long-term thinking come together. It’s not just about homes, it’s about creating spaces that feel better to live in, and communities that are built to last. From materials and performance to the bigger picture of how we live day to day, this is a thoughtful discussion about doing things differently and why it matters. Listen or watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. ____ Connect with Us! Learn more about us on our website: https://watercolourwestport.com/ [https://watercolourwestport.com/] Book a tour: https://calendly.com/watercolour-westport Follow us on social media to stay connected: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watercolourwestport/ [https://www.instagram.com/watercolourwestport/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatercolourWestport * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@landarkhomes Thanks for listening—and welcome to the story of a community like no other.