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Most days still, I have to pinch myself to make sure that I am not dreaming and that I actually get to stay here at the Haig-Brown House.  I often have to catch my breath coming into the magnificent driveway 

My Writer’s Retreat days at the Haig-Brown House were lovely, peaceful and productive. I saw pine siskins, chickadees and spotted towhees at the suet feeder in the plum tree out the kitchen window and eagles, hawks and one deer out

I take for granted that many people haven’t been to, or maybe don’t even know about, my favourite place in Campbell River.  It has a great vibe, and an unusual ability to instill a sense of peace for visitors.  When

This spring a number of local writers are participating at writing retreats at the Haig-Brown House, that givem them writing time in the study, and they are paired with a past writer in residence for some mentoring.  Kurtis Scriba was

This past October, the Comox Valley lost a beloved long-time resident, Father Charles Brandt.  An ordained priest and member of the Hermits of St. John the Baptist, he lived on the banks of the Oyster River and devoted his life

You may be wondering why we are sharing this article on the Haig-Brown House blog.  The Hudsons were very good friends of the Haig-Browns, and as a result their lives often intertwined.  We enjoyed this article immensely and hope you