Liz and Tyler call it Owl Hill. It just might be the prettiest location I've ever seen for a house. As you can imagine from its name, it is a very quiet and peaceful place.

Tyler designed their house based on eco principles and together with family and friends they’ve seen their dream rise from the ground piece-by-piece over the last year and half. Not to be cliché, but it has definitely been a labour of love for the two of them.


Liz asked me to come out to do a session at the home they've put so much hard work into together. It was a treat to trek out through the fields and be amongst the trees.


Tyler is originally from British Columbia. A few months ago his grandmother passed away and unfortunately he and Liz weren't able to make the journey back for her funeral. He said she always used to make these duck rocks so they constructed some of their own in her memory on their front step.


The inside of their home is just as peaceful as the outside. They've designed it to let in lots of natural light and wonderful views of the great outdoors.


Liz and Tyler recently started dance lessons.


I’d say their doing pretty good. Trevor, their sweet cuddly cat, agreed.


One of the first things Liz wanted Tyler to build for her in the new house was bookshelves in their den. Tyler was happy to oblige. They are both avid readers. I asked them to pick out books that identified them as people. Liz had a hard time picking just one. I told her I wouldn’t hold her to her choice. ;)


When they started building, Liz made it a goal to master at least one of the tools. She is now Queen of the Chop Saw. She was happy to give me a demonstration of her mad skills.


I had a great afternoon at Owl Hill. I think Trevor liked me too. :)