A 26.5-acre farm nestled in the Algonquin Highlands for artists, designers and nomadic healers to come together to create, collaborate and heal their minds, bodies, souls… and Mother Nature.

Creative Residencies

We are hoping to curate residencies that bring together different types of creative workers and therapeutic practitioners, to encourage communication and collaboration in a beautiful, natural Highland setting surrounded by lush forests and fresh water lakes.

Three residents. One artist. One designer. One healer. Three artists? Three designers? Three healers? We’ll open our hearts and minds to the mix/possibilities.

Retreats + Workshops

We are in the process of developing some unique, creative, healing retreats and workshops throughout the year that will be facilitated by ourselves and other artists, designers and healers in-residence.

A former cattle farm, post office and bakery (also known as downtown Boshkung) from the late-19th to mid-20th centuries, we would also like to reimagine how the farm could be redesigned and rehabilitated to better serve our local community in an environmentally sustainable way in the 21st century.

Events + Celebrations

We are hoping to eventually host, curate and program music/dance, craft, harvest and solstice festivals and celebrations throughout the year. Join our mailing list to get notice of our first event/celebration.

The 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom main farmhouse can sleep 8-12 people comfortably, but from May to October camping outdoors is also a possibility for larger groups (weather permitting). There are also many affordable accommodations nearby.

We study rainbows.

Meet the SONs

Barr Gilmore

Co-founder / SON of Dorothy

Barr Gilmore is a Toronto/Algonquin Highlands-based designer, artist, educator and unapologetic dreamer/optimist. A west-coaster at heart, he graduated with a BFA in sculpture, printmaking and art history from UBC (1987; Head of the Graduating Class in Fine Arts); was the Studio Assistant to the internationally-renowned Canadian art collective General Idea (1991–1995); a Senior Design Associate at Bruce Mau Design during its heyday (1996–2005) and former Professor/Coordinator/Creator of the Integrated Design diploma program at the Haliburton School of Art + Design (2014–2023) —a unique diploma program that he designed, to better prepare students of art, craft and design for the 21st century. Barr completed his MDes in the Interdisciplinary Masters in Art Media and Design graduate program at OCADU in 2011, for which he won the prestigious Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal—the first in OCADU’s history. His book and exhibition designs for an international client base, including Gagosian Gallery, TIFF Bell Lightbox, and the Scotiabank Photography Awards, amongst others, have won numerous awards; and in 2009, he was inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts for graphic design. His small window gallery on Queen West, Solo Exhibition (2000–2005) opened with the slogan, One window. One artist. One artwork. Every full moon ’til the next one. Always open. He curated over fifty local, national, and international artists/artworks into that space. Barr Gilmore is Barr Gilmore Art + Design (2005 to present) and partner in THE SON, a new art and healing start-up, that he is creating with his life partner, Pierre Antoine Alexandre. His pursuit of love and art never ends.

Pierre Antoine Alexandre

Co-founder / SON of Rose

Pierre Anthoine Alexandre, also known as Love Masisi, is a Dutch-Haitian-American (and Canadian permanent resident) healer, massage therapist, musical performer and drag artist renowned for their captivating performances. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Pierre relocated to New Jersey at the age of eight before pursuing higher education at Point Park University, in Pittsburgh (PA). Following this, they honed their talents at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, New York (NY) and Tokyo Disneyland in Japan. Love Masisi started their drag journey in Houston (TX), flourished in NYC’s vibrant drag scene, before making waves in Amsterdam. Their breakthrough came with an appearance on the second season of Drag Race Holland, where they showcased their sensitivity, creativity and powerful voice. Love Masisi’s star continued to rise as they were chosen to represent The Netherlands on Queen of the Universe (Season 2) in 2023… solidifying their status as a global sensation. Pierre is also a licensed Massage Therapist with more than two decades of experience, bringing a rare blend of technical mastery and intuitive care to every treatment. Certified in Swedish, Thai, Sports, Tuina, fascial stretch therapy, and traditional Chinese massage methods, he is a graduate of the Avalon School of Massage in Houston and the Shenzhou Open University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Amsterdam. Pierre’s healing practice Moonskin Atelier invites guests to reconnect with their bodies and release layers of tension through skilful touch, mindful breath, and an atmosphere of genuine presence. He is a partner in THE SON, a new art and healing start-up, that he is creating with his life partner, Barr Gilmore.

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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

In order to help realize the dream of THE SON as a collaborative, cooperative, queer-friendly, safe, sustainable space, we are selling off two 2-acre vacant lots on the west side of the property on Buckslide Road, near Boshkung Lake Road. It is our hope that like-minded creatives will consider becoming part of our growing community of artists, designers and nomadic healers. Asking price for each lot is $175,000 Canadian.

Please contact us at the links below… or our real estate agent Andrew Hodgson at Century 21 for more information on lots ‘SEVERED A’ and ‘SEVERED B’… email andrew.hodgson@century21.ca