The Quiet Magic of the Winter Solstice at the Cottage!

The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year and the slow return of the light. It’s a meaningful moment that feels especially powerful in cottage country.

Out here, darkness doesn’t feel rushed or artificial. The evenings stretch long, candles glow brighter, and time feels gentler. It’s the perfect day to lean into stillness.

Many guests use this day to unplug: phones away, fireplaces lit, early dinners, long conversations, or solo walks through snowy trails. Others mark it with small rituals like journaling, goal setting, or simply sitting quietly and reflecting on the year that’s passed.

The winter solstice reminds us that even in the darkest stretch, brighter days are already on their way.

There’s no better place to honour that than a quiet cottage surrounded by nature!