Dianne de Savoye - Lakefield Real Estate BALL Real Estate Inc

06/17/2026

I had the privilege of showing this ridiculously cute cottage, it’s adorable! One of the last traditional “cottage” cottages, it’s so well maintained and ready to use! The footprint is perfect and the waterfront is amazing!

06/17/2026

It’s strawberry season at McLeans!!!! Spring/Summer must really be here!! Always a great stop and a cool trip to add to family traditions! I can’t count the number of hours I spent picking berries with my grandma, who would turn them into amazing treats for us!

STOP! Grab your buckets! This is NOT a drill! PYO strawberries will open this FRIDAY - June 19th!!!

All the info you need is below:

Once again, you can pick at 3 different locations this year:

🚶‍♂️ McLean Berry Farm (2191 16 Line). You can walk to the field at this location. The field is fairly close to the farm store this year but there will be some days where this can be a decent walk due to the size of our fields and we recommend it for people who don’t mind (or even enjoy) walking! This field will be open on weekdays, weekends and holidays from 8-5, with final entry at 4:30.

🚜 Buckhorn Berry Farm (3055 Berrie Road). Come in through the main entrance (the second driveway). You can catch a ride to the field on a wagon, pulled by a tractor. Kids LOVE this option and we recommend it for those who might not be up to a potentially longer walk to the field, but are physically able to climb up and down the tractor step. On weekdays, this field will be open 8-4, with last entry to the field at 3:30. On weekends, this field will be open 8-5, with last entry at 4:30.

🚗 Buckhorn Berry Farm (3055 Berrie Road). Drive past the first three driveways, following the signs to the fourth gate (roughly one minute past the main entrance). Follow the signs to park in the field and park in the designated parking area! We recommend this option for those who don’t think they’ll be able to make the walk or tractor ride. There will be limited parking at this location - so definitely consider if you might be up for a walk or tractor ride! PLEASE contact us in advance if you have accessibility needs and we would be more than happy to work with you to arrange for the best and safest picking experience possible for you. On weekdays, this field will be open 8-8, with last entry at 7:30. On weekends and holidays this field will be open 8-5, with last entry at 4:30.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO (we’re almost done, I promise!!!)

🍓 You can bring previously purchased baskets from our farm, or baskets from other farms, or household items - bowls, boxes, sandpails, roasting pans - we’ve seen it all! At check-in, our staff will weigh any non-standard items so we can take that weight off of your berries!

🍓 No baskets? NO PROBLEM! We sell 4L baskets, as well as 7L, and 11L pails for an additional cost! Again, the basket price will be in addition to the cost of your berries (which are sold by weight). For health and safety reasons, you must purchase the basket once you pick into it. However, you can save it and bring it back again year after year!

🍓 PYO strawberries will be 4.25/lb this year. We take cash, debit, and credit at all three locations.

🍓 There is absolutely NO smoking or va**ng in the fields.

🍓 Sadly, for health and safety reasons, we cannot allow any pets in the field (excepting certified service animals).

Happy berry picking season - we can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the fields!

06/11/2026

Everyone knows I love a traditional “cottage” cottage. This historic and charming place was built in 1900!! There are so many original bits, it is one in a million! Classic Stoney views dotted with islands and even more history! Great water, flat usable space, a bunkie and another storage building, it definitely feels like you are taking a step back in time!

06/11/2026

Holy Dyna what a deal!!!

06/08/2026

This is one of the coolest places I’ve seen in a while! You walk through and just think “everything makes sense”! Such a great use of space with some very cool features!!

06/05/2026

They don’t make shorelines like this anymore!!

06/04/2026

Look at this charmer!!

06/03/2026

I got to make my favourite call twice this week already! My Stoney Lake buyers are over the moon to move from one area of the lake to another, and my Pigeon Lake buyers cannot wait to start making memories in their new lake house.

The market isn’t slow. The market is almost done correcting. The market is moving when places are priced properly. Buyers are feeling a little more in control, and sellers are being more rational. We have a running joke that if each side is equally upset then we know we have found market value!

I am so fortunate to be able to do a job I love in an area I love and to help people find their next dream spot!

06/03/2026

I don’t think there are words to express how excited I am about this!!! Not only is Erin an extremely seasoned and knowledgeable Realtor®️, she is one of my best friends and one of the best humans on the planet! I am so happy to finally have her join our BALL family!!

Please join us in welcoming Erin Billings to our awesome brokerage. Erin comes to us with extensive experience in real estate from being part of the Royal LePage corporate world. Her area of focus will be Northumberland and will be working out of our Peterborough office. Having the perfect mix of people skills, outstanding disposition and great attention to details, she is sure to be a huge success right out of the gate! Please welcome Erin to our fun-filled and professional brokerage!!

06/02/2026

This is one of the nicest homes I have had the pleasure of touring in a while. It checks all the boxes!!