Watercolour Westport Stories

Living in a big city, it’s easy to feel disconnected from the people around you.But, in Westport, the small population of year-round residents band together for volunteer initiatives and community events to keep the town thriving and build relationships.Joe and his wife decided to downsize and simplify their lives by moving to Westport, where they quickly felt at home in the community. As Wafa chats with Joe, he shares about his passion for antique cars and how he was able to find

Have you ever considered that where you live impacts how you work?Research shows that living in a quieter, more rural area and working remotely can be beneficial for productivity because it offers a better pace of life.In this episode, Stephen chats with Jamie, who has been in Watercolour for less than a year, but has already made many connections and felt more at peace since moving in. She shares her perspective on how everything fits perfectly for her in Watercolour Westport.Jamie found

Picture this: a quaint, but vibrant village surrounded by nothing but natural landscapes and the sounds of wildlife. And yet, urban life and city centers are still conveniently close.In this episode, Stephen speaks to Shawn. Shawn and his wife started planning to downsize as their children moved out, and that was when they found Watercolour. What Shawn loved most was that the village reminded him of his days living near a park—but instead of nature being surrounded by a city, Westport is a

People who move to Watercolour Westport are searching for and finding community. In this episode, Stephen sits down with Mona, Watercolour’s first resident. Having previously lived in Westport before moving to Watercolour, Mona shares her local expertise on attractions, activities, and social groups with new and potential residents. As she says, “There’s always something to do.”The highlight of Mona’s experience in Watercolour is the community connections, from her interactions with the

Imagine living in a place where nature is everywhere and traffic doesn’t exist, but everything you could need is just minutes from your front door.In this episode, Stephen and Joan chat about walking, hiking, swimming, and being part of social groups in the community. When Joan heard about Land Ark’s vision for Watercolour Westport, she knew that this was where she wanted to live. She fell in love with the idea of having a home in the same part of cottage country where she grew up

At Watercolour, you really can have the best of both worlds!That’s what John and his wife found out when they stumbled upon Watercolour on a trip into Westport several years ago.Although they’d made the difficult decision to give up their nearby family cottage, the Bumas still loved spending time in and around Westport. It wasn't until they spoke to the team at Land Ark Homes that they realized that they could enjoy cottage living without long drives, scheduling stresses, and multiple

Why sit in a sea of brake lights when you can walk to where you want to be? Remote work has opened up new possibilities for young families looking to escape the busyness of urban life and get in touch with nature.In this episode, Stephen meets with Jonathan, one of the early residents of Watercolour Westport, who was drawn in by the possibilities of a better work-life balance. Jonathan shares how he relocated with his wife and young girls to escape the pace of city living and embrace a

Welcome to episode 1 of the Watercolour Westport Stories Podcast!In our very first episode, Wafa Martin, Marketing Lead, sits down with Stephen Rolston, founder of Land Ark Homes, to explore the heart behind Watercolour Westport.Stephen shares what drew him back into home building, why he chose the charming village of Westport, and how the vision for this unique neighbourhood came to life.As they chat, you’ll catch glimpses of the many stories and people who have shaped Watercolour and