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Lune’s origins begin as a country house that was rescued from the fog of history. Originally built in 1860, for the past 160 years its grand rooms served as both a private residence and a place for lavish entertaining. To enter these grounds today is to walk among past dignitaries and bon vivants alike. We gather at Lune once more, as they did so long ago, to remember the moments and memories they left behind and to create our very own, under the moonlight. The property is designed to host intimate, private gatherings.
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Italianate manor exterior with modern touched interior. European style terrace and historic fountain.
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Surrounded by organic hay, lush wildflower gardens and 100 year old trees. Most beautiful sunsets in the country.
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Spaces are divided into eight phases to reflect the phases of the moon. Cathedral inspired barn assembly hall. 93 people maximum occupancy.
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Minutes away from Lake Huron. Short drive from the town of Goderich. Marina, airport and hotels close by.
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CAR | 2.5 hrs west of Toronto, 1.5 hrs north of London
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AIRPORT | 5000ft runway available, 8 minute drive away
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MARINA | available 7 minute drive away
The Garden
Outside our doors is a place of untamed natural beauty. Of wildflowers and grassy fields. Left mostly untouched, gather from late spring to early fall from the avenue to our moss-covered stone paths, pond and pergola, all framed by ancient canopied evergreens and maples. Suitable for gatherings up to 100 guests.
The Fountain
The avenue that leads to Lune is intersected only by our historic stonewalled fountain. The fountain runs from spring to late fall, and like the house, is modeled in classic Italianate style. An enchanting place to gather from late spring onwards, revel among the fountain gardens and towering pines. Suitable for gatherings of up to 40 seated guests.
The Light Room
The light side of the moon is our airier half. Two spaces are bridged by a pair of sweeping grand arches and in the daytime natural light abounds. At dusk, shadows dance across milky frescoed walls, set aglow by custom-designed sconces and twin fireplaces with original Italian marble from 1860. Suitable for gatherings of up to 40 seated guests.
The Dark Room
Only half the moon is visible from Earth and the dark side of Lune envelopes guests within its inky black frescoed walls. A fireplace with black marble mined in Italy during the late nineteenth century, custom-designed sconces and a larger-than-life gilded mirror cast dynamic shadows as day turns to night. Suitable for gatherings of up to 28 seated guests.
The Arc
Between our light side and our dark side - and in the centre of it all - is our Davide Groppi Moon Pendant. Floating above this intimate hallway. Hushed conversations across candlelit tables feel especially spellbinding with the moon above our hand-sculpted barreled ceiling that illuminates from within. Suitable for gatherings of up to 20 seated guests.
Is the whole house available for rent?
No. The house has three floors, of which only the main floor is used as the shared space. The other areas within the house are not available as they serve as a private residence.
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We acknowledge that the land we stand upon today is the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral peoples and is connected to the Dish with One Spoon wampum, under which multiple nations agreed to care for the land and its resources by the Great Lakes in peace. We also acknowledge the Upper Canada Treaties signed in regards to this land, which include Treaty #29 and Treaty #45 ½. We recognize First Peoples’ continued stewardship of the land and water as well as the historical and ongoing injustices they face in Canada.