"EcoLog has allowed us to custom design a beautiful cottage that blends in nicely with the surrounding terrain. While not everyone would or should self build as I did, the end product is a warm, solid home that provides a unique base to enjoy the water and forest with the wildlife right outside our door. Self building was a learning experience which I would do again. The combination of referring to the building manual and drawing on the knowledge of other builders and EcoLog staff helped me through the process. I would NOT recommend it for a totally inexperienced person, but would definitely recommend the product, with a good builder."
David Neff
"My wife and I are the proud owners of an Eco Log Home in Magnetawan, Ontario. About five years ago we began the process of researching companies dealing in vacation home supply and construction. After extensive research we happened upon a trusted recommendation through a friend, of a small log home company in Haliburton, Ontario. They had just finished their construction project and invited us to view their new home. I must say that we were most impressed the moment we walked through their front door. The building was large in material composition, yet it had a warm and comfortable feel. It felt permanent, solid and looked like it would withstand a hurricane. It was open and bright. We were sold. We contacted EcoLog and were treated fairly and honestly and never once felt lost in the sometimes overwhelming and confusing process of home design and build. Eighteen months later we have a beautiful northern getaway that will be enjoyed by family and friends for years to come. It has become the focal point of our free time, warm and inviting thru all four seasons. I cannot say enough to emphasise our satisfaction with EcoLog Homes and the place we call Bigrok Woods."
Terry Cooke and Dr. Sarah Machell
"Hard to believe but it has been over four years since we first built our new cottage and I guess that is because we can't think of a place that we would rather be, so time has passed by unnoticed.
It has turned out to be so much more than we ever anticipated that we are now living in it pretty much full time.
The logs offer a very relaxing and casual atmosphere for us that is so different than anything we have lived in while in the city.
I guess the warmth of the wood throughout all of the seasons is what has impressed us and everyone who visits the most. Most peoples' favourite expression when they first walk in, no matter what time of year is "this place simply seems to wrap itself around you"
While the lot and being on the side of a beautiful lake certainly helps it is the log cottage itself that really makes the whole package work.
It has been a most enjoyable experience."
Bruce Ballentine
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