The Review
By Dianne Hamill
Sunday November 28, 2004

Beausejour Review — Already a haven for birds like owls and chickadees, Neil and Susan Peitsch are hoping to attract birds of different feather into their woods – lovebirds.

Earlier this month, the pair opened ‘Getaways’, a couples-only retreat nestled on the banks of the Brokenhead River.

Located in the RM of Brokenhead near the intersection of St. Ouens and Storsley roads, the retreat offers a year-round private escape for those looking to relax.

“It’s so beautiful out here, I’m sure people will enjoy it as much as we do,” Susan said while proudly showing-off one of the guest cabins.

Located on the Peitsch’s 360-acre family farm, the couple decided open the retreat after moving back to the homestead three years ago.

With aging equipment combined with falling commodity prices and a closed American border, the couple decided farming was not an option.

“It’s hard to make a living farming,” Neil said.
“It just didn’t make sense.”

And so the idea for the retreat was born.

“We said ‘If we were going to live out here we’d better do something,” Susan said about the decision begin a new family business.

With one 750-square foot cabin already open, a second scheduled for completion in January and third expected in the summer, the cabins are equipped with everything a couple needs to pamper themselves.

Overlooking the Brokenhead River, each cabin includes a four-season sunroom, living room complete with an electric fireplace and home theatre system including satellite television as well as a full kitchen with a dishwasher.

Couples can relax on the king size bed in the master bedroom or soak in the two-person jet tub. The bathroom also features a two-person steam shower.

For those looking for a little outdoor adventure, Getaways offers walking trails throughout the farm’s 150-acre forest, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Canoeing will also be offered in the summer.

For more information on Getaways-Vacation Farm and Couple Escape contact Neil or Susan Peitsch at 268-4933 or visit www.getawaysromanticretreat.com.