Comments on: Lunch at Red Leaves in Muskoka

By: Ted

Ted — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:55:59 +0000

My wife and I stayed there on my Marriott points (lots of them) and we wound up buying one of the cheaper condos at the crazy sale. I’ve stayed in several Marriott resorts and never seen as much programing around nature (guided hikes, kayak lessons, astronomy, canoeing etc.). The golf course is approved by the autobon society and they’ve done other environmental things (like directing all their outdoor light downwards). It’s interesting that “Mike” wrote “I agree with other comments that the foot print of this resort this is not sized properly and conflicts with what has made the Muskoka region so special.”. Yet Lake Rosseau is ringed by multi-million dollar “cottages”. BTW, we had dinner at the trendy Italian restaurant and you could get a salad, entree and drink for about $45 which is not very expensive for that kind of place. And the service was excellent. When we go up we’ll mainly be using the kitchenette that comes in each unit.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:35:50 +0000

My wife and I had lunch at the Red Leaves and both the food and service was excellent. We will likely continue to drop in for either lunch or dinner during our stays in Muskoka, in the future.

They are certainly going to struggle during these slow economic times. A resort this size would only prosper during peak economic times.
I agree with other comments that the foot print of this resort this is not sized properly and conflicts with what has made the Muskoka region so special.

Going forward,I hope there are no further mega resort developments built in Muskoka.

By: Jenn Jilks

Jenn Jilks — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:03:30 +0000

We ended up visiting in order to attend the Muskoka Lakes Art Tour Gala. There was a prom, with some rather well-dressed young men and women. Quite a sight! I can see the issue. Surely there isn't the big enough market to support it. The same issue with the development they want to have at Gull Wing Lake.

By: Ed

Ed — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:38:38 +0000

I agree the staff, service and facilities are top notch. I attended a 2 day conference there last week and everyone was very impressed. I do not recall seeing staff in a Canadian hotel falling over you this much with genuine smiles before. Must be the JW Marriott training.

They are going to need constant new blood coming every week to keep this place going. Selling the remaining 80 odd units will help too.

By: Nina

Nina — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:24:47 +0000

We visited Red Leaves to attend the first wedding there .. everything was great .. the venue .. the food .. the service .. and staff .. and I’m sorry to hear they are having financial trouble. But as Jenn said above, it is too expensive for us retirees and the locals to avail ourselves of their services.

By: James Goneaux

James Goneaux — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:02:39 +0000

Just a note: Minett isn’t a “village”, but a “hamlet”. And the developer has gotten his way: its designation was changed to “resort village”, with unknown tax rate implications for the future.

Yeah, you could say there is a bit of tension…

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:08:58 +0000

Red Leafs has become Fallen Leafs. Late May 09, duh resort wasn’t paying it’s supplier and banking group, and they got the court to have the troubled faciity that is still not finished put into receivership. More than 84 units our of about 200 are still unsold which the receiver hopes won’t have to be sold a liquidation prices.

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 04 May 2009 00:45:15 +0000

The photo gives the resort a majestic appearance, very grand looking…it doesn’t surprise me the locals aren’t thrilled to have the resort!
It will be interesting to see just what happens in the area with the G8…
Cheers

By: Jennie

Jennie — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:09:38 +0000

It is pretty impressive looking in your photo. I doubt I will ever step inside it however. I wonder at the impact the G8 will have and what will be left behind when it is over. I am glad I live at the quiet end of the lake!

By: Jenn Jilks

Jenn Jilks — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:21:49 +0000

Your tax dollars at work!

I had a glass of wine, and my husband a coffee, and it set us back $25 at Taboo. We (retirees) do not travel in these circles!