Watercolour Westport Stories

It’s the things you can’t see in Watercolour homes that make them so exciting. At least, that’s the case for Dave, a military veteran with a background in technology and a familiarity with the constr…

When Stephen Rolston, founder and owner of Land Ark Homes, decided to get back into home building to create a new kind of community, he knew that he wanted to do things differently in all aspects of …

Every element of Watercolour Westport has been thoughtfully designed, from the length of each block to the parks and protected land. Each decision was informed by sustainability and a desire to prese…

What’s better than waterfront cottage living? How about the cottage lifestyle without the waterfront upkeep?

Meet Lorne, who made the move to Watercolour with his wife Doris, after realizing that they…

When cities became huge hubs of commerce and culture, neighbourhood communities were replaced with condos and green spaces were paved over. People began to spend more time commuting and less time get…

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 ev…

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 …

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,…

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…

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…

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 …

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 touc…

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 hear…