Journal—

Our story, Black Teal Bay news and developments… as well as what inspires us.

Our Story | Enhancing your wellness

Book Review: Orwell’s Roses
What we are reading Mark froude What we are reading Mark froude

Book Review: Orwell’s Roses

George Orwell is best known for novels such as “Animal Farm” and “1984,” that focused on the decline of empire, the rise of fascism and the tyranny of communism. What is less well known is that in 1936 he planted roses in the garden his small rented country cottage and remained a keen gardener throughout his life.

Read More
Our Black Teal Ducks
Our story Megan McPhail Our story Megan McPhail

Our Black Teal Ducks

Our Black Teal Bay brand is in recognition of the friendly and relaxed Black Teal ducks we regularly encounter as they swim and diving out on the lake.

Read More
Book review: Tokachi Millennium Forest
What we are reading Megan McPhail What we are reading Megan McPhail

Book review: Tokachi Millennium Forest

The Tokachi Millennium Forest is a 400-hectare ecological restoration project on what was formally degraded farming and land in Hokkaido Japan. Owner Japanese magnate Mitsushige Hayashi’s vision was to create a new public park that would bring people closer to nature and to be a sustainable garden for 1,000 years. He hired landscape designer Dan Pearson who together with head gardener Midori Shintani have made this vision a reality...

Read More