Our Story So Far
Learn why Aubrey Acres is becoming one of the most in-demand wedding venues in Northern Ontario
About Aubrey Acres
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Astorville, just a short 20-minute drive from North Bay, Aubrey Acres offers a unique rustic escape where natural beauty meets charming hospitality.
Our family-owned venue and farm retreat provides an idyllic backdrop for:
Established in 2012.
With a vision to provide a unique space to celebrate life and build a supportive community for Northern Ontario.
Aubrey Acres is a family-owned and operated property.
We originate from Western Australia and we moved to Northern Saskatchewan, Canada in 1996.
My youngest children and I moved to the North Bay area in 2009.
Having grown up in a small country town in Australia, being surrounded by trees, quiet space, and a variety of animals, living even in a small city like North Bay didn’t have a lot of appeal.
It was a few years before I finally found the property that I knew was where I wanted to raise my children and have my dad, David AUBREY Collins, come and live with us and cut grass and rake leaves all day.
I had many fond memories of our Aussie childhood such as my dad methodically cutting the grass every week and patiently watering our prized willow tree in our front yard. Taking care of our dogs, horses, sheep, cats, parrots, magpies, and guinea pigs, was another daily occurrence I fondly remember.
I hoped to recreate this lifestyle, on our family property, here in Astorville, Ontario.
Sadly, my dad unexpectedly passed away in 2013, in Australia and never did get to see our Canadian property. I used to describe it in great detail over the phone to him and told him just how much grass he could take care of and how many dogs we could have. He really would have loved it here.
In 2019, we started converting the barn, from 8 separate stalls to a beautiful open space, to accommodate weddings, family reunions, music retreats, bridal showers, birthday parties, and much more.
My dream from the beginning was to one day share our property with families and friends. My hope is that everyone who visits Aubrey Acres, will feel that “something magical in the air” that drew us to this beautiful property, that we share with our family of ducks, our chickens, that give us fresh eggs every day, our friendly dog Arlo and our spoilt, much loved cat, Reuben.
What our visitors say!
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- Airbnb Guest, Aug. 2022
“Cute and cozy spot for a getaway. Cheyenne is great to communicate with and was so nice to meet! The property is beautiful and the location has lots of amenities nearby (hiking trails, beaches, golf course, etc.). Such a great stay :)”
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- Airbnb Guest, July, 2022
“An authentic rustic farm stay! Our two little ones had an amazing time chasing the ducks and visiting with the cat & chickens! The bed was very comfortable! Keep in mind this is rustic - out in the country”
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- Airbnb Guest, July, 2022
“Very nice host and the breakfast items were a real treat. Thanks!!”
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- Airbnb Guest, July, 2022
“Had a wedding to attend and came across this little gem. Clean space with everything you need for a night or 2. Jane was very welcoming, a wonderful host!
Thanks again!”
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- Airbnb Guest, July, 2022
“What a great getaway in Astorville! Jane’s farmhouse is clean, cozy, quiet, artsy, and filled with the host’s attention to detail. We were provided a welcome basket of fruits and healthy snacks, as well as a breakfast basket including bacon, eggs from their own grass-fed chickens, milk and bread. She even prepared us with firewood to enjoy the night outside. The farm itself is spacious and serene. There were a couple of walking trails on the property. We enjoyed sitting by the pond, listening to the sound of the frogs, and watching their chickens and ducks strolling around. For a while you’d forget the existence of time.”
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- Airbnb Guest, June, 2022
“Great place to stay! Jane was so easy to communicate with and very accommodating! would recommend a stay here to anyone!”
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- Airbnb Guest, June, 2022
“Gracious hostess with a lovely land and sweet home with many tasteful touches all around.”
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- Airbnb Guest, May, 2022
“Our stay was incredible, it's hard to know where to start. It was such a welcoming and loving place, filled with joy and calm. The host was so helpful and flexible and made our stay so special. The smell of the lilac coming from the bedroom window, the access to laundry, the oh-so-cozy bed, and mostly all the little attentions made it one of our best experiences with Airbnb. We highly recommend this charming place!”
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- Airbnb Guest, May, 2022
“An amazing host and experience! Very warm, welcoming and accommodating. Went above and beyond my expectations. Communication was 110%. I was only there for a very short visit, but was a lovely experience.”