eight sundays.
One perfect summer.
Like Sunday summer camp, but with better food and more adults.
Sundays, July 6 - Aug 24, 8AM - 3PM, Top of lake muskoka.
Early Bird Season’s Pass $750 / Member ($1500). One pass required per person 2+. This is not a resort, or a camp it’s a community building activity for cottage owners and cottage lovers. For people like you.
We’re not making money on this—in fact, we’re personally subsidizing most of the cost. We just really believe in what we’re building.
Try your first Sunday, risk-free.
If you’re not in love after your first visit, we’ll refund the pro-rated remainder of your season pass—no questions asked.
We think you’ll want to come back. But if not, no hard feelings.
MEET YOUR FAMILIES NEW SUNDAY RITUAL
we Wanted a Place Where Summer Felt Like the summers we remembered. Not a resort. Not a camp. Not a restaurant. Just a rhythm, a table, a towel by the lake. Sunday House is the space we couldn’t find—so we built it.
When I think back to my childhood, it looked like kids on docks, wet towels in tangled piles, neighbors who knew your name, just enough structure to feel safe, and just enough freedom to feel wild.
But somewhere along the way, that kind of community stopped being easy to find. It doesn’t really seem to exist anymore. most people don’t go to church. There’s no bowling league. No communal meeting place. Just full calendars and nowhere we actually want to be. A hundred Slack channels. No one to share a meal WITH.
Sunday House is our response. the thing that happens when you stop trying so hard to create community and just create the space for it to find you.
The house
Sundays: 8 AM – 3 PM
JuLY 6 – AUG 24th
You’ll be joining us (Kat & Zak) at Our Actual, Literal House on Lake Muskoka (with beach and dock access).
#14-1211 Foreman Road, Port Carling, Top of Lake Muskoka.
the RITUAL
Sundays from July 6 to Aug 24th you and your family join us, our toddler, and a couple dozen other families at the Clubhouse. We all get to partake in instructor led swimming and paddling sessions, dock and beach side lounging, an epic family style lunch. And so much more. Everything’s included.
Into it?
Don't just wave from the dock
dive in.
Your cottage will still be there when you get back.
if the first Sunday doesn’t feel like magic? We’ll refund the rest. No questions asked.
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WHEN THE ORANGE TOWEL IS OUT, magic begins.
Every morning at the cottage when I was growing up, my cousins and I would crouch in the bushes, watching the balcony. We were waiting for one thing: the orange towel. When it appeared, we knew what it meant. My grandparents were ready for us. Breakfast was on. It’s a small gesture — but it’s seared into my childhood. A quiet ritual that said: you’re welcome now.
At Sunday House, every Sunday begins the same way.
There’s no bell. No loudspeaker. No formal announcement. Just one orange towel, hung to dry on the railing.
That’s how you’ll know: the house is open, the coffee is hot, and the day has begun. It’s our secret signal — part flag, part welcome mat, part old camp tradition. The orange towel means: come in. Take your shoes off. Jump in the lake. Grab a drink. Stay awhile. Kids know it. Neighbours watch for it. New friends learn fast.
No towel? We’re still setting up (or still asleep).
Orange towel? It’s Sunday. Let’s go.
plan YOUR sunday
THE SUNDAY RITUAL
THE SUNDAY RITUAL
8:00 AM
The Towel Goes Out
Arrive by boat, car, or barefoot walk — we're ready for you. Ease into the day with coffee so, good you’ll abandon your barista, croissants, and the kind of morning energy that makes everything feel possible.
Sessions run by age group.
8:30 - 9:00
Masterclass, Adult Paddle (17+)
9:00 - 10:00
Ages 15 / 16 (30 Minute Paddle, 30 Minute Swim)
9:30 - 10:30
Ages 13 / 14 (30 Minute Paddle, 30 Minute Swim)
10:00 - 11:00
Ages 11 / 12 (30 Minute Paddle, 30 Minute Swim)
10:30 - 11:30
Ages 9 / 10 (30 Minute Paddle, 30 Minute Swim)
11:00 - 12:00
Ages 7 / 8 (30 Minute Paddle, 30 Minute Swim)
11:30 - 12:00
Ages 5 / 6 (30 Minute Water Play & Swim)
8:00 - 12:00 PM
Ages 4 & Under (15 Minute Private Lesson)
🛶 Paddle
Canoe, kayak, and paddleboard. All equipment provided. Life jackets required — bring your own, but we’ve got extras. A swim proficiency test is required for ages 7+.
🏊 Swim
Confidence-first. Non-competitive. Thoughtfully grouped. Instructor-led, lifeguard-supported — but still a family affair.
Paddle & Swim Rotations Begin
8:30 AM
8 AM – 12:00 PM
Free Swim, Snacks, LAWN GAMES & Clubhouse Time
Come early, stay long. Designated lifeguard zones open for supervised free play. Family paddling, board games, towel time, story corner in the clubhouse. Lounge chairs, shaded quiet spots, music low and easy. No laptops, and if you have to take a phone call, please be discrete.
12 PM – 2:30 PM
Family-STYLE LUNCH
Lunch at Sunday House is the main event. Fire-crackling, bread-tearing, tomato-dripping joy. Meats kissed by flame. Vegetables blistered and salted and served straight from cast iron. Bowls passed around like secrets.
Big platters, bigger flavors — everything served family-style under a canopy of trees and woodsmoke. The wine is casual but good. The lemonade has herbs in it. Kids pile plates with corn and fruit and things they never thought they’d like. Adults exhale into docktails and second helpings. No buffet lines. No fussy plating. Just the kind of meal that makes people stay longer than they meant to.
Yes, we’re cooking over fire. Yes, there will be meat. But if you’re more lentils-than-lamb, fear not — we accommodate, we improvise, we make magic. Just give us a heads-up.
And after? Hammocks, splash games, maybe a spontaneous talent show — but it all starts with lunch that tastes like the fire, the forest, and a little bit like home.
3 PM
The Orange Towel Comes Down
Until next time.
The season Pass
Early Bird Price $750 ($1500)/ Person / Season
Eight Sundays, July 6 - Aug 24 - Early Bird Pricing Ends June 9th.
If you’re not in love after your first visit, we’ll refund the pro-rated remainder of your season pass—no questions asked. We think you’ll want to come back. But if not, no hard feelings.
This isn’t just another activity. It’s a ritual.
Each Sunday House Pass gives one family member full access to our private summer program. At least one adult is required per family. Every person over age 2+ needs their own pass—because every person brings something to the circle, and gets something beautiful in return. Singles and couples welcome.
Yes, the kids will love it. But this isn’t just for them. Sunday House is not a drop-in and all minors must be accompanied by an adult.
This is about being together. Being outside. Being present.
Putting down the phone. Picking up a paddle. Laughing hard. Eating well.
And remembering how to do Sundays right.
What’s Included:
Pretty much everything. From the coffee when you arrive, to the swimming and paddle lessons, spontaneous yoga on the dock, over—the-top weekly lunches (docktails and mocktails included), full access to “the Clubhouse” (aka our boathouse) from 8AM to 3PM every Sunday.
Eight curated Sunday gatherings (July 7 – August 25), professionally staffed and hosted rain or shine
Hosted at our family cottage—a private lakeside home turned into something a little magical every Sunday
Morning swim lessons for kids, toddlers to tweens, and even adults, led by certified instructors
Adult paddle sessions, plus free play time for all ages
A big shared lunch each week—over the top, fresh, seasonal, fire-kissed, family-style meals with plenty of kid-friendly options.
Waterfront access (8AM - 3PM) - for paddling, swimming, fishing, or just watching the lake sparkle
The Regatta - One Aug 3 Sunday house transforms coming to life with like canoe races, swimming races and even a Regatta dance.
A private online portal to access the calendar, updates, and community news
How It Works:
Purchase one pass for each family member over 2 years old.
After checkout, you'll get a link to register your household details and unlock access to the Sunday House Portal. You’ll get exact directions and parking info after registering — don’t worry, we’ll make it easy.
We’ll follow up with everything you need to make your summer smooth, magical, and full of memories like collecting, dietary restrictions, learning more about your family and House Rules.
Your pass isn’t just access. It’s commitment.To yourself. To your people. To showing up every Sunday and making it count.
WHat you’re really buying
People don’t come to Muskoka by accident. You came because you wanted something better—not louder, not faster, but real. A life with space for tradition and spontaneity. A community that doesn’t just wave from the dock but knows your name and your story. These eight Sundays are for people who chose this place on purpose. They’re not events, they’re declarations. That time matters. That connection matters. That beauty and simplicity are worth organizing your week around.
Whether you’re raising kids or just raising your standards for how good life can feel, these are the days that give shape to the stories that last. They’re the ones you’ll tell around campfires and dinner tables for years. A reason to put your phone away. A way to build a shared language of joy, season after season. This is not about searching. This is about choosing. And choosing well.
Why You’ll Never Want to Miss a Sunday
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the food
We’ve reached the stage of life where we’ve eaten at enough Michelin-starred restaurants to know—there’s nothing quite like food cooked over an open flame and shared with people you love. Sunday lunch isn’t fancy, but it’s really good. Thoughtful, seasonal, abundant. Handmade bread. Charred vegetables. Something slow-roasted and passed around. A crisp salad. A pitcher of something cold. Dessert that disappears before you can blink. The menu changes every week, but the feeling stays the same: generous, grounding, and deeply satisfying. You don’t bring food, or even think about it. You just show up, eat well, and let it anchor the day.
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Weekly Programming
Sunday House programming is for the whole family—structured enough to be engaging, but flexible enough to feel like summer. Kids take part in weekly swim lessons and paddle sessions (canoe, kayak, paddleboard). Lifeguards are on site all day for free swim, and surprise activities like singalongs or build-your-own ice cream bars. Meanwhile, adults can join an optional morning paddle, and special sessions like yoga on the dock. Programming is always optional, often delightful, and designed to make everyone feel like they’re part of something.
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The Regatta
It’s the most joyful kind of friendly competition. Week 5 (Aug 5) we host the Sunday House Regatta—a day where kayaks and canoes become racing vessels, and families cheer from the dock with lemonade in hand. There are heats for every age, relay-style team events, and a final all-in float that ends with popsicles and victory splashes. There are no losers—just pendants and a lakeside family dance to end the night. The kind of memories that turn into stories told year after year.
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The Service
This isn’t just you popping by our cottage—it’s a beautifully run operation where the details are handled and the vibe still feels personal. Our team is there to welcome you by name, remember your kids’ swim level, refill your lemonade before you ask, and make sure every moment feels effortless. Tables are set, towels are stocked, the fire gets lit at just the right time. Behind the barefoot ease is a staff that’s fully on point—trained, thoughtful, and completely focused on making Sundays seamless and special for your entire family.
Meet Kat & Zak
I’m Kat. I founded a company called Sheertex—the one that made unbreakable tights out of ballistic-grade fibers. It was intense. Wild. Unforgettable. And when my time there ended rather abruptly this year, I decided to take my over active mind and apply it to something utterly unscalable: I decided to build Sunday House.
This of this as you hiring a woman who’s raised hundreds of millions in venture capital, to plan the world’s best Sunday for barefoot kids and tired parents. This isn’t a business plan—it’s a love letter with a lemonade stand.
Fair warning: I’m an introvert who somehow ended up obsessed with throwing events for large groups of humans. Zak is the opposite. He’s the extrovert, the host, the guy who will remember your dog’s name and how your kid likes their marshmallows roasted. He’s the charisma. I’m the plan. Together, we make it work.
We overdo things. We know this. And we intend to thoroughly overdo this. Our two-year-old will be our tiny compass. When he’s wet, sun-kissed, slightly feral, and happy—we’ll know we’re on track. When he’s melting down? That’s why there's wine.
If you want to learn more about me, or why we’re doing this you can read more on my Substack.
What Comes After Eight Sundays?
Truthfully, we don’t know what Sunday House becomes. Maybe next summer it grows into a real community center. Maybe this fall we try something in the city.
Maybe it stays small and sacred — something that only ever existed here, at the lake, for a handful of perfect Sundays.
Right now, it's just an experiment in making summer feel like it used to: open-hearted, loosely structured, a little magical. We’re building this one Sunday at a time, and letting it tell us what it wants to be.