Slumber party dreams come true

Stay a while. Stay forever!

Thanks to what honestly feels like a miraculous investment from a dear friend, we now have a perfect little 1974 Tabbert camper (from Germany!) in the backyard of our shop. Want to come to our little seaside village of Port Medway for a sweet getaway? You can book with us directly or through AirBnb, whichever you prefer!

Imagine having this as your backyard! Think of the daydreaming or doodling you could do from that chair!

Being here is basically like being in a Hallmark movie, except you don’t have to choose between your high-powered city job and the swoony local baker. You just get to exist in a place where a bunch of rad people are working together to build community and make magic happen. Plus I am already married to the swoony local baker, sorry everyone!

Anyway, if you come stay in our camper, you will enjoy all the cinematic whimsy and charm without also having to worry about things like zoning and property taxes!

Photo by Yuliya Tsoy

Port Medway is still kind of place where everyone waves at each other, where you can get a tour of a lighthouse, and where you can walk to the wharf and watch fishing boats come in with their catch.

Our shop was built in 1850, and when you sit in the sunny front window with a tea or coffee you're literally watching the same “main drag” view that was there back then.

Our chosen home has way more going on than you'd expect from a little rural village. You can catch the annual Reader's Festival, get lost in the stories of the Old Port Medway Cemetery (circa 1783), and check out Seely Hall for a history exhibit or quilt show or artist events.

Our café calendar is pretty packed as well these days! We’ve got monthly games nights, a biweekly Celtic Jam, and our weekly Sunday Crafternoons. Plus, we're only 90 minutes from Halifax, if you want to take a day trip to the city!

Finally, the landscape here is just so stunning. You can kayak through the sheltered harbours, or take my favourite drive and breathe in the rugged beauty of Long Cove Road. The drama of the crashing waves is beyond my ability to capture, so I’m sharing this much more peaceful view that I am equally obsessed with.

If you're any kind of creative person, the camper is a great place for a little retreat. You've got the community garden for inspiration, the harbour for contemplation, and the café for proper caffeine and human interaction when you need it.

Our treasured friend Natalie Zina Walschots has come for two stays so far, and she literally said that staying here cured her writing anxiety!

We'd love to hear from writers and artists and musicians and bakers and anyone else who might like to come stay and collaborate. Let’s host a show! Let’s have a high-concept high tea! Let’s give a weekend workshop! There is so much potential here, and a built-in audience with a high tolerance for shenanigans.

More practically, this camper represents something we've been dreaming about for ages: a way to make our business more sustainable while sharing this magical place with more people. The reality is that café and retail sales alone—especially during our quiet winter months—don't cover all our expenses. This is why I freelance so much, and why we are working to get the space ready to host larger events. Every little stream of income helps us keep providing above-average wages and below-market food prices to our community.

So being able to offer accommodation is a game changer. It means we can welcome people who want to experience authentic Maritime village life in a Queer and BIPOC-owned space. And it means we get to share this place we love so much with way more people.

The camper comes with everything you need: kitchenette, half-bathroom, wifi, sound system, the works. You can even schedule visits with some of our five cats!

During café hours (10am-5pm, later if there's an event), you're welcome to hang out at Rosefinch Mercantile—whether that means working away at one of our tables, chatting with locals, or just existing in the kind of third space that used to be everywhere and now feels precious.

We're also happy to provide your meals if you want the full retreat experience without having to think about food. Haritha makes amazing soups and sandwiches and baked goods, and there's something pretty glorious about having them delivered to you in your vintage camper by the sea.

So come stay with us! Whether you're looking for a writing retreat, a romantic getaway, a base for exploring the South Shore, or just want to experience what happens when a small town actually lives up to its potential, we'd love to welcome you.

I know I started this post talking about feeling all over the place lately, but this camper represents pure hope to me. It's proof that when you put yourself out there and ask for help, sometimes the universe delivers exactly what you need. Come be part of what we're building here! Here’s the direct link again, as well as the Airbnb link if that works better for you!