The Cottage Journal

A Haven for the Holidays

The Glovers owned their lakeside getaway for 20 years before they decided on a fresh start. “It just wasn’t enough space for people,” says Janice Glover, who’s used to playing host alongside her husband, Doug, for everything from summer retreats to holiday dinners. “So, we chose to do a full demolition.”

The rebuild came to fruition

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