The House That Scott Built: Get Back To The Country… “The Farm” Revisited
When the Young Family left Omemee in the 1950’s, Scott Young returned to the village some years later (mid 1960’s) and built his dream home just south of town. High in the Cavan Hills, Scott and his good friend Jay had hunted on and around the 100 acre property for years. When the opportunity presented, he purchased the scenic land and “The Farm” was born. Farm?, well not exactly…more like beautiful forest and scrub land with the house perched strategically above. Author and journalist Scott Young wrote many treasured books at his beloved retreat from the 1960’s until his passing in 2005. He also had many special visitors. One can only imagine the great stories if the walls could talk. A private residence, the Farm was sold early in 2011. Several years ago while out for a drive with Jay, I captured most of the photo’s presented here other than book cover and pic of Scott. (Not to be reproduced). These pictures are respectfully shared to offer a glimpse of the grounds and home occupied by one of Canada’s great writers – Mr. Scott Young. Also shown, a picture of my good friend “Jay”… 85 years old and going strong, Omemee’s King Street, and the Youngtown museum. (T.R. Hosier / Youngtown) NOTE: Pictures not to be reproduced.
