The land now known as Moneymore Estates has a long and widely recognized history.
For more than 36 years, the property operated as Philoxia, a large community destination on Lime Lake that drew visitors from across Ontario and beyond. Spanning over 340 acres of bush, hills, open fields, and waterfront, the estate supported a diverse range of activities rooted in rural life and creativity.
Philoxia included organic gardens, artisan workshops, a candle-making operation renowned for its beeswax products, and an animal haven that achieved Canadian zoo status. Families, artists, workers, and visitors passed through the property each year, shaping a chapter that left a lasting impression on the region.
For more than 36 years, the property operated as Philoxia, a large community destination on Lime Lake that drew visitors from across Ontario and beyond. Spanning over 340 acres of bush, hills, open fields, and waterfront, the estate supported a diverse range of activities rooted in rural life and creativity.
Philoxia included organic gardens, artisan workshops, a candle-making operation renowned for its beeswax products, and an animal haven that achieved Canadian zoo status. Families, artists, workers, and visitors passed through the property each year, shaping a chapter that left a lasting impression on the region.
In 2013, the property changed ownership. In 2025, it was acquired under new stewardship and began its next chapter as Moneymore Estates.
Today, the land moves forward with a renewed focus on balanced use, careful management, and long-term sustainability. While the name and direction have evolved, the depth of its history remains part of the property’s foundation.
Today, the land moves forward with a renewed focus on balanced use, careful management, and long-term sustainability. While the name and direction have evolved, the depth of its history remains part of the property’s foundation.