Victoria’s Read

Barb Rainville is not your ordinary woman. At age 61, just 3 years after being widowed, she has decided to embark on a new journey in life.
Last July, she went for a drive with her daughter and found a home in Powassan for sale. The 10 room house was originally built in 1885 by Dr. James Porter, and was also used as Dr. Porter’s office. The home called to her: heading the call, the enthusiastic lady made a decision to purchase the home and turn it into a Woman’s Retreat and a Bed & Breakfast.
The 123 yr. old home needed a lot of love and attention to bring it up to the standard that Mrs. Rainville wanted to provide the atmosphere of comfort and haven for all those that will cross her doorway.
The purchase of the home has piqued the curiosity of many local residents: they can rest assured that the home is in good hands. Originally from Powassan, Mrs. Rainville feels like she has finally come home.
She enjoys taking care of people as is evident in the professional field she had chosen: nursing. Mrs. Rainville has named the home “Sparrow’s Nest” because of the sparrows etched in the glass above the door. Her goal is to offer a variety of weekend retreats for women in the area.
Sparrow’s Nest Grand Opening Weekend is the 24th of May and will feature a Scrapbooking Retreat hosted by Margo Callahan, consultant for Close To My Heart.
Sparrow’s Nest is located at 30 King Street - which is ideal for people who are coming from out of town to visit family or friends in the nursing home.
Anyone attending a retreat or staying as a guest will surely be welcomed into a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Written by Michelle Lashbrook