Beachwood lodge was built in 1926 by a couple from Ohio by the name of Beach. The guests were Beach's friends from Ohio who came for fishing in July and August. The fishing camp consisted of the main lodge and a few small cabins. There was about 2500 feet of shoreline.

In 1944 Harry and Florence Morgan and son Fred, 7 yrs old, from Norwood, Ontario purchased Beachwood. The correspondence from the Beach's to the Morgans included all inventory, the number of kettles, forks, knives, etc, and blankets, - there were "18 blankets, 10 with patches but still warm". All of Harry's family thought he was crazy selling the farm to buy a lodge, however, all went well. Along came Richard, their second son and together they ran Beachwood and shaped it into a wonderful place for visitors. Florence ran the kitchen which served breakfast, lunch and dinner to all. She prepared meals over a wood cook stove. At that time sugar was rationed so extended family members were asked to save their portions so they could be used in the dining room. Cotton fabric was bought by the bolt to make sheets. The material was cut just long enough to cover the mattress, not long enough to tuck in. The patrons were still mostly Americans who came for the fishing. A few more cabins were added along the shore. The lodge operated from May to October. The Morgans lived here in the summer and Norwood in the winter.

In 1971, Fred and wife Karen, bought the lodge from Harry and Florence. At this time some lakefront lots were sold to help pay for the elders' retirement. Karen and Fred ran the lodge - now changed to "Resort", along with their three children, Steve, David, and Krista. In the early years they moved from the lodge in the summer, to a cottage in the winter. In 1980 a permanent house was built on the resort property. Fred was in charge of building and maintenance, Karen was in charge of cooking and cleaning. Over time all the old cottages were torn down and new ones built. Nine condos were added along with the conference rooms. The lodge has been renovated many times, the shape still looking similar to the original of 1926 on the outside.

Today, David, Krista and Karen run the resort while you will find Chef Dennis in the kitchen. A heated outdoor pool has been added, a playground and walking trails. There are always lots of renovation jobs going on.

In 2001 we celebrated our 75th Anniversary of Beachwood. We dedicated a tree in honor of all the people who have worked, lived and played at Beachwood. We are proud of what we have to offer and the people who have made it so.