The Mountaintop at Rock Creek is deeply shaped by the stories and heritage of its owners, brothers Jaymie and Shelby.

Jaymie and Shelby are Status Indians, with lineage belonging to the Grassy Narrows First Nation in Ontario, Canada—a community still living with the devastating legacy of mercury poisoning in its waterways from chemical dumping in the 1960s.

Though the brothers were born and raised in Vancouver, BC, this history has always been part of their family’s story.

Their grandmother was deeply affected by mercury poisoning and later institutionalized in Manitoba, where she was abused by a staff member—leading to the birth of their mother.

Their mother became part of the Sixties Scoop, which brought her to the Vancouver area, severing connections to much of her Indigenous heritage and relatives.

Despite these hardships, she worked hard to instill in her sons a sense of cultural connection, bringing them to Powwows and Medicine Wheel gatherings in the Fraser Valley.

As adults, both Jaymie and Shelby faced their own struggles with mental health. Their healing journeys led them to Elders Vern and Mumsie of the In-SHUCK-ch Nation, who welcomed them with open arms and deep knowledge.

With their guidance, the brothers began to reconnect to Indigenous teachings, values, and ways of life.

Through this process, Jaymie and Shelby came to recognize that modern life often creates disconnection—from nature, from community, from meaningful traditions.

Their own path has been one of weaving age-old Indigenous wisdom with modern practices, fostering a way of life that feels both sustainable and whole.

At The Mountaintop, they carry this vision forward by offering spaces and experiences that encourage connection—to land, to self, to one another, and to culture.

Workshops, teachings, and gatherings rooted in Indigenous traditions may be part of your time here, blending with modern practices in permaculture, regenerative agriculture, sustainable off-grid living, and more.

This land is more than a space to rent a cabin—it is a place of learning, healing, and renewal.

It is an invitation to live more intentionally, to honor heritage, and to help create a better future for generations to come.

Giiwen. Aho.