The property that forms the heart of Contentment is the farm of Richard and Thelma Sidden. They moved to the property in 1925 and built their home. Over the next 80 years, they farmed this land and raised six children. Richard Sidden died in 2004, two weeks before his 100th birthday.
While never materially wealthy, Richard and Thelma were two incredibly happy people. Their life was not easy, but they realized that happiness was not about wealth or ease of living.
Contentment will serve as a memorial to their spirit. We will create an environment where relationships are the focal point. Where family and friends can gather, relax and retreat from the material world. In a peaceful natural setting, spending time with friends and family, our members will find their own contentment.