Welcome to Philoxia ~ Home of the Philoxian's

Iilah and Tawlia Chickalo have privately owned, operated and developed Philoxia's 334 acre estate for over 34 years while keeping it all sweet and pure.

The Philoxia Estate is located in the little hamlet of Marlbank just north of Kingston, Ontario and is home to the Philoxians.

The Philoxians, meaning lovable strangers, are an ancient high mountain Carpathian people who have been the bearers of good fortune throughout centuries of time. What better name to give this most wonderful and unique property, while honoring the many old fashioned Chickalo family traditions, as passed down by Iilah's Baba (grandmother).

In 1994 and again in 2007 the Philoxian's experienced devastating fires that changed not only their way of life but how they would do business. Never to be undermined by setbacks, the Philoxian's have perservered and put their lives and their business back on track.

This website is dedicated to the Philoxian's, the building of the estate, community living, the unique marl beach and waters, the zoo, the restaurant, and the building of the beeswax candle business. So much was lost in the two fires. Memories are precious.