Hello, I'm Maria
Maria Schaubel, CPCA®
I've always believed that some of life's most meaningful moments happen through simple conversations. The kind where stories are shared, memories come flooding back, and before you know it, an hour has passed!
I'm the founder of Honeypine Haven and a Certified Professional Consultant on Aging (CPCA®).
Today I help older adults and families across Muskoka and surrounding communities with senior care guidance, caregiver support, and life and legacy planning. Through my years of working with older adults and their families, I've learned that sometimes people don't need all the answers. They just need someone who will listen, understand, and help them find a place to begin.
My own family has taught me so much about love, loss, and the importance of being prepared. Those experiences eventually inspired A Path Prepared™, a guide created to make some of life's more difficult conversations a little easier.
I believe we can talk about serious things without every moment having to feel serious. There's room for stories, laughter, a few tears, and everything in between.
And if we happen to share a laugh along the way, even better!
Where It All Began
Honey — Enduring Love
“Honey” honours my Mom, a name lovingly given to her by my son when he was little.
For over 60 years, she stood beside my father with unwavering devotion. Throughout his journey with dementia, she cared for him each day with remarkable strength, helping to preserve his dignity and comfort until his final breath.
Watching her live out that kind of love further inspired my calling to support others. Her example has taught me that compassion and love can carry us through even the most difficult paths.
Pine — Strength That Endures
“Pine” was inspired by the Muskoka landscape and by my partner, whose woodworking business reflects his care and craftsmanship.
The pine tree stands steady through every season—rooted deeply, yet always reaching upward. It bends in storms but does not break. To me, it represents resilience, quiet strength, and the importance of staying grounded during times of change.
It reminds me that strength can be quiet, and that what we build with care can last.
Haven — A Guiding Light
“Haven” is in honour of my Dad.
He was a steady, calming presence—always putting family first and meeting life with quiet strength. In his final days, that strength remained. As I held his hand in July 2025, I witnessed both his deep endurance and his devoted love for his family. His faith never wavered, and that experience reinforced for me just how powerful compassionate presence can be during life’s most tender moments.
Years earlier, he worked as a lighthouse keeper—a role that now feels deeply symbolic. To me, he was always offering protection, reassurance, and light when the path ahead felt uncertain. The lighthouse remains a powerful symbol of the steadiness by which he lived.
Even now, that light remains—quietly guiding the heart of Honeypine Haven.