On August 23rd, 2024, Ernie Lockyer (77 yo) returned to his childhood home on Isle Valen, Placentia Bay during a trip to Newfoundland after years away living in Calgary Alberta. He brought with him a copy of Downhome magazine, from July 2024. He has been a fan and subscriber for years. and after seeing so many photos of travelers showing their copies of Downhome Magazine from numerous exotic places.  "I figured it was time for the Downhome to travel to the most exotic place of all.  Beautiful Isle Valen where I'm so proud to say I was born & mostly raised".  "This is a photo of myself holding the Downhome while standing in front of the original Leonard house refurbished by Barbara Leonard & her husband Wish, they have also added a very comfy cabin to complete this awesome Isle Valen property".