The Meadows Retreat & Creative Space is a tranquil, restorative sanctuary for anyone who needs to focus on deep work, including (but not limited to) artists, writers, painters, makers, facilitators and entrepreneurs.

Small groups are invited to stay in the four-bedroom, 100 year old farmhouse (four people if single occupancy, seven if double occupancy) while using the various spaces around the property for programming and creating. Facilitators and workshop leaders can also book the property for day events.
Blended groups where some stay overnight and some come for just the day are welcome. Maximum capacity for the day is 8-10 people (depending on the time of year)

The spacious dining room has a large table with six chairs, and plenty of room for a standing facilitator. Three comfy armchairs and a three-seater couch provide an abundance of cozy spaces for reading or working on a computer (lap desks available). Seasonally, the screened-in porch is the perfect place to chat, paint, draw, read, write, or just sit with a cup of tea and listen to the birds.

Off the kitchen is another table area. This is the perfect location for a buffet table or coffee and tea station, or as a separate work space.

Surrounding the house is an open backyard with views of the countryside and plenty of room for event tents, sleeping tents, chairs and tables (all not included, at this time). Seasonally, the main floor of the carriage house is available for workshop space. This rustic area is 13’x16’ and can be set up classroom style with tables and chairs, or left empty to allow for yoga mats or personal workspaces.

A three-minute walk down the road allows guests access to the Trans Canada Trail for hiking, biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. A perfect way to start the day, immersed in nature! Check out the gallery for images of the whole house and all the usable spaces.

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  • Four bedrooms* (single bed, two double beds and one queen)

    Two bathrooms (one with a bathtub and one with a shower)

    Fully equipped kitchen including a twelve cup coffee maker

    Drafting table (located in the single main floor bedroom)

    Writing desk (located in one of the double bedrooms on the second floor)

    Fast Starlink WIFI (in the house only but it reaches the screened in porch and a few feet outside)

    White board/paper easel 

    Washer/dryer

    Parking for up to twelve cars

  • Meals are not provided by The Meadows. Some condiments, herbs/spices, jams and spreads are provided. Catering can be arranged with local restaurants and partners. In the future, there will be a stocked pantry with locally sourced items for guests to create their own meals.

  • As a queer-owned feminist business, The Meadows is a safe place for anyone who is part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Allies are also welcome.

  • If you or your group need a quiet place to focus on an activity, project or body of work, The Meadows is for you! Types of events can include, creative residencies, workshops, business planning sessions, meditation sessions and more. The Meadows will also be available for micro-weddings in the near future!

    If you’re not sure the space would work for your event, please reach out to Carissa at carissa@themeadowsretreat.com

  • Yes! Well behaved dogs are allowed as long as the group is comfortable. Individuals will be notified if other guests are bringing their dog(s)

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Rates

For the whole house and all exterior spaces per night: $250+ HST

Day rentals (includes use of the main floor of the house - kitchen, living room, dining room, and any exterior spaces):

  • Up to 5 hours: $110

  • Over 5 hours: $140

For blended groups where some stay overnight and some join for the day, there is an extra charge of $50 per day to the whole house rental. Total capacity for the day is 8-10 people depending on the season.

If a workshop facilitator(s) would like to run multiple day programs back to back, they are welcome to stay in one of the extra bedrooms overnight. Owner Carissa will be occupying the primary bedroom and therefore there is no cost associated.

There is no minimum number of nights to book but for groups booking just one night there will be a cleaning surcharge of $30.

As The Meadows is not a traditional accommodation, check in/out times are up to the group and what times work best for them.

Self-Directed Residency’s

During the off season (winter) The Meadows will do a call for self-directed residency’s for January, February and March. Artists will apply to work on a body of work or project for one week and give an artist talk at the end. Calls for submissions will go out on social media and be on this page.