Questions and answers
Good to know
Everything you need before you head out to the forest. Still wondering about something? Give us a call or send an email.
01Planning your stay
Where is Secret Sanctuary?
463049 Range Road 22, Westerose, AB T0C 2V0. We are just over an hour from Edmonton and a weekend escape from Calgary, near Battle Lake and the Village of Pigeon Lake.
What kinds of stays do you offer?
The Tiny Home Cabin, three glamping tents (Birch, Aspen and Wild Rose), unpowered tent campsites and an unpowered small RV campsite.
How do I book?
Book online through our booking page, or call us at (519) 330-8477.
Are there discounts for longer stays?
Yes. Our booking page offers 15% off 3 night stays, stay 4 nights and pay for 3, and 25% off weekly stays of 7 nights. Private event groups also get 10% off cabin and glamping tent rentals.
Are you open in winter?
The Tiny Home Cabin is a year round getaway. In winter you can snowshoe or cross country ski at nearby Hidden Springs Retreat, or borrow a cozy DVD from our in home collection.
02Life off grid
Is it off grid? Is there power?
The glamping tents are off grid with solar lighting, and the tent and RV campsites are unpowered with no hookups. The Tiny Home Cabin has a TV, microwave and hot plate. Private event groups have power access at the communal fire pit area.
Is there drinking water?
Yes. Every stay has potable well water in a jug and dispenser, and campers have potable water refill stations.
What are the toilets and showers like?
We use compost toilets. The Tiny Home Cabin has its own private compost toilet outhouse, and campers share a central compost toilet and wash station. There is a forest shower with on demand hot water.
Can we have a campfire?
Yes. Every cabin, tent and campsite has its own fire pit, and on summer weekends there is a community bonfire with music, dancing, marshmallows and lawn games.
03Families, wellness and groups
Is it family friendly?
Yes. The Tiny Home Cabin sits next to the playground, and the land has a playground, trampoline, climbing dome, slackline and tree net, plus animals to visit.
Do you rent paddle boards?
Yes, $40 per board per day, perfect for Battle Lake just 7 minutes away.
Can I book a massage or wellness session?
Yes. Massage, Reiki, aromatic kinesiology, past life regression, couples massage classes and guided forest bathing are with Veona; mindset coaching is with Denika; yoga and connection circles are with Sophie. Call (519) 331-2363 to book with Veona, or email Denika or Sophie.
Can we host a private event or retreat?
Yes. Private day events welcome up to 35 guests at $15 per person per day, with 7 acres of event space. A Full Venue Buyout gives exclusive use of all 80 acres and the accommodations for up to 35 guests, and the Wild Rose tent can be booked as a small retreat space for up to 12 people.
Your spot by the fire is waiting
Book a glamping tent, the Tiny Home Cabin or a forest campsite, just over an hour from Edmonton.