Venue and private events

Host your wilderness retreat

Looking for a unique venue to host your private event? The Secret Sanctuary covers 80 acres of pristine Boreal forest located 1 hour Southwest of Edmonton near the Village of Pigeon Lake.

White event tent set up on the lawn at the forest edge

Three ways to gather

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Host your private dream wilderness retreat nested in nature.

Up to 35 guests · $15 per person, per day

Private Day Event Bookings

Nature Retreat Packages

  • Max 35 guests ($15/person/day)
  • 7 acres of event space, 4 compost toilet outhouses, 2 wash stations, Parking, Power access at communal fire pit area.
  • Shared access to walking trails
  • 10% discount on Cabin and Glamping tent Rentals
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All 80 acres · Up to 35 guests

Full Venue Buyout

A Full Venue Buyout offers your group exclusive access to all 80 acres of Secret Sanctuary, including all Glamping Tents, the Tiny Home Cabin, camping areas, walking trails, forest shower, compost toilets, communal fire pit, and a 50 x 30ft event tent with solar lighting. This option is designed for retreat hosts, facilitators, and groups seeking privacy, immersion, and a seamless nature-based experience.

Your group enjoys full use of accommodations for up to 35 guests, along with onsite support for parking, check-in, and retreat flow. Amenities include the on-demand hot water forest shower, wash stations, potable water, picnic areas, cold plunge, and a serene landscape of forest, meadows, wildlife, and quiet gathering spaces. Optional add-ons such as, massage services, group yoga sessions, guided nature activities, workshops, and meals can be added to support your retreat vision.

Call (519) 330-8477

Seats up to 12 · Sleeps 6

Wild Rose Retreat Booking

The Wild Rose Glamping Tent is a flexible 432 ft² forest retreat space designed for intimate group experiences. The front two-thirds of the tent convert into an open workshop area that comfortably seats up to 12 guests in a circle or can be arranged for classes, ceremonies, and small-group sessions. The back one-third remains set up as cozy sleeping accommodations for up to 6 guests, including a queen bed and four bunk beds, allowing retreat participants to gather and rest within the same space. Outside, Wild Rose has its own private outdoor area featuring a BBQ, picnic table, and fire pit, along with enough room to park 2 RVs or set up 6 additional tents. Parking available. Surrounded by trees and tucked into its own pocket of the property, this retreat space offers privacy, comfort, and a grounding nature-immersive atmosphere ideal for circles, workshops, and meaningful group experiences.

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The land

80 acres of boreal forest

A full buyout creates a self-contained, peaceful environment for deep connection, learning, community-building, and transformation.

  • 35guests at most
  • 7acres of event space
  • 4compost toilet outhouses
Aerial drone view of the forested Secret Sanctuary property with its clearings and internal road
Retreat guests at a long outdoor dinner table under the trees
Yoga practice inside the white event tent during a retreat
Large group seated together in a forest clearing during a retreat
Retreat guests gathered on the lawn near a white event tent
Retreat participants on blankets around a teepee frame in the meadow
Women seated in a sharing circle on the grass at a retreat

Good to know

Common questions

How many guests can a private event have?

Private day events welcome up to 35 guests at $15 per person per day, with 7 acres of event space.

What is on site for groups?

7 acres of event space, 4 compost toilet outhouses, 2 wash stations, parking and power access at the communal fire pit area, plus shared access to the walking trails.

Can we book the whole property?

Yes. A Full Venue Buyout gives your group exclusive access to all 80 acres, every glamping tent, the Tiny Home Cabin, the camping areas and a 50 x 30 ft event tent with solar lighting, for up to 35 guests.

Is there a smaller retreat option?

Yes. The Wild Rose Retreat Booking turns the Wild Rose tent into a workshop space that seats up to 12, with sleeping for up to 6.

Do event guests get a discount on stays?

Private event groups get 10% off Tiny Home Cabin and glamping tent rentals.

How do I book?

Email relax@secretsanctuary.ca with the subject Private Event Inquiry, or call (519) 330-8477.

Gather your people in the forest

Email relax@secretsanctuary.ca or call (519) 330-8477 to talk through dates, numbers and what you have in mind.