Maple Syrup – accommodation special March 11 to mid-April
Each year in the late winter and early spring – actual start date determined by the weather – we tap the maple trees, gather the sap and boil it over a fire in the forest until we have thick sweet maple syrup. If you would like to help – please consider the following opportunity:
Enjoy a 2-5 night stay at 50% off in exchange for helping us make maple syrup. More details…
Wild Church Leadership Training 2025
Thursday, May 1 @ 4pm – Saturday, May 3 @ 2pm
This leadership retreat is for anyone wanting to learn more about leading wild church services. We especially encourage anyone who will lead or hopes to lead a wild church service in Algonquin Park in the summer to attend.
In light of the unravelling of business as usual in our world, we, here at Rise Above Guest House, deliberately choose to deepen our relationship with our vision and mission that invites all who come here to connect with the healing cycles of the Land. In this leadership retreat, through conversation, mutual learning and guidance we will participate in spiritual practices in nature that will strengthen our connection to land and provide you with tools to guide others. Learn more and register
Labyrinth Building as Spiritual Practice Retreat.
July 22-25, 2025
Hagitude™ Retreat
October 30, 2025 – November 2, 2025
This will be a multi-faceted, creative retreat based on Sharon Blackie’s book Hagitute: Reimagining the second half of life.
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Self-Directed Retreats
Solo or Group
Solo and Group Retreats
These may be scheduled at your convenience and our availability – inquire here on this contact form
Solo Retreat: You may wish to book one of our cabins or rooms and spend your time on your own wandering the land, spending time in the spacious guesthouse second floor and library, or delve into the art or writing project that has been calling to you.
Group Retreat: You can reserve our second floor meeting space and of course make use of many outdoor spaces for gathering.
Meals: All accommodations have a self-catering option for meals. You can bring your own food and prepare it for yourself. If you would like to join us for meals you are welcome to do so for a fee. Please indicate on the contact form if you would like to explore this option.
Other services provided upon request and for a fee:
