Upper Garden Nature Retreat

At Upper Garden Nature Retreat, we want to make your stay comfortable, relaxing, and luxurious. 

Our cabin is luxuriously finished, from the fine hardwood and heated slate floors, to the beautifully hand crafted wooden doors and windows, right down to the matching hardware, taps, and lighting fixtures.

The luxury cabin has also been appointed with lovely hand-picked antiques, dinnerware, glassware, and flatwear. Additional luxury details that you will enjoy with your stay include:

Whirlpool bathtub – perfect for relaxation and big enough for two, unwind in our luxurious whirlpool tub.

Luxury cotton turkish towels – after a relaxing whirlpool bath, wrap yourself in our thick, plush towels.

Heated floors – the kitchen and bathroom are equipped with adjustable, heated slate flooring for your comfort.

Luxurious tableware, glassware, and flatware – enjoy a special meal with our quality bee-themed matching tableware, La Rochère glassware, and Wallace Silversmiths flatwear.

Quality cookware – you will have everything you need to prepare meals: pots, pans, mixing bowls, knives, cutting boards, and virtually all other necessary cooking tools are provided for you.

Appliances – a large fridge, halogen cook top stove and oven, and dishwasher are included in the kitchen.

Luxury bedding – the beautiful built-in bed in the sleeping loft is outfitted with a luxury mattress, sheets, and plenty of pillows for a great night’s sleep.

Complimentary coffee and cream – a Keurig coffee maker with a full range of teas, coffees, cream, and sugar is available for you during your stay.

Complimentary bottled water – plenty of bottled drinking water is provided for your stay.

Barbeque – our spacious deck, lined with flower boxes and trees, is equipped with a large propane barbeque as well as a full outdoor deck set.

Free wifi – stay connected with free high-speed internet and wifi.

Paddle boat – take a relaxing paddle-boat ride down the picturesque South River. A 2 seat paddle boat is provided for your stay.

Fireplace – stay cozy and cuddle up in front of the easy-to-operate propane fireplace.

Experience the peace and tranquillity of our private, groomed trail system.

Our trails are perfect for bird-watching, hiking, photography, or for simply exploring or taking an evening stroll. At Upper Garden Nature Retreat, our guests regularly come across a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat. You may see moose and deer wandering through the woods, or hear the wolves howl in late evening.

At certain times of the year, you will hear the frogs singing in the morning and early evening, and will catch sight of the fireflies as they dance after dark. Explore the South River’s shoreline for animal prints and aquatic wildlife, or take the paddle boat for a ride, and feel the peacefulness of your surroundings.

Explore our trails and experience the beauty and serenity that the forests and wetlands of Central Ontario have to offer. Take in the sights and sounds of our 8 kilometres of private groomed trails.

Our trail system covers many diverse areas. Let them lead you to points of interest such as animal prints along the riverbank, birds inhabiting the many varieties of trees, the moose habitat, and countless other wonders of nature.

Whether you are an experienced hiker, an avid bird-watcher, a nature photographer, or someone who just enjoys an evening stroll, you will definitely feel at home on our trails.