• We stop for animals - interrupt us if you see one!

• ‘Pass’ if you don’t wish to share

• You don’t have to make eye contact or ‘pay attention’

• Make this experience your own

We want you to come exactly as you are. Absolutely ALL are welcome.

All colours, all cultures, all spiritual traditions or none, all bodies, all brains, all sizes, all genders, all sexualities, all of who you are.

And Emberwood attracts and includes people from all walks of life! Whether you're an experienced outdoorsperson or someone who loves to stay cozy inside, there's something for everyone.

Please inquire about ASL interpretation availability.

When you join us for a retreat weekend, we prep you with everything you need to access your time in nature safely and enjoyably – including wilderness skills, psychology tools, and active support from our team.

You will get supported solo time, eco-therapy invitations, meals around the fire, and a great shelter to stay in overnight.

Our mini-retreats are each a little different (they range from tarot night to swim events and more!). At these events, you can count on getting the same type of support and offerings as on a full retreat weekend, just in a smaller package!

You're right! If you've never attended an Emberwood retreat weekend before, you can access 10% off by using the code WELCOME10

If you are a member of an under-supported community, you can access 30% off of our retreat weekends by using the discount code relevant to you:
QUEERTRANS30 or BIPOC30 or DISABILITYPRIDE30

Lodge (cabins): Inquire about the barrier-free bathroom and cabin for Lodge. Lodge is wheel-friendly in seasons without snow.

Nest (backcountry): Nest is not accessible for wheels, with uneven ground. Nest can be attended with lower mobility and fatigue. We often drive folks into the site and we’d be happy to do that for you!

Outdoor pop-ups are wheel-friendly in seasons without snow. Our indoor pop-ups are held indoors in an accessible space.

Please inquire about ASL interpretation availability.

You can access 30% off of our retreat weekends by using the discount code DISABILITYPRIDE30

Emberwood is proud to be created and hosted by queer, trans, and racialized humans. We work hard to ensure that this space is as supportive and genuinely inclusive as it can be, including ensuring that all of our offerings are accessible to folks with disabilities, fatties, introverts, and all of us.

If you are a member of an under-supported community, you can access 30% off of our retreat weekends by using the discount code relevant to you:
QUEERTRANS30 or BIPOC30 or DISABILITYPRIDE30

We are…

• An introvert-friendly place - we celebrate people saying ‘pass’ if they do not wish to share

• A stim-safe place

• Trauma-informed

• A safer place for neurodivergent folks

When you sign up for an Emberwood retreat or mini-retreat, your fee pays for all eco-therapy elements, including things you get to take home with you, many hours of support from your guides, as well as a small portion helping to support community members who wouldn't be able to access our services without scholarships.

If you’re attending a retreat, this also includes your meals, firewood, and accommodation for the weekend.

When you sign on to join us, you get the opportunity to use items from our clothing library, to borrow some of our outdoor gear and supplies, and to read books from our lending shelf!

At our retreat weekends, you get to take home several useful things such as a foam seat, any nature ritual items that you connect with, and more! Plus, all of the lessons that you get to carry with you from this retreat and into the future.

You can also purchase items from the clothing library, or books from the lending shelf, if you really love them!

We host people from grade 12 to older adults.

If you are younger but feel ready, we can discuss it; we’d love to have you.

Babes in arms are always welcome.