The Lodge & Rooms
Your off-grid place to stay.
Whether you wish to reserve the entire lodge for a private stay or select a room for one of our hosted retreats or events, Wintergreen Studios can accommodate your needs.
“Staying at Wintergreen is a bit like summer camp for grown-ups, except the beds are much more comfortable and the food is delicious!”
The Lodge
Overlooking a vibrant meadow and nestled near a grove of maple trees, the Lodge is the central building at Wintergreen Studios.
Warm and inviting, the moment you enter, you will feel that you belong. A place where you can stay in comfort and reflect on the abundance of the natural world around you.
At a Glance
Solar Powered
Powered by the sun, Wintergreen’s roof panels and additional photovoltaics out in the meadow provide enough energy to host groups as large as 60, even in the cold of winter. Energy is stored in batteries and converted to alternating current to run all of our electrical appliances—fridge included!
Straw-bale Construction
It’s true. The first little piggy would have been fine, if he had just covered his house with plaster. Straw-bale is non-combustible (the insurance rates are lower because of it), and because of the incredible insulating properties, the building remains cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Even better—the walls are permeable so the building breathes, so the air inside always smells fresh and clean.
Inviting Kitchen
Designed with community in mind, the kitchen is a popular gathering spot. Spacious and open, with a whimsical combination of wood, steel, copper, and ceramics, guests are welcome to chat with staff in the kitchen (as long as they wash their hands first!).
Adaptable Meeting Space
The Great Room, with its flexible furniture, makes it possible to arrange tables to accommodate a seminar for 60 guests, or create a space for an intimate dinner for 4. The tables are so flexible, in fact, that they can be “disappeared” to transform the space for a morning yoga practice or for the square dance that’s part of the Annual Land Art BioBlitz.
Outdoor Gathering Areas
Sit on the side porch with your workshop companions at the end of an afternoon of writing, and bask in the setting sun’s glow. Or choose a view of the meadow from the front porch, shaded in the heat of day. If you fancy a short walk to the pond you will be rewarded with an abundance of vibrant life in the shallow waters—all waiting to be observed from the nearby wooden bench.
Accessible
You are welcome at Wintergreen. Our delicious food service accommodates all dietary needs and restrictions. The building is suitable for most guests with physical challenges. It is a one-storey facility, with amply proportioned entrances. There are wide paths around Wintergreen’s lush gardens. Bathrooms are gender-neutral.
Interested in a private stay at the Lodge?
The Rooms
Get ready to leave the bustle of your life behind and relax in one of our comfortable rooms, with views to the land outside every window. Enjoy the common space of the great room and the kitchen before retreating to your cozy bed. You won’t need much—there are books for you to read, maps to navigate the trails, and sustainably sourced linens are provided. Just don’t forget to bring a change of clothes!
The Lodge Rooms
Family Room
An accessible room with two twin beds, one double bed, and plenty of space. This cozy room is perfect for a family of four with young kids looking for room to play. Shared accessible bathroom.
Courtyard Room
Twin beds looking out into the courtyard garden, where we grow our herbs and vegetables. This room has a small writing desk and plenty of books on the shelf just waiting to be read. Shared bathroom.
Maple Room
You’ll see the maple trees outside the window of this room with two twin beds. It has a writing desk, books to read, and warm, natural light. Shared bathroom.
Garden Room
This room, with a double bed and luscious jewel colours, looks out onto the courtyard where we grow our vegetables and herbs. In the summer, the scarlet runner beans climb up right outside one of the windows—a modern day Jack-in-the-Beanstalk. Furnished with antiques. Shared bathroom.
North Room
Maple trees surround this room with its double bed, antique dresser, and original artwork. Comfortably equipped with a writing desk, books to read, and soft lighting, you’ll sink into the bed and enjoy every minute there. Shared bathroom.
Meadow Suite
Looking out onto “Field Number 9”, for which our apiary was named, the Meadow Suite has a king-sized bed and full ensuite bathroom. Rest your coffee cup on the window sill above the bed as you take in the morning sights right outside your window. Don’t be surprised if a deer walks by as the sun climbs over the meadow.
Sauna View Room
With a view of the cordwood sauna below and warm, creamy walls, this private room, with a twin bed and bright accents, welcomes relaxation and inspires creativity. Shared bathroom on lower level.
Green Roof Room
A private room with a premium view. With a twin bed, spacious writing nook, and access to the green (living) roof, this room is a haven. Shared bathroom on lower level.
Interested in renting out the whole Lodge?
If you’ve decided that you’d like to stay in the Lodge, but you would like to come with a few friends or rent the entire Lodge for a group gathering, just get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to discuss rates and answer any questions you may have.
