Living lightly
Experience the joy of connecting to the natural world. Come to one of our inspiring workshops, book the lodge for a group gathering, or treat yourself to some quiet time in one of our woodland cabins.
Wintergreen Studios models and inspires sustainable living by fostering a deep connection to the natural world. Through our thoughtfully designed programs and eco-friendly wilderness facilities, we empower people to take meaningful action against climate change. We provide a space where visitors can experience the joy of living in balance with nature, returning to their communities refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to create a lasting positive impact for the planet.
The Place
Wintergreen Studios is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe peoples. For thousands of years, this place provided rich hunting and gathering grounds. Wintergreen is still a place for gathering, for peoples of all nations, Indigenous and settlers alike. Our land-based programming highlights the bounties of this land. We consider it our privilege to tread lightly on the land, using sustainable and regenerative practices. We thank you for joining us as we collectively strive towards making the promise and challenge of Truth and Reconciliation real in our community.
“Wintergreen Studios is a place of solace and creativity, meadows and forests and lakes where we as humans, all our senses on high alert, are invited to erase the boundaries between us and other living things. With grace and compassion, Wintergreen provides the space, the stillness, the care that nudges our best selves, our most creative selves, into being. ”
Retreats
Ideal for group gatherings or private stays on the land. Plan to be pampered as you hold your family reunion, conference, or wedding at our iconic straw bale lodge. Or book private stay in one of our wilderness cabins. We’d love to host you!
“Four days is not nearly enough time here. I never want to leave. Being surrounded by nature was everything I needed. Thank you for creating this beautiful space and allowing others to experience the beauty in its entirety. ”
Programs
Programming is offered throughout the year, ranging from workshops in the arts and sustainable building, to evening dinner concerts, to self-guided writing retreats. We have programs for children, youth, newcomers to Canada, and seniors. Everyone is welcome!
“While I was at Wintergreen, I felt calm and energized at the same time. I was really happy that I got to hike and that there were a lot of trails to travel on. I also liked the fact that I got to see so many animals.”
The Press
Our titles—over twenty of them—range from poetry collections to memoirs to cookbooks that showcase the bountiful meals we serve at Wintergreen. The Press publishes emerging and established authors and content ranges from inspiring stories about establishing schools and hospitals in Nepal to fanciful and whimsical reflections about life and living.
“In Journey with the Sherpas, published by Wintergreen Studios Press, Zeke puts the spotlight on the tremendously successful partnership between Canada and New Zealand in supporting the people of the Nepal Himalayas. Zeke and my father were great friends. They were passionate in their efforts to assist the people of the Solu Khumbu and went about it with energy and determination to great success. ”
