ONE NIGHT STAYS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE SPRING
Relax under the stars and sleep amongst the trees in your private eco-geodesic dome or off-grid treehouse.
Luxury meets earth-friendly
Our accommodations are well-appointed with a private bathroom, kitchenette and our domes even have private hot tubs!
You will be surrounded by the comforts of a luxury hotel yet many of the items found at the retreat are earth friendly; either sustainably made, up-cycled, reloved, or reimagined.
Stay comfortably both physically and consciously.
All of our guests will also have access to the numerous special spots throughout the retreat property such as gardens, trails & river.
The Cedar
The Cedar is our barrier-free dome. It is located closest to the driveway and fire pit areas. Guests will feel that they are a part of nature as they look through the trees towards the river.
Sleeps 2 on a Queen sized bed with luxurious sustainable linens.
Double Pull-out Bed Available.
Spacious private ensuite bathroom with custom shower, vanity, towels, robes, slippers, natural soap and luffa.
Private outdoor space with hot tub, propane firepit & BBQ.
Fully equipped kitchen with small fridge, 2 burner portable induction cooktop, convection toaster oven, kettle, coffee maker, toaster, utensils, cutlery, dishware and glasses.
The Maple
The Maple Dome is close to our mindfulness garden and trails. Guests will feel like they are sleeping with the trees.
Sleeps 2 on a Queen sized bed with luxurious sustainable linens.
Spacious private ensuite bathroom with custom shower, vanity, towels, robes, slippers, natural soap and luffa.
Private outdoor space with hot tub, propane firepit & BBQ.
Fully equipped kitchen with small fridge, 2 burner portable induction cooktop, convection toaster oven, kettle, coffee maker, toaster, utensils, cutlery, dishware and glasses.
The Pine Treehouse -Opening May 16
The Pine will excite the inner child in all of us. Nestled 10 ft up among the pine trees, this treehouse cabin offers guests a truly unique off-grid experience.
This treehouse cabin sleeps 2 in a queen bed with organic linens
Solar-powered with lights & plugs
Covered outdoor kitchen - just bring ice & your food
Extra large bbq grill
Private attached off-grid bathroom with incinerating toilet & outdoor rainfall shower
Screened-in outdoor living space
Private propane firepit
Hammocks to relax the day away
Propane patio heater for outdoor living space
It’s a beautiful, unique spot and they’ve got everything you need. Loved the hot tub and the beautiful view and how close it is to wineries/Wolfville. Can’t wait to plan another trip!
- Charlotte Macklin
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my pet?
Although we love animals we are not able to welcome pets at As The River Bends Retreat at this time.
Is smoking permitted on retreat property?
Smoking is not permitted in the domes or throughout the retreat property. We kindly ask for you to smoke only in your private outdoor space near your dome. If it is discovered that smoking has occurred in the dome, there will be an automatic $250.00 charge for cleaning.
Are there minimum night bookings?
There is a 2 night minimum booking requirement for weekend stays. During our winter season we offer single night weekday bookings perfect for a winter escape! For more information please contact us.
Can you book more than 2 nights?
Absolutely! There are so many things to do and enjoy in the area we would love to have you stay with us longer.
If you have any questions please contact us.
What are the arrival & departure times?
We are excited to welcome you for your stay after 3:00pm. If you are arriving later than 6pm please contact us to arrange late check in options.
Our check out time is 11:00am.
Are there quiet hours?
After 10:30pm we ask guests to be mindful of their noise level and to be respectful of other guests and wildlife. We are confident you will want to enjoy the peacefulness and stillness of the retreat, you may even hear “Hoot” our resident owl!
What is the cancellation policy?
At time of booking 50% of your stay is due, the remaining balance will be charged at time of check in. We are a small retreat and last minute cancellations can greatly affect operations and our guests. We would love to welcome you but understand that things happen therefore to best accommodate everyone below is our cancellation policy.
14+ days prior to check in date: full refund
4-14 days prior to check in date: admin fee of 25%
3 days prior to check in date: no refund but may be able to reschedule
