secret.sanctuary.retreat

secret.sanctuary.retreat A nature-based retreat & community space for families, creators, and seekers. Unique stays, wellness offerings, and soulful gatherings under the stars.

03/30/2026

All I wanted to do was plant seeds…

but it turned into reworking my entire setup 😅

I definitely had a moment of frustration in the middle of it.

But once I stopped resisting the extra steps and just followed what was needed…
it actually turned out better than I planned.

It made me think about how often we expect things to be simple—
and get thrown off when they’re not.

But sometimes it’s not going wrong…
it’s just asking you to do it right. 🌱

We finally did it!After years of hosting through Airbnb and Hipcamp, we’ve finally launched our own direct booking syste...
03/11/2026

We finally did it!

After years of hosting through Airbnb and Hipcamp, we’ve finally launched our own direct booking system.

That means:

🌲 lower prices
🔥 no booking platform fees
✨ more special offers for our guests

To celebrate this milestone, we’re offering a 20% launch special for the first 20 bookings.

Use code LAUNCH

Once those 20 spots are gone, the code disappears.

If you’ve been dreaming about a stay in the forest, this is the moment.

Book here:
Secretsanctuary.ca/book

03/10/2026

After years of hosting through Airbnb and Hipcamp…

We finally launched our own booking system.

Which means:

🌲 better pricing for guests
🔥 no third-party service fees
✨ more special offers

To celebrate this milestone we’re offering:

20% OFF the first 20 bookings

Use code LAUNCH

Come spend a few days in the forest.

Book here:
secretsanctuary.ca/book

Hidden at the very end of a quiet dead-end road, surrounded by towering trees and the soft hush of the boreal forest… yo...
02/22/2026

Hidden at the very end of a quiet dead-end road, surrounded by towering trees and the soft hush of the boreal forest… you’ll find our little pocket of wild beauty.

The first time we stepped onto this land, we were stunned.

It didn’t feel like Alberta.

Just an hour southwest of Edmonton, we discovered dense forest, winding animal trails, and trees so large we couldn’t wrap our arms around them. It felt like stepping into another world — a true secret sanctuary.

So we followed the trails.
We named the trees.
And slowly, a forest path was born — now part of the peaceful nature experiences offered here.

Today, each of our glamping spaces is tucked privately into the woods, offering stillness and quiet connection.

And yet…

We’re surrounded by adventure.

✨ Just minutes from:
• Battle Lake — incredible fishing & boating
• Pigeon Lake — sandy beaches & water sports
• Twin Lakes — beautiful swimming (and even a floating sauna!)

And only 15 minutes away, The Village at Pigeon Lake offers:
• groceries
• cafés & bakery treats
• local shops
• restaurants
• and all the comforts you may need

It’s the kind of place that feels remote…
without being far away.

A hidden forest escape nestled between lakes — where quiet is real, the stars are bright, and nature leads the rhythm of your stay.



📍 Just over an hour southwest of Edmonton
🌲 Deep in the boreal forest
🌊 Between some of Alberta’s most beautiful lakes

This land continues to surprise us — and we love sharing it.

10/31/2025

This morning, after dropping my daughter off at the bus stop, I stopped in the middle of the road — completely mesmerized by the sky.
It was still dark, but the horizon was glowing with that soft, magical light that hints a new day is coming.

I couldn’t look away.

At first, my mind kicked in — You should get going. There’s work to do. This is a waste of time.
But something deeper whispered, stay.
So I did.

The last time I remember watching the sunrise like that was back in 2017, when Nic and I were travelling around the world.
Realizing that I’d been “too busy” for something so simple made me a little sad.
So I surrendered. I stayed.

For an hour, I watched the sky shift through every colour of the rainbow.
It was breathtaking — and it nourished something in me I didn’t even realize was hungry.

When I finally walked through the door, beaming, Nic looked at me and asked,
“What’s with you?”
I smiled and said,
“I watched the sunrise… and it was glorious.”

I’m still glowing.
Still radiant.
Still grateful to be alive in this beautiful, crazy world. 🌅✨

🌿✨ Pick, Preserve, & Paint – This Saturday! ✨🌿This weekend we gather again at Secret Sanctuary for our Together We Thriv...
08/27/2025

🌿✨ Pick, Preserve, & Paint – This Saturday! ✨🌿

This weekend we gather again at Secret Sanctuary for our Together We Thrive Community Gathering 💚

Here’s what’s happening:
🍅 Harvesting the garden + simple preservation (drying, freezing, fermenting)
🥘 Community potluck & circle
🔥 Bonfire + storytelling & music
🎨 Face painting for kids and adults
🛍 Pop-up marketplace for handmade goods + services

It’s FREE, family-friendly, and open to everyone. Kids can run wild on the land while we reconnect, share food, and remember what true community feels like.

📅 Saturday, August 30th
⏰ 1 PM – late evening
📍 Secret Sanctuary, Battle Lake AB

👉 send me a DM and I’ll send you the link to sign up.

Together, we thrive. 🌿💫

🌟 Secret Sanctuary: Best Glamping Site in Canada for 2025! 🌟We’re beyond thrilled to announce that Secret Sanctuary has ...
07/22/2025

🌟 Secret Sanctuary: Best Glamping Site in Canada for 2025! 🌟

We’re beyond thrilled to announce that Secret Sanctuary has been crowned one of Canada's Best Glamping Sites for 2025 on Hipcamp! 🎉

This honor is extra special as we’ve received this award for two years in a row! 🏆💫

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible community — this wouldn’t be possible without you. Your support, energy, and love are the heart of what we do here. 💚 We are deeply grateful for everyone who has made this journey with us. 🙏

Here's to more moments of connection, healing, and togetherness in nature! 🌿✨

Living consciously isn’t just about making better choices—it’s a reclamation. 🌿✨For us, this lifestyle isn’t a retreat f...
06/21/2025

Living consciously isn’t just about making better choices—it’s a reclamation. 🌿✨

For us, this lifestyle isn’t a retreat from the world. It’s a return—to the land, to each other, to a way of living that honours life itself.

We chose to step outside the systems that dimmed our light… and create a new way forward. One rooted in community, sovereignty, and love. One where our children grow up knowing what it means to live in harmony—with nature, with others, and with themselves.

This is more than a trend.
This is how we redesign the world. 🌎💛

Born from the stars. Nourished by the earth.You are a powerful force of nature.Take a breath. Feel it. Know it. 🌍🌟
06/14/2025

Born from the stars. Nourished by the earth.
You are a powerful force of nature.
Take a breath. Feel it. Know it. 🌍🌟

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463049 Range Road 22
Wetaskiwin, AB
T0C2V0

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