the experience
a sanctuary where nature and design move in rhythm, where time softens and presence becomes your only agenda
we are here and now is an intimate, self-guided wellness retreat - a quiet invitation to slow down, reconnect, and remember the beauty of being fully present.
nestled in ontario’s cottage country, our stay blends intentional design with the calm of nature to create space for mindful reconnection at your own pace. grounded in the principles of wabi-sabi lies the creation of this private sanctuary - simple, warm, quiet, serene.
every detail has been considered to awaken the senses: soft light cascading across limewash and microcement; forest air and grounding aromas; radiant heating beneath your feet; the sounds of water, fire, and wind weaving through your stay; thoughtfully curated treats inviting slow nourishment.
built with eco-focused materials and powered in part by solar energy, this low-impact, high-integrity space is where design, comfort and consciousness meet - enabling a quiet shift within as everything else falls away.
create your own rituals
we are here and now is guided entirely by you - from arrival to departure, we offer intentional modalities for personal rituals, supporting movement, rest, reflection and reconnection.
arrive - with intention
pause. breathe. and arrive. as you step inside, leave your devices at the digital detox station and let the space meet you as you are.
read a message of kindness left by previous guests as you set an intention for your stay - a word, a feeling or a simple desire to be.
your stay unfolds at your own rhythm. there is no prescribed flow - only invitations to explore what feels aligned in the moment.
move gently with our bala suite, settle into sound and stillness with meditation tools. write, reflect and release through journaling. restore with the sauna, fresh forest air, red light therapy, or any of the wellness modalities that resonate with you.
indoors and out, trust your intuition to guide the pace - choosing what you need and when you need it. all with the intention to remind you of your own natural rhythm - slow, expansive, alive.
you’ll find a guest & wellness guide with deeper details, practices, and safety notes - available once you book - to help you choose the what calls to you so you can create your own rituals - ones that meet you where you are.
stay - with purpose
leave - with presence
as your stay draws to a close, leave a message for the next guest - a reflection, a wish, a message of inspiration.
each note weaves into our community's collective fabric of shared stillness.
a guest book awaits your thoughts - leaving a piece of your presence with us.
as you leave, take one more deep breath. in and out.
remembering that this feeling is always within reach - here and now.