Red Deer

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Aspen Grove

    This property is one of the last remaining natural areas around Sylvan lake. Our family has spent over 120 years as stewards of the land and are excited to share what we have protected.

     Enjoy Private Tent Camping in a Pristine Aspen Forest with a fire pit and picnic table. All within 500 feet of Sylvan Lake. This is the perfect place to disconnect yourself from the city!

     Your fee includes free access to 120 acres of forest, excellent wildlife viewing and unlimited deadfall to use as firewood, if you don't mind some manual labour. 

     My kids cut and split firewood if you would like some waiting at your site when you arrive. We have seasoned and split bundles for $10 and you can pre-purchase them when you complete your checkout.

It's like a lemonade stand for them...just more work. ;)

A professionally maintained porta-potty is on-site for your comfort. 

We are pet-friendly!

     If you enjoy the water, this is an ideal location for Kayaking, Paddleboarding or just lounging on an air mattress.

     With its picturesque scenery and shallow shoreline, Sylvan Lake is a great place to spend some time.

     Sylvan Lake's laid back nature and small-town charm are warm and inviting and have all the amenities that you could ask for.

We look forward to hosting you!

Rocky beach, Point of interest.
Well worth the hike.

Riverside camp with Highland Cows

Nestled into a Valley alongside a winding riverbed, our campsite offers guests a peaceful stay in nature. With a secret beach only a short walk away, guests will be able to have fun floating on the river on hot days or simply enjoy the breathtaking views through the stunning forest leading up to the shore. Our highland cows can also be seen grazing in the pastures nearby! There are ample walking trails with scenic views all over the property- we invite you to explore. 

Our 160-acre regenerative agriculture family farm came to be in May of 2021. After previously homesteading on a humble 1-acre property our family had dreams of owning more land where we could establish a farm to call home for many years to come and farm in ways that would be sustainable for generations to follow.

Upon first look, the heart and soul that the original owners poured into this property shone like the sun glaring on the water of the river. We knew this was the perfect place to call home for our growing family, and a place so beautiful we could not wait to share it with others.


Camp shack, hammock stand (hammocks provided), playground- fun for all ages! 

Camp shack interior- equipped with a propane BBQ and firetable, a wood fired old fashioned cook stove, a prep/work table, and a picnic table for dining. 

Electricity Hookup

Showers

Potable water

Collinswood Retreat

Collin’s Wood is a very special place indeed. The land was bought by my grandfather years ago when he moved to Canada from England and wanted to chase his log cabin dream. Our main cabin my family built from trees on the land, entirely by hand. We have photos of the trees being cut and the bark being peeled off. Since then, we’ve made many changes out there, we now have a guest cabin that used to be a Teacheridge (back when teachers would live in a one room building beside the school), eventually it was turned into a cafe and now it sits on our land as a guest cabin. This place is so magical. With a quarter section of land I grew up running through the forest with my friends and learning about what the land has to offer. My parents have spent every spare weekend out there making this paradise into what it is today. All the buildings were created by my family through labour and love. We’ve hosted weddings, and family reunions. We hope you appreciate how special this place is. Come see for yourself!

Composting toilet and shower within walking distance.

DNA Gardens

RV camp spot within our beautiful orchard, inside our game fence! We can accommodate vehicles up to 45 ft in length and the sites are flat.
Only a 10-minute walk to our farm store, outdoor licensed cafe. We have self guided nature trek trails, 4 Km hike,  bat walk, antique trail. We produce lovely wines and spirits which are available for purchase.
Friday nights in the summer you can reserve a spot for our Bootlegger Brisket Dinner, Beef Rib Dinner or Long Table Dinner. We have Wine tasting tours in our orchard you can also make a reservation for. Saturday evening is pizza night and Sunday Ultimate Pancake breakfast,  Special events such as night bat walk, UPIK fruit . Check us out online or on Facebook.
Easy to explore the badlands of Alberta from here. Just an hour away from the Royal Tyrrell Dinosaur Museum in Drumheller.  Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park  only 15 minutes as the crow flies.
DNA Gardens grows 19 varieties of Saskatoons and is the oldest commercial grower of this berry in the world. At the garden, couples, families, and the like can enjoy fruit picking and plenty of fun!
Campfires are permitted, pets are welcome on a leash.  Orchard gates need to be opened and closed at all times.  We are a working orchard
We look forward to hosting you!

Saskatoon Fruit ripe the last 2 weeks in July!

Friday Night Brisket dinner Reservations required.

Hawk’s View Ranch

We have 156 acres of incredible farm land for you to enjoy.  You can walk around and see what crop we are growing, check out our amazing horses, and enjoy viewing the birds and other wildlife that visit the farm. 
We have fresh eggs every day from our chickens and fresh veggies in season from our box gardens. 
We also have an incredible life skills program called Horse Connect,  that you can book an afternoon with a group.  You can learn more about it on the Horse Connect facebook page. 
There is a great parking pad for your RV along with a private picnic table and fire area.  We have free wood for you to use too.  

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