Collinswood Retreat

It's an amazing place to get away and relax. Pat and his wife thought of so many details for the design and comfort. for each accommodation provided, made it that much more special. Pat was awesome and extremely helpful with any questions or needs. We will be going back for sure. PS Part of me didn't want to let anyone know about this hidden gem so I can keep it myself.

Valerie O.

5 reviews

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· May 2026

14 ft travel trailer ·

Beautiful quiet spot . Lots of song birds all over. Next time I'll try the outdoor shower Pat was very helpful getting us situated with firewood and if we had any questions he was close by on the grounds.

Karen F.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2026

Unique experience!

With pets ·

We had such a unique and cozy experience staying in the converted bus “Poppy” 🌿✨ It’s located on a small farm surrounded by a beautiful little grove, which makes it feel very peaceful and private. The bus itself is super charming — you can really feel how much love and creativity was put into turning it into a comfortable camping space. Geri & Pat are incredibly kind and welcoming hosts 💛 They even showed us around their other campsites — and honestly, every single one looked amazing and thoughtfully designed. One of the highlights was definitely the outdoor bathtub with a stunning view — such a special experience you don’t get often. There are also plenty of nice walking areas around, so you can explore and enjoy nature if you don’t feel like just staying in one spot. Overall, this place has such a warm and magical vibe. Highly recommend if you’re looking for something different, cozy, and close to nature 🌲✨

Iryna A.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

Gives a vive that you are actually in a jungle inside of a tree house. There is a bus turned into a cabin, which will remind you of the movie “into the wild”. Great experience overall.

Lalityaditya G.

2 reviews

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· October 2025

Staying in Poppy was a very pleasant experience! We arrived late, in the dark. We were struggling to find our spot (albeit, I did not look at the instructions carefully). Pat came to find us at the entrance, and helped escort us to our stay. They also provided some extra water (due to the water line being shut off because of cold temps) a heater and some heating bottles to keep us warm. The location is very beautiful, with some cool amenities available throughout the grounds. All in all, Geri & Pat are very welcoming, thoughtful and we would love to rent out the whole grounds in the future! Thanks again!

Patrick N.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

Group trip ·

We really enjoyed camping here for our friends 30th! The bus was really awesome and a great theme for a little weekend getaway. The property is fun to explore with many nice little trails to walk down, and the view of the stars at night was fantastic on a clear night. Thanks Pat & Geri for a great weekend!

Jay S.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

Amazing experience

Loved poppy bus, had a great experience living in here as it is my dream to eventually do this. Enjoyed how there was so many hiking trails everywhere. We spent an hour or more looking and exploring. The whole place here is so much to take in. I especially loved interacting with the friendly horses. I plan to bring my extended family next spring.

Charlotte S.

5 reviews

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· October 2025

Magical and fantastic!

Rosebud Cafe

Magical and Fantastic place to connect to nature, while still having the comforts of home. Geri and Pat are gracious and kind hosts, and the land is full of life and beauty! Highly recommend treating yourself to a stay in one of their several sites. We will definitely be back! 😍🥰💙

Lachelle F.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Wonderful spot with lovely hosts

Tent ·

Beautiful location, well organized campsites and the host are just lovely! We will definitely be back.

Yevheniia V.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

The Happy Hut

Geri was so warm and welcoming, and the Happy Hut was just what I needed.

Dee Lindsay H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

The treehouse

Back Country Forest Glen Yurt

Lovely hosts and beautiful site! Will definatly be back next season

Allen G.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Group trip ·

Rosebud Cafe

We loved our stay at Rosebud Cafe! Such a cozy place with a stunning view. It has everything you need for a comfortable camping experience. The hosts are super helpful, and you can really feel that they love what they do and truly care about their guests. Thank you so much — we’ll definitely be coming back!

Nadia S.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

With pets ·

I had a glorious relaxing time in my yurt. My hosts were very helpful and friendly. I will definitely be back.

Charlene M.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

Tent ·

This was my second time camping here and I think it’s officially my favourite campground. :) Geri and Pat are so welcoming, plus the sites are private with beautiful surroundings. This morning I saw the horses coming through the property too which was a huge bonus! With the Bowden Sunmaze close by, not to mention that this site comes with a bundle of firewood and water, I can’t recommend this place enough. With winter coming soon I hope to plan a weekend in the treehouse or other buildings soon!

Michelle C.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

20 ft campervan ·

Our hosts were very accommodating! We stayed at Woodbend for the night. It came with a bundle of wood, campfire pit, hammock and an abundance of property to explore! There is so much to see while walking around from the horses to the unique cottage/sleeping accommodations! I would recommend their place to anyone who is looking for a beautiful place to unwind while travelling! Thank you again for everything 💖

Lana S.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

Pure magic!

This is, I believe, my fourth stay! It's a magical place that I look forward to visit every year. The Happy Hut and Treehouse are so cozy, every little detail is thought of and you are looked after so well! The trails are amazing for long walks, the views spectacular, loved meeting the horses again this year. And Geri's massages are a must! See you again in 2026!

Jess B.

4 reviews

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· August 2025

Enchanting Getaway Spot

Tent · With kids ·

We enjoyed our 3 night stay at the Shady Nook site in our tent. The outdoor shower felt great, lots of hot water, and the outhouse was clean and definitely one of a kind! Both were close and easy to walk to from our site. Greeted by the owner on our arrival and also had our firewood delivered and she let us borrow her hammock. Which the kids loved! The trails were well maintained and allowed us to check out the other unique sites on the property and pick raspberries along the way. The Treehouse and Poppy bus were my favourites and the view from the yoga deck was amazing. My kids loved visiting the horses and of course can’t forget our visit every morning from Piper! Geri and Pat are wonderful hosts and we will definitely be planning another trip there!

Casey M.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Charming stay!

Rosebud Cafe

The Rosebud Cafe was a charming and cozy stay at the Collinswood retreat, with a gorgeous view and unique experiences. The yoga deck, outdoor bathtub and shower, wood-burning sauna, and horses roaming free on the property, were the icing on an already lovely stay out amongst nature in a cute, tinyhome-style cabin full of little details to discover. The hosts were lovely folks with a sweet rescue dog that would come make the rounds from time to time.

Breanne B.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

With kids ·

We had a great time. The accommodations were clean and well supplied. Perfect as usual. The hosts are lovely. Great getaway

Iris S.

4 reviews

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· August 2025

Tent · With kids ·

My family of 5 stayed at the Shady Nook for 2 nights. Our campsite is huge, more than plenty of space for my younger kid do play in , very peivate. Lots of space to walk around the place. We played basketball, volleball and frisby. We saw horses in the area. The washroom was cool. My 5 year old always had fun while in there. He would wear the crown everytime we use the bathroom. My daughter and I enjoyed the sauna and the hot shower with a view. My daughter told me before we left that she is going book on a weekend in October as a birthday gift for herself. She wants to do the sauna again and the massage. We noticed that there were only a few mosquitos and we weren't slapping ourselves trying to kill them unlike other campgrounds we went to and we've been to many. Also, the hosts are friendly, approachable and easy to contact. I would recommend this place 100%.

Mayvelyn U.

3 reviews

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· August 2025

HIGHLY RECCOMEND!!

Back Country Forest Glen Yurt

Absolutley amazing. Lovely little place to escape life. We stayed in the treehouse and also used the sauna which is a real finish sauna, gets very hot. Highly reccomend trying out. The outdoor shower does get very warm-hot water but the grate on the fence is a bit low so bring towels to cover if you need extra privacy. The toilet by the treehouse is an outhouse so I reccommend walking the short distance to the composting toilet, especially for using #2. Didnt have the time to use the bath but it looked absolutely lovely. We did walk the red lantern trail, but beware its easier to get lost in the trails as the markings stop after a little while so take a photo of the map. The treehouse itsself has a very comfy bed. It is quite small inside so dont pack alot. second bed is a folding futon, all bedding is provided. They also have your first bundle of wood free, and there is a jug of drinking water and a jug for cleaning water (non potable), also lots of dishes, and cooking ware, an ax, kettle stove, small BBQ, and fire pit, they have some seasonings and oil if you forget yours. There is a Cheap COOP store 10 minutes away as well, and cheap wood in the area too (also you can get wood from the hipcamp extras tab). There are horses on the property who wander freely so you need to be diligent about closing all gates. They also have garbage bins that are bear safe but you do need to secure your food in your car. There are also some frisbee golf and board games to play. Will be back!!

Kiera V.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

With pets ·

Great place to get away, especially if you don’t have a tent of your own, basically everything you need for a jumping off point to the mountains or anything else nearby.

Scott B.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

The Happy Hut

Such a lovely stay! Felt very safe and the property is stunning.

Trina B.

10 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· August 2025

Very rustic, but great potential

With kids ·

Hosts were delightful! The place was a gem, but quite rustic. We rented the poppy bus which was cute, but had lots of ants. As well the outside of the bus could have been spruced up or repainted (it looked dead on the outside, though cute on the inside). The ground was unlevel by the fire, and one of us almost tilted and fell into the fire pit. The area looks very unkempt ground wise, I would hope they would cut off the growing baby trees on the 'volleyball field', and make the ground more level and fill the pot holes with gravel so its not so incredibly mucky when it rains even a bit. The area just looks like minimum effort was put into maintaining it. The outhouses which were decent on the inside, could have been cutely painted on the outside with gloss paint, just to make it look nicer. Otherwise, you felt u were in a provincial park campsite or worse.

Sunja K.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Reconnecting with nature.

With kids ·

My daughter loved the trails and waking up to horses roaming around. There were more "comforts of home" than we expected and that was great. The yoga deck was an amazing place to reconnect with nature and self. Geri and Pat were wonderful at communicating with us and it was an overall wonderful experience.

Charity A.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Tent camping for 5, 4 days.

Tent · Group trip ·

It was a nice experience, personal but also not an alone feeling. Other campers stayed and had gone during my 4 day stay there, and it was hardly noticeable. I brought my teens, partner and my mom, tent camping. A dog on property, some horses we got to see, nice trials to get "lost" in. Very friendly, tidy place to go to. With things to experience.

Tiff B.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Great spot, great hosts. Will definitely be back again

Stephen V.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Collingswood Treehouse

We had a great time at the treehouse. It was very cozy, and the bed was very comfortable. The views from the yoga deck and the hike around the property were beautiful! Pat and Geri were also very warm hosts and provided us with everything we needed. Watching the horses roam around the property was also a nice surprise.

Chisom E.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Great stay

With kids ·