Explore the Scenery at Heartening Valley Wilderness Retreat

Our retreat offers the perfect space for you.

Escape the ordinary and come together in space designed for connection, learning, and adventure. 


Sweat Lodge and Temazcal

This sacred space is available upon request and must be booked in advance to ensure Elder availability.

Tipis

Sacred spaces for Spiritual practices, Storytelling, and Education.

A place to connect with culture, heritage, and history.

Classroom

School-based indoor activities, crafts,

and learning sessions.

Therapeutic or meditative practices

Wellness or fitness sessions.

*The classroom can also serve as sleeping quarters when needed.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Guests may use the kitchen unless it is reserved for a private event.

When reserved, six barbecues and fire pits remain available.

Meal service is available with advance booking, and planning is completed before arrival.

Games Room

A welcoming space for guests to create, relax, and engage.

Challenge a friend to a game of ping pong, get lost in a good book, express creativity with crafts, or gather for a games night with a wide selection of new and classic games to choose from.

Sustainable Sanitation Composting Toilets

Heartening Valley Wilderness Retreat uses an eco-friendly alternative to traditional flush toilets. Utilizing natural processes to decompose waste into compost, these toilets reduce the retreat's water usage.

Shower House

Our all-inclusive shower house features separate men’s and women’s areas, each with four shower stalls and four sinks.

Enjoy your camp experience without the hassle of bringing extra toiletries—we provide complimentary shampoo, conditioner, soap, and towels for your stay. 

Address

 73197 Highway 40, Ghost River Reserve, Alberta

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