Slow down. You’ve arrived.
Forest stays. Campfire dinners. Real connection.
Just over an hour from Edmonton · A weekend escape from Calgary
A nature-rooted homestead retreat for couples, families & groups seeking calm, connection, and a slower way of living.
Late Summer Availability
There’s still time to sneak away to the forest before summer slips by.
We have a handful of remaining dates in our glamping tents and Tiny Home Cabin through the end of August.
Just over an hour from Edmonton. Limited August dates remain.
Not Just a Stay — A Way of Life
There’s a reason guests say it feels like home here.
Secret Sanctuary is a living, breathing homestead—where life slows down, conversations linger, and evenings are spent around the fire instead of a screen.
We’re a family and community choosing to live more consciously, more connected to the land and to each other.
You’re not just coming here to glamp…
You’re stepping into a different rhythm of life.
Choose Your Space
Tiny Home Cabin
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One-room cabin with a double bed, futon, and two loft single beds. Includes a kitchenette (mini fridge, microwave, hot plate, toaster, kettle) and TV.
Enjoy your own private fire pit, picnic table, barbecue, and outhouse. Located next to the playground—perfect for families.
Birch or Aspen Glamping Tents
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Off-grid Glamping tent with solar lighting, Queen bed, Futon Couch, Dinning table, Lounge Chair. Outside covered gazebo with Picnic table. Private Fire pit and BBQ.
Wild Rose Family Glamping Tent
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Off-grid Glamping tent with solar lighting, queen bed, 2 bunk beds, futon couch, dinning table, lounge area. Covered Porch, BBQ, gazebo with picnic tables & fire pit.
Why We're Different
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Real Homestead Life
From gardens to pigs and chickens, you’ll experience everyday life on a working, off-grid homestead — not just watch from the sidelines.
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Multigenerational & Family-Run
We're not a company — we're a homestead, built with our own hands and run by three generations living on the land together.
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More Than a Stay—An Experience
From hands-on workshops and wellness sessions to paddleboarding and forest play—this is a place to learn, relax, and experience life.
See What It Feels Like to Stay at Secret Sanctuary
Don’t just take our word for it:
200+ 5 star reviews
“Absolutely beautiful location, very highly recommended for anyone wanting to relax and have a unique experience. Everyone was extremely friendly, and very responsive.”
— Jennifer
“I just want to say, this was the most amazing place, me and my cousin just wanted a nice, peaceful get away and this was everything and more!! I could not recommend this place enough! We plan on making this a yearly trip and I can’t wait to join them again! Thanks again!”
— Netritwa
“This is a beautiful little getaway from the big city. Peaceful and simple, it was really what I was looking for. The hosts were all great! Thanks again :)”
— Gabrielle
