The right way to begin
depends on where you are.
Some people arrive already knowing this is home. Others want to feel it first. And some just need a place to bring their whole family together. We have shaped our services around all three.
Return to HomeHow we think about the services we offer
Each of our three services was developed in response to something real that families and seniors told us they needed. The Weekend Retreat grew from years of people saying: "We wish we could try it before deciding." The Full Residency programme has been our core offering since 2009 — and has evolved with feedback from the people who live within it. The Family Reunion Hosting Package emerged because residents kept asking: how do we bring everyone here at once?
Our methodology is simple: we listen, we design around the natural environment we are fortunate to inhabit, and we staff carefully enough that the experience can actually be what we describe. We do not overbook. We do not rush. And we measure success not by any single metric but by the conversations we overhear on the dock on a Tuesday afternoon in September.
Retreat
3 days, 2 nights. A low-pressure way to feel this place firsthand.
Residency
Year-round. Your private suite, your pace, your seasons.
Family Reunion
2–5 days. Bring everyone. We handle the rest.
Weekend Retreat Experience
CAD $225 per night · 3 Days · 2 Nights · Spring through Autumn
A 3-day, 2-night stay designed specifically for seniors who want to experience the rhythm of life at muskokiqqs before considering anything longer. You will have a private room with a choice of lake-view or garden-view outlook. All meals are included. You are welcome to join the weekend activity schedule — which typically includes a nature walk, a watercolour or craft session, a campfire evening, and, where the season permits, live music. None of it is required.
Every retreat guest is welcomed with a personal tour and introduction to current residents. The spirit of the weekend is genuinely unhurried — some guests participate in everything; others spend most of their time reading on the porch or sitting by the dock. After your stay, we offer a relaxed follow-up conversation to discuss impressions and answer any questions about next steps, should you wish.
What is included
- Private room with lake-view or garden-view
- All meals prepared on-site
- Weekend activity schedule participation
- Personal welcome tour and resident introductions
- Follow-up conversation after the stay
How the weekend unfolds
Personal greeting, room orientation, introduction to staff and current residents.
Meals, activities, and open time — entirely at your own pace and preference.
A relaxed departure with no pressure. A follow-up conversation scheduled if you would find it useful.
Full Residency with Nature Programming
CAD $510/month base amenity fee · Year-Round
Our full residency option is a year-round living arrangement set within the pine forests and waterways of the Muskoka region. Each resident has a private, furnished suite. The base amenity fee covers access to communal dining, the craft studio, the reading room, and all outdoor spaces — including the walking trails and the dock. We encourage you to treat these spaces as extensions of your home, because they are.
Daily programming reflects the seasons in a way that feels natural rather than organized. Winter brings snowshoe loops, fireside storytelling evenings, and afternoon crafting near the woodstove. Summer opens the canoe routes, the vegetable garden, and long evenings on the dock. All meals are prepared on-site using local ingredients whenever they are available. Staff are present around the clock for non-medical support — transportation, mail, activity coordination — and monthly community gatherings ensure the programming continues to reflect what residents actually want.
What the base fee covers
- Private furnished suite
- Access to communal dining room, craft studio, reading room
- All outdoor spaces — trails, dock, garden
- Seasonal nature programming
- 24/7 non-medical support staff
- Monthly community gatherings
Seasonal programming highlights
Family Reunion Hosting Package
CAD $950 per event · 2–5 Days · Spring through Autumn · Up to 12 guests
A service built around the understanding that connection with family is central to how people feel about where they live. The Family Reunion Hosting Package allows any resident's family — or, in some cases, families considering residency — to gather at muskokiqqs for a meaningful multi-day visit.
The package includes guest accommodation for up to 12 family members, catered meals for the entire group, access to all communal and outdoor spaces, and the full coordination of a dedicated event liaison who works with the family before and during the stay. Dietary accommodations and accessibility needs are planned in advance, personally, with the liaison. Bookings run from 2 to 5 days and are available spring through autumn.
Package includes
- Guest accommodation for up to 12 family members
- Catered meals for the full group throughout the stay
- Access to communal spaces and outdoor areas
- Dedicated event liaison before and during the visit
- Dietary and accessibility coordination
- Activity and schedule support if desired
Planning process
We discuss dates, group size, dietary needs, and accessibility considerations.
Your liaison builds the visit schedule and arranges all logistics in advance.
Your family arrives. Everything is arranged. The time is yours.
Choosing the service that fits
Here is a straightforward comparison to help you understand which of our services fits where you are right now.
| Feature | Weekend Retreat | Full Residency | Family Reunion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 3 days / 2 nights | Year-round | 2–5 days |
| Private accommodation | |||
| Meals included | |||
| Seasonal nature programming | |||
| Year-round living | |||
| Family guests (up to 12) | |||
| Dedicated event liaison | |||
| 24/7 support staff | |||
| Price | CAD $225/night | CAD $510/month | CAD $950/event |
Standards that apply to everything we do
Privacy First
Personal and health-related information shared only where necessary. All team members operate under confidentiality expectations.
Accessibility Coordination
Mobility, dietary, and sensory needs are documented in advance and communicated to relevant staff. No one is expected to manage this alone on arrival.
Fire & Safety Protocols
Annual reviews, regular staff practice, and clear signage throughout the property. Campfires and outdoor heating are managed by trained staff.
Sustainable Operations
Food sourcing prioritizes local and seasonal options. Grounds are maintained without chemical treatments. Waste reduction is an active practice.
Open Communication
Families are encouraged to reach out at any time. Our team responds personally and does not route inquiries through automated systems.
Voluntary Participation
No service includes required activities. Every programme, outing, and gathering is an invitation — never an obligation. This is your time.
Not sure which service fits your situation?
A conversation costs nothing, and there is no pressure to decide anything on a timeline that is not yours. We are glad to help you think it through.
Talk to Our Team