Wild Initiatives: Whispering Springs Wilderness Retreat

Nestled within 200 acres of forest, meadow, and freshwater springs, Whispering Springs Wilderness Retreat is a sanctuary built on the principles of regeneration, reverence, and restoration. Every element, from its canvas suites to its firelit gathering spaces, is shaped by a deep respect for the land. This is not simply a destination for rest but a living example of how hospitality can help heal and protect the natural world. Staying here means becoming part of a larger vision: one that safeguards clean water, restores native forests, and preserves the ecosystems that make this corner of Ontario so extraordinary.

Each stay at Whispering Springs directly contributes to tangible conservation action, reforesting native habitats, improving biodiversity, and ensuring the protection of one of Eastern Canada’s purest natural springs. Guests are invited to experience the wild with intention: to slow down, breathe deeper, and reconnect with nature while knowing that their presence actively supports its preservation.

Low-Impact Design & Eco Architecture
Whispering Springs was built with minimal impact in mind. Its luxurious canvas tents and natural materials blend seamlessly into the surrounding forest, allowing the landscape to lead every design decision. Rather than altering the land, the resort’s infrastructure follows its natural contours, ensuring water flow, soil composition, and native vegetation remain undisturbed. The canvas accommodations are seasonal, reversible structures that leave no permanent footprint and allow the forest to regenerate each year.

Tree Planting & Reforestation with the 2 Billion Trees Program

Whispering Springs proudly partners with Forest Canada’s 2 Billion Trees Program, a nationwide initiative combatting climate change through reforestation. In 2024 alone, the property planted over 9,000 native trees across its 200-acre landscape, an effort that restores habitats, improves soil health, and sequesters carbon. The vision doesn’t stop there; thousands more trees are scheduled for planting each year, transforming the estate into a thriving wildlife corridor and living carbon sink. As one of the few glamping destinations in Canada to take part in this national program, Whispering Springs stands as a leader in regenerative tourism and ecological restoration.

Protecting Eastern Canada’s Purest Spring Water

Whispering Springs was designed around its natural spring, one of the purest water sources in Eastern Canada, meeting the Perrier standard of quality. This spring-fed pond is the heart of the resort, both physically and philosophically. Every element of infrastructure, from tent placement to land-use strategy, was created to preserve this vital resource. Whispering Springs operates with minimal land disturbance, ensuring that the surrounding ecosystem, its water tables, soil, and vegetation remain intact and thriving. Each guest experience, from morning yoga by the pond to a quiet moment at the water’s edge, is part of a broader commitment to protect this life-giving source for generations to come.

Wildlife, Flora & Fauna Preservation

The estate is a haven for native wildlife, old-growth forests, and wetlands, home to deer, foxes, owls, and countless migratory birds. Whispering Springs’ conservation approach ensures that every trail, tent, and event space is strategically placed to minimize ecological disruption while maximizing guests’ connection to nature. The result is a landscape where nature and comfort coexist in quiet balance, where fireflies illuminate the night, native wildflowers reclaim the meadows, and the rhythms of the forest set the pace for human life.