Welcome to Crieff Hills Retreat Centre

Territorial Acknowledgement

We acknowledge with gratitude this traditional territory inhabited by the Attawandaron people before Europeans settled here. We acknowledge other First Nations neighbours including the Haudenosaunee, the Anishnaabe and The Métis nation. We seek a new relationship with the Original Peoples of this land based on honour and deep respect.

Be Our Guest

Here is everything you need to know to prepare for your visit to Crieff Hills! Photo credit: David Seldon

Tour The Property

Welcome to 250 rolling acres of forest and farmland. Located just an hour from the Toronto Airport, Crieff Hills offers day visitors and overnights guests...

Our Story

Crieff Hills welcomes people of all faiths and seeks to offer genuine hospitality to everyone who visits. As a ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Canada...

Labyrinth

Located just off the Conference Hall parking lot is a large, seven circuit labyrinth. This ancient spiritual tool invites participants to walk into the center and out again in contemplation or prayer.

It was built in partnership with Presbyterian Canada Youth conference volunteers (2006) using fieldstones from the property to mark the pathways and is available all year round (depending on snow levels).

Forest Trails

There is an extensive network of hiking trails at Crieff Hills that wind their way through pine and hardwood forest. Short, contemplative paths are located around the main buildings. The orange and red trails are quite extensive, leading to the edges of the property. Purple, yellow and blue trails link up with the longer routes, providing shortcuts and diversions. All are well maintained and well-marked with coloured trail markers and map kiosks along the way. In case of an emergency, post numbers make it easy for someone to be located. ***PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RED TRAIL IS CURRENTLY CLOSED***

Camp Fires

Most of our retreat houses and the conference area are equipped with outdoor fire pits. Some of our accommodations have indoor fireplaces as well. We provide ample firewood free of charge and you are welcome to enjoy campfires all year round.

We know that guests will be careful to attend the fire at all times and fully extinguish it when finished. Don't forget to bring the marshmallows!

Spiritual Direction

Spiritual directors are trained companions who accompany others on their spiritual journey and help them grow closer to God, most often meeting one-on-one for conversation.

Sessions are typically one hour long and a private space at Crieff Hills can be arranged. Fee is $60 per session payable directly to your spiritual director.

If you wish to meet with a spiritual director, please contact Miriam Frey [email protected] at Ontario Jubilee to make arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide wifi access?

Do you accommodate special diets?

Are pets allowed?

Certified service animals are always welcome at Crieff Hills at any time at not extra cost. All other dogs are welcome on the property but must be registered at the office upon arrival. They must also be leashed at all times and never left unattended. Owners are expected to clean up after their pet while on the property. Arrangements for overnight pet accommodation may be made in designated spaces when available for extra fee of $50 per night. Any damage caused by pets is the full responsibility of the owner.

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What People Are Saying...

My time at Crieff Hills was wonderful—got some beautiful solo time with Jesus and direction for ministry. –K

I love the peace nature of this place. –C

Great facility, great location, great price! –H

“So good to be here again. The trails are great. Renews my soul. ---M. R.

“Just what I needed—rest apart from the craziness of life. What a blessing. –S.W.

“It’s only been two days and already I can feel a renewal of my body, mind and soul.”--A