Come to the garden. Slow down, connect, and experience the land in a way you won’t forget.
Private garden dining and curated experiences on Manitoulin Island.
Private, hosted experiences designed to be enjoyed in a relaxed garden setting on Manitoulin Island. This is a place to slow down, gather, and experience something a little different from the usual. Grounded in the rhythms of the land and shaped by the season. By reservation only.
Where food, land, and experience come together to invite you into a different way of being.
Garden Dining Experience
Enjoy a private, hosted dining experience in a garden setting, thoughtfully curated for small groups seeking something more personal than a traditional restaurant.
You’ll arrive, step into the garden, and find your table set in a privately curated space, surrounded by the colours, scents, and textures of the season. Each experience reflects what is growing, blooming, and alive in the moment.
Your evening begins with a warm welcome before moving into a seasonal, chef-prepared meal. The atmosphere is relaxed and unhurried, with space to enjoy the food, conversation, and surroundings at your own pace. Service is attentive and intentional, with a gentle presence between courses.
Meals are prepared by Chef Hemstreet using local and garden-grown ingredients whenever possible, bringing together freshness, flavour, and a casual fine dining approach. Guests often share it’s the best meal of their trip, many returning more than once.
Reservations are limited and often fill in advance, especially during peak season.
Each dining experience begins with our signature Bluejay Creek water and fresh house-made bread, followed by a four-course meal served with our house-made botanical garden soda. The experience concludes with dessert, tea, and coffee.
Less than 200 feet from where you sit, a spring-fed river flows beneath the land. The water we serve and cook with is drawn directly from this source, filtered through UV, and offered as it is... fresh, living, and deeply connected to this place.
Details
- 2–8 guests
- Approx. 2.5–3 hours
- Afternoon bookings: 12–3pm
- Evening bookings: 6–9pm
- Seasonal menu (dietary needs accommodated when possible)
- Private booking (one group at a time)
Pricing
- $165 per person (afternoon dining)
- $200 per person (evening dining)
- $500 minimum per booking
Pricing reflects the private and curated nature of each experience. To book your private Garden Dining Experience, fill out the form below.
Garden Retreat Experience
A private, guided experience designed for those looking to slow down, connect, and experience the land in a more personal and immersive way.
You’ll arrive and step into the garden, where the pace shifts and the experience begins gently. From there, your time unfolds in a relaxed and intuitive way, guided in response to your group and the moment.
The garden becomes both setting and medium.
Inviting you into a deeper connection with yourself, each other, and the surrounding land. There is space here for both stillness and expression, grounding and play.
Each experience is thoughtfully crafted by Sheina to reflect your group and what you’re seeking. Some guests enjoy co-creating a loose plan or choosing a theme, while others prefer a more intuitive, guided experience that unfolds naturally. Whether you like a sense of structure or prefer to be surprised, your experience will be shaped to meet you where you are.
Ideal for couples, small groups, or those celebrating something special, this experience is designed to feel relaxed, approachable, and gently guided. No prior experience is needed. The land itself is an integral part of the experience, with the garden and surrounding nature shaping each moment.
Curated Elements May Include
- Guided garden walk and land connection
- Creekside moments and time near the water
- Simple somatic or grounding practices
- Gentle movement or body-based exploration
- Creative expression using natural elements (art, mandala, nature-based creation), with optional intuitive reflection or oracle elements
- Salt bowl ritual and/or tea ceremony
- Sound, voice, or expressive play
- Time for reflection, connection, or quiet presence
- Warm herbal foot soak and gentle scrub (may be included depending on your group and the flow of the experience)
Each experience is specifically curated for your group. Thoughtfully, intentionally small and personal.
Details
- 1–4 guests
- Approx. 2.5–3.5 hours (depending on group size and flow)
- Daytime or early evening
- Private booking only
Pricing
- $295 for a private experience (up to 1 guest)
- $125 per additional guest
Additional guests may extend the experience time to allow for a relaxed and spacious flow. Pricing reflects the private and curated nature of each experience.
To inquire or reserve your experience, please fill out the form below. Sheina will personally follow up to connect and shape your experience based on your group, preferences, and what you’re looking for.
Your Host
Your experience is guided by Sheina, a host and experience curator with over 20 years of working with individuals and small groups in intentional, supportive spaces.
She is also an oracle creator, intuitive artist, and trauma-informed somatic facilitator, bringing a creative and body-aware approach that can be gently woven into the experience when desired.
Her work blends grounded presence, creativity, and intuitive guidance, creating environments that feel both welcoming and deeply held. Where guests can relax into the moment and feel more connected to themselves, each other, and the space around them.
Combine Your Experience
Guests are welcome to pair a private garden experience with a dining experience for a full afternoon and evening on the land.
Booking & Payment
To reserve your experience, full payment is required at the time of booking.
Once your date is confirmed, an invoice will be provided to secure your reservation.
Due to the private and curated nature of these experiences, dates are not held without payment.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made with at least 72 hours’ notice will receive a full refund.
Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled experience are non-refundable due to the preparation involved.
In the case of poor weather, you will be offered the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.
