Where will be camping?
A Queer Camp will be taking place at Riverstone Eco-Retreat in Durham, Ontario.
Situated on the banks of the mighty Saugeen River, the Riverstone Eco-Retreat is located 5 minutes from Durham, Ontario on 136 acres of historic farmstead. The property boasts diverse forests, hiking trails, agricultural lands and several indoor and outdoor facilities for events, overnight accommodations, retreats and educational experiences. This is a property you really have to see and explore to appreciate the beauty, tranquility and opportunity brimming from every square inch.
The property is designed to host several activities in unique, accessible areas.
We’ve made mention of just a few of the facility highlights below. Check them out to learn more about where we'll be camping.
Where will you stay?
Rest
At the heart of Riverstone Eco-Retreat is the beautiful old stone farmhouse. Guests have access to several different accommodation types ranging from a converted caboose, to comfortable bunkies, prospector tents, to beautiful forest camping spaces.
What will you do?
Explore
From the spacious pavilion to a forested labyrinth, maple sugar shack and an outdoor riverfront dining space the property is spotted with many surprises and unique offerings.
What will your environmental impact be?
Leave No Trace
From accommodations that maximize on materials sourced right at Riverstone to bunkies that were made from pine milled by a local Amish community, Riverstone is about low impact and locally sourced.
What will you learn?
Engage
Acres of fertile soil and the mighty Saugeen River make Riverstone the ideal place for locavores. A focus of this property is the practical teaching focused on food sustainability, food sovereignty, food foraging, and outdoor cooking.
How Will You Relax?
Unwind
From the woodburning saunas to the Drag Show Picnic, look forward to a weekend of queer-led workshops, meeting new people, and peaceful nature experiences.
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