Day Use
The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse.
9 am – 5 pm · Up to 5 guests · From $195
Not a retreat space built to look like a home — the actual farmhouse, from 1960, with the settled feeling that old buildings carry. Forest on three sides, a front deck facing the meadow, a real kitchen, and enough rooms that the day can move around inside the space.
Good for any session where a table, a full kitchen, and indoor-outdoor flow matter: couples intensives, small facilitation groups, full-day coaching, content and brand days. Up to 5 guests for day use — larger groups use our retreats track.
What’s Included
- Private booked space with its own entrance
- Full kitchen with appliances
- Gas fireplace
- Outdoor deck overlooking the meadow and forest
- Dining area and multiple seating zones
- Access to 40 acres of forest trails
- Fire pit area and meadow for breaks
- On-site parking for 20+ vehicles
- Self check-in — door code sent the day before
- 10 minutes from London, Ontario on Hwy 2
Rates
3-Hour Session
Mornings, afternoons, or evenings
$195
Half Day
About 5 hours on site
$295
Full Day
8+ hours, sunrise to sunset
$495
All prices CAD · HST added at checkout · Day use is capped at 5 guests — book a group event →
Best for
- Couples therapists running day-long intensives
- Coaches or facilitators working with groups up to 5
- Content, lifestyle, or brand photography days needing a full home
- Writers or practitioners who need kitchen, fireplace, and outdoor deck
Not ideal for
- Groups larger than 5 (see retreats at /gather/retreats)
- Photographers needing a completely bare studio (the Farmhouse has furnishings)
- High-volume photo shoots with large crews or equipment trucks
Who Books the Farmhouse
Couples Therapists
A full house for couples intensives — kitchen for meals between sessions, a deck for transition time, multiple rooms when the work needs space to breathe. Up to 5 guests including practitioner(s).
Facilitators & Trainers
Small group work for up to 5 people. A proper table, room to move, and forest access for breaks. Groups of 6 or more? Our retreats track has the right setup.
Executive Coaches
Full-day 1:1 intensives where the setting is deliberately removed from the client's normal environment. The drive out, the kitchen, the unhurried pace — it all helps.
Content & Brand Days
A farmhouse kitchen and outdoor meadow deck for lifestyle brands, recipe content, and farm-to-table shoots. Authentic 1960s character — not a set.
How to Book
Book the Farmhouse.
Pick a date, choose your session, and pay securely. Your door code arrives the day before. 1–2 guests: instant confirmation. 3–5 guests: we'll review same-day and send a payment link.
Pick a date and session
Select from the calendar — blocked dates are already taken.
Enter your details
Name and email is all you need to get started.
Confirm and pay
1–2 guests: redirected to Stripe for instant payment. 3–5 guests: we review same-day and send a payment link.
Recurring use
Booking weekly or keeping a regular slot? See recurring day-use rates →
Common Questions
Can I use the kitchen during a day-use session?
Yes. The full kitchen — including the gas range, fridge, and coffee setup — is available during your session. This is why the Farmhouse works well for couples intensives and facilitated gatherings: people can eat together.
Is day use available when someone is booked for overnight?
No. If the Farmhouse is booked for an overnight stay, it isn't available for day use on the same date. The calendar will show those dates as unavailable.
How many people can I bring for a workshop or intensive?
Day use is capped at 5 guests. This covers a couples therapist running an intensive (practitioner + 2 clients), a small facilitated group, or a lifestyle shoot with a small crew. Groups of 6 or more should look at our retreat pricing via /gather/retreats.
What does '1960s authenticity' mean in practice?
The Farmhouse is the original building on the property — wood-panelled walls, a stone fireplace, low ceilings in the hallway, a deck that faces the meadow. It hasn't been gutted and renovated into a generic rental. It feels like a house, not a venue.
What are the rates and what's included?
The Farmhouse is $195 for a 3-hour session, $295 for a half day (up to 5 hours), or $495 for a full day (up to 8 hours) — all prices CAD plus HST. The rate includes full use of the kitchen, gas fireplace, deck, forest trail access, and parking for 20+ vehicles. No per-person charge for day use.
When is the space available and what is the cancellation policy?
The Farmhouse is available for day use daily from 9am to 5pm. Cancellations more than 48 hours before your session receive a full refund. Within 48 hours, the session fee is non-refundable but can be credited toward a rescheduled date within 90 days.
Is catering available for a Farmhouse day-use session?
Yes — Manna, Fernwood's in-house farm-to-table kitchen, can provide lunch, snacks, and coffee service for your group as an add-on. Mention it when you book and we'll work out the menu and pricing. You can also use the Farmhouse kitchen to prepare your own food, or bring catering in. See /food for more about Manna.
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Staying the Night?
The Farmhouse is also available for overnight stays. A full evening in the forest, a morning with the property to yourself. Couples intensives and full-day sessions work differently when clients don't have to drive home after.
See overnight rates →