Faith & Community Retreat Venue · Near London, Ontario
A day away from the ordinary.
Into the forest.
Fernwood Hills is a 40-acre private property in Komoka — ten minutes from London, Ontario. The Farmhouse and Studio Loft are available for church leadership days, elder planning retreats, youth group offsites, and congregational gatherings for 5–25 guests.
See availability →Complete privacy.
One group at a time. No strangers in the next room, no shared lobby. When you book the property, it belongs entirely to your community for the day. The conversations that happen here stay here.
A setting that invites reflection.
Forty acres of protected Carolinian forest — ancient oaks, birdsong, a meadow, and trails that go quiet quickly. Groups consistently report that something shifts when they leave the city behind and walk into the trees.
Practical and welcoming.
1 Gbps fibre WiFi, a long harvest table for 14, a full working kitchen, and Manna catering if you want it. Logistics handled so your group can focus on the people and the purpose.
Who Books Here
Faith groups of every kind.
Church Leadership Teams
Annual planning days, elder retreats, pastor rest days, and board offsites. The property gives leadership teams the space to think, pray, and make decisions without the usual interruptions.
Youth & Young Adult Groups
Off-site days for youth groups, young adults, and student ministries. Forest trails, a fire pit, a creek — and a space that invites real conversation. Better than another church basement rental.
Small Group Intensives
A full day together, away from the ordinary rhythm. Growth groups, couples intensives, men's or women's gatherings. The Farmhouse seats everyone at one long table.
Congregational Gatherings
Larger church family events — summer celebrations, harvest dinners, community days. The property holds up to 25 comfortably, with outdoor spaces that expand the capacity for informal gathering.
The Spaces
Two spaces. One property. Forty acres.
The Farmhouse
The table everyone gathers around.
1,200 sq ft · Up to 25 guests
A restored heritage farmhouse at the centre of the property. Open-concept, warm, and residential in a way that sets people at ease. The long harvest table seats 14 — everyone faces each other, no podium required. The Farmhouse kitchen is available for groups that want to cook together or use Manna for catering. Best for full-group sessions, shared meals, and gatherings where the table is part of the ministry.
- Long harvest table seats 14 comfortably
- Full working kitchen — group cooking welcome
- Outdoor deck, fire pit, and direct trail access
- 1 Gbps fibre WiFi throughout
- From $295 half-day · $495 full day
Studio Loft
Open space for movement and circle work.
1,120 sq ft · Up to 20 guests
A vaulted loft with floor-to-ceiling windows looking into the forest. Completely open floor plan — rearrange it for a circle, a worship set, a breakout session, or a time of quiet reflection. The forest is visible from every seat. Good for groups that need space to move, or for programs that benefit from a lighter, more open energy than a traditional meeting room.
- Open floor plan — no pillars, fully configurable
- Floor-to-ceiling forest-facing windows
- Pairs well with Farmhouse for multi-room programming
- 1 Gbps fibre WiFi
- From $295 half-day · $495 full day
The Food
Manna by Fernwood Hills — farm-to-table meals from $85/per person/day, available on request and subject to availability. Mention it in your inquiry and we'll confirm whether we can accommodate your date. Otherwise, bring your own food or use the Farmhouse kitchen. About Manna →
Stay the Night
Extend the day. Wake up in the forest.
For groups that want more than a day — retreat leaders, small groups, or inner circles who want to wake up together and carry something forward. All four spaces sleep up to 8 guests total at regular nightly rates. No retreat markup.
See overnight spaces →Plan Your Retreat
Tell us about your group.
Group size, date, and a brief description of what you're hoping for is enough to get started. We respond same day or next morning with availability, a custom quote, and answers to your questions.
- Custom quote — no generic venue packages
- Happy to arrange a property visit first
- Manna catering available on request
- Overnight add-ons available for leaders or small groups
Manna catering $85 per person per day · All prices CAD · HST extra