La Pêche, Québec · Near Wakefield

Pine & Birch

Fifty acres to slow down.

A private lake, old-growth trails, ranch animals, a multi-purpose Ranch House, and a lake side Cottage - about 30 minutes north of Ottawa.

Check availability Explore the retreat
50
wooded acres
10
acre private lake
2
Event Buildings
30
minutes from Ottawa

The place

Relax Your Mind.
Nature is Kind

For more than 30 years, guests have come here to stay, rest, and play on land shaped by pine forest and spring-fed water.

Less than ten minutes west of Wakefield, the ranch unfolds across pastures, an orchard, a garden, and forest trails. The on-site hosts with their friendly canine companions look after a small herd of horses and alpacas and a flock of chickens.

See what a day can hold

Who you’ll meet

  • Archie, the ranch’s small terrier
    A few dogs
  • Chestnut horse with a white blaze at the pasture fenceThree horses
  • Alpaca with snow on its noseTwo alpacas
  • Red hen perched in a cedar treeThe hens
Two red Adirondack chairs on a wooden deck overlooking the lake
A seat by the waterSteps from the lake

Old-growth forest · Private spring-fed lake · Pastures & orchard

Guests relaxing in red Adirondack chairs on the lawn above Pine Lake at golden hour

Pine Lake

Your day begins
at the water’s edge.

Swim from the little sandy beach, take a paddle, fish from the dock, or enjoy a relaxing moment in nature’s embrace.

The Rustic Ranch House

Family & Friends.
Country comfort extends

Large Great Room with cathedral ceiling and massive stone fireplace; 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, large covered deck and loads of windows

The Rustic Ranch House with its red siding, stone walls, and covered deck
Sleeps
Up to 14
Sleeping
1 king, 2 queens, 2 doubles, 2 twins
Comfort
Fireplace, 2 ½ bathrooms
Outside
Large deck and yard with firepit
Signal
Cell Service and high speed internet
Plan your Event Stay

The Lakeside Cottage

Away from the fray,
relax while you stay.

Fully equipped open-concept studio unit, with the warmth of real wood, a fireplace, waterfront deck, and the shared beach a few steps away.

Warm cottage bedroom with a wood ceiling and wood-burning fireplace
Open cottage kitchen with a wood worktop and natural light

From CA$217 / night

Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
Sleeping
Queen bed + futon pull-out
Kitchen
Fully equipped + private BBQ
Comfort
Fireplace, bathroom & shower
Outside
Large deck, firepit & beach
Signal
Cell service, intentionally no Wi-Fi
Plan your cottage stay

Stay, rest & play

Nothing scheduled.
Everything available.

Move with the weather. The best days here are unhurried and mostly outdoors.

  1. 01

    Lake time

    Swim, paddle, fish, picnic, or read by the dock.

  2. 02

    Forest time

    Hike old-growth trails, birdwatch, or try forest bathing.

  3. 03

    Ranch time

    Meet the horses, alpacas, chickens, orchard, and garden.

  4. 04

    Play time

    Badminton, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, and campfires.

A curious brown alpaca looking into the camera in a snowy paddock
Hand-painted wooden signs reading Magasin Ranch Store and Oeuf Frais de la Ferme, in front of the timber farm store

Magasin · Ranch store

Fresh eggs,
a few steps away.

The cute cedar store welcomes guests at the property entrance stocked with oeufs frais de la ferme — fresh eggs from the ranch’s own hens as well as other in season items.

It is the easiest breakfast plan there is: stop by the store, pick up a carton, and begin your day…sunny side up!

  • Farm-fresh eggsFrom the ranch’s chickens
  • On the propertyA short walk from your unit
  • Garden & orchardGrowing just beyond the store

Events, Retreats and Gatherings

Host your event
under the pines

Whether you need one day or multiple days, we can customize your event with the choice of features that you require. Either the Rustic Ranch House or the Lakeside Cottage (or both) can operate as your venue headquarters. Whether you are planning a small wedding, a special family celebration, a workshop, or an off-site company retreat, we can assist you in coordinating and delivering a memorable experience.

Enquire about hosting
A group practising yoga on colourful mats in a sunlit room with a stone fireplace
Morning practice by the stone hearth
An aerial view of the open lawns and clearings among the ranch’s pine trees
Open lawns beneath the pines
Friends gathered around a long lakeside table covered in art supplies
Long tables by the lake
A tall bonfire blazing at night with red chairs around it
Fire after dark
  • IndoorsThe Ranch House Great Room with its open space provides a versatile area for any occasion.
  • MeadowsOpen lawns beneath the pines offer outdoor spaces for games, circles or breakaway sessions.
  • LakesidePicnic tables, Adirondack chairs, and a sandy beach for shared meals and swims.
  • FirepitsEvenings of music and stories under a sky dark enough for the northern lights.

Host an Event

Tell us about your gathering.

Proposed dates, expected headcount during the day and overnight, if any, catering or not, and what you’d like the days to hold. Every enquiry starts the conversation and receives a reply.

Scenes from the ranch

Quiet Days
and Music Days

The Ranch Stage is a recent addition that permits your event to include live music performances.

Live at the ranch

The first Wakefield Ranch Roots & Reggae Festival brought live music into the forest.

Lake time

A slow paddle across the private lake.

Four-season gathering

Acoustic music, winter air, and a campfire among the trees.

Twenty metres home

From the water to the cottage in a few steps.

Barn session

A quiet song for the alpacas, who listened closely.

Retreat morning

Group yoga in the Ranch House Great Room

Reserve

Choose your dates.

Choose an arrival date and we’ll select the seven-night minimum. Stay longer by choosing a later departure.

  • CA$217per night
  • 7 nightsminimum stay
  • 4 guestscottage capacity
Arrival Choose a date
7-night minimum
Departure 7 nights later

Choose your arrival date. We’ll automatically select the seven-night minimum.

Check-in
3 – 10 PM, meet Melissa on arrival
Check-out
Before noon
Booking window
Up to 12 months ahead, 7-night minimum

Before you go

The useful details.

Arrival & access

Check in between 3 PM and 10 PM and meet Melissa on arrival. The cottage is accessible by 2WD, with parking for one vehicle.

Minimum stay & booking window

The current Hipcamp listing has a seven-night minimum and accepts reservations up to 12 months ahead.

Pets

Pets are welcome on leash for CA$20 per day. The ranch has resident dogs and farm animals, so review the host’s guidance before arrival.

Lake safety

The spring-fed lake and small sandy beach are shared with retreat guests. There is no lifeguard; children require direct supervision by the water.

Your week in the woods

The lake is waiting.

Find your dates
Book the cottage from CA$217