Pine and Brich Ranch

Create Lasting Memories at Pine & Birch

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Horses are friendly and come over when called

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You’ll never forget at Pine & Birch Ranch & Retreat!

Gathering space for meals and entertainment.

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About Us

Surrounding our own private 10-acre Pine Lake in scenic rural Quebec, 30 minutes from Ottawa, Pine & Birch Ranch & Retreat offers a unique destination for family reunions, church or corporate retreats and special programs and events. Our accommodations make an ideal home base for any occasion using the Ranch’s many amenities. Our housing units include a 2400 square foot, four-bedroom Ranch House and an open concept studio Cottage. For one day events, our outdoor spaces can be combined with the Ranch House Great Room and large covered deck to function well as a central gathering space for meals and entertainment.

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Beautiful Accommodation Options

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Fun Family Activities

35min

To Downtown Ottawa

5min

To Gatineau Park

Make your next holiday a Canadiana experience you’ll never forget at Pine & Birch Ranch & Retreat!

Amenities

Signature Experiences & Outdoor Amenities

Pine Tree Swing

Our majestic 100 year old pine in the back yard of the Ranch House is an attraction, in and of itself, but children off all ages cannot resist the allure of the special swing, that keeps them spinning for hours.

Horses

Guests are welcome to feed apples or carrots to our horses who are very friendly and will usually come over when called in a loud voice “COME BEAU”. Week long visitors should ask us about a “RUNNING OF THE HORSES”, which is a spectator event that can usually be arranged at some point during your visit.

Boating on our Private Lake

We keep a row boat and two canoes at the lake which are for the general use of our guests (a fee may apply). Paddles, oars and life vests are also available to guests. Our guests enjoy using our watercraft to check out the turtles sunning on the shores or just to cruise around and enjoy the serenity of being on the water.

Alpacas and Chickens

Guests are welcome to feed treats to our alpacas who are part of the herd. The brown one is named Kim and her daughter, the gold one, is Chi. We generally have around a dozen chickens that may or may not be running free.

Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing)

The Japanese National Pastime of Shinrin-yoku is the simple therapeutic art of spending time in aforest. Our amazing trail system around our private lake and throughout the 50 acre property offers guests the ability at their own pace to watch the sunshine filtering through the pines while enjoying the serenity of the birds and the other forest creatures. This relaxing break from a hurried urban life is one of the best and most authentic that can be done for mental and physical wellness.

Lounging and Reading

Hardly an activity although reading would qualify. We have some great Adirondack chairs dispersed throughout the property so finding the right spot to sit back and relax is easy to do. We have also tucked away some restful seats in a few special sun spots.

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Testimonials

What our guests are saying about us

Thank you for providing the opportunity for such a wonderful, warm experience! The cabin is lovely and provides such an intimate nest away from the noise of the city. Having a view of the pond really makes all the difference! We were extremely comfortable here and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

We had a relaxing weekend, taking in the beautiful colours and tranquil nature of the season. Thank you!

Bonjour Todd! Un séjour parfait dans un endroit magnifigue! Idéal pour décrocher de la vie trop intense de la ville! Plein de découvertes…Au plaisir d’y retourner un jour!

From NYC to this place is quite a change. We had a beautiful stay, and found the peace and beauty we were looking for. Thank you for providing a red kayak like in my child tales. Hope you can keep this nature as beautiful as it is.

Thanks for sharing this lovely property with us. The walk around the lake, the great swimming and relative quiet were restorative. Cheers!

We drove in from Toronto and found ourselves totally relaxed at your private lake! What a wonderful spot to be! We recommend Wakfield and the trail to the cave in Gatineau Park.

Many thanks, Todd and Melissa! We were so grateful we could send a package to you (for us) beforehand. We loved being so cozy inside with a fire, chilling on the deck with the little one, swimming in the lake, going on a little mushroom exploration, watching the birds, smelling the trees and having a campfire. Next time we must book sooner and stay longer!

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. The lake water is fabulous to swim in and we also had a great adventure with the boat! The cabin is really comfortable and really beautifully decorated. We’d recommend exploring the property, walking the trail around the lake and meeting the dogs, horses and chickens!

Thanks for a wonderful & restful retreat from the city. We loved sitting by the lake, walking the trails, & enjoying nightly campfires. We had a lovely time and hope to return!

This was an exceptional retreat for three old friends. We enjoyed the rustic seclusion of the lake. We took in the local sights of the Lush Cave on Lac Philippe as well went on a 10k walk on the local trails. The owner and property manager were very welcoming and friendly. We plan on returning next year with the family.