Rest – Play – Work

The Hive Centre and Stay

Get-Aways, Gatherings and Retreats with Family, Friends, Colleagues

The Hive Centre

Heritage Church

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The Hive Stay

Retro-Executive Home

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The Hive Nature

Commemorative Forest

Forested Property

Nature Reserve

Commemorative Forest

The Hive Centre

Heritage Church

The Hive Centre’s Nature, Creative and Cultural Experiences are facilitated at the heritage church and are available to groups of 4 or more. Click to view some of The Hive’s Signature Experiences including Business Retreats, Creative Nature Workshops, Wild Food Walks, Day Retreats and more.

Boutique Accommodations

Private Full House Bookings

Exclusive use of a retro-executive home with 6 bedrooms (10+ beds), an expansive, fully-equipped kitchen; large gathering area; front and back covered decks; BBQ; fire pit; and forested grounds surrounded by a nature reserve. Great for families, friends and colleagues.

The Hive Stay

Retro-Executive Home

The Hive Stay offers private full house rentals for up to 10 people. The house features a fully-equipped kitchen, large gathering area inside and outside as well as 6 rooms with 10+ beds. Ideal for get-aways, retreats and gatherings with family, friends or colleagues..

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What Our Guests Are Saying

“Kevin and Elsii were very responsive and showed us the area when we arrived. The house was clean and very well maintained. More than enough space for a company of 10 people."

Vitalii

“Amazing place ... close to Toronto .... very scenic place and a picturesque forest to be with nature.... out family had a fun time in this spacious place with lots of rooms and amenities. Hosts are very hospitable and quick to respond... Love it will visit again."

Binoi

“This was the perfect weekend getaway from Toronto as it is very close but still immersed in fresh air and nature. I was amazed at how aesthetically pleasing The Hive was. It had a gorgeous patio, where my friends and I spent many hours relaxing. The kitchen was well-stocked with all you need for a delicious meal (minus the food ingredients). The entire house was extremely clean and sparkling - very good to see this especially during a pandemic. I would highly recommend this property to anyone thinking of a getaway!"

Emile

“My collegues and I really enjoyed every bit of our stay. Elsi and Kevin are the best hosts. Their communication was great, super kind and sweet,and they're very accomadating. The stay overall was amazing, so clean and cozy. We'll definitely return in the upcoming future! Thank you so much for an amazing experience and for ending off our summer with great memories!"

Neven

The Hive Nature

Commemorative Forest

Forested Property in Nature Reserve
Wilmot Creek Commemorative Forest
A.H. Richardson, A.S.L. Barnes, J.D. Thomas
Ontario Conservation Movement
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority

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Relaxing Local Retreats

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The Globe and Mail on why we need to retreat to nature to decompress and re-centre. Read Where to stay for a relaxing local retreat in Ontario. Big thanks to Central Counties Tourism for your continuous support.

Canoe FM with Bear Standing Tall and The Hive

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Tales from the Big Canoe In August 2017, Larry O'Conner from CanoeFM joined us for a special Sweat Lodge / Inipi Ceremony with Sundance Chief & Elder Calvin Pompana, Bear Standing Tall and Red Medicine Woman at The Hive. Listen to

13 Wellness Getaways In Ontario To Find Your Zen

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In November 2019, The Hive was featured in ontariotravel.net, along with many other hidden gems in Ontario. Time for a wellness check, a mental detox, eco therapy? Plan a visit to a healing sanctuaries or wilderness retreats for a healthy

Risky Business? via Liisbeth

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Co-Owner of The Hive, Elsii Faria, was involved in Community Innovation Lab programs as a participant and Business Coach. A fellow participant, Michelle Trembley, wrote an article in Liisbeth, an on-line magazine for Feminist Changemakers, about the benefits of the programs

Bear Standing Tall & The Hive on RogersTV

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Bear Standing Tall and Kevin Craddock talk to Denise Marek on Daytime Durham, RogersTV about Indigenous Education & Training at The Hive.Listen to the end to hear the Spirit Bear song performed by Bear Standing Tall. Click here to view

The Hive on RogersTV

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We sat down with Host Denise Marek on Daytime Durham ROGERStv to discuss all things creative at The Hive. Hear about Woodland Wonder Forest Festivities, Community Night, Creative Music Sessions, Networking and more! Click to view the video.

Orono Weekly Times

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Shayne Traviss is the founder of VividLife.me, a personal development website accessed by millions of people around the globe and the Author of Your Vivid Life, An Invitation to Live a Radically Authentic Life. Living authentically in a highly conditioned world

Your VividLife with Shayne Traviss

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Maiku tries Ice Fishing & Nature Therapy

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“I was invited to go check out some activities in the Durham area. (1 hour outside of Toronto). First, we headed out to Scugog Lake to do some ice fishing in the middle of the lake, and then we were

Featured in Ultimate Ontario

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In February 2020, 11 incredible individuals from the Toronto Bloggers Collective stayed at The Hive as part of a Durham Tour thanks to Central Counties Tourism. It feels like the retreat was a gift for all of us – especially in light of

Ultimate Summer Road Trip

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We are part of the trio of accommodations in Durham Region featured in the Ultimate Summer Road Trip article offer warm hospitality and a perfect romantic retreat Click to read the article featuring Nestleton Inn, The Piano Inn and The

Ultimate Winter Road Trip

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So grateful to be in the company of two amazing boutique accommodation experiences in the beautiful place we call home – Durham Region. Click to read the article featuring Nestleton Inn, The Piano Inn and The Hive. Big thanks to Central Counties

Dine Magazine – Rural Routes and Dirty Boots: Durham Region

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We feel proud to live in a community that has so much to offer. We watch businesses around us flourish and celebrate their accomplishments.Central Counties Tourism has been a wonderful cheerleader for businesses in the tourism industry. Thanks to Eleanor Cook,

Spark Centre Magazine – Queen Bee

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The Hive is honoured to be featured in the latest edition of the Spark Centre‘s Business & Innovation Magazine. We love the layout, imaging and content… and we are in good company with many amazing community builders and innovators from our

Searching for Signs

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Sharon Mendelaoui, Founder and Creative Director of Daily Dream 360, writes about her profound experience at The Hive. “I had no idea that during this visit to the Hive Centre and by participating in a few spiritual ceremonies, crafts and nature

I've Been Bit - In Clarington

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The Hive Centre and Stay was recently featured in Travel Blog - I've Been Bit - in an article titled "You’ll Fall For These Awesome Things to Do in Clarington, Ontario". Author and former guest of The Hive, Lindsay, explores

Hit Me Right in the Root Chakra

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Shayne Traviss of My VividLife shares his beautifully written experience of participating the Naturally Gifted Retreat at The Hive Centre. “In this place there was no past, no future, just pure presence.” Read: Hit Me Right in the Root Chakra

blogTO

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There are so many amazing things to see and do in the Durham Region. We are grateful to be listed in a blogTO’s article! Read: How to spend 48hrs in the Durham Region!