Come be with the River a while
Millcreek Retreat is located on the north bank of the Grand River, between Elora and Fergus. Our small Retreat rests on the ruins of an old grist mill. where the old willows and cedar trees are reclaiming their home, spiders weave their magic webs, great blue herons nest and the river water dances with the sun.
Private Sessions. Retreats. Workshops. Gatherings. Meals. Ceremony.
Aboyne, Ontario
5 min from Elora or Fergus.
20 min from Guelph or Waterloo.
1.5 hours from Toronto
History of the Aboyne Mill
Aboyne Mill was built in the 1880s, an integral part of European settlements that brought trauma and transformation to these lands This land is the traditional unceded territory of the Attawandaron (also known as the Neutral), Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. It is situated on the lands of the Haldimand Treaty of 1784, land promised (but never honoured) to the Six Nations which includes six miles on each side of the Grand River from Lake Erie to the head of the river.
The transformation we hold here in these times, is to recognize, reconcile, repair and release the suffering and violence of the past that we and the Earth hold in our bodies and to see through the illusion and delusions of separation that continues to shape how we listen and live with each other. We remember how to humble our mind, open our grateful hearts, listen to our wise bodies, reconnect with our inner compass and graceful guidance, honour the Spirits of the land and waters and let the River move us. Here now, in these wild times, we laugh and cry, dance and sing, grow roots and wings.
The Great Room
The Great Room on the 'ground' level can hold larger gatherings, with a great fireplace, large windows right on the river and a magnificent deck that overlooks the water and ruins. This space can gently hold gatherings of 6-12 people in movement or circle and more at closer quarters.
Private Session Space
On the lower level of the mill ruins is a practice space, for private sessions and smaller groups.
Inner Sanctuary
The Inner Sanctuary, within the walls of the mill ruin. is for sacred ceremony, song and fire circles as well as other special gatherings.
Places to Stay near Millcreek
Elora or Fergus
If you are coming 'from away' or looking to 'get away' - there are many sweet places to stay near by. Elora and Fergus have many options, including small motels, inns and bed and breakfasts, luxury hotels and suites.
Both Elora and Fergus are charming small towns with restaurants, shops and necessities. Elora is a beautiful, upscale, quirky and artsy tourist destination and Fergus is a sweet, simple small town with Scottish heritage and mystical flare.
We are 5 min by car, 10 min by bike and a 25 min walk along a rail trail to BOTH towns.
A Few Recommendations
Individuals or Couples:
Private one bedroom cabin overlooking the river, a short walk down a lane and over a small gully bridge. Airbnb listing
Drew House, Elora. http://www.drewhouse.com/
Breadalbane Inn, Fergus https://www.breadalbaneinn.com/
For Small Groups:
Rosewater Cottage (2 rooms, 2 beds)
Forest's Edge Airbnb (3 rooms, 3 beds)
Riverside Retreat with Hot Tub and Sauna (3 rooms, 4 beds)
Charming Century Home in the Heart of Elora (4 rooms, 5 beds)