Workshops & Retreats
Network. Learn. Create.
Ashlar House is an inspiring and affordable locale for hosting workshops and classes. Select Ashlar House for your event, or choose from one of many upcoming learning events open to the public.
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Ashlar House offers exactly what you need to host your own workshop, retreat or other learning event—whether it’s for a morning, an afternoon or an entire day. Our private country retreat is ideal for:
- Artists, crafters and writers to create and showcase their work
- Health and wellness practitioners holding workshops and inspirational retreats to benefit mind, body and spirit
- Cooking enthusiasts and devoted foodies partaking in culinary classes
- Educators and lecturers hosting classes for up to 20 guests
Whatever your occasion or season, let Ashlar House be your haven. Invite your guests to join you at our country retreat, nestled at the end of a private drive lined with towering maples.
Gather your group around our large vintage tables with comfortable chairs. Our oversized windows invite plenty of natural light and frame the inspiring views of lush lawns and mature forests. Cook and feast in our airy country kitchen fit for a chef. Relax in our cozy sitting room and converse by our fieldstone fireplace.
Whether you’re connecting with others or alone with nature, Ashlar House has a complete range of amenities and services to support your workshop or retreat. Talk with us about a creative package that suits your needs.
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Distance from…
Orangeville, 20 min
Milton, 30 min
Guelph, 30 min
Mississauga, 35 min
Kitchener, 45 min
Toronto, 60 min
Amenities
- Comfortable sitting and lecture rooms for up to 20 guests, including breakout rooms
- Principle rooms: the meeting room, living room with wood burning stone fireplace and piano, spacious commercial-grade country kitchen with harvest table for 10
- The private office offers plenty of workspace and inspiring views for artists and writers.
- Fully WiFi equipped and A/V ready
- Parking for 15 vehicles
- Walking distance to the Village of Erin’s upscale shops and restaurants
Arranged upon request
- Full range of workshop equipment rentals (e.g. screens, podiums, AV equipment)
- Professional planning, facilitation for your workshop available from Sage Solutions
- Trusted, professional catering service provided by What’s Cookin’, specializing in fresh, local and organic ingredients and sumptuous flavours. Opt for casual box lunches, customized breakfast/luncheon menus, or even a make-and-eat cooking workshop for your group.
- Serving, bartending and clean-up
- Creative, customized enrichment activities for workshops and retreats (e.g. local food excursions exclusive to Ashlar House)
Join an Ashlar House Event
Ashlar House regularly hosts innovative culinary, business and artistic workshops presented by local professionals. Expand your knowledge and your network with events offering cooking and presentation instruction, lunch & learn talks, crafting classes, author’s nights, book swaps, and special holiday events.
Check our News & Events section for what’s happening at Ashlar House.