Elk Island Retreat

Our stay was amazing, rented the Woods Cabin and it is beautiful and cozy with fridge and heater included. The trails surrounding were easy enough and had lots of wildlife. Clean facilities nearby. Cooking outside on the barbecue and sitting by the campfire was a good way to enjoy the winter! Will definitely be returning to check out the domes!

We just stayed in Spruce Hollow Geo Dome, it was absolutely beautiful and spectacular stay, everyone was very friendly, the dome was clean, spacious and just so cozy. The outhouse we used was even very clean. I've already recommended this place to a few people absolutely stunning. The owners did a very wonderful job on this place.

We had the bits and bites charcuterie board for one of our meals, the lady who brought it to our dome was super friendly and gave a run down of the board, you can tell she took pride in doing the boards.

We stayed at the Frogs Hair cabin. We absolutely loved our stay, and will be back for years to come. It’s was clean and well setup. The cooking house was convenient when it rained. It was nice to have the bbq, wash basin and basics already there so you didn’t have to pack so much. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The campground was quiet and peaceful at night well sitting around the fire. It was the perfect stay for our holiday!

We absolutely love this resort. First of all, it’s super close to Edmonton, 35 minutes to a wilderness paradise. We arrived to a super quick check in. Our lovely host brought our firewood up to the cabin. All we did was unpack and kick off our shoes. The cabin was super clean and bright. The bed was really comfortable and soft. The bedding was layered and luxurious. We had a small fridge with a freezer. Bring ice cream. Cooking was really easy on the stainless steel BBQ and surrounding counter. It was nice to bring everything outside and cook in one area, covered but open to the elements. I loved it. The chairs outdoors were comfortable, oh there were these great rocking chairs in the cabin, as well. I brought some watercolors and books , we walked the endless trails around the resort and park. I cannot recommend this resort more for a quick escape out of the city. Bring your family, bring your girlfriends. I can’t wait to come back.

Great place for a getaway from City life. Teepees yourts, cabins and eco geodesic retreats can be rented. There are places to bring your trailer/motorhome or just pitch a tent. Minutes away from Elk Island Park.

Stayed in the dark sky geodome. The experience was great, very isolated and quiet. The geodome is very well cared for and nice to stay in. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Dark Sky Dome!! So spacious and inviting!! Rick and Pat have gone out of their way to make this a memorable experience for us!! We especially appreciated the privacy of each yurt, cabin and dome camp site! We're looking forward to visiting again with our kids and grandkids! See you soon!!

This was well worth the price for a quick getaway and a luxurious camp like experience. A short drive from Edmonton, Elk Island Retreat is a gem situated right by Elk Island Park. On arrival, there was one small issue that the retreat staff responded to immediately and went above and beyond to correct. The staff were incredibly friendly and thorough and deserve 5 stars for the service alone. The dome itself is a very warm and cozy experience, with a great view of the trees making us feel like we were in the wilderness. There is electricity and heating in the dome in the form of a gas fireplace, further adding to the ambiance. The barbecue and cooking shelter was also clean, well maintained, and the barbecue itself had a side burner for doing more than just grilling. The staff provided us with a large water jug that was filled on our arrival, which is used for dishes and drinking water. Flush toilets, showers and laundry are a good 5 minute walk away, so I recommend bringing a bicycle if you don’t feel like walking. The shower and toilet facility was very clean but make sure you bring loonies for the shower. I would have liked it if the potable water source was well labelled, but that is a minor issue.

Overall: Clean site, cozy and beautiful geodome, privacy, responsive and friendly staff, great proximity to Elk Island National Park. A cross between luxury hotel room and campsite.