A nature based retreat center that focuses on whole food and whole body healing.

Alberta
A nature based retreat center that focuses on whole food and whole body healing.
A nature based retreat center that focuses on whole food and whole body healing. A nature based retreat center that focuses on whole food and whole body healing.
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For the past eight years, my family(husband, Son) and I have had the privilege of welcoming guests from all over the world to our property. What began as a simple desire to share our space has grown into a meaningful journey of connection, hospitality, and healing. We live in a peaceful, nature-filled setting where open skies, fresh air, and the rhythms of farm life create space to truly unwind. Our property is home to horses, the well known and loved ranch dog, and the barn cats. It offers an authentic farm experience that invites guests to slow down, reconnect, and breathe a little deeper. Hosting isn’t just something we do — it’s something we care deeply about. Over the years, we’ve created an environment where people can relax, reflect, and focus on their mental well-being. Whether it’s spending quiet time in nature, interacting with the horses, or simply stepping away from the busyness of everyday life, our goal is to provide a space where guests feel safe, supported, and restored. Welcoming people from around the world into our lives has been an incredible gift, and we’re grateful to continue sharing our home and our little piece of nature with others seeking rest, renewal, and meaningful experiences. Life on our property is rooted in the simple, meaningful rhythms of farm living — and we love sharing that experience with our guests. An average day begins with caring for the animals. Mornings often start with feeding, watering, and checking on everyone to ensure they’re healthy and settled. Guests are welcome to take part and learn the importance of consistency, attentiveness, and respect when working with animals. From there, the day may move into the garden — planting, weeding, harvesting, and learning how food grows from seed to table. We believe gardening is not only practical but deeply grounding, offering a chance to slow down and reconnect with nature. Throughout the week, we also work on fencing and general land stewardship, teaching guests about maintaining safe, functional spaces for livestock. There’s always something hands-on to learn, whether it’s repairing a fence line or preparing a new area for grazing. Our horses are a special part of daily life. Guests can observe or participate in grooming, saddling, settling, and preparing the horses for riding. We focus on calm, respectful handling and building trust between horse and rider. Watching — and learning — how we prep the horses before a ride helps guests understand the responsibility and partnership involved. In the kitchen, we cook wholesome meals, preserve food through canning, and share traditional skills that connect us to the seasons. Writing and reflection are also part of our rhythm, encouraging guests to process their experiences and focus on mental clarity and growth. Each day looks a little different — shaped by the seasons, the animals, and the needs of the land — but every day offers purpose, connection, and the opportunity to learn something meaningful. We offer different comfortable accommodation options to suit different needs and preferences. We have a cabin, RV accommodations, or our fully equipped two-bedroom basement suite. Each space provides privacy and comfort, while still being connected to the heart of daily life on the property. We believe food brings people together, so we invite guests to take part in preparing and cooking meals alongside us. Whether it’s gathering fresh ingredients from the garden, learning to preserve food through canning, or helping prepare a hearty country dinner, the kitchen becomes a space for connection, learning, and conversation. Sometimes guests will be required to make their meals on their own if we are not done our days work or we are out before them in the morning. Sharing meals around the table creates a sense of community. It’s a time to reflect on the day’s work, share stories, and build meaningful relationships. For us, hosting is not just about providing a place to stay; it’s about welcoming guests into our daily life, where working together, cooking together, and eating together are all part of the experience. Our family loves the outdoors and riding horses is one of our main hobbies. When we get the chance to slip away we head to the near by lake to take the boat or kayaks out!
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Horse or donkey farming
Flower farming
Seed saving or production
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Bakery
Host type
Production farm
7 Hectares | 17.3 Acres
Accommodation
2 WWOOFers
Bedroom
Camper / RV
Cabin / Mobile-home
Children accepted
Pets not accepted
Meals
Omnivore
Length of stay
Weekend
Less than a week
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
Over a month
Amanda
Amanda
Member since 2026
Languages spoken: English
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Response rate: 100% Response time: typically within 1 day
Alberta
Calgary airport
Feedback
Jérémy
Jérémy
Canada • August 2026
I had such a great time at this place. I truly felt like I was part of this beautiful family. The daily work was really interesting, especially the time spent with the horses! We also shared wonderful meals and great moments with Amanda and Deyrrel. I’m so grateful for this amazing experience.
Axelle
Axelle
France • August 2026
I had and incredible and amazing experience staying at Amanda & Daryl’s place. This ranch is « magic » and make people change in the best way possible. They have the sweetest family, Lincoln is and adorable kid who loooove bacon for sure haha. The dogs and the horses are so kind and lovely. I learned a lot about horses and how to lounge them with Amanda, who is also an amazing barrel racer; loved to discover this sport by watching her and learned more about the cowboy’s world by talking with Daryl and his experience. The task I did there : cleaning the Airbnb cabin, the barns, painting them, cleaning the property, woods cutting, weeding, gardening, training the pony’s… you are gonna learn a lot and never be bored there !! We also did a lot of activies when we were off all together with the 3 of them and the other woofers (going to the lake, floating, barrel race…) And of course a lot of laugh and deep conversations around good meals together. Thanks to this beautiful family again
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Amanda
Reply from Amanda
Axelle you are part of our family forever!
Jeanne
Jeanne
France • July 2026
We had such an amazing time at Amanda's and Daryl's place. They are truly lovely people, full of joy, laughter, and love. We were supposed to stay for two weeks, but we ended up staying for almost a full month! Their way of teaching, telling stories, and sharing their lives is what made this experience so incredible. Thank you for everything you did for us. Everything we experienced was made possible thanks to you both! This place really does change people. Thank you for everything!
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Adèle
Adèle
Belgium • June 2026
I stayed at RTR Ranch for two weeks and had a wonderful time. Amanda and Daryl were incredibly welcoming and made me feel at home throughout my stay. I highly recommend RTR Ranch and would gladly come back.
Celia
Celia
Canada • June 2026
I loved my three-week stay here (if I could have, I would have stayed longer!). Amanda makes you feel right at home. You truly become part of their family. If you want, you can play some games with them. Amanda is incredibly kind. You really feel like you're working towards something worthwhile, helping them in their lives. I learned so many wonderful things. The tasks are very varied; you're never stuck in a routine. Amanda values ​​our opinions by often asking for our input! There are so many wonderful things to say about this place, I felt really good there. As my first woofing experience, it exceeded all my expectations. I sincerely hope to see them again soon!! Thank you so much! Oh, and a special mention for Jello, their adorable dog.
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Amanda
Reply from Amanda
We miss you already:)
Arthur
Arthur
France • June 2026
I had planned to stay three weeks and I extended it by two more weeks! I absolutely loved it! Amanda truly makes the WWOOFing experience authentic! Here, you become part of a family's daily life and participate in everyday tasks to help them! You're not working for a business. they’re incredibly kind and generous. They've set the bar very high. I’ll be happy to see them in the future !!
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