What To Bring
Suggested List
- A smile or two
- Towel for showering or beach – we provide all bedding, pillows, duvets
- Slippers (no outer footwear in the centre, we will provide slippers if needed and barefoot is fine too)
- Shoes for showering (optional)
- Comfortable clothing & clothing suitable for yoga & movement classes
- Ear plugs (if needed)
- Running Shoes or Hiking Boots
- Layered clothing for the winter/colder season (hat, gloves, winter boots etc.)
- Journal
- Water bottle – you’re also welcome to take glasses to your cabin
- Sunscreen, bug repellent
- Travel mug
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Camera (wildlife abounds)
Trip & Travel Advice
Sugar Ridge is a casual outdoor atmosphere. Our four seasons require varied and appropriate clothing. Winter brings a lot of snow and requires snow boots, hats, mitts etc. The spring can bring lots of rain and mud so please make sure you have the appropriate footwear. We’re a short drive from incredible beaches so in the summer bring your bathing suit and beach gear.
Please avoid the use of scented toiletries while here. Scented products can trigger reactions in people with asthma, migraines, allergies or chemical sensitivities. Please avoid the use of perfume, cologne, scented hairspray or other scented products. Ordinary deodorant is perfectly fine.
We provide organic, unscented shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the showers but any personal toiletries you’ll need to bring your own. There are hair dryers in the washrooms for your use as well.
Any valuables not needed for your stay should be left at home. We’ve never had anything stolen here but to give yourself one less thing to worry about, just bring what you need.
Sugar Ridge is a smoke-free facility. If you smoke please ensure you’re a fair distance from the building so that smoke doesn’t drift in through open windows. Please do not leave cigarette butts on the ground but rather put them in the garbage after extinguishing.
Please note the retreat centre is located at 5720 Forgets Road and not 5790 (that’s Liz’s residence and GPS systems sometimes send people there).
Once you are settled into your cabin, please park your car in the parking lot. Not seeing cars helps to retreat a little more from the busyness of home, and the driveway is a fire route so needs to be kept clear.
If you have any questions or concerns during your stay please feel free to speak to Liz or any of the staff and we’ll do our best to take care of your needs.
Enjoy yourself while here!
Here's a peak at Sugar Ridge
