Strathmere Retreat

We held our wedding there in June 2023 and it was absolutely wonderful! The staff and wedding coordinator Lisa were all phenomenal. They made sure everything went as planned on our special day. The venue is beautiful, so many places to take amazing pictures. We held our wedding in the farmhouse and loved it! So many intimate spaces for great conversations and nice memories. We did our first dance outside under the lights which was intimate and then held a fire to do smores at night which was a great way to end the night. Would for sure recommend this venue!

We (young couple) stayed for a night, got a meal at the cafe and had spa services. The staff is very kind and the grounds are quaint and cute. Good overall atmosphere.What we disliked most was the room (stayed in the guesthouse). We had many bugs around the window and on our bed. We called the front desk and were able to switch rooms after speaking to the night staff who was quick and responsive. The water smells like rotten eggs from the sulphur, so we weren't interested in taking a bath or drinking much of it. Would have appreciated a water bottle or two in the mini fridge (it is empty). Beds are comfortable but between the bugs, egg smelling water and very outdated furniture, I can't say we got our money's worth.The cafe was lovely--delicious food and drinks. No complaints there.The spa was nice. We got facials and had booked a couples massage, but we were in separate rooms the entire time, unexpectedly so. Again, the staff was wonderful but I've had better massages at similar prices.Lastly, the pool was well kept and quiet. Many cute spots around the area, including small garden spots. The hiking trails are really just a nice stroll, but are unkept (walking on long grass the entire time). Lots of bugs in the evening as expected.Overall, I don't think that we would return but I'm not mad at our stay.

I love the idea of doing my nails here and going for lunch at the same time.The massage and facials by Lauren and Julia were amazing today. Ask for them.I wish they had a sauna. Please work on that. Every retreat needs a big sauna.Friendly and happy people work here. We could all use more of that today.Enjoy being treated like the gorgeous awesome woman you are.Marie-Claire ThauvetteCouples CoachRelationship Bliss

This was my first visit to the retreat for the day and it was SO lovely. I started the day with a restorative yoga class that felt like a big hug. I then had the most amazing lunch where I had the egg sandwich and parm fries. It's one of the best meals I've had in a long time. I then went in the hot tub which I had to myself. I had a massge after spending a couple of hours outside reading surrounded by nature. What an incredible experience, I feel so lucky to have spent the whole fay there. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. This place is a hidden gem, can't wait to go back.

Attended a wedding in the Garden House and stayed overnight in the guest house. The venue is beautiful and even though it was quite hot on the day of the event, inside the building was air conditioned. The guest house room was a bit on the small side when compared to a hotel, but it was comfortable, air conditioned and had all the amenities you could want.

The venue itself is easy to get to, lots of parking, and the grounds are well taken care of. I had attended a wedding, which was fabulous and the service team were lovely, kind and so very helpful and on top of things all night. The only thing that let this review down a few stars is the room. It was a king size room in the Guest House and I paid $222 for it, which it was certainly not worth that price. The room is severely outdated, bleach stains on the carpet, dusty, dirty and old. I am not worried about the sulphur smell of the water, having lived in the country, and seeing spiders in my room as well is understandable since you're staying in the country. But the rooms really need to be updated better if you're going to be charging Fairmont prices, and maybe include some bottles of water (1 per guest in room).

Recently had our wedding in the Garden House with a cocktail reception, and it was amazing! Friendly and helpful staff throughout the entire process, and a beautiful facility. Based on our experience, we would absolutely recommend a fall wedding!

The environment and foods are outstanding. All dishes that we had there have a rich, diverse, but also balanced flavor, color, and texture. We love the fresh salad and edible flowers but the crispy bacon and fries are a must. The chocolate brownie and maple cake are mouthwatering.

A great classic wedding venue in Ottawa with good staff too! As a wedding videographer, I was impressed by the maintenance of the grounds - trees, gardens, grass was a good length, etc. The small things that matter when working with a couple. We stayed on the property for couple's photos as there is a variety of options to choose from (highly recommend the tree swing - makes for romantic photos/videos!).We'll be happy to be back!

My visit was such a delight. Perfect for a relaxing girls weekend.The room was so clean, and easily accessible to the rest of the grounds.The spa staff were incredibly nice, and I had the best massage ever.The food at the cafe was delicious. I wish I could have those fries every day.The pool is clean, and it wasn't ever crowded when I was there.Highly recommend this place, and hope to go back some day!