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This year the Toronto Unschooling Conference is being held at Ecology Retreat Centre in Orangeville, Ontario, northwest of Toronto.

In the Hockley Valley near Orangeville, Ontario, it's nestled among the Niagara Escarpment hills of Mono, adjacent to the beautiful Bruce Trail and the Nottawasaga River. Surrounded by 200 acres of natural forest, with hills and valleys, open meadows and spring fed streams, a pond and an endless network of trails where many bird species abound within rich and abundant flora and fauna, the Centre is truly an unspoiled area of natural beauty ideal for immersion in ideas and personal growth. It's the perfect place for families to bond and unschooling ideas to take root!

And when you're not busy enjoying the conference talks, round tables, or funshops, just step outside and enjoy the beautiful acres of trails, the open spaces to play, the outdoor pool, or walk the labyrinth.

The staff at the ERC are really excited to be hosting us and worked hard with me to meet our varied needs which is reflected in the different pricing schemes. Along with the stunning surroundings we will be treated to delicious meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunch. They also graciously agreed to delay closing the outdoor pool until after the conference in case we have a warm early-September weekend.

This year I will be collecting the accommodation fees as well as the registration fees and organizing the accommodations so if you have any questions or requests please feel free to contact me.

Each reservation includes 2 nights accommodations, meals, and use of all Centre amenities.

And toddlers under 3 are free!

Lodge/Bunkhouse Accommodations

The Lodge has 15 individually heated bedrooms that sleep four (one double bed and two singles). There are spacious and very clean shared washrooms (separate male and female) with 8 showers and 12 sinks. The Bunkhouse offers stream-side quarters with a bit more rustic feel. There are 5 rooms that sleep four with 2 bunk beds in each room. The Bunkhouse has it's own male and female washrooms as well and is only steps away from the Lodge showers.

Room/Night

Meals/Wknd

Linen/Wknd

Subtotal/Wknd

HST (13%)

Total Cost/Wknd

Family Rates

Adult (13&up)

$49.00

$56.50

$7.50

$162.00

$21.06

$183.06

Child (7-12)

$37.00

$42.40

$7.50

$123.90

$16.11

$140.01

Child (3-6)

$37.00

$21.20

$7.50

$102.70

$13.35

$116.05

Individual Rates (without children)

Adult

$60.00

$56.50

$7.50

$184.00

$23.92

$207.92

Camper/Day Use

For those unschooling families that live nearby and want to sleep at home there is the day use option. And for the adventurous there is the camping option. Wonderfully priced at only an additional $10 per night for a tent site, you can choose any spot on the property to set up your tent, just getting a quick okay to ensure you don't happen to end up on private property.

Day Use Fee

Meals/Wknd

Linen/Wknd

Subtotal/Wknd

HST (13%)

Total Cost/Wknd

Adult (13&up)

$15.00

$56.50

$0.00

$86.50

$11.25

$97.75

Child (7-12)

$15.00

$42.40

$0.00

$72.40

$9.41

$81.81

Child (3-6)

$15.00

$21.20

$0.00

$51.20

$6.66

$57.86

Tent Site Fee

$10.00

$20.00

$2.60

$22.60

The Ecology Retreat Centre is an incredibly beautiful property with an amazing and welcoming community feel that I know will just sparkle when filled with wonderful unschooling families! I look forward to meeting friends old and new.

Here's a link to the ERC facilities page if you'd like to check out some pictures.