Wilderness Retreat & Kyuquot Field Station

Take full advantage of our unique location and facilities for your family reunion vacation, focus workshop, group event, or field study program. At our remote Vancouver Island retreat, the comforts of beds and the joy of deliciously prepared meals allows everyone to be fully energized for their time together in the rich coastal setting of Kyuquot.
Thank you so much for providing the opportunity to explore this holy place.
Sheila Dunn-Merritt, Bellevue, Washington

Are you a parent, teacher, instructor or facilitator looking for a Vancouver Island adventure travel experience or special location for a group?  Look no further - our Wilderness Retreat options are flexible, diverse, and alarmingly comfortable for even the "non-campers" in your group!
Greenland-style Kayaking Workshop

Greenland-style Kayaking Workshop

Join renowned traditional Greenland paddling technique experts Cheri Perry and Turner Wilson for daily skills sessions and excursions to inform and enhance your skinny stick abilities. During daily outings, WCE will share our intimate knowledge of the local marine environment and conditions. Workshops & Retreats

Workshops & Retreats

Groups love our unique location and facilities for your focus workshop or themed retreat: leadership, team-building, strategic planning, personal development, yoga... The fresh air, comfortable beds, deliciously prepared meals, and rich coastal setting are refreshingly energizing. Photograph, Write or Paint

Photograph, Write or Paint

Our Wildness Retreat provides groups with an ideal platform for one-of-a-kind creative vacations where you can pursue a passion: photography, writing, painting,...We can arrange convenient access by kayak, power boat, or foot to inspirational settings that are full of west coast intrigue. Weddings & Special Events

Weddings & Special Events

We have a "can do" attitude and seem to attract similar life-loving guests! So bring your friends and family together for an event in this spectacular wilderness setting - we can make it happen! Our comfy beds, pillows, and delicious meals help to make camping work for most! Custom Family Adventures

Custom Family Adventures

Dream it and it can happen! Our Wilderness Retreat, local expertise, and diverse network provide you an incredible platform for concocting your own west coast family adventure. We are centrally located in this remote coastal setting with quick access a range of options. Field Study or Research

Field Study or Research

We are a Field Station rich with options for field study opportunities in marine biology, coastal ecology, forest ecology, geology, protected areas and conservation, and cultural studies. Researchers can also use our camp as an affordable base.

 

...perfect hosts providing access to the perfect place...The special touches were noticed and truly appreciated.
Lisa Robertson
Create the days you want!  Groups have worked with us to offer:
  • Adventure Photography and Writing Workshops with professional instructors
  • Yoga Retreats and Personal Development Workshops
  • Corporate or Organizational Leadership and Team-Building Workshops
  • Coastal Ecology and Marine Biology Field Study Tours, Programs and Research
    • Perfect setting and fabulous staff!
    John & Kay Stewart, Quesnel, BC
  • Wilderness Weddings, Birthdays, and Anniversary Events
  • Multi-Generation, Multi-Activity Family Vacation Packages

You will have many opportunities to focus...or become distracted by the many personal and group options for all interests.

Wilderness Retreat & Field Research Station at Kyuquot, Vancouver IslandEnjoy exclusive use of our wilderness sea kayaking retreat with:
  • Spacious double accommodation for 14; or some triple and quad accommodation allows up to 20!
  • Sheltered all-weather activity & meeting spaces for smaller (3-10 people) and larger groups (10-20 people)
  • Fully catered wholesome meals adjusted for dietary requests
  • Expansive beaches, comfortable private outhouses, heated shower, resource library, kayaks, trails, and island separation from black bears and cougars...with the opportunity for bear viewing by boat or whale watching
  • Inspiring scenery; diverse refreshing activity options facilitated by our professional & fun staff
  • Dynamic coastal setting with unique ecological, geologic, and cultural features

Customize your time together, taking full advantage of this dynamic and beautiful coastal setting, our intimate local knowledge and sea kayaking expertise, and our flexible base camp infrastructure. Our Wilderness Sea Kayaking Retreat is regularly enjoyed for family vacations with toddlers, tykes, teens, twenty-to-eighty-somethings, matriarchs and patriarchs. Let age not be a barrier to getting together in the wilderness!