Escape the office and gather your team in a space designed for creativity, collaboration, and connection. Nestled on 47 private acres of pristine forest with sweeping views of Lac Simon, our Scandinavian-style cottage offers an unforgettable day retreat experience for groups of up to 10 people.
1 hr 30 min from Ottawa | 2 hr 15 min from Montréal
A 3 km private gravel road winds through rock outcrops and an old forest before opening to a spectacular lake vista
Ample parking for 6 cars close to the cottage, with overflow for another dozen within 75m
This is not a boardroom. This is a place for campfire-style conversations, fresh thinking, and shared adventure.
Whether you prefer a casual team lunch, gourmet dining, or a lakeside barbecue, food is an essential part of the retreat experience.
-Chez Seb (Chénéville) – refined bistro cuisine with seasonal menus and an extensive cocktail menu
-Carbo Barbecue (Duhamel) – Texas-style smokehouse and Barbecue, available for pickup
Catering partnerships coming soon
Take a look inside our corporate retreat space, thoughtfully designed to inspire productivity, collaboration, and connection.
Whether you prefer a casual team lunch, gourmet dining, or a lakeside barbecue, food is an essential part of the retreat experience.
A Montreal-based chef curates a 5-course seasonal menu. Guests arrive in the late afternoon, enjoy canapés on the deck overlooking the lake, and then move indoors for a candlelit dinner at the 10-seat dining table.
A regional chef specializing in local terroir brings a menu inspired by Outaouais game, foraged mushrooms, and organic vegetables. Between courses, guests step outside to walk the woodland trails, then return to a firelit dining room.
Teams cook with the chef, learning professional techniques as they prepare a multi-course meal together. This transforms the retreat into a collaborative team-building event where dinner is both the lesson and the reward.
A sommelier from Gatineau or Montreal partners with a chef to deliver a themed evening — think “Quebec wines and wild foods” or “Mediterranean night by the lake.” Guests enjoy pairings in a private, intimate setting they could never experience in a traditional restaurant.
Because chefs operate under their own food and liquor licences, the cottage becomes a blank canvas for pop-up fine dining — the kind of experience normally reserved for exclusive urban venues, but now transported to a spectacular lakeside setting.
Privacy & Exclusivity: The property is yours for the day — no distractions, no interruptions.
Inspiration in Nature: Panoramic views and untouched forest foster clarity, creativity, and connection.
Team Building, Naturally: Shared paddles, forest walks, and meals strengthen bonds organically.
Accessible Escape: Close to Ottawa and Montréal, yet it feels worlds away.
Whether for strategy sessions, team-building, or leadership gatherings, our Lac Simon retreat offers a unique blend of professional focus and natural beauty.
