Sumac Centre

Sumac Centre Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Sumac Centre, Nature Preserve, 1140 Derven Lane, Mountain Grove, ON.

Sumac Centre is a nature based retreat and conference centre on the Canadian Shield in Eastern Ontario, set on 576 acres of pristine wilderness with a private lake, 16km of trails, and a lodge that can accommodate 16 people overnight.

05/10/2026

beaver dam repair almost complete

04/26/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 20 at 6pm to enjoy the powerful drumming of RAW Taiko. Catch this performance on the grass in front of the Main Stage.

RAW Taiko, founded in 1998 and formerly known as Raging Asian Women Taiko Drummers, is an artist-run Toronto-based performing arts organization made up of East and Southeast Asian women and gender non-conforming drummers. We carry on the diasporic Taiko tradition that grew out of Asian American and Asian Canadian participation in gender and racial justice movements in the 60s and 70s. One of the few taiko drumming groups of its kind in the world, RAW Taiko exists as a critical response and challenge to both systemic and internalized oppressions. RAW Taiko plays large drums as creative resistance for social change, carving space for self-expression, education and community building.

We thank the support of Sumac Centre!

The Skeleton Park Arts Festival runs June 19 - 21, 2026 in McBurney Park, just north of downtown Kingston.

All SPAF programming is Free admission!

Full lineup coming soon… 🎸

Maple syrup season is almost over. We had a bit of a weird year. At the beginning of the season, we had a few nice sap r...
04/12/2026

Maple syrup season is almost over. We had a bit of a weird year. At the beginning of the season, we had a few nice sap runs but I was too busy to pick up the sap. Then, we had very cold nights and the sap froze solid in the collecting pails. I was able to bang the ice blocks out and put them in our reservoir buckets, but then it got cold again and the liquid sap that we had froze around the blocks.

The dreamwork group was here again this weekend. They brought snow with them again. I dream about the snow being gone!
03/23/2026

The dreamwork group was here again this weekend. They brought snow with them again. I dream about the snow being gone!

This photo is a few years old but it is one of my favourites.
01/15/2026

This photo is a few years old but it is one of my favourites.

A snowy morning,After a night of dreaming,Waffles for breakfast.Annual Fall Dream-Work Retreat
12/01/2025

A snowy morning,
After a night of dreaming,
Waffles for breakfast.

Annual Fall Dream-Work Retreat

11/23/2025

No more 'bedoink a doink' going over the potholes at the gate. (One of our summer projects.)

Uh oh. Better bring your hip waders if you want to access the viewpoint off the main blue trail.
07/16/2025

Uh oh. Better bring your hip waders if you want to access the viewpoint off the main blue trail.

We are excited to announce that Sumac Centre is now officially Rainbow Registered! This accreditation, administered by C...
05/11/2025

We are excited to announce that Sumac Centre is now officially Rainbow Registered! This accreditation, administered by Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC.ca), is a testament to our commitment to creating a safer, more welcoming, and inclusive space for the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

Our Commitment to Inclusivity: By achieving the Rainbow Registered accreditation, Sumac Centre is recognized for our efforts in ensuring that our 2SLGBTQI+ customers feel valued and respected. This aligns with our core values of diversity and inclusion, and we are proud to be a part of this important national initiative.

What This Means for You: You can trust that we adhere to the national standards of 2SLGBTQI+ inclusivity as a Rainbow Registered organization. Whether you are a customer or a partner, you can expect a welcoming environment that respects and celebrates all individuals.

Join Us in Celebrating Diversity: We invite you to visit us and experience firsthand our commitment to a diverse and inclusive community. Look out for our Rainbow Registered symbol, a mark of our dedication to the 2SLGBTQI+ friendly practices. Together, let's celebrate diversity and create a more inclusive world.

Explore the Rainbow Registered Community: We are proud to be part of a growing network of businesses and organizations committed to 2SLGBTQI+ inclusivity. We encourage you to visit RainbowRegistered.ca to explore other accredited businesses across Canada and learn more about the program.

A couple of locals enjoying the Lodge lawn.(Thanks to Alfred for the photo.)
05/04/2025

A couple of locals enjoying the Lodge lawn.
(Thanks to Alfred for the photo.)

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1140 Derven Lane
Mountain Grove, ON
K0H2E0

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