The Property

Saulaine is a wide, wandering property of fields, forest and clay cliffs nestled on the Nottawasaga River. There are flower meadow trails down to the river, and walking paths through the fern and cedar forests. A simple road leads down to the riverside camping area that is an restorative place to stay for couples, families and groups. You can also stay in our variety of cozy rooms across from the Sun Barn, swim in the river, host a late night campfire or celebrate a wedding.

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Events

Our diverse, Latvian community, family and friends come together throughout the seasons in Saulaine's secluded and beautiful natural setting to celebrate life in its most simple form: Latvian traditions, song and dance, campfires, weddings and reunions, special church services and retreats, art festivals, as well as specialized workshops. Join us!

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Weddings

KEEP LOVE IN THE AIR — Book your 2023 or 2024 wedding in Saulaine

We are almost fully booked for our 2023 wedding season! Please book your 2023 wedding soon. 

Let's keep love in the air. Let's stay hopeful for future gatherings of loved ones and friends.

Saulaine, established in 1952, is St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Latvian Church of Toronto’s Christian retreat  centre. Rooted in the Lutheran Latvian Christian tradition and building on the history of the Latvian Lutheran community in the Toronto area, we value:

The spiritual journey  ∙ compassion ∙ unity in diversity 

Nature ∙ ecological sustainability

The education and celebration of Latvian traditions

The property is available year-round for religious retreats, social functions, concerts and other outdoor events. This beautiful country property is located on the Nottawasaga River about 90 minutes north of Toronto and 20 minutes south of Barrie, Ontario.