Inspiring Connections

Come. Be. Become.

Come for a program, retreat or host your own event. Be renewed by the land, the people, the learning. Be part of a community of like-minded people.
Inspiring Connections

Come. Be. Become.

Come for a program, retreat, or host your own event. Be renewed by the land, the people, and the learning. Become part of a community of like-minded people.

Welcome to

Five Oaks

Five Oaks acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Neutral peoples and acknowledge their stewardship of this land throughout the ages. We seek a new relationship with the Original Peoples of this land, one based in honour and deep respect.

Welcome to Five Oaks Centre, your sanctuary for transformative programs and rejuvenating retreats. For more than 70 years, Five Oaks has offered a convergence of education, nature, and spirituality creating a rich space for growth and renewal. From the Acorn Adventure Camp and Diversity School Group programs for children to restorative retreats and immersive, transformative sessions for adults, Five Oaks has programs for all ages.

Check for current programs or read on to see how you can talk with us about an event or program you have in mind.

Welcome to

Five Oaks

Five Oaks acknowledges that we gather on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Neutral peoples and acknowledge their stewardship of this land throughout the ages. We seek a new relationship with the Original Peoples of this land, one based in honour and deep respect.

Welcome to Five Oaks Centre, your sanctuary for transformative programs and rejuvenating retreats. For more than 70 years, Five Oaks has offered a convergence of education, nature, and spirituality creating a rich space for growth and renewal. From the Acorn Adventure Camp and Diversity School Group programs for children to restorative retreats and immersive, transformative sessions for adults, Five Oaks has programs for all ages.

Check for current programs or read on to see how you can talk with us about an event or program you have in mind.

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Five Oaks is located off Highway 403 between Brantford and Paris on the Grand River. The Centre sits on 116 acres at the confluence of two water ways – a sacred place in indigenous traditions; for others, a “thin place” where the physical and spiritual are closely and deeply experienced.

Today, as an interfaith and intercultural Centre, Five Oaks offers transformative experiences through camps, school programs, workshops, and retreats.

We are deliberately inclusive and are proud that LGTBQ+ and BIPOC groups find a safe and welcoming home in Five Oaks.

Aerial view of lower campus and The Grand River

Five Oaks is located off Highway 403 between Brantford and Paris on the Grand River. The Centre sits on 116 acres at the confluence of two water ways – a sacred place in indigenous traditions; for others, a “thin place” where the physical and spiritual are closely and deeply experienced.

Today, as an interfaith and intercultural Centre, Five Oaks offers transformative experiences through camps, school programs, workshops, and retreats.

We are deliberately inclusive and are proud that LGTBQ+ and BIPOC groups find a safe and welcoming home in Five Oaks.

A Place To Be.

Talk to us about your next event or retreat

Five Oaks has everything you need for a special event or getaway!

We would love to be your retreat and event venue! Fill out our Booking Inquiry Form to start a conversation about your gathering.

Fun Facts About Five Oaks

116 Acres
Five Oaks is located on 116 acres of Six Nations territory
Located at the confluence of two waterways
Five Oaks sits at the confluence of The Grand River and Whitemans Creek
Program Highlights
We served 42 programs through 2022, with many more planned moving forward!
Acorn Adventure Camp
Acorn summer camp welcomed 456 participants in 2022
New Outdoor Patio
With help from the Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Authority, through Development Canada, Five Oaks opened a two-story deck, with a beautiful upper gathering space!
Wild Carolinian Forest
Five Oaks is home to wild Carolinian Forest, Canada’s richest and most endangered ecosystems, with over 400 rare species. Walk through ancient cedar groves and white pines that have stood hundreds of years!
Owl Prowls
Join one of our Owl Prowls and listen to the Great Grey Old and Eastern Screech Owl under the light of a full moon.
We offer fishing passes
Whitemans Creek is a host to large runs of Steel Head, Rainbow, and Brown Trout due to its cold temperatures.
We welcome volunteers!
Join us for one of our work weekends. Many hands make light work!
School Group Programs
Our School Group Programs are like no other! We developed a Nature-based School Group Curriculum that uses the biodiversity as a lens to understand human diversity.
Team Retreats at Five Oaks!
Five Oaks is the perfect venue to build your own Team Retreat!
A Place To Be.

Talk to us about your next event or retreat

Five Oaks has everything you need for a special event or getaway!

We would love to be your retreat and event venue! Fill out our Booking Inquiry Form to start a conversation about your gathering.

Fun Facts about Five Oaks

116 Acres
Five Oaks is located on 116 acres of Six Nations territory
Located at the confluence of two waterways
Five Oaks sits at the confluence of The Grand River and Whitemans Creek
Program Highlights
We served 42 programs through 2022, with many more planned moving forward!
Acorn Adventure Camp
Acorn summer camp welcomed 456 participants in 2022
New Outdoor Patio
With help from the Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Authority, through Development Canada, Five Oaks opened a two-story deck, with a beautiful upper gathering space!
Wild Carolinian Forest
Five Oaks is home to wild Carolinian Forest, Canada’s richest and most endangered ecosystems, with over 400 rare species. Walk through ancient cedar groves and white pines that have stood hundreds of years!
Owl Prowls
Join one of our Owl Prowls and listen to the Great Grey Old and Eastern Screech Owl under the light of a full moon.
We offer fishing passes
Whitemans Creek is a host to large runs of Steel Head, Rainbow, and Brown Trout due to its cold temperatures.
We welcome volunteers!
Join us for one of our work weekends. Many hands make light work!
School Group Programs
Our School Group Programs are like no other! We developed a Nature-based School Group Curriculum that uses the biodiversity as a lens to understand human diversity.
Team Retreats at Five Oaks!
Five Oaks is the perfect venue to build your own Team Retreat!

Our Vision and Community Partners

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Our Vision and Community Partners

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