Why the Painted Turtle?

When a turtle feels vunerable it will retreat into it's shell to feel renewed and protected. The Painted Turtle Retreat can provide a space in a first nations setting for you to be protected and feel renewed.

In addition, the First Nations symbolism of mother earth is Turtle Island.

Your space for renewal and a place to grow in spirit.

• 60 acres of open meadows, forest, creeks, ponds and lake
• Located 1 1/2 hours west of Ottawa, Ontario and 1 hour north of Kingston, Ontario on the north shore of Silver Lake.
• The Painted Turtle provides you the time and space for nature and spirit to come together.

Please keep checking back for information on our Gatherings and programs.

Drumming and singing (All photos courtesy of Neegoni Wabun Gi-Gay-Win Lodge Inc.)