CREWC:
info@ecowellness.com
(613) 839-1179 Fax: (613) 839-3909

Natural Health Clinic:
clinic@ecowellness.com
(613) 839-1198

The Carp Ridge Learning Centre can be rented by groups and individuals for a variety of functions. It is an educational facility for all ages whose main focus is in promoting wellness concepts, alternative education topics, and skills for living in harmony with the environment.

The Learning Centre provides a tranquil country setting with quick access to the Ottawa metro area. It is located only 20 min. from Kanata and 35 min. northwest from downtown Ottawa. Just outside of Carp village, it is also near Highway 417, a major traffic artery from the Ottawa area and north through Arnprior.

Nestled on the fringe of extensive woodlands, the cedar-clad building has easy access to walking trails, an outdoor eating area, as well as the CREWC grounds and Natural Health Clinic.A large, one-room space is wheelchair accessible and accommodates 25-30 people comfortably. Lighting is balanced between sunny windows and full-spectrum bulbs. There are two separate washrooms with composting toilets, a small kitchen, large blackboard, and a number of audio-visual accessories available to course moderators.

Courses offered at the centre have included healing circles, drum-making, yoga, summer camps, organizational AGMs and group facilitations, permaculture, straw bale construction, solar energy, and New Medicine.

Contact and Rental Info:

Individuals and groups are welcome to rent space in our Learning Centre. The naturally lit, open area is ideal for a variety of workshops, conferences, discussion groups, creative activities, children, youth and adult programs, and overnights. New ideas are very welcome! The fees associated with the different buildings and ammenities are listed below (some discounts may be available depending on individual circumstances).

Learning Centre:
$200/day,
$125/half day,
$30/hour

Kitchen:
Accomodates groups of up to 10 -- $50/session when catering for workshops or retreats, or when hosting cooking classes and demonstrations.

Cabins:
$75/night

Yurt:
$100/day or overnight

Tenting grounds are also available.

Reserve a booking by email:
programs@ecowellness.com

or call Freya at:
(613) 839-1179

The Centre's History

The learning centre was formerly the Carp Ridge Community School, which operated as a private elementary facility from the fall of 1998 until summer of 2001. At that time it was temporarily closed due to the illness and subsequent passing of one of its founding members, Michael Willow. Originally designated as 'the schoolhouse' -- generously donated by John Sweetnam -- it now serves another educational purpose as general workshop and learning space.