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576799 Concession 9 Chatsworth

One of a Kind Hospitality Destination

This exceptional property - now available for exclusive purchase - occupies a rare position at the intersection of specialty Escarpment landscape, secured commercial and expansion development rights, and the growing demand for experiential tourism and nature based hospitality.

Situated on 86 acres overlooking the Big Head Valley on the Niagara Escarpment in Grey County, Ontario - a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve - this is a destination where economy, ecology, culture, and design entwine. The opportunities to establish your vision are wide and open.

The base work to secure commercial designation and expansion potential has been undertaken and completed meaning the property has been vetted and confirmed and is shovel ready to build your future here.

Beyond the development potential offered in the existing Lodge, 2 story bank barn, along with the Sky Camp dome camp, the property is cleared for 11 dome or alternative structures to support short term accommodations, events including weddings, and a specialty Social Spa / Wellness space.

Beyond the specialty permissions unmatched by other properties, the land here is truly magnificent.

Ancient limestone formations rise from the valley floor. Old-growth forests tower overhead. Heritage apple orchards bloom in spring and burst with fruit in autumn. Meadows stretch toward panoramic sunset views while spring-fed waters flow through one of the headwater systems feeding the Big Head River.

This is land guests want to return to.

It calls to the soul and rewires the brain.

People feel the pulse of ancient rhythms and awaken to the wonder all around them.

Over the past four years, the property has evolved through extensive land works, ecological and agricultural stewardship, infrastructure development, and a rigorous multi year planning approval process.

Today, the property stands as a legally recognized Existing Use Retreat, Event Centre & Social Spa with a now protected history dating back to 1983 and secured approvals for its next stage of expansion.

This is not a speculative concept. This is opportunity ready to thrive.

A rare Escarpment destination transitioning from planning and development into full commercial operation, with secured approvals, established infrastructure, shovel ready expansion and development, and significant growth potential ahead.

Key Highlights : The Land

86-acre Escarpment property overlooking the Big Head Valley
7 km private trail network through Forests & Meadows
10 acres of heritage Apple Orchards - 14 varietals
2 acres of established vineyard ready to be revitalized - exceptional specialty terroir
3 clear & fresh Spring fed ponds with flowing wetlands in North western corner - rest of the property is high and dry
Ancient rock formations
Views Views Views from every plateau

Key Highlights : Planning & Development

Rare hospitality permissions on one of Ontario's most protected landscapes
Lodge & 2 story Bank Barn
Fully approved expansion plan secured through Niagara Escarpment Commission review for 11 structures
Existing Use Retreat Centre status confirmed through NEC and OLT proceedings
Multiple complementary revenue streams across wellness, accommodations, events, retreats, agriculture, retail, and ecological initiatives
Positioned within rapidly growing wellness tourism, experiential travel, and retreat markets
Vetted, Tested, Confirmed & Shovel Ready

Key Highlights : Future Potential

Glamping & Event Space
Boutique Hotel / Lodge
Farm To Table Dining & Experiences
Agritourism
Outdoor Education Centre
Equestrian Centre with Accommodations
Corporate Events & Retreats
Wellness Destination & Spa

Enter the Data Room

For an Exclusive Private Tour and access into the Data Room with deep documentation, details and site maps, contact the Broker of Record:

Nik Bonellos
Phone: 416-876-9581

MOFFAT DUNLAP REAL ESTATE LIMITED

Brokerage

16630 DUFFERIN STREET

KING CITY, Ontario L7B1K5

905-841-7430

905-841-4091

Bubble Grove Property & Trail Map

Watershed + Topography - Land Outline

Sky Camp Social Spa expansion showing the Lounge Dome, Workshop Dome, Group sauna, 4 private sauna areas, and the collective fire area with 10 red muskoka chairs.

Each of the domes is white with triangle panels and expansive glass windows

the lawn is manicured with landscaping around the domes, saunas and pathways

The confirmed expansion ready Development Permits secured to 576799 Concession 9 are exceptional, unique and rare.

The opportunities on this property are positioned at the intersection of several of the fastest-growing global hospitality sectors, including experiential travel, social & wellness tourism, glamping, outdoor recreation, retreats, corporate offerings, and unique events.

Confirmed Expansion Offers:

• Seven glamping domes in meadow and orchard landscapes

• An immersive Social Spa featuring private and communal Hot & Cold experiences designed around wellness, connection, and nature-based rejuvenation.

The Social Spa features a Lounge Dome, Gathering Dome, and outdoor gathering spaces supporting workshops, retreats, wellness programming, corporate experiences, and intimate celebrations

• A signature Orchard Event Space centred around a soaring Event Dome, nestled amongst heritage apple trees, creating a one-of-a-kind destination for weddings, special events, retreats, and cultural programming

• The Lodge and historic Bank Barn are ready for development on their current footprints into destination-defining hospitality assets featuring boutique accommodations, café and retail offerings, and exciting event space.

The commercial permissions extend across the full land parcel.

Business Model

Wellness + Social Spa

As a high-frequency, year-round offering, the Social Spa acts as a key demand generator for the property. Public sauna experiences, memberships, private bookings, workshops, wellness programming, and retreats create recurring revenue streams while introducing new guests to the broader Bubble Grove experience.

Accommodations

Glamping domes, retreat stays, curated packages, and immersive nature experiences provide premium overnight revenue opportunities while supporting group bookings, corporate retreats, and destination tourism.

The accommodation strategy is intentionally group-first. By prioritizing retreats, facilitated experiences, corporate gatherings, and event producers, Bubble Grove cultivates recurring relationships with high-value booking partners capable of generating repeat business across multiple dates each year. Remaining availability is marketed directly to consumers seeking unique nature-based getaways, creating a complementary revenue stream while maximizing occupancy and yield.

Events + Gatherings

The Orchard Event District, Social Spa Gathering Dome, Barn, and outdoor gathering spaces support weddings, celebrations, corporate retreats, educational events, wellness festivals, and community programming.

With multiple event venues and experience zones distributed throughout the property, Bubble Grove is uniquely positioned to host concurrent bookings across different market segments. The expansive landscape creates natural separation between activities, allowing guests to enjoy a private and immersive experience while increasing overall site utilization and revenue generation.

Food + Beverage

A mobile food truck functions as a Cafe and flexible kitchen hub, supporting events throughout the property. Guests can enjoy refreshments, locally sourced food, seasonal specialties, and unique culinary experiences, including chef pop-ups, farm-to-table offerings, and orchard-inspired favourites such as fresh apple pancakes during harvest season.

Retail & Cafe

The Lodge will host retail, gallery and art space, and comfortable gathering areas where guests can arrive, connect, and begin their Bubble Grove experience. Visitors will discover a thoughtfully curated collection of local goods, artwork, artisan gifts, handcrafted skincare products, clothing, private-label offerings, and Bubble Grove branded merchandise, creating an additional revenue stream while showcasing the creativity, craftsmanship, and culture of the surrounding region.

Agritourism

Heritage orchard products, gardens, wild-crafted goods, local artisan products, educational experiences, and seasonal activations create both revenue and visitor engagement.

Ecological Enterprise

Environmental stewardship remains a foundational pillar of the project.

Habitat restoration, regenerative land management, ecological education, grants, partnerships, carbon sequestration opportunities, biodiversity initiatives, and future environmental markets create additional value while enhancing the property's ecological health.

Community Impact

Bubble Grove is designed to generate more than financial returns.

The project contributes to local tourism, employment, environmental stewardship, agriculture, education, arts, culture, wellness, and community engagement.

It is a destination where economic development and ecological regeneration strengthen one another rather than compete.

Set across a rare and expansive landscape overlooking the Big Head Valley in Grey County, Ontario, this nature-integrated destination blends immersive outdoor experience with intentional design.

With growing demand for nature-based wellness, experiential travel, and curated group environments, this project is positioned at the intersection of multiple high-growth sectors.

It is a destination built not only for today’s market, but for where hospitality is going next.

A Surging Shift Toward Experiential, Nature-Based Hospitality

Experiential, nature-based hospitality is rapidly becoming one of the strongest growth sectors in global tourism. Travellers are increasingly seeking meaningful experiences that blend wellness, celebration, ecology, design, and human connection, moving away from passive accommodation toward immersive destinations that create lasting memories.

This shift is not a temporary trend. It represents a structural change in consumer behavior and a redefinition of where long-term value is being created within tourism and hospitality. Across the market, guests are prioritizing experiences over transactions, and destinations that offer authenticity, atmosphere, and emotional resonance are outperforming conventional hospitality models.

At the same time, the future of tourism is becoming deeply tied to the conservation economy - businesses that integrate environmental stewardship, regenerative development, and community-oriented experiences into their operating model.

Increasingly, guests, collaborators, and investors are looking beyond branding language and seeking projects where the values are visible in the land, the experience, and the business structure itself.

Bubble Grove: Positioned for the Emerging Market

Bubble Grove exists at the intersection of these powerful market shifts.

The project has been designed around curated retreats, immersive gatherings, wellness experiences, and meaningful social connection, anchored by the Sky Camp Social Spa experience and supported by future accommodations, event infrastructure, and expanded retreat programming.

The primary business model centers around high-value group experiences, retreats, workshops, celebrations, and corporate gatherings. This is the underserved niche.

Paired with the Social Spa activities which offers strong daily revenue, this is a robust business model. Direct-to-consumer getaway bookings serve as supplemental occupancy.

This approach creates stronger revenue resilience, deeper customer relationships, and higher long-term brand equity than traditional accommodation-focused hospitality.

Bubble Grove is already developing relationships with facilitators, retreat leaders, wellness practitioners, organizations, and community groups seeking unique destinations capable of hosting transformative experiences in nature.

The property is positioned to become one of the distinctive experiential hospitality destinations in Ontario.

A Region Primed for Growth

Southern Georgian Bay and Grey County sit within one of Ontario’s strongest emerging tourism corridors.

The region offers four-season outdoor recreation, wellness tourism, agritourism, nature-based travel, and growing demand for premium experiential accommodations. Local municipalities and economic development agencies continue to actively encourage tourism diversification, conservation economy initiatives, and rural destination development.

Tourism performance across Canada and Ontario continues to validate the strength of the sector:

Canadian tourism revenues reached record highs in 2024
Domestic travel demand remains exceptionally strong
Ontario hotel markets continue to demonstrate occupancy and pricing resilience
Nature-based and wellness-oriented travel continues to outperform broader tourism growth categories

Bubble Grove benefits from both regional tourism momentum and a growing undersupply of distinctive retreat and experiential hospitality destinations.

A Rare and Defensible Hospitality Asset

Situated on 86 acres along the Niagara Escarpment, Bubble Grove combines dramatic natural geography, panoramic valley views, heritage landscape features, and established commercial permissions within a highly protected planning environment.

Importantly, the project is not conceptual.

The property already holds specialty commercial permissions :

Social Spa
Group Retreats
Events, including weddings
Short Term Accommodations
Sales and Food Service
Tours, Camps, Education, Wellness & Fitness

These permissions have been secured through extensive planning processes involving the Niagara Escarpment Commission and the Ontario Land Tribunal, creating a substantial regulatory and competitive barrier that would be exceptionally difficult to replicate elsewhere on the Escarpment.

The business is active, operational, and booking forward.

The Vision Ahead

The long-term vision for Bubble Grove is the development of a regenerative hospitality destination designed around connection, inspiration, and experiential depth.

Expanded retreat infrastructure
Event and celebration facilities
Nature-integrated wellness amenities
Corporate retreat programming
Seasonal festivals and curated experiences
Conservation-oriented land stewardship initiatives

The future Event Dome within the heritage orchard further expands the project’s event capacity, enabling intimate retreats as well as larger celebrations and curated gatherings.

The business model has been intentionally designed around diversified revenue streams, long-term customer relationships, and scalable experiential programming, creating both operational resilience and significant future brand expansion potential.

This becomes a model and framework for developing a hospitality brand growing specialty projects which speak to their surroundings and integrate into the community.

Bubble Grove represents more than a hospitality project. It is a platform positioned within the future direction of tourism itself: immersive, regenerative, experience-driven, and deeply connected to people, planet, and place.