Corporate Retreat Venue on Vancouver Island
Escape the office. Bring your team to Canada's first truffle farm in Parksville for a retreat that actually changes the conversation.
Inquire About Your RetreatVancouver Island's Farm Corporate Retreat Venue
The Truffle Farm is a corporate retreat venue in Parksville on Vancouver Island's east coast. The property is a working truffle farm with an air-conditioned Truffle Barn for meetings and dining, on-site accommodation in The Truffle Hut, and a full schedule of farm experiences for groups of 10 to 60. Multi-day retreats combine guided tours, hands-on activities, and farm-to-table meals featuring Black Périgord Truffles grown on-site.
A Retreat That Changes the Conversation
The best corporate retreats take people out of the patterns that formed in the office. A new setting changes how teams think, talk, and relate. The Truffle Farm does this without resorting to trust falls or ropes courses.
Canada's first truffle farm has operated at 420 Lowrys Road in Parksville since 1999. Virginia and Peter run the property. Virginia grows flowers, coordinates events, and leads floral workshops. Peter guides truffle plantation tours. Caesar the Lagotto Romagnolo is the truffle hunter. Every retreat day is built around what this farm actually produces, and shared experiences that stay with teams long after the retreat ends.
The Truffle Hut
The Truffle Hut is the on-site accommodation for retreat groups. It sleeps 4 guests and sits on the farm property. A queen bed, mountain view, rooftop dining deck, and gourmet kitchen make it a base for multi-day stays.
For larger groups, Parksville offers hotels and rental accommodation a short drive from the farm. The farm provides venue, activities, and catering. Your team stays nearby and returns each day for the program.
- Sleeps 4 guests on-site
- Queen bed, mountain view, rooftop dining deck
- Gourmet kitchen for self-catering between events
- On-site accommodation available. Inquire for availability
- Available via Airbnb or direct booking
Shared Experiences That Build Teams
Every activity at The Truffle Farm is collaborative by design. Cooking classes require people to work together: assign tasks, communicate, taste and adjust. Farm tours invite teams to slow down and pay attention to something outside their industry.
Virginia's floral workshops give teams a creative challenge with a tangible result. Wine tastings with truffle pairings create shared vocabulary and shared memory. These are the activities people talk about in the weeks after the retreat.
- Hands-on truffle cooking class with fresh pasta and truffle dishes
- Guided Truffle Plantation tour with Peter
- Truffle hunting demonstration with Caesar the Lagotto Romagnolo
- Floral workshop with Virginia using farm-grown flowers
- Guided wine tasting with chef-crafted truffle pairings
Long Table Dinners: The Retreat Anchor
Long table dinners are the heart of a Truffle Farm retreat. Groups gather at a shared table in the Truffle Barn. Menus are 3 to 5 courses featuring Black Périgord Truffles grown on-site, with wine pairings. Family-style service keeps the table active.
Dinner conversations at a long table on a working farm are different from conversations at a hotel restaurant. The setting earns that. Peter and Virginia are often present, not as caterers, but as farmers sharing the harvest.
- 3 to 5 course truffle-infused menus
- Wine pairings throughout
- Family-style long table seating
- Up to 60 guests in the Truffle Barn
Canada's first truffle farm. A working property on Vancouver Island. Multi-day retreats with farm experiences, shared dining, and accommodation on-site.
Building Your Corporate Retreat at The Truffle Farm
Every retreat is different. Virginia works directly with event leads to design a schedule that fits your group's goals and timeline. A half-day off-site looks different from a two-day immersive retreat. Both are possible here.
Contact us to discuss dates, group size, and the activities that fit your team. There is no standard package. Every retreat is built around your group.
Start Planning Your RetreatRetreat Venue & Capacities
The Truffle Barn seats up to 60 guests inside for meetings and dining. Farm experiences accommodate groups of 10 to 35 per session. For larger retreats, activities can be run in rotations across the day.
The Truffle Hut sleeps 4 guests on-site. Inquire for availability. Parksville hotels are available for larger group accommodation. The farm handles catering and activity coordination.
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Caesar the Truffle Dog
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Wine and Cheese Tasting
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The Truffle Farm Team
The Truffle Hut Balcony
Frequently Asked Questions About Corporate Retreats at The Truffle Farm
The Truffle Farm is a working truffle farm, not a resort or hotel. Teams arrive at Canada's first truffle farm, established 1999. Activities are hands-on and collaborative: cooking classes, guided plantation tours, truffle hunting with Caesar the Lagotto Romagnolo, and long table farm-to-table dinners. The farm scale keeps groups connected and away from city distractions.
The Truffle Hut sleeps 4 guests and includes a queen bed, mountain view, rooftop dining deck, and gourmet kitchen. On-site accommodation available; inquire for details. For larger retreat groups, Parksville has hotels and accommodation options within a short drive of the farm.
The Truffle Barn accommodates up to 60 guests inside for dining and meetings. Farm experiences and activities run best for groups of 10 to 35 per session. For larger retreats, activities can be scheduled in rotations across the day.
Activities include guided truffle plantation tours with Peter, truffle hunting demonstrations with Caesar the Lagotto Romagnolo, hands-on cooking classes featuring fresh pasta and truffle dishes, floral workshops with Virginia using farm-grown flowers, guided wine tastings with chef-crafted truffle pairings, and multi-course long table farm-to-table dinners with BC wine pairings. The farm grounds, including the truffle plantation and gardens, are open to guests throughout the retreat.
The Truffle Farm is at 420 Lowrys Road in Parksville, BC, 35 minutes north of Nanaimo and 2.5 hours north of Victoria on Highway 19. Vancouver teams reach Parksville via BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay, then 35 minutes north on the highway.
Yes. The farm provides farm-to-table catering featuring Black Périgord Truffles grown on-site. Contact Virginia to discuss catering options for your group size and retreat format.
Other Corporate Events at The Truffle Farm
Retreats are one way to bring your team here. Explore the other corporate formats available at the farm.
Plan Your Corporate Retreat at The Truffle Farm
Contact Virginia to discuss your group size, preferred dates, and how the farm can build your retreat program.
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