An aboriginal myth suggests the gorgeous landscape which surrounds Ripley Ridge Retreat is a sacred place, greatly favoured by the Creator.

A nature walk through the aspen forests of this idyllic eight acres on the Paskapoo Slopes makes the notion seem entirely plausible.

The serenity of the locale and its broad range of modern amenities make Ripley Ridge Retreat a terrific destination for business seminars and sales meetings, on a day-trip basis or for an extended stay.



It's hard to imagine a choicer mix of state-of-the-art facilities and sublime country pleasures. At Ripley Ridge Retreat, every feature has been developed with the corporate client in mind.

Bring your partners, your managers and staff to this hospitable urban parkland to achieve the utmost in team-building and idea sharing.

Start with top-of-the-line accommodation – the Hillside Cabin is tucked in the forest, is tastefully furnished with exquisite antiques and can comfortably house four occupants in two bedrooms, each with a private bath.

Picture the kind of getaway that lets you enjoy soul-soaring birdsong while you're surfing the high-speed Internet on a shaded 10-foot veranda.

Other stand-alone cabins on the property include the Guest House, 800 sq. ft. of comfortable condo living space, furnished in traditional farmhouse mode. Then there's the Country Cabin, an even cozier, single-bedroom dwelling designed for double occupancy. Each of Ripley Ridge Retreat's cabins is equipped with TV/VCR, high-speed Internet and self-contained kitchen facilities.

Clients who prefer to overnight in the deluxe Vista Suite or the Chianti Suite – each is furnished with a private bath – will enjoy their meals in classic bed-and-breakfast style, within the dining area of the main residence.

Some business groups may opt for a package which includes an overnight stay.

Imagine successive days of productive information exchanges on sunny patios, in lawn chairs by the pond or near an expertly-sculpted garden of ground fir, cedar and juniper.

You'll be pleasantly surprised at the creative energy and team spirit that tends to emerge under such ideal conditions.

Once the strategy sessions have wound down, guests are urged to enjoy Ripley Ridge Retreat's spa facilities. These include aromatherapy and massage, plus every stress-busting technique from reiki to reflexology.

Perhaps corporate clients may prefer a shorter stay . . . for instance, a round of brainstorming in the secluded but well-equipped Paskapoo Room.

Rates for a day-long session in the Paskapoo Room begin as reasonably as $250, which includes access to the entire site for all guests.

The Paskapoo Room meets every corporate need, providing visitors with overhead and digital projectors, laptop computers, screens, whiteboards, high-speed Internet and perhaps an inquisitive porcupine peering in through an outside window.

As for the vistas from high atop the Paskapoo Slopes, they're simply not to be matched.

Look left for a panoramic vision of the Rockies. Look down to find the wide river valley at your feet, then glance right for an awe-inspiring view of downtown Calgary. It's the best-positioned viewpoint in the city.

The city? Hard to believe, yet it's absolutely true. The Ripley family has dubbed its Retreat "Paradise in your own back yard," and the designation is apt. Incredibly, this forested and welcoming hideaway is tucked within the western city limits, situated no more than a 20-minute drive from the skyscrapers of downtown Calgary.

Simply head west on Bow Trail S.W., turn north and follow 85th Street to discover your own urban paradise. You'll find yourself in the shadow of the ski jump at Canada Olympic Park and on the threshold of one of the most refreshing and productive experiences of your business career.

Please call 403-288-3415 for information. Or see the sights for yourself by taking a virtual tour via the informative Ripley Ridge Retreat website: www.ripleyridge.com