– Welcome to – Retreat Underwood

Nestled within 8 acres of forest, Retreat Underwood offers accommodations, well-maintained walking trails, and space to relax, reconnect with nature, and discover the wonders of the underwood.

Your Escape to Peace & Respite

Retreat Underwood is located on an oceanside property in beautiful Cobble Hill on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Our east-facing property offers easy access to Victoria and the Cowichan Valley. We’re 35 minutes from Langford, 25 minutes to Duncan, or 1 hour from Nanaimo, making Retreat Underwood a perfect home base for your Southern Vancouver Island adventures!

We invite you to retreat into our peaceful forest. Wander through the underwood. Discover the flora and fauna living on our forest floor.

The birds are chirping at Retreat Underwood.
Look through the trees at Maple, one of three Wild Sites.

Every Detail of Your Stay Matters

We want you to have a wonderful experience at Retreat Underwood. If you have any questions, or wish to discuss booking your stay, email Sarah directly, call 250-213-1313, or send a message.

Wander the paths...
experience the colours...

What Does It Mean to Retreat Underwood?

underwood / noun
Woody shrubs or small trees growing among taller trees, a clump or stretch of such growth, the underbrush, undergrowth, or ground cover.

retreat underwood / verb
To seek solace and rejuvenation by immersing oneself in the undergrowth of a forest, embracing the tranquillity and natural beauty of the underwood.

enjoy the sun’s warmth...
or retreat to the woods.