Private Forest Retreats
Reserve the Entire Property for Your Gathering
The Bees Knees in the Trees
Tucked into six wooded acres on Morning Mountain, just five minutes from downtown Nelson, Bees Knees in the Trees offers the rare opportunity to reserve the entire property for your family reunion, intimate wedding, creative retreat, or multi-family getaway.
Three thoughtfully designed accommodations.
Shared hot tub and optional wood-fired sauna.
Forest trails at your doorstep.
Mountain views in every direction.
Close to town — yet worlds awayThe Accommodations
When reserved together, the property includes:
• The Forest Tiny Home (lofted queen bed)
• The Garden King Suite (King + bunk beds)
• The Main Family Home (queen, double and two twins)
Together, the spaces comfortably accommodate multi-generational families or small groups who value connection, privacy, and time outdoors.
Each dwelling is fully self-contained, allowing guests to gather easily while maintaining personal space.
Designed for Meaningful Gatherings
Our property is ideal for:
• Family reunions
• Micro-weddings and elopements
• Two families traveling together
• Wellness or creative retreats
• Milestone birthdays
• Slow-stay group weekends
This is not a party venue. It is a place for shared meals, hot tub soaks, campfire conversations, and mornings that unfold slowly.
Signature Experiences
Enhance your retreat with:
• Wood-fired sauna sessions (+$50 per session)
• Seasonal creek cold plunge
• Outdoor fire pit gatherings
• On-site family or group photography
• Curated local recommendations
• Optional long-table outdoor dinner setup
We’re happy to help you shape a weekend that feels intentional and unrushed.
Location
• 5 minutes to downtown Nelson
• 25 minutes to Whitewater Ski Resort
• Direct access to Morning Mountain trails
Private enough to feel secluded. Close enough for convenience.
Retreat Booking Details
• Minimum 3-night stay
• Maximum group size: [8 adults + children]
• Quiet hours observed
• Event details must be approved in advance
To preserve the integrity of the space, retreat bookings are handled by inquiry rather than instant booking.
“Pure magic 🪄 from the photos it seems like an incredible stay, but being here just kept on getting more impressive. From the amazing layout of the tiny home, to the comfy bed and chair, there’s a lot to fawn over. Our trip was just an overnight, but we will definitely be keeping this place in mind when coming back to Nelson for a longer trip. Also, the hot tub was perfect 🤩! The light pollution is close to non existent, and we scored a cloudless night, so looking at the stars while soaking was dreamy.
Melissa is an incredible host. She’s very communicative and made everything straightforward. Her check-in book/instructions are some of the best we’ve seen. Everything is laid out, any questions you might have are answered, and she has some great recommendations. Thank you for the amazing stay 😁”
~ Max, Spokane Valley, WA
Inquire About Your Retreat
If you’re envisioning a gathering surrounded by forest, mountains, and open sky, we’d love to hear more about your plans.
Please reach out with your group size, preferred dates, and a brief description of your gathering.
We look forward to hosting something meaningful.