Special Events
The Spirit of the Rainforest Village Event Site
Surrounded by forest and lake, and just three kilometers from the ocean, this 88-acre wildlife sanctuary offers a unique setting for a wide range of events.
At its core is the Spirit of the Rainforest Village, where gatherings unfold across the land, not confined to a single space.
It is a journey of senses. From a restaurant meal to outdoor dining in the Village. From glamping tents to tiny wood cabins to the cottages. From time around the fire to swimming and paddleboarding on the lake.
We offer a variety of unique experiences within a true rainforest setting, where every part of the property becomes part of the event.
Guests don’t just attend an event. They live it and feel part of it.
As a centerpiece, the Spirit of the Rainforest Village features a naturally built 300-seat amphitheatre, with a 600-year-old fir tree rising through the roof, creating a setting that feels both grounded and unforgettable.
Weddings, Retreats, Celebrations & Small Festivals
Ruby Lake Resort is designed to host a wide range of experiences, including:
Wedding ceremonies and receptions
Destination weddings and full weekend celebrations
Corporate retreats, leadership retreats, and team-building experiences
Wellness retreats and group getaways
Family reunions and private celebrations
Bachelor and bachelorette gatherings
Events focused on food, music, art, and culture
Live music, performances, and concert-style events
Film screenings, documentary launches, and presentations
Workshops, creative residencies, and cultural experiences
Whether you are hosting an intimate group or a larger gathering, the setting allows you to create something immersive and memorable.
A Natural Setting for Small Festivals & Creative Events
The Spirit of the Rainforest Village is uniquely suited for small festivals. The scale feels intimate, while still allowing multiple experiences to unfold across the property.
Live music in the amphitheatre, food stations throughout the grounds, outdoor dining, art installations, or film screenings under the stars can all come together in one cohesive experience.
The setting is especially suited for weddings, food-related events, retreats, live music gatherings, and creative productions where guests can stay on site, gather by the lake, and move freely between the forest and the Village.
We also welcome filmmakers, documentary makers, and short film creators. The property offers a unique setting to preview your project, host a screening, or celebrate a wrap party at the end of your production.
With the ability to project onto a full-size outdoor movie screen, we can create a truly memorable viewing experience under the stars. Even simple setups become powerful here. In the past, guests have created magical evenings using nothing more than paper bags, sand, and tea lights, hundreds of them lighting the space together.
With a projector already on site and a natural amphitheatre designed for gathering, this is a very special place for film, storytelling, and shared creative moments.
Full Property Buyouts & Group Accommodation
For a fully private experience, Ruby Lake Resort offers complete property buyouts.
This includes access to:
10 beautiful renovated water-view cottages
The Upper Cottage Suite
13 glamping tents
5 wood cabins
The Spirit of the Rainforest Village
A small campground option for approximately 20 to 30 additional guests
The resort comfortably accommodates approximately 70 to 80 guests on site, with additional nearby accommodations available for larger groups.
A full buyout gives you access to an entire 88-acre resort for your wedding, retreat, food event, small festival, or private celebration.
Event Capacity & Infrastructure
Ruby Lake Resort is designed to host events at scale while maintaining a natural and intimate atmosphere.
Outdoor amphitheatre seating for up to 300 guests
Brand new marquee tent, rain or shine, accommodating up to 200 guests
Marquee tent dining with seating for up to 200 guests
Flexible outdoor spaces for receptions, presentations, and gatherings
Outdoor kitchen setups including wood-fired pizza oven and grilling stations
Custom food stations and buffet-style service
Plenty of on-site parking
Easy access to lake, forest, and open natural spaces
The brand new marquee tent provides a protected and beautiful setting for wedding receptions, creative food events, reunions, speeches, and celebrations in any weather.
This flexibility allows events to flow naturally between spaces while accommodating larger audiences.
Culinary Experiences at the Core
Food plays a central role in every event.
Led by Chef Aldo and La Trattoria Italiana, events are fully catered, with menus designed around fresh, seasonal ingredients, bringing a true farm-to-table experience into every gathering.
From elegant seated dinners to relaxed outdoor feasts, food stations, wood-fired pizza, and shared meals, the culinary experience becomes part of the gathering itself.
Ruby Lake Resort specializes in weddings and food-related events where the meal is not separate from the event, but part of the memory.
Licensed, Zoned & Event-Ready
Ruby Lake Resort is fully licensed, fully catered, and zoned for events.
We can host ticketed gatherings, serve alcohol, and operate both private and public events in a professional and compliant way. This makes the property ideal not only for private celebrations, but also for curated small festivals, live music events, retreats, and organized productions.
With newly refreshed infrastructure and event equipment, the property is ready to support gatherings with comfort, flexibility, and professionalism.
Bring Your Vision to Life
We welcome both private clients and event organizers.
Whether you are planning a destination wedding, a corporate retreat, a small festival, a food-focused event, a live music gathering, or a full resort buyout, we invite you to share your idea with us.
A place where guests can stay, gather, celebrate, and experience something real.
📩 For inquire, proposal and booking:
email us at info@rubylakeresort.com
The Spirit of the Rainforest Village Event Site
The Spirit of the Rainforest Village is part of Ruby Lake Resort and represents the upper village portion of the property, a space specifically designed for gatherings, events, weddings, and retreats on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia.
This unique setting has been developed to host meaningful experiences where people come together through food, music, and connection, all within a natural rainforest environment.
Whether you are planning a destination wedding, wellness retreat, corporate retreat, bachelor or bachelorette celebration, private event, or a music experience under the stars, this space offers the flexibility to bring your vision to life.
A Unique Event Setting
At the heart of the village is a beautiful 300 seat outdoor amphitheatre, built around a 600 year old fir tree that rises through the structure.
The site also includes an outdoor kitchen with a wood fired pizza oven, a full catering setup, and flexible spaces designed for a wide range of events.
We can host food style events for up to approximately 300 to 350 guests, as well as seated events for up to around 150 guests.
An outdoor bar and full event infrastructure are all in place.
Fully Equipped and Ready
The property is fully licensed and fully zoned for events.
We offer on site parking, a central washroom and shower facility, and the ability to organize shuttle transportation from nearby resorts.
Up to 70 to 80 guests can be accommodated on site, making it ideal for multi day gatherings.
A Space for Creativity and Collaboration
We are extremely interested in working with people who want to create events with us.
We are open to weddings, retreats, concerts, food experiences, workshops, product launches, and creative gatherings.
We welcome both for profit and non profit collaborations.
Bring Your Vision to Life
If you are searching for a wedding venue, retreat location, or a unique event space on the Sunshine Coast, this is a place where something meaningful can be created.
For inquiries and collaborations:
Chefs in the Woods 2025
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Ruby Lake Resort
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