Thoughts of Love and Romance from The Black River Retreat, your Ultra Private Romantic Getaway in Tweed, Ontario.


For the Love of Food

One of the greatest pleasures in life is sitting down to a beautifully prepared dinner and absorbing the mouthwatering aroma and stunning visuals that each individual component adds to a thoughtfully created and caringly prepared plate.

In your busy life it is all too easy to forget that food should be more than just sustenance, but an experience to be savoured and enjoyed with the one you love. With the stresses and pressures in your life it seems like there is never enough time to prepare and enjoy a romantic dinner without interruption or the overwhelming urge to eat quickly so you can achieve your next deadline.

When you feel that you need a break from the hectic pace of your everyday life and escape for a getaway to a romantic couples resort, one of the pure joys of your experience is being treated to fine dining in a romantic and relaxing atmosphere that allows you and your partner to enjoy delicious gourmet offerings while having the time to absorb the pleasure of uninterrupted time with the special person you love so much.

Tempting your Inner Foodie with Four Course Dining at the Black River Retreat

Personally Yours

Located halfway between Toronto and Ottawa in Tweed, Ontario, the Black River Retreat caters to just one couple at a time, providing you with an ultra private romantic getaway in your very own six acre woodland couples resort.

The preparation of mouthwatering fine dining is an absolute passion, prepared and served to you in your opulently appointed private dining room by your personal chef.

As our only guests, your four course dinners and gourmet breakfasts are prepared especially for you, with each plate created with love and the greatest attention to detail designed to stimulate your senses and satiate your palate.

Hold the hand of the one you love and share your heart and soul with them as you enjoy a leisurely romantic dinner, creating a cherished memory together while savouring the flavours of the delicious food and the warmth of your love.

Beautifully Presented and Sumptuous Fine Dining at the Black River Retreat

Memories One Bite at a Time

You may not be consciously aware of how important beautifully crafted food is to your precious time away, but close your eyes for a moment and think back to the best vacation that you have ever had the pleasure to experience….did your memory include a snapshot of a special dinner or unforgettable restaurant that you enjoyed during your getaway?

Sumptuous fine dining during your romantic couples getaway is intended to create a cherished memory to be shared by you and your loved one by stimulating each of your 5 senses with a natural harmony and balance.

Your mouth begins to water in anticipation as the scent of your delicious dinner wafts over you while being served, and it is impossible not to marvel at the artistry in the presentation of each and every dish as the are introduced to you by your private chef. With every forkful you taste, you are in awe of how the texture and mouth feel perfectly blend with the subtle unique flavours of each bite and every component of your meal. In just a few brief moments all five of your senses have been aroused and pleasured harmoniously creating your memory of pure relaxation, enjoyment, and love.

Without even being conscience of how your senses have been aroused, the serving and tasting of a well designed and presented dinner seamlessly blends all five of your senses, creating a euphoria of absolute pleasure that your mind holds on to as a special memory of not just your meal, but your extra special romantic getaway.

Your Private Dining Room at the Black River Retreat

Delicious Details

Time is your most valued asset, and when you escape for a couples retreat getaway for a special time away, it is important that you are surrounded by an environment that allows you to relax in peace and harmony, while creating everlasting memories with the one you love.

Your time should be savoured, and it is of the utmost importance that you are in an environment filled with comfort and well being, that has been designed with an attention to the little romantic details and beautifully crafted dining that make you feel special and loved.

A romantic getaway is a much needed break from your busy life and an opportunity to create extra special memories with the one you love, and after you are back home and dreaming of your time away, your memories will often drift to the thought of your deliciously prepared and artfully presented meals and quality time spent sharing your romantic conversations. For a brief snapshot in time you and your loved one were the only two people in the world, relaxed and happy surrounded by love and peace.