Temple of Eden Dome Retreat

Dome in Amherst, Canada

2 guests
1 bedroom
1 bed
1 bathroom

Hosted by Paige

Superhost
2 years hosting

Listing highlights

Great check-in experience

Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.

Peace and quiet

Guests say this home is in a quiet area.

At-home coffee

Start your morning right with the pour-over coffee maker.

A tranquil & rustic forest getaway located in Fenwick, N.S.

Rekindle your sense of connection to self & how that correlates to the Earth...

All while being hosted in a luxurious glamping space.

There are 3 domes on site, so it’s possible that there is still one available on google if this calendar shows a date as not available.

Please visit our website “Temple of Eden Dome Retreat” on Google for more information. :)

The space
Temple of Eden Dome Retreat Guidebook:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• General

• SAFETY

• Indoor Propane Fireplace & In-Floor Heating

• Air Conditioner

• Kitchenette

• Bathroom

• Rustic Wood Fired Hot Tub

• Building a Fire in the Hot Tub

• BBQ

• Gazebo Stone Fireplace

• Outdoor Firepit

• What to Bring

• Extra Wood

• Places to Eat

• Things to Do

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-GENERAL-

Check In Time: 4:00 PM on day of arrival.
Check Out Time: 11:00 AM on day of departure.

Quiet time – we kindly ask that you keep all volumes to a minimum after 10:00 PM.

Please send us a message with any questions or concerns during your stay.

There are no walking trails developed yet – please stay within the grounds of your own dome site.

Fires are Nova Scotia fire ban depending – there will be a notice on your kitchen counter if there is a fire ban.

The “Yogasleep” Sound Machine has a Bluetooth option for you to connect your music to. It’s the button to the left of the middle power button.

There’s no wifi on site yet – let us know if you vote yes or no to wifi.

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-SAFETY-

Please read and sign the waiver form provided and place it inside of this binder.

A reminder that this is camping, and all seasons, weather, uneven terrain, and wildlife have the potential of being present here.

The domes in general were built to be rustic, earthy, and eccentric – please be mindful of your surroundings. You’ll find that there was rough lumber used throughout, as well as all the shale rock masonry work. Watch your step in the shower with the mosaic tiling.

Be aware of potential slippery ice forming on the stairs, gazebo, driveway, and pathways in the winter months.

Use all amenities safely and with your own discretion.

Please keep alcohol consumption to a minimum.

Please note that there is a fire extinguisher located in the kitchen, behind the orange curtain.

The smoke & carbon monoxide detector is on the very topside of the kitchen wall.

The first aid kit can be found under the kitchen sink.

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-INDOOR PROPANE FIREPLACE & IN-FLOOR HEAT-

PROPANE FIREPLACE
On the back righthand side of the propane fireplace, you will find the controls.
-The on/off switch is located to the far right
-The flame intensity is located to the far left
-No need to touch the pilot switch in the middle

Feel free to sleep with it on all night.

It gets quite hot – be mindful not to touch any part of it except for the controls.

If it’s not working, you may need to re-set the pilot light. Here’s how:
-Turn the middle knob to “off”
-Turn the far right switch to “off”
-Turn the middle knob to “pilot” and press down for up to a minute until you hear 4 beeps
-Turn the middle knob to “on”
-Turn the far right switch to “on” and wait for up to a minute for the flame to come on

IN-FLOOR HEAT
There is a thermostat located on the wall of the kitchen. It is used seasonally.

Without touching it, the number displayed on the screen is the current measurement of heat in the dome.

Using the up/down buttons on the bottom right-hand side, you can control what you’d like to set the in-floor heat to.

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-AIR CONDITIONER-

The controls are straight forward on the top of it.

There is a “cool” mode, a “dry” mode for the dehumidifier, and a “fan” mode.

The air conditioner hoses are not hooked up in the winter months.

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-KITCHENETTE-

In the kitchen you will find a mini fridge with freezer, toaster oven, single induction burner, pots, pans, strainer, cutting board, dishes, cups, oven mitt, measuring cup, utensils, cooking spoons, can opener, scissors, wine opener, tongs, and more.

There is salt, pepper, olive oil, chili flakes, tea, coffee, creamer, and sugar provided for you during your stay.

The tap water is safe to drink, fresh from the well.

Under the sink there is a garbage, compost, and recycling bin, as well as a roll of paper towel, and a dish drying tray.

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-BATHROOM-

In the bathroom you will find towels, a hand towel, face cloths, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap.

Please take your time coming in and out of the shower – the mosaic on the floor can be sharp if you stub your toe, and it can get slippery on the floor from the water.

The shower tap can be turned on simply by turning it counterclockwise, not pulling it out.

Please refrain from flushing anything but toilet paper down the toilet. There is a garbage can provided for anything else.

There are plenty of plug outlets available for hair care appliances.

The Hot Water tank can provide roughly 15-minute showers at a time, but then you must wait for it to fill back up again.

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-RUSTIC WOOD FIRED HOT TUB-

The hot tub requires a fire to heat up – it is completely off grid.

The fire will be lit prior to your arrival.

The water will sometimes have a reddish tinge – this is caused by a natural leaching process from the cedar wood that the tub is made of, and is completely safe, although has the potential to stain white bathing suits. There is a pump with a filter that is hooked up to each tub for 5 hours prior to your arrival. The water is also sanitized daily with bromine, shock treatment, pH balancer, and enzymes.

Utilize the railing and watch your step on the way into the tub.

When you pick up the black hot tub fireplace lid, you will notice there are little hooks on the bottom. You can use the hooks to hang it off the side of the fireplace to keep the lid open while you tend to the fire.

To heat it up: add wood to existing fire or start a new fire in the stove compartment by following the steps on Page 9. Leave the red cover on the water if you want to keep it hot.

To cool it down: take OFF the red cover and/or add cold water using the metal bucket provided & using the large paddle to stir it. Keep testing it until desired temperature is achieved.

The red cover can be removed by sliding it towards you and leaning it up against the wall of the gazebo. Be careful not to let it touch any part of the wood stove compartment.

Keep both the red cover and the black fireplace lid on when not in use.

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-BUILDING A FIRE IN THE HOT TUB-

Check the temperature of the water after stirring it with the large paddle – building a fire is only necessary when the water is cooler than what you want it to be.

It can be tricky to get this fire started, but don’t worry – there are a few tricks to help.

Please be cautious not to touch ANY part of the metal hot tub fireplace other than the black lid handle.

Directions:
-Place a hardwood log at the bottom of the fireplace
-Build a tight teepee on top of the hardwood by breaking 4-5 pieces of cedar kindling and staggering them, then wedge a fire starter in between the kindling and light. You can use the brown paper to help.
-Don’t be startled if the flames seem quite high – it will burn down fairly quickly.
-Add a few more broken pieces of kindling until the fire is crackling and going good.
-Add one more piece of hardwood on top of the fire. Wait until those original two pieces of hardwood are going good before adding more hardwood.
-Keep the lid off the fireplace until this point, you don’t want to choke out the fire.

Make sure you leave the red hot tub cover on to heat it up. Use the large paddle to stir the water vigorously to distribute the heat & regulate the temperature, reaching as far down as you can with the paddle. The water is colder at the bottom of the tub as it heats, so it’s important to stir it.

Utilize the draft on the fireplace - Once the fire is going nice and hot, and the water is heated, you can put the black cover lid on partway. You will notice that you can slide it to the left to open the draft and slide it to the right to fully close it.

If you’re lighting a new fire with “coldish” water, it usually takes 2+ hours for the water to get fully hot. This is why it’s important to leave the red cover on – it heats up faster.

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-BBQ-

The barbeque is located under a lean-to roof that’s attached to the front of the gazebo.

*No lighter required to turn it on.

To operate:
-Turn the silver valve on top of the propane tank a few times to the left to open it.
-Switch the grill knobs on the BBQ to high heat.
-Hold in the pilot light button for a few seconds (located to the far left of the BBQ with flame symbol).
-Adjust heat/flame accordingly.
-Enjoy!

Please remember to turn off all BBQ knobs and close the silver propane tank valve when done by turning it all clockwise.

There are BBQ tongs and a scraper at the bottom of the kitchen cupboard.

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-GAZEBO STONE FIREPLACE-

This fire is meant to be kept small and as an added ambient feature to the gazebo.

NS Fire Ban depending*.

This fireplace works best using a teepee of brown paper, cedar kindling and a fire starter to start it, and the cedar kindling used to maintain and feed it.

The hard wood should only be used if the fire is going good and hot after a period of time.

It is recommended that folks with respiratory sensitivities opt to use the outdoor firepit instead – as it has the potential to fill the gazebo with smoke.

Gloves are provided for opening and closing the black metal door to the fireplace.

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-OUTDOOR FIREPIT-

Down the back stairs of the gazebo, you will find a rock path that leads you to an outdoor firepit with a homemade bench!

Feel free to light a fire with the wood provided and enjoy this cozy nook.

NS fire ban depending*.

Keep aware of the many trees surrounding – it is your responsibility to keep the fire at a safe size.

Roasting marshmallows or cooking hot dogs could be a fun idea. And if you brought your cast iron pan, it makes for a great cooking spot.

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-WHAT TO BRING-

-Ideas: Assortment of snacks to make a charcuterie board (there are 2 wooden boards in the kitchen that you can use for this), a good book, a yoga mat, slippers, a hair dryer (in the winter months), your favorite board games.

-We provide 4+ towels depending on your length of stay for the shower & hot tub, but you may still want to bring your own robes or extra towels!

-There is a panoramic window at the front of the dome as well as a skylight. Please bring a sleeping mask for your eyes if you are sensitive to morning light.

-We are located in the Fenwick Forest, but there are still roads and a highway nearby. Please bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper.

-There is a rustic homemade bench beside the outdoor firepit. Please bring your own foldable camping chairs if you’d prefer something with back support or a drink holder.

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-EXTRA WOOD-

Send us a message if you would like to purchase additional wood and kindling.

You can do so by cash or e-transfer and located in the shed in front of Dome 2 that you can drive to and pick up.

It is $15 per bundle.

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-LOCAL PLACES TO EAT-

Restaurants:
-The Art of Eating Deli
-Bliss Café
-Pizza Delight
-Frank and Ginos
-Smile Sushi
-Woo’s Kitchen
-Le Chat Bleu Bistro (April-December)

Grocery Stores:
-Superstore
-Sobeys
-Walmart

More restaurants and Shopping guide listed on our website.

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-THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA-

-Sugar Woods- Seasonally (Fenwick NS)

-Dayle's Grand Market (Amherst NS)

-Bird Sanctuary (Amherst Point NS)

-Northport Beach (Northport NS)

-Fenwick Falls (Fenwick NS)

-Amherst Stadium (Amherst NS)

-Tidnish Dock Walking Trail (Tidnish NS)

-Bunny Trail (Oxford NS)

-Joggins Fossil Cliffs (Joggins NS)

-Fort Beauséjour (Aulac NB)

More detailed information on local attractions and directions listed on our website, found through Google.

Registration details
779582709RT0001