When Tausha and Ryan first started shaping their vision for Maplestone Ranch & Retreat, they had a clear idea of what they wanted to build, and within their first full year of operations, they’ve done it all.

Geodome? Built.
Wood-fired sauna and hot tub? Installed.
Expanded washrooms? Check.
Local partnerships? Yup.
Community engagement? Bigger than they imagined.

Now heading into their second winter season, Tausha and Ryan have laid a foundation for growth that is rooted in relationship building, collaborative values, and follow-through.

Planning, Then Doing

Tausha and Ryan came from a construction background, where Tausha worked as a project manager and architectural technologist, and Ryan came from a wide-ranging career in sales, hotels, and building. Collectively, their experience has given them a practical edge.

They knew how to budget, how to streamline for efficiency, how to prioritize, and how to get things done, and they approached their new project with the same dedication as if it were a construction project. 

They purchased their 200-acre property in 2020, with no intention of opening a spa at the time, with more interest in the land than in the abandoned pool area that was part of the package. 

“We were sitting in the sauna one night and we thought we need to use this pool and that’s when we came up with the idea for building the spa,” Tausha explained. 

From there, Tausha and Ryan visited range of spas to see what other businesses were doing and what made sense. During their visits they kept notes on details like the number of change rooms, rituals, sauna sizes, and identified what they liked and disliked about a particular spa.

From there, Tausha and Ryan did a soft launch in the fall to not only get a sense of the spa in operation and what improvements could be made, but also to identify what they needed to do, like adding on another hot tub, another sauna, and an event space, to create a full spa experience. 

One year later and the couple have crossed off virtually every item on their “to do” on their list, and are already setting new goals for themselves.

Stronger Together

One of Maplestone’s biggest success stories is the network of local businesses they’ve brought into the fold. From the beginning, Tausha and Ryan made a choice: rather than creating everything in-house, they would partner with local makers and wellness practitioners — and grow the retreat with the community.

Now, products from White Lake Soaps, Fluid Solar Roasted Coffee, Fulton’s Sugar Bush & Maple Shop, Bay and Balm, Carmen Kay Naturals, Luxe and Grace, and others line the spa and gift shop shelves. These aren’t just vendors, they’re collaborators, and often, promoters of the retreat in their own spaces.

In June 2025, Tausha and Ryan took that community approach even further, hosting a free wellness showcase and farmers’ market that drew more than 300 people. At the event, local practitioners donated their time to lead classes, visitors could explore the grounds and try something new, and the marketing momentum for the experience grew exponentially.

“It was one of the best days we’ve had here,” said Tausha. “And we’re doing it again next year, no question.”

Strategy and Growth

Maplestone continues to grow, but the pace is intentional. Plans for the future include building out accommodations (possibly tiny homes or cabins), adding four-season structures, and introducing treatment rooms for massage therapy.

Looking ahead, Tausha and Ryan are actively seeking out new partnerships with accommodations like Closs Crossing, Springwood Cottage Resort, or Perth Best Western Parkside Inn & Spa, and planning for bringing on staff, a big shift from doing everything themselves (or with family help). 

“We’ve done what we set out to do,” says Tausha. “Now it’s about keeping that momentum.”

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