Volume 4: Kale Retreat at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley

Running a business selling sustainable Canadian-made comfies and working full-time jobs as well, leaves us exhausted from time to time. That’s why I was ecstatic to see an email land in my inbox advertising Fall Stay and Play deals at the brand new villas of TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. After an online inquiry and a phone call, the details were confirmed and the Kale Retreat at Osprey Valley was born!

For those who are unaware, Osprey Valley began as one humble 18 hole course with a trailer for a clubhouse in 1992. In 2001 two more courses were added, and 2018 saw the property join the larger Tournament Players Club (TPC) network of courses. Today the property boasts two clubhouses, restaurants, event spaces, an indoor academy, expansive practice facilities, and suites for overnight stays.

After collecting our keycards from the friendly concierge, we parked the car and headed to our studio suite. Upon entry, we were both floored by what we saw. As you continue reading future blog posts you will soon realize that we love accommodations with a certain modern Scandinavian inspired aesthetic. Our suite at TPC Toronto, made me think that their interior design team had read our minds. Light wood accents? Check! White tiles and tasteful artwork? Check! Nespresso coffee maker? Check!

Once we settled in, we headed to dinner at the Two Brothers restaurant in the main clubhouse. Giving off elevated pub vibes, this is the type of place where no one will look twice if you come right off the course, throw on an after_ collection hoodie and commiserate over your golf game, drink in hand. We were seated close to their fireplace with a view out onto one of the golf courses which served to remind us of our beautiful surroundings. Before all the amenities were built out, the property had a simple grill attached to the original clubhouse. From there, Osprey Valley’s legendary smash burger was born, which has made its way on to the current Two Brothers menu. This time we did not opt for the burger but enjoyed a delicious scallop dish and lovely chicken supreme. We decided to share a dessert, the seasonal peach clafouti, a French pastry we do not normally see on restaurant menus.

After being shuttled back to the suite, our first night ended with some photos and content writing. A nice touch that we were not expecting is that all snacks and drinks in the room were free of charge. This included a bag of popcorn, gummies, assorted soft drinks and water, and a few alcoholic beverages. We went to bed on the first night full and ready to hit the links the following day.

We had packed our own breakfast so the morning of our second day was spent in the living area of our suite, laptops on laps, thinking about how we can reach more people through our mission to provide great looking made in Canada clothing. Eventually though, we could not contain our anticipation and made the call to the concierge to bring the shuttle over. It was time to start warming up for the main event: playing the ever popular Hoot Course.

As we were hitting balls on the immaculate driving range we both ordered a grab and go lunch from “The Kettle” attached to the old clubhouse and current academy building. My fish sandwich came with a generous filet which was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. Kamila had a grilled chicken sandwich which was equally good. 

When our tee time rolled around, we were greeted by a friendly starter who indicated we could start when the group in front was out of driving distance. What we both really appreciated about the Hoot course was how player friendly it is. As serious but not very skilled golfers, we were able to play at an enjoyable pace since most of our tee shots ended up in the wide, receptive fairways. The luxury golf cart, included with your green fee, also has a GPS system which helps when navigating the course. This is not to say that the Hoot is boring, as the green sites demand accuracy, with large sandy areas framing your targets. What will also keep players of all skill levels engaged throughout the round is the isolated beauty of all the holes. The towering pines and natural land movement provide the perfect backdrop for a relaxing round. The course was busy but everybody moved along steadily, and we finished 18 holes in about 4 hours 15 minutes.

Starving after an afternoon of golf, we quickly got ready for our dinner at the brand new Fescue restaurant, located in the property’s newest clubhouse at the other end of the property from the villas. Stepping out of the shuttle, and upon seeing the inside of the new building, our jaws dropped. What we saw was not much different from the lobby of a luxury hotel or resort. The restaurant opened right into the space, with an elegant bar area and well thought out accents and seating areas. After getting our table, I indulged myself in one of their delicious non-alcoholic cocktail options. Kamila’s salmon and my lamb were both delicious and our desserts were decadent. 

We spent our final night relaxing in our after_collection comfies, reminiscing about our round and the great service we received from everyone on the property. Whenever we asked for something, it took no more than 15 minutes before we received it. Our suite was immaculate, the golf was great, and the small touches like complimentary snacks and drinks, and slippers and robes added a luxurious feel to our stay. Perhaps your next golf getaway will be closer to the city than you think. 

Although the golf season is over for 2025 TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley is still open for overnight stays, simulator play, and dining. The property did not pay for our stay or approve this article.

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Dale Hoyano

Co-Founder

Toronto based educator, entrepreneur and writer. Obsessed with everything local, interesting and different (and golf). Starting to realize that what I’m looking for is usually closer than I think.