Mi-clos’ story: a 40-acre estate transformed into a happy place

Our story

Lavinia & Donat
    Lavinia & Donat

    Driven by a persistent and somewhat crazy idea to plant a vineyard, we answered the call of the wild and left Montreal to settle here, in Orford, in June 2021. Our adventure was just beginning, but we already knew that we wanted to share our little slice of heaven with others. Since pods grow faster than vines, we decided to plant a few so you enjoy the peace and quiet of our region in complete privacy. We decided to launch our beautiful glamping site in January 2023. We hope that our little corner of paradise—nestled between meadows and a hundred-year-old forest, surrounded by coyotes, blue jays, and barred owls—will resonate with you as much as it does with us.

    Our team

    Donat

    Co-founder and managing director. The engine of the half-closed project. Winemaker, carpenter, farmer, host, this former restaurateur wears many hats at semi-clos. Depending on the season, he will make you discover his natural wines, his cider or even his maple syrup.

    Donat Béland

    Lavinia

    Co-founder. Strategist and responsible for the online presence of mi-clos. The discreet soul of the estate, you will no doubt come across her picking herbs in the garden, cross-country skiing or jogging with Jackie, the goldendoodle and mid-closed mascot.

    Lavinia Botez

    Our mission and values

    Our mission at Mi-clos is to offer an intimate, upscale venue for nature lovers who want to spend quality time together in an inspiring, peaceful setting. With fully equipped two-person domes (full kitchen, bathroom with walk-in shower, king-size bed, private outdoor spa, and private deck), there’s everything you need to spend quality time with your loved one, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

    • Environmental responsibility
    • Experience
    • Privacy

    Environmental responsibility

    Creating and developing in concert with the environment: adjacent to the Parc national du Mont-Orford, Mi-clos is located on a 40-acre estate that respects the natural beauty of its surroundings. Our guiding principle: to create a living space that blends harmoniously with the landscape, designed to reduce the consumption of non-renewable energy and water, and to protect the starry sky and the plants and wildlife that surround us.

    Experience

    The freedom of the great outdoors, without compromising on comfort: our domes offer guests all the benefits and appeal of nature, in the luxury of a lavishly equipped hotel room. Whether you’re road biking, downhill skiing, or hiking between the dome and the spa, the options for activities on the property and in the region are plentiful.

    Privacy

    Reconnecting without interference: privacy is at the heart of our dome-construction decisions. Each unit faces the sunset, is accessible year-round, and the domes’ private decks feature for maximum privacy.