Garden of Eden Autism Retreat Center (GOEARC)

Garden of Eden Autism Retreat Center provides residential respite care and therapeutic programs for autistic children and adults in North York. The facility offers short-term stays that give families temporary relief while providing clients with structured activities, sensory programming, and trained staff support. GOEARC serves individuals across the autism spectrum, focusing on those with complex support needs who may have limited access to respite options in the GTA. The center maintains a calm, predictable environment designed around the sensory and behavioral needs of autistic people, with individualized care plans and therapeutic interventions. By offering these services, GOEARC reduces caregiver burnout and helps families maintain their stability while ensuring autistic individuals receive specialized attention in a supportive setting.