The Soka Gakkai International Association chose a site of 134 acres to develop major international conference centre in Caledon. Baker Turner inc. was retained to develop and implement an overall master plan for the property. Open fields, mature woodlots, wetlands, a large lake and reforestation areas offer members and guests a wide variety of open space recreation activities. The master plan incorporated trails, boardwalks, interpretive signage, the conference centre itself and a unique learning and research facility. Preservation and enhancement of the natural environment, particularly the wetlands, was an important part of the design philosophy.