JANUARY 25/20 1:00 PM TO JANUARY 26/20 1:30 PM

heal & ascend

meditation . yoga . sound . nature

rest. restore. reset. retreat.

 
 

is the rest. restore. reset. retreat for you?

Are you feeling burnt out after a crazy end to an exhausting year?

Does the stress in your life leave you feeling exhausted and completely overwhelmed?

Are you ready to start this year feeling refreshed, rejevenated, and ready to get shit done?
 
 

what to expect ...

This 2-day retreat has been designed to help rejuvenate your entire being, uplift your mood, and leave you feeling rested and ready to take on the new year.

We start off the retreat getting antiquated before we head out into the forest to experience the psychological relaxation benefits that winter forest bathing and snowshoeing have to offer.

Following our snowshoe in nature, we'll dive into the deeply restorative practice of Yoga Nidra, which not only melts away stress (physically, mentally, and emotionally), but it also helps to improve your sleep.

After the blissful Nidra practice, there will be some time to sit by the wood fire and to connect with your new friends before sitting down for a healthy, home-cooked gluten-free meal that will satisfy your every taste bud.

After dinner, we invite you to get comfortable while we guide you into gentle restorative yoga postures, supported by bolsters, blankets, and blocks, while we play crystal bowls, gongs, drums, and other magical sound healing instruments and shower you with divine reiki healing energy.

As the sound bath sends you into your parasympathetic nervous system, completely relaxing you in a way that you may have never experienced before, you’ll be grateful to slide into your comfy bed for an epic night of sleep.

We start the morning by awakening the body with a gentle flowing and meditative yogic practice that will guide your body and soul through a journey of strategic postures that assisting the body with releasing and letting go. We encourage the practice be done in silence as it encourages one to go inward and to experience their outer world in a different light.

Following morning practice we gather for breakfast before we have one last meditative practice, and lunch, before we depart ways, but remain connected at the heart indefinitely.

SEE ITINERARY

benefits of attending this retreat

• Entering into deep states of relaxation through transformative healing practices - meditation, restorative yoga, yoga nidra, and blissful sound baths
• Let go of and melt away stress on a physically, mentally, and emotionally level
• Experience a deep sense of rejuvenation and healing
• Enjoy the induced psychological relaxation benefits of winter forest bathing
• Unplug, unwind and getaway from the busyness of your everyday life
• Improved mood and sleep
• Connect, share, and restore with a fabulous group of men and woman

accomodations + RATES

JANUARY 25 1:00 PM to JANUARY 26/20 1:30 PM

 
 

King

SLEEPS 2/semi private

$300 pp
or
$550 per couple (2 ppl)

Queen

SLEEPS 2/ private

BOOKED

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Double

SLEEPS 2/ private

$400 single
or
$500 couple

*Prices in CAD. All rooms in our home (above) have shared bathrooms.

Local Guests

ATTEND WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONS
 If you'd like to participate in this weekend retreat and you don't need accommodations we'd love to have you join us. The cost for the weekend, including all of the yoga, food, handouts, and workshops, not including accommodations.

SINGLE
NO ACCOMMODATIONS

$225 per person

DOUBLE
NO ACCOMMODATIONS

$400 per couple

features

Beside breathing in clean, fresh air from the abundant vegetation inside our home.

We're blessed to have the world's purest water coming straight out of our taps. When you stay with us you will be showering in and drinking this pure, fluoride and chlorine free water that come from our 430' deep artisan well.

Disconnect from the stresses of everyday life and reconnect with the healing vibrations of nature.

The energy of LOVE and friendship was built into this space. Simply being here you'll notice your energy shift and an increased sense of well-being.

Increase your vibrational frequency and energy with bio-photon treatments (Ring of Light). 15 minutes per retreat (group), per person.

Natural, organic cotton bedding and beds.

what's included?

• Delicious and nutritious meals made from foods that are locally sourced, organic, and free-range when available
• Shared accommodations
• Yoga Nidra
• Restorative yoga with reiki and sound bath
• Morning yoga and meditation
• Guided snowshoe and forest bathing right out our back door, snowshoes included

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

• Airport transportation fees (can be arranged)

cancellation policy

All group retreats must be paid in full in order to reserve your spot. If you cancel for any reason with less than 1 month (30 Days) you will not be refunded, however you can send someone in your place. If you cancel with more than 2 months notice (31+ Days) you will receive a 100% refund less $75. 

In the case of inclement weather and unforeseen circumstances a credit towards a future retreat will be applied.

faq's

+ I'VE NEVER DONE YOGA OR MEDITATED BEFORE - IS THIS RETREAT FOR ME?

  • Absolutely!! All of the yoga sessions that are planned for this retreat are perfect for those new to yoga and meditation. This weekend is all about restoring your energy and your body back to balance. No previous yoga practice required. If you can lie on your back,supported by pillows and blankets, then you can participate in the yoga we have planned.

+ WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • Refillable water bottle
  • Slippers or socks for indoor use (no outdoor shoes inside)
  • Journal or notebook and pen
  • Toiletries
  • Outdoor winter clothing - snow pants, hat, mitts, winter boots, scarf, long johns and lots of layers to keep you warm. Winter forest bathing requires lots of warm layers, since you will not be moving very fast
  • Your yoga mat, if you’d rather use your own

    We will provide the following:
  • Food and beverages
  • Bedding and towels
  • Hair dryer
  • Organic Shampoo, conditioner and soap
  • Yoga mats, bolsters, straps, blocks and eye pillows

+ WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

  • Yoga clothes and comfortable clothes for relaxing
  • Bring clothing for layering and for being outdoors

+ WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED AND WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GET THERE?

+ CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE PEOPLE WITH INJURIES OR FOOD ALLERGIES/DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?

  • Injuries: If you have specific injuries or health conditions that may affect your yoga practice or ability to go up and down stairs, please indicate on registration form.
  • You are encouraged to practice at your level and honor your body. We, Melissa Vanden Heuvel and Anthony Curwen, are not liable for any injuries.

  • Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: If you have any food allergies or sensitivities please indicate them on your registration form. All of our meals are prepared from scratch, using organic and local ingredients whenever possible.

+ DO YOU HAVE WI-FI?

  • Yes, we do, although we encourage you to leave your phone or tablet in your rooms when we are working together.

+ WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL?

  • All group retreats must be paid in full in order to reserve your spot. If you cancel for any reason with less than 1 month (30 Days) you will not be refunded, however you can send someone in your place. If you cancel with more than 2 months notice (31+ Days) you will receive a 100% refund less $75.

+ WHAT IF THE WEATHER MAKES IT UNSAFE FOR ME TO GET TO THE RETREAT?

  • We will credit you for a future retreat of the same value or put the cost of your retreat towards other events or services.

+ Will alcohol be servered or allowed at this retreat?

  • Our retreats are alcohol free. We are providing an experience that is truly uplifting and alcohol does not support that.

+ WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?

  • We currently accept credit card payments through our secure online client managment platform. We also accept paypal and email money transfers (connect@melandanth.com).