Women’s Fall Equinox
Self-Care Retreat
September 20—22, 2024
Mont Tremblant, Québec
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive.
And to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
—Maya Angelou
Are you seeking to enrich your life?
Join Sonia and her guest facilitators for a 3-day women’s retreat designed to nourish your body (sharira), mind (saatva) and soul (atman).
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is for you if you are:
- Experiencing a life transformation and don’t know what to do.
- Feeling unbalanced and confused about your purpose in life.
- Seeking to connect with like-minded women.
- Ready to explore your inner self in a serene, natural, and alcohol-free space.
- Open to evolving and learning how to bring balance to your life.
This weekend retreat is designed to nourish all aspects of your being. You will be surrounded by the beauty of nature, supported through daily gentle yoga and guided meditation practices, enjoy Saatvic vegetarian meals, and learn key Vedic practices and Ayurveda approaches. By slowing down, being in nature and unplugging, you will be inspired towards your inner transformation.
Discover Mont Tremblant in the fall. As flamboyant colours of fall quietly take over the mountain, Tremblant’s pedestrian village transforms to offer visitors and locals the perfect occasion to recharge before the arrival of winter. People from all over the world come to Tremblant to enjoy an incredible escape at the top of the highest peak in the Laurentians while taking in the spectacular transformation of nature. Fall in Tremblant
The Experience
- Begin each morning with one hour of yoga and meditation.
- End each evening with half hour of relaxation and meditation.
- Specialized offerings with the theme of “self-care” based in Ayurveda and Yoga including:
- Presentation on building our vitality for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual life aspects (includes a presentation and cooking class)
- Vedic Palmistry’s Approach to Self-Care and Loving Relationships – Guylaine Vallee from Birla Vedic Centre
- Nurturing your Vision as a self-care practice – Sonia
- Hot tub – In house for free use
- Optional in-house massage (extra charges apply).
- Optional activities (weather permitting): Outdoor heated pool, Kayaking, canoeing, pontoon boat rentals (extra charges apply)
Meals – Prepared by Chef Guillaume
- Six curated vegetarian sattvic meals designed to energize and create balance. Meals will be created from seasonal fall foods.
- We can customize options for those with allergies or sensitivities.
- In Ayurvedic practice, sattvic foods increase energy, calmness, happiness, mental clarity and raise consciousness in our body, mind and spirit.
- Food is considered medicine, according to Ayurveda. You will be introduced to new concepts and build an insightful relationship with your food.
- Chef Guillaume is a professional private chef and will be overseeing the preparation of the meals.
Biography of Chef Guillaume: He was born in Paris, France surrounded by the love of family meals. He took this passion further and graduated from the prestigious Ferrandi world-renowned culinary school, the largest in Europe. He gained further experience working at the Ritz (in Paris). He eventually moved from Paris to Montreal, Quebec and currently showcases his love of local and healthy food, while respecting the environment, local farmers and artisans.
- The recipes are curated by Sonia according to Ayurveda principles.
- Both Chef Guillaume and Sonia have worked together to create healthy conscious recipes especially for this retreat.
Make Your Own Memories
This weekend is all about your needs — even the organized activities are optional. Take time to enjoy doing what your soul needs most.
Invite your girlfriend, sister, daughter, mother, aunt or colleague to share in this experience (and the room costs!) while you create new bonds.
Relax in the hot tub or trying a reflective journaling session. Explore nature, go kayaking, or ride the gondola.
The chalet property offers plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options for socializing or enjoying time alone.
Registration Details
Retreat fee, lodging, program fees and administration costs:
Rooms at the chalet vary in price, depending on room type. The total cost for this retreat may range between $ 1,125 – 1,225 per person, which includes:
- Two-night shared accommodations, (King room, Queen room and Twin rooms)
- Six curated fresh and organic vegetarian meals (Anti-inflammatory Ayurvedic meals) prepared at the chalet (Chef Guillaume)
- Unlimited access to Hot tub
- Morning one-hour yoga classes
- Evening half hour meditation classes
- Three specialized workshops with the theme of “self-care” based in Ayurveda and Yoga philosophy, including:
– Presentation on building our vitality (Ojas) for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual life aspects (includes a presentation and cooking class) – Sonia
–Vedic Palmistry’s Approach to Self-Care and Loving Relationships – Guylaine Vallee from Birla Vedic Centre
– Nurturing your Vision as a self-care practice – Sonia - All program and administration fees for wellness facilitators
Note: Separate charges for the following:
- Higher prices for solo / private rooms
- Optional in-house massage (extra charges apply).
- Optional activities (weather permitting): Kayaking, canoeing, pontoon boat rentals (extra charges apply)
To reserve your spot, a deposit of $ 350 is requested to hold your spot. The remaining funds to be paid in full, by July 19th, 2024. This retreat is being organized in conjunction with Inspirations Voyage (Québec OPC License holder 701185)
Pictures of the day retreat location – Mont-Tremblant
Scenery of the indoor and outdoor space.
The kitchen and the main sitting area overlook the views above the mountain. Our chalet is located close to all hiking, waterfalls, forests and streams. A serene and peaceful vibe for reflection and learning.
Testimonials
Thank you, Sonia, for your talents and good work. You are truly devoted to your path and yes I have experienced a shift in my energy field since returning from the retreat. I needed this ❤️🙏❤️ . Many blessings my friend 🙏
I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. So many thanks for the food, the insights, the yoga, and the meditations.
It was the most wonderful weekend with incredible women. I am so appreciative of the gentle, positive and grounding energy that was shared all weekend. Thank-you so much for hosting us. The details about the whole weekend nourished us. Hugs.