Algonquin Park yoga & holistic retreat
| country: | Canada |
| location: | Algonquin Park, Ontario |
| departures: | 2010: 30 Apr, 24 Jun, 15 Jul, 30 Jul, 3 Sep, 10 Sep |
| price: | From CA $497 (3 days) - CA $747 (4 days) excluding flights. This includes accommodation, meals, programming and all necessary equipment. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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introduction to Algonquin Park yoga & holistic retreat
Our scheduled retreats are all inclusive three-four day retreats for adults that take place at the nature retreat, at the South River entrance to Ontario's Algonquin Park. This is one of Canada's model ecotourism destinations - clean, green and dedicated to sustainability. Located on the edge of Algonquin Provincial Park, one of the oldest and largest canoe parks in North America, the landscape affords us many opportunities.
Ecotourism principles and practices which respect the land ensure long term sustainability. Our solar-powered facility is a natural safe place for guests to enjoy the comforts of home. Our environmentally-friendly off-the-grid facility has gained international recognition for teaching and demonstrating ecological principles of design. In addition, our environmental ethics and no-trace camping practices leave the areas we travel through in the same or better condition than before we arrived.
Quest for Balance CA $747 (4 days) ex flights 2010: 24 June, 15 July (women only), 30 July, 03 September
This is a spectacular setting for an introduction to sea kayaking along with the added value of yoga and gentle awareness exercises. Learn the basics of safely handling a sea kayak as well as bracing, rescues and scenic paddling. This is a welcoming place for paddlers and yoga enthusiasts looking to get their feet wet and try new things. This retreat is all inclusive: including sea kayaking, yoga instructors, delicious meals, three nights accommodation and four days of paddling, yoga and more.
Shamanism retreat CA $497 (3 days) ex flights 2010: 30 April, 10 September
The focus of this retreat is learning and practicing the Shamanic Journey for the purpose of problem solving and restoring spiritual health and power for oneself and others. Percussion instruments have historically been used in indigenous cultures as doorways into the spiritual world. Aided by the beat of a drum participants are invited to enter into an altered state of consciousness to explore hidden worlds traveled by our ancient ancestors. Each participant will have the opportunity to discover their own power animal or other spiritual teacher. Through connecting with spiritual allies, participants tap into infinite wisdom, which is otherwise difficult to achieve in ordinary reality.
Art retreat CA $697 (4 days) ex flights 2009: 18 September
Join us to Retrace the steps of renowned Canadian artist, Tom Thomson, in the northwest corner of Algonquin Park and discover first hand the evocative landscape that inspired him. Art Retreat participants are encouraged to unleash their creative spirit through a guided process of experimentation with watercolour paint, pencils and chalk. The program encourages artists and non-artists to make discoveries through a spontaneous and expressive approach to art making. This art retreat is all inclusive: including all necessary material, art facilitators, delicious meals, three nights at the Edge and four days of painting, canoeing and more.
Other courses are available including womens retreats and a retreat for pregnant women. Please make an enquiry for more information.
Ecotourism principles and practices which respect the land ensure long term sustainability. Our solar-powered facility is a natural safe place for guests to enjoy the comforts of home. Our environmentally-friendly off-the-grid facility has gained international recognition for teaching and demonstrating ecological principles of design. In addition, our environmental ethics and no-trace camping practices leave the areas we travel through in the same or better condition than before we arrived.
Quest for Balance CA $747 (4 days) ex flights 2010: 24 June, 15 July (women only), 30 July, 03 September
This is a spectacular setting for an introduction to sea kayaking along with the added value of yoga and gentle awareness exercises. Learn the basics of safely handling a sea kayak as well as bracing, rescues and scenic paddling. This is a welcoming place for paddlers and yoga enthusiasts looking to get their feet wet and try new things. This retreat is all inclusive: including sea kayaking, yoga instructors, delicious meals, three nights accommodation and four days of paddling, yoga and more.
Shamanism retreat CA $497 (3 days) ex flights 2010: 30 April, 10 September
The focus of this retreat is learning and practicing the Shamanic Journey for the purpose of problem solving and restoring spiritual health and power for oneself and others. Percussion instruments have historically been used in indigenous cultures as doorways into the spiritual world. Aided by the beat of a drum participants are invited to enter into an altered state of consciousness to explore hidden worlds traveled by our ancient ancestors. Each participant will have the opportunity to discover their own power animal or other spiritual teacher. Through connecting with spiritual allies, participants tap into infinite wisdom, which is otherwise difficult to achieve in ordinary reality.
Art retreat CA $697 (4 days) ex flights 2009: 18 September
Join us to Retrace the steps of renowned Canadian artist, Tom Thomson, in the northwest corner of Algonquin Park and discover first hand the evocative landscape that inspired him. Art Retreat participants are encouraged to unleash their creative spirit through a guided process of experimentation with watercolour paint, pencils and chalk. The program encourages artists and non-artists to make discoveries through a spontaneous and expressive approach to art making. This art retreat is all inclusive: including all necessary material, art facilitators, delicious meals, three nights at the Edge and four days of painting, canoeing and more.
Other courses are available including womens retreats and a retreat for pregnant women. Please make an enquiry for more information.
how this holiday makes a difference
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Our environmentally-friendly off-the-grid facility has gained international recognition for teaching and demonstrating ecological principles of design. In addition, our environmental ethics and no-trace camping practices leave the areas we travel through in the same or better condition than before we arrived. We even sort our waste so that plastics and paper are recycled, and food waste is composted upon return from our adventures.
Join us and we'll escort you into Algonquin Park in style. We maintain the lowest guide to guest ratio in the industry (usually 1:4), so you can be confident you are in the care of qualified, enthusiastic friendly faces who know Algonquin Park. We believe that our guides should be fairly compensated, and will share their experience, passion, knowledge and teaching skills to ensure each trip is a memorable one.  We make socially responsible purchasing decisions, support organic produce providers and freshly prepare gourmet meals. We contribute to the ongoing conservation of local natural areas, use sustainable environmentally friendly technologies and practices of operation and live closer to and in respectful harmony with the natural world. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |
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