Restorative Yoga & Meditation Retreats
at Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre near Kingston, Ontario
Join Yoga Grove on retreat! Our renowned retreats are designed to inspire and deeply nourish you physically and emotionally. Come get away to de-stress completely and turn your focus inward, to a place where you're given the space and time to learn and develop your yoga and mediation practice. Leslie's retreats include yoga, meditation, restorative yoga and pranayama practices, inspiring and practical lectures and workshops on philosophy and practice, as well as her signature small-group restorative yoga with massage classes.
The Retreat
Leslie's retreats are expertly designed to enable you to deeply relax, heal and re-energize, restoring and nourishing you on every level. Escape with us to the stunning Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre, perfectly situated on miles of quiet lakefront and amid hundreds of acres of private forested land just 20 minutes north of Kingston.
Throughout your stay, Leslie will gently and progressively guide you to a deep sense of calm through daily meditation classes, all-level yoga classes, workshops on Yoga Philosophy and Restorative Yoga, as well as her signature Restorative Yoga with Massage sessions.
Invariably the highlight of the retreat, Leslie’s Restorative Yoga with Massage class is the ultimate in relaxation. Enjoy soothing music, candlelight, and massage while you are draped in a cozy blanket and relaxing deeply in fully supported restorative yoga poses. This class will be done at separate times in small groups, ensuring maximum personal attention for everyone. And our RMT will be on-hand throughout the retreat for private massages, if you wish to pamper yourself even further.
Meanwhile, enjoy the best in luxurious accommodations, as well as sumptuous vegetarian meals that will help you feel energized and whole. All meals, accommodation, classes, props and workshops are included. No prior yoga experience is necessary, and all activities are optional, so that you can custom tailor this retreat to be the experience you need most right now for your healing and wellbeing.
Hike the many kilometres of trails, kayak or SUP on the water or take a dip in the lake (weather permitting), relax in the outdoor sauna, or sleep-in to catch up on your rest – this time is a gift to yourself.
Throughout your stay, Leslie will gently and progressively guide you to a deep sense of calm through daily meditation classes, all-level yoga classes, workshops on Yoga Philosophy and Restorative Yoga, as well as her signature Restorative Yoga with Massage sessions.
Invariably the highlight of the retreat, Leslie’s Restorative Yoga with Massage class is the ultimate in relaxation. Enjoy soothing music, candlelight, and massage while you are draped in a cozy blanket and relaxing deeply in fully supported restorative yoga poses. This class will be done at separate times in small groups, ensuring maximum personal attention for everyone. And our RMT will be on-hand throughout the retreat for private massages, if you wish to pamper yourself even further.
Meanwhile, enjoy the best in luxurious accommodations, as well as sumptuous vegetarian meals that will help you feel energized and whole. All meals, accommodation, classes, props and workshops are included. No prior yoga experience is necessary, and all activities are optional, so that you can custom tailor this retreat to be the experience you need most right now for your healing and wellbeing.
Hike the many kilometres of trails, kayak or SUP on the water or take a dip in the lake (weather permitting), relax in the outdoor sauna, or sleep-in to catch up on your rest – this time is a gift to yourself.
The Venue
Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre is located on over 900 acres of Canadian shield land just 20 minutes north of Kingston. The building is newly designed and constructed, replete with floor-to-ceiling windows and stunning architectural elements, and is mindfully oriented to have a view of the expansive lakefront from every room on the main floor: yoga space, living area, dining area and entrance. The property offers 3 kilometres of lakefront on a very low-occupancy lake, hundreds acres of forest with hiking trails, lookout points, fire pit, outdoor sauna and outdoor dining area with pizza oven. It is an oasis like you've never seen before in Ontario!
Sample Itinerary - Weekend Retreat
Arrival Day
Arrival any time 3pm on
3:15pm Restorative Yoga & Massage Group 1
5:00pm Gentle Yoga Class
5:45pm Welcome and Introduction
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm Restorative Yoga & Massage Group 2
3:15pm Restorative Yoga & Massage Group 1
5:00pm Gentle Yoga Class
5:45pm Welcome and Introduction
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm Restorative Yoga & Massage Group 2
Day 2
7:00am Breakfast
8:15am Meditation
9:00am Gentle Yoga Class
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Yoga Philosophy Talk
2:30pm Restorative Yoga & Massage Group 3
3:00pm Outdoor Sauna Available
4:30pm Gentle Yoga Class
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm Restorative Yoga & Massage Group 4
9:30pm Fireside Gathering or Evening Meditation
8:15am Meditation
9:00am Gentle Yoga Class
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Yoga Philosophy Talk
2:30pm Restorative Yoga & Massage Group 3
3:00pm Outdoor Sauna Available
4:30pm Gentle Yoga Class
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm Restorative Yoga & Massage Group 4
9:30pm Fireside Gathering or Evening Meditation
Last Day
7:00am Breakfast
8:15am Meditation
9:00am Restorative Yoga Workshop
11:00am Brunch
Check out of Rooms at 12:00 - you may use the grounds as long as you wish
There are also opportunities to book a private massage session for an additional fee
8:15am Meditation
9:00am Restorative Yoga Workshop
11:00am Brunch
Check out of Rooms at 12:00 - you may use the grounds as long as you wish
There are also opportunities to book a private massage session for an additional fee
July 4-Day, 3-Night Retreat
For a 4-day mid-week retreat, each full day has a morning meditation, 2 gentle yoga classes, a restorative with massage class, the philosophy talk or restorative yoga workshop, and an evening activity (fire or meditation). The final day will have a restorative or gentle yoga class in place of the restorative yoga workshop.