Relaxing Yoga Retreats

Restorative Yoga & Meditation Retreats

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 individual 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.

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!

What People Are Saying

"NOBODY does restorative yoga like Leslie. It's amazing that she can tell what you need and what's most comfortable for you, when you don't know it yourself. She's so talented. She has such rare skill and such remarkable energy".

“I don’t think I can put into words what this trip gave me. It was truly a gift to spend this time with you at Bloom. It’s clear to me that you practice what you teach and that you’ve put together a tool box of practical advice, philosophy, perspectives and physical practices that can help others along their own journeys.

"Truly restorative and impactful in a way I had not anticipated. I feel deeply relaxed with so many ideas to incorporate this practice into my life. Your relaxed, exquisite nature make you the ideal guide."

"There is no room for improvement! From my own heart and soul, your retreat is zen, perfection. Even as a repeat guest, I feel the same energy as the first time. It is now clear that you have a well-honed gift, and work incredibly hard to provide and share this gift."

“This is my first yoga retreat and it exceeded expectations. I hope to make it an annual trip. I learned so much, not only about yoga but about myself. It was the physical and psychological therapy I craved. Leslie, you are an incredible teacher and a very special person.”

“This retreat helped me learn to cultivate joy for the mind, body and soul. For someone who likes to try to do it all and have a schedule, this was a nice transition to start to let go. The format of having a schedule but choosing what to attend was really nice. Thank you so much for curating this beautiful experience, Leslie!”

Sample Itinerary - Weekend Retreat

Arrival Day

Arrival any time 4pm on
4:15pm Restorative Yoga & Massage Group 1
6:00pm Gentle Yoga Class
6:45pm Welcome and Introduction
7:00pm Dinner
8:30pm Restorative Yoga & Massage Group 2

Day 2

7:15am Meditation
8:00am Breakfast
10:30am 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

7:15am Meditation
8:00am Light Breakfast
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.