Food & Yoga Events 2025
Being Well Retreat - Food and Yoga Sardinia
May 31-June 7, 2025
Santa Maria Navarrese, Sardinia
Weeklong retreat to the natural splendor of the Italian island of Sardinia. With spectacular beaches with crystal clear waters, stunning vistas and hiking trails, natural baths, ancient ruins steeped with history, rich agriculture and undeniably incredible food, olive oils and wines, Sardinia is a uniquely beautiful place that I am SO thrilled to share with you!
Sardinia is one of just 5 Blue Zones in the world. These are magical places with the healthiest, longest-living populations. We will learn about their traditional, healthy lifestyle including food and drink from farm to table. We will practice yoga and meditate in the outdoors. We will explore the gorgeous landscape through land and sea. You will also be encouraged to take exactly what you need - since all of the activities are voluntary and most are add-on, you may just prefer to spend a quiet day at the beach. But over the process of a week we will reset, find deeper meaning and connection and reestablish our place in the world – tools we can take back and apply to our daily lives.
What’s included:
- 7 nights stay in single, double or triple occupancy room each with private bathroom, air conditioning and wifi, as well as minibar and safe.
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Dinner at the hotel the first and last night of the retreat
- Two yoga classes per day (except the day of the boat tour): morning 60 minute vinyasa yoga class (except for the day of the boat tour) & evening yin and meditation
- Beach chair and umbrella with daily fresh beach towel provided by the hotel
- Day-long boat tour of the gulf with optional admission to the Grotto di Fico (10 Euro entrance fee to the grotto not included)
*Optional activities are add-ons not included in the base price
Not included:
- Meals other than those indicated
- Airfare
- Travel to & from activities (you might want to rent a moped to tour different parts of the island)
- Optional paid activities include: vineyard tour & tasting with snacks or dinner, visit to a working sheep farm to learn cheesemaking, olive oil farm tour and tasting, cooking class at the hotel
- Massages can be booked at the hotel
- Yoga equipment (mat, blocks if needed)
There is so much to do here you may not ever want to leave. With miles of beach and trails for trekking to discover in the area you may never leave the immediate vicinity of the hotel. But if you do choose to venture around the island, the landscape will truly take your breath away. The hotel is located on the outskirts of the town of Santa Maria Navarrese, with the beach just across the street from the hotel (chair, towel and umbrella provided by the hotel).
Costs:
STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM:
*Please note that some single and double rooms have a small balcony. These will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Single occupancy: $2380 per person (taxes extra)
Double occupancy (Twin or Queen bed): $1980 per person (taxes extra)
DELUXE ROOM WITH SUNDECK TERRACE:
Single occupancy: $2880 per person (taxes extra)
Double occupancy (Twin or Queen bed): $2340 (taxes extra)
JUNIOR SUITE WITH BALCONY:
*The largest of all of the rooms, please note that these are Queen-sized beds with the possibility of added cot at an additional fee. There is no option of twin beds for these rooms.
$3680 per room
$500 non-refundable deposit required at the time of reservation. Please note that the reservation is per person, and not per room. Deposits can be made via etransfer to wellnessmtl@gmail.com or PayPal (please note that a charge of 3.5% will be added for PayPal transactions).
To sign up please complete the following registration/waiver: Registration form:
https://forms.gle/CLJmrkmS7seDaNXx6
Please contact me for details and I would be happy to provide more information. Please note that if you have dietary concerns, most of these can be accommodated with advance notice. Please don’t hesitate to discuss these.
Sardinia beach
Food & Yoga Events 2024
Being Well Retreat - Food and Yoga Portugal
June 2-9, 2024
Tavira, Algarve, Portugal
Weeklong retreat to nature at our own working Agriturismo overlooking the sea.
Travel is an experience of the senses – we disconnect from our own chaos to open to new adventures and learn more about ourselves in the process. The sights, smells, tastes and sounds of another culture can only be understood in being immersed in an experience. We will tour food and drink – touch, taste, prepare and learn about the food of Southern Portugal. We will practice yoga and meditate in nature. And in process we will reset, find deeper meaning and connection and reestablish our place in the world – tools we can take back into our daily lives back home.
What’s included:
- 7 nights stay in double occupancy room each with private bathroom, air conditioning and wifi, as well as minibar and coffee maker/kettle.
- Daily breakfast at the farmhouse
- Dinner at the farmhouse the first and last night of the retreat
- Daily morning 60 minute vinyasa yoga class & evening yin and meditation
*Optional activities are add-ons not included in the base price
Not included:
- Meals other than those indicated
- Airfare
- Travel to & from activities
- Activities include guided fleur de sel tour OR wine and olive oil tour, ecoboat ride to private island with swimming, cooking class at the farmhouse with dinner – activities subject to modification for group preference, day trip to Seville, Spain
- Optional bicycle rental at the farmhouse for the duration of the stay
There is so much to do here you may not ever want to leave. The farmhouse is located 20 minutes walk from the seaside town of Tavira, with beaches (you can take the ferry to Tavira beach island as well), restaurants and the calm of a sleepy seaside village with excellent pastry shops and handmade crafts. It is also within walking distance of the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, with tons of opportunities for hiking, exploring semi-private beaches, birdwatching and much more. But if you choose to hang around at the farm, there is a pool onsite, lots of delicious corners to relax and food is always available.
Rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis
Contact for cost
$500 non-refundable deposit required at the time of reservation. Please note that the reservation is per person, and not per room. Deposits can be made via etransfer or PayPal (please note that a charge of 3.5% will be added for PayPal transactions).
To sign up please complete the following registration/waiver: Registration form: https://form.jotform.com/220354761498260
Contact me for details and I would be happy to provide more information. Please note that if you have dietary concerns, most of these can be accommodated with advance notice. Please don’t hesitate to discuss these.
Tavira, Algarve, Portugal
Being Well Retreat
Food & Yoga Events 2022
A Day at the Ciderie
September 11, 2022
St-Cecile-de-Milton (about 80 km from Montreal)
Yoga, lunch, cider tasting and apple picking...combined for a perfect day to retreat for your wellbeing
Arrival: 10:45-11:00
Yoga: 11:00-12:00
Picnic: 12:00-1:00
Cider tasting & apple picking: 1:00-3:00
Details:
Spend a day in nature, surrounded by apple orchards ready for harvest. The day will begin with a 60 minute yoga practice (all levels welcome) overlooking the orchard. After class, you will be provided with a picnic lunch (vegan and non-vegan options available) prepared locally with fresh, seasonal ingredients. A cider tasting (3 glasses of 6 oz. from a choice of 8 varieties on tap) will be provided. The rest of the day is free to pick apples, tour the orchard, or relax outdoors with friends.
St-Cecile de Milton is in the Granby region of the Eastern Townships. Yamaska National Park is not far, and if you wanted to make a weekend of the retreat, there is lots of hiking and biking to be had nearby.
$75 + taxes ($86.23) per person including yoga, lunch, cider tasting and a 10-lbs bag of apples to take home. Payments can be made via etransfer or PayPal to wellnessmtl@gmail.com to confirm your spot. Registration forms can be found at: https://form.jotform.com/222293080272248
Lunch Menu:
Sandwich (choice of...)
-Chicken sandwich with pink pear cider jelly on a cranberry bread
-Pulled pork sandwich with onion confit & apple slices
-Chicken caesar & bacon wrap
-Vegepaté sandwich on gluten-free bread with homemade relish
Salad
Dessert (slice of pie)
Beverage (choice of juice, cider or coffee)
*This activity will be held outdoors therefore weather permitting. In case of forecast rain, we will cancel/reschedule the activity 5 days prior with full payment reimbursable.
**Cancellation policy: Places are limited, so once registered, payment is required and the place is reserved. No refunds will be issued within 2 weeks of the event if cancellation by the participant is necessary (due payment to the facility/caterer).
****Please bring your yoga mat, a picnic blanket and any sunscreen/protective clothing necessary given that this is an outdoor event. Water will be provided.
Please contact with any questions or to reserve your spot. When reserving, please indicate your sandwich choice, and any food restrictions or allergies.
Looking forward to spending the day with you!
Apple orchards, Quebec
POSTPONED - Food & Yoga Lecce
September 11-18, 2022
Lecce, Italy
Travel is an experience of the senses – we disconnect from our own chaos to open to new adventures and learn more about ourselves in the process. The sights, smells, tastes and sounds of another culture can only be understood in being exposed to it’s beauty. One of the best ways to experience this is through food. We will tour food and drink – touch, taste, prepare and learn about the food of Lecce and Southern Italy. We will practice yoga in the open air and take in everything around us.
What’s included:
- 7 nights stay in single or double occupancy room with private bath, air conditioning and wifi
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Daily 60 minute yoga class on the hotel rooftop
- Activities included:
-guided walking food tour (lunch or dinner) of Lecce
-cooking class and mozarella making (lunch or dinner included)
-visit to traditional working farm for olive oil and wine tour on the
property (lunch included)
-typical Apuglian tasting dinner
-sunset wine tasting on the hotel rooftop
*Optional activities for additional costs not included (visits to surrounding towns of Alberobello, Ostuni and/or Matera, visit to the beaches of Gallipoli, Otranto, and/or Monopoli)
Not included:
- Meals other than those indicated
- Airfare and transport to/from hotel
I am SO excited for this adventure. There are scheduled days but also plenty of free time to explore this ancient city, known as the Florence of the South.
Double occupancy: $1900 + taxes - Single occupancy: $2400 + taxes
$500 non-refundable deposit required at the time of reservation. Please note that the reservation is per person, and not per room. Deposits can be made via etransfer or PayPal (please note that a charge of 3.5% will be added for PayPal transactions)
To register please complete the form/waiver found at: https://form.jotform.com/220354761498260
Contact me for details and I would be happy to provide more information. Please note that if you have dietary concerns, most of these can be accomodated with advance notice. Please don’t hesitate to discuss these.
The best of Lecce, curated for you
Food & Yoga Barcelona
May 29-June 5, 2022
Barcelona, Spain
Travel is an experience of the senses – we disconnect from our own chaos to open to new adventures and learn more about ourselves in the process. The sights, smells, tastes and sounds of another culture can only be understood in being exposed to it’s beauty. One of the best ways to experience this is through food. We will tour food and drink – touch, taste, prepare and learn about the food of Barcelona & Catalonia. We will practice yoga in the open air with the sounds and smells of Barcelona around us. And in process we will find deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us – tools we can take back into our daily lives back home.
What’s included:
- 7 nights stay in single or double occupancy room with private bath, air conditioning and wifi
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Daily 60 minute yoga class
- Activities include guided tapas tour (dinner), winery tour & tasting (lunch), guided market tour with cooking class (dinner), sailboat tour of the Barcelona coast – other activities and more details upon inquiry
*Optional activities for additional costs not included (cheese & wine tasting, jamon tasting, Sitges visit, Montserrat visit)
Not included:
- Meals other than those indicated
- Airfare
- Travel to & from activities
I am SO excited for this adventure. There are scheduled days but also plenty of free time to explore this amazing city.
Double occupancy: $1900 + taxes
Single occupancy: $2300 + taxes
$500 non-refundable deposit required at the time of reservation. Please note that the reservation is per person, and not per room. Deposits can be made via etransfer or PayPal (please note that a charge of 3.5% will be added for PayPal transactions).
To sign up please complete the following registration/waiver: https://form.jotform.com/220347319681255
Contact me for details and I would be happy to provide more information. Please note that if you have dietary concerns, most of these can be accomodated with advance notice. Please don’t hesitate to discuss these.
The best of Barcelona, curated for you
Food & Yoga Events 2021
Yoga in the Vineyard
August 22, 2021
Lanoraie, Qc (about 50 km from Montreal)
Yoga, picnic, wine tasting and more...combined for a perfect day to retreat for your wellbeing
Arrival: 10:00-10:15
Yoga: 10:30-11:30
Picnic: 11:30-13:00
Vineyard and winemaking facility tour with wine tasting: 13:00-14:00
Details:
Spend a day in nature, surrounded by grapevines ready for harvest. The day will begin with a welcome (low-alcohol) sangria before a 60 minute yoga practice (all levels welcome) overlooking the vineyard. After class, you will be provided with a gourmet picnic lunch (vegan and non-vegan options available) prepared locally with fresh, seasonal ingredients. A guided tour of the vineyard and winemaking facility by one of the owners will follow, with a select tasting of wines and spirits produced on-site and available for purchase if you'd like to take home a taste of the experience.
August 22 is also the day of the monthly Lanoraie farmer's market (13:00-16:00) and an outdoor musical presentation (starts at 13:30). After the tour and tasting, feel free to stay on the vineyard or explore the various offerings of the town of Lanoraie. There is also the beautiful Chemin des Rois bike path behind the vineyard. Bring your bike and explore this historic route if you'd like.
$55 + taxes ($63.24) per person including yoga, lunch and tour/tasting. Add $5 for a glass of wine with lunch ($68.99). Payments can be made via etransfer or PayPal to wellnessmtl@gmail.com to confirm your spot.
Lunch Menu:
Sandwich
-Trout gravlax sandwich with fennel, celery, chard, dill and herbs on wild hazelnut baguettines (non-vegan)
-BBQ frayed mushroom burger with homemade kimchi and caramelized onions (vegan)
Sides (vegan)
-Raw oat, foraged peas, kale salad with maple cranberry vinaigrette
-Seasonal grilled vegetable salad with accompanying vinaigrette
Dessert (vegan)
-Chia-oat milk pudding with homemade bumbleberry jam and granola
*This activity will be held outdoors therefore weather permitting. In case of forecast rain, we will cancel/reschedule the activity 5 days prior with full payment reimbursable.
**Cancellation policy: Places are limited, so once registered, payment is required and the place is reserved. No refunds will be issued within 2 weeks of the event if cancellation by the participant is necessary (due payment to the facility/caterer).
***Covid regulations are changing, and all regulations will be updated and respected. You will be updated as to mask and spacing guidelines prior to the event.
****Please bring your yoga mat, a picnic blanket and any sunscreen/protective clothing necessary given that this is an outdoor event. Water will be provided. You can also bring your bike for the Chemin du Roy (if you'd like) and any grocery bags (if you plan to visit the farmer's market).
Please contact with any questions or to reserve your spot. When reserving, please indicate vegan or non-vegan lunch, any food allergies, and whether you would like wine provided with your lunch.
Looking forward to spending the day with you!
