Toronto, Canada
June 08 - 15, 2025
You're invited to join Louise Kay in Toronto, Canada for a 7 day Embodied Awareness meditation retreat.
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This retreat is an opportunity to spend 7 days deepening into the stillness of the present moment.
Embodied Awareness is a practice which supports the direct recognition of one's True nature, as well as the integration of unprocessed energies and emotions held in the body. This practice allows one to live fully in presence and to become a vessel through which higher consciousness can flow freely, bringing joy to every aspect of life. Alongside like-minded community you will be supported to surrender fully into the now, dis-identify from the conceptual self and open up to your True nature, pure consciousness, to discover a deep, lasting peace and love. Whatever emotions or sensations arise in the body will be met with unconditional love under Louise's gentle guidance, allowing for deep healing and transformation to take place on the level of form. Meetings will consist of guided meditations followed by Q&A sessions and silent meditations. All participants will receive downloadable video recordings of the guided meditations and group sessions. |
"When we recognise our true nature, a process of deep inner healing begins to take place. We are able to see unconscious patterns playing out, and limiting beliefs and destructive behaviours naturally begin to fall away as we align with a higher consciousness." - Louise Kay
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During this retreat you will have the opportunity to disconnect from your regular day to day life and fully immerse yourself in silence and stillness. In order to support the deepening and integration of the teachings the majority of the retreat will be in full silence and you will have plenty of time for relaxation, reflection and simply being.
The swimming pool
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The meditation labyrinth
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The swimming pond
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The nature trail
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Schedule
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Sunday June 08 4:30pm - 6:00pm - check-in 6:00pm - 7:00pm - dinner 7:45pm - 8:30pm - welcome and guided meditation Monday June 09 - Saturday June 14 8:00am - 9:00am - breakfast 10:30am - 12:00pm - meeting and silent meditation 12:30pm - 1:30pm - lunch 3:00pm - 4:30pm - meeting and silent meditation 6:00pm - 7:00pm - dinner 7:45pm - 8:30pm - guided / silent meditation Sunday June 15 8:00am - 9:00am - breakfast (vacate your room by 9:00am) 10:30am - 12:00pm - meeting and silent meditation 12:30pm - 1:30pm - lunch 2:00pm - check-out. The schedule is subject to change without notice. |
In order to support the deepening and integration of the teachings, full silence will likely be observed for most of this retreat.
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Food
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The Ecology Retreat Centre's menus are guided by the availability of seasonal and wholesome foods that grow in abundance in The Hills of Headwaters region. Everything is homemade, with an emphasis on using locally sourced, seasonal and wholesome ingredients as much as possible.
Chef Yvonne brings together both her experience in the world of cooking as well as her passion for real food to provide you a unique dining experience. A firm believer in the holistic experience of nourishing the body, Yvonne's aim is to create meals that are delicious and balanced as well as restorative and nurturing. For those with food sensitivities or allergies, Yvonne is very experienced with vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free meal preparation. If you have any special dietary requirements, allergies or medical issues related to food, please send an email to [email protected] at least 14 days prior to the start of the retreat. There is a refrigerator available for guest use and you are also welcome to supplement your meals by bringing some of your own food items. |
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Accommodation
Shared rooms will be allocated by gender and we will allocate rooms to participants (you are not responsible for finding someone to share your room with).
If you wish to share a room with a friend, please send an email to [email protected] with the name of your friend so that we can do our best to accommodate your request.
If you wish to share a room with a friend, please send an email to [email protected] with the name of your friend so that we can do our best to accommodate your request.
Ticket prices are shown in USD and include three vegetarian meals per day, all sessions and downloadable recordings.
Ticket sales close on May 25, 2025.
Ticket sales close on May 25, 2025.
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Twin or triple room with shared bathroom
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Booking
PRICES INCLUDE: accommodation, 3 meals per day (unless stated otherwise), all sessions outlined on the schedule and downloadable recordings of the sessions.
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE: flights, airport transfers.
Ticket Information and Cancellations
Early-bird tickets are available until April 26, 2025.
Deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Balance payment is due before April 26, 2025.
60% of balance is refundable if cancelation is made before May 8, 2025.
There are no refunds for cancelations made on or after May 8, 2025.
Tickets are non-transferable.
Ticket sales close on May 25, 2025.
Early-bird tickets are available until April 26, 2025.
Deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Balance payment is due before April 26, 2025.
60% of balance is refundable if cancelation is made before May 8, 2025.
There are no refunds for cancelations made on or after May 8, 2025.
Tickets are non-transferable.
Ticket sales close on May 25, 2025.
In the unlikely event that the retreat is canceled, your payment will be transferred to an online retreat ticket and you will receive a full refund of the remaining balance.
Scholarships are available. If you feel strongly that you would like to attend this retreat but are truly not able to meet the financial requirements, you can apply for a reduced price scholarship here.
Location
Address: Ecology Retreat Centre, 308046, Hockley Rd, Mono, ON, L9W 6N2, Canada
Getting There
The closest airport is Toronto Lester B Pearson International Airport (YYZ). From there you can take a taxi or an Uber.
Directions from Toronto's Lester B Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
- From Belfield Rd/409 drive North and exit onto Hwy 427 North
- Continuing on Hwy 427 N. exit onto Hwy 7
- Go West (left) on Hwy 7 to Gore Road (at 2nd stop light)
- Go North (right) for 30km on Gore Road until it ends at Hwy 9
- Go West (left) on Hwy 9 to Airport Road (at the town of Mono Mills, traffic light)
- Go North (right) 7km on Airport Road
- Go West (left) on Hockley Road (aka Dufferin County Rd 7) at the yellow flashing light
- Drive 2.5 km to the Ecology Retreat Centre sign and turn left up the driveway
- The first building on the right is the Dining Hall, parking is on the left.
Directions from Toronto: Easiest/Most Direct Route
- From Hwy 401 go North on Hwy 400
- From Hwy 400 exit onto Hwy 9 (to Orangeville)
- Drive West on Hwy 9 for 32 km to Airport Rd (at Mono Mills, traffic light)
- Go North (right) onto Airport Road and continue for 7km
- Turn West (left) onto Hockley Road (aka Dufferin County Road 7) at the yellow flashing light
- Drive 2.5 km to the Ecology Retreat Centre sign and turn South (left) up the driveway
- The first building on the right is the Dining Hall, parking is on the left.
Directions from the West (Guelph)
There are a number of ways to reach the Centre from Guelph. The most direct route is as follows:
- Take County Rd 124 North out of Guelph towards Erin.
- Continue past Erin on 124 that changes to Peel Regional Rd 24
- At Highway 10 turn North (left) past Orangeville, (past car dealerships & Esso station) to Hockley Road (aka Dufferin County Rd 7)
- Turn East (right) onto Hockley Road (aka Dufferin Rd 7) at the traffic light – after 1km the road will veer sharply to the left just before the 70 km/h zone (do not go up hill)
- Drive 7-8 km to the Ecology Retreat Centre sign
- Turn right and drive up the driveway
- The first building on the right is the Dining Hall, parking is on the left.
Alternate directions from the West (Hwy 401 & Hwy 410)
- From Hwy 401 exit onto Hwy 410 North
- Go North on Hwy 410, it will turn into Hwy 10/Hurontario Rd.
- Continue North past Orangeville (past car dealerships & Esso station) to Hockley Rd
- Turn East (right) onto Hockley Road (aka Dufferin Rd 7) at the traffic light – after 1km the road will veer sharply to the left just before the 70 km/h zone (do not go up hill)
- Drive 7-8 km to the Ecology Retreat Centre sign
- Turn right and drive up the driveway
- The first building on the right is the Dining Hall, parking is on the left.
Directions from Toronto's Lester B Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
- From Belfield Rd/409 drive North and exit onto Hwy 427 North
- Continuing on Hwy 427 N. exit onto Hwy 7
- Go West (left) on Hwy 7 to Gore Road (at 2nd stop light)
- Go North (right) for 30km on Gore Road until it ends at Hwy 9
- Go West (left) on Hwy 9 to Airport Road (at the town of Mono Mills, traffic light)
- Go North (right) 7km on Airport Road
- Go West (left) on Hockley Road (aka Dufferin County Rd 7) at the yellow flashing light
- Drive 2.5 km to the Ecology Retreat Centre sign and turn left up the driveway
- The first building on the right is the Dining Hall, parking is on the left.
Directions from Toronto: Easiest/Most Direct Route
- From Hwy 401 go North on Hwy 400
- From Hwy 400 exit onto Hwy 9 (to Orangeville)
- Drive West on Hwy 9 for 32 km to Airport Rd (at Mono Mills, traffic light)
- Go North (right) onto Airport Road and continue for 7km
- Turn West (left) onto Hockley Road (aka Dufferin County Road 7) at the yellow flashing light
- Drive 2.5 km to the Ecology Retreat Centre sign and turn South (left) up the driveway
- The first building on the right is the Dining Hall, parking is on the left.
Directions from the West (Guelph)
There are a number of ways to reach the Centre from Guelph. The most direct route is as follows:
- Take County Rd 124 North out of Guelph towards Erin.
- Continue past Erin on 124 that changes to Peel Regional Rd 24
- At Highway 10 turn North (left) past Orangeville, (past car dealerships & Esso station) to Hockley Road (aka Dufferin County Rd 7)
- Turn East (right) onto Hockley Road (aka Dufferin Rd 7) at the traffic light – after 1km the road will veer sharply to the left just before the 70 km/h zone (do not go up hill)
- Drive 7-8 km to the Ecology Retreat Centre sign
- Turn right and drive up the driveway
- The first building on the right is the Dining Hall, parking is on the left.
Alternate directions from the West (Hwy 401 & Hwy 410)
- From Hwy 401 exit onto Hwy 410 North
- Go North on Hwy 410, it will turn into Hwy 10/Hurontario Rd.
- Continue North past Orangeville (past car dealerships & Esso station) to Hockley Rd
- Turn East (right) onto Hockley Road (aka Dufferin Rd 7) at the traffic light – after 1km the road will veer sharply to the left just before the 70 km/h zone (do not go up hill)
- Drive 7-8 km to the Ecology Retreat Centre sign
- Turn right and drive up the driveway
- The first building on the right is the Dining Hall, parking is on the left.
Additional Information
Check In:
Check in is from 4:00 - 6:30pm ET on June 08. Please do not arrive before check-in time.
Check Out:
Check out is after lunch on June 15. Guests need to be checked out of their rooms by 9:00am and must depart the retreat center no later than 1:45pm.
WiFi and Cell Phones:
There will not be WiFi available in your room and it is recommended that you turn off your cell phone for the duration of the retreat.
Candles & Incense
Open flames are not permitted in any of the accommodations. Please do not burn candles or incense in your room during your stay.
Scents
To prevent the discomfort of others, please ensure you do not wear strong scents during your stay.
Valuables
Louise Kay and her team are not liable for any lost or stolen items. If you have concerns about any items, please leave them at home.
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing, warm layers, rain jacket, sun protection
Slippers or indoor shoes (no shoes in indoor spaces)
Flashlight
Water bottle
Bathing suit (if you wish to swim in the pool or swimming pond)
Pool towel (bath towels will be provided by the retreat center)
Ear plugs, if needed
Toiletries including body wash, shampoo & conditioner
Any medication that you take
Join via Livestream
If you can't make it to the retreat in-person you can join us via livestream from the comfort of your own home.
The retreat has been designed to enable participants from all over the world to join. You will receive downloadable recordings of each guided meditation and meeting session with Louise so if you are unable to attend any sessions live due to the time difference, you are invited to watch the recording of the missed session at a time convenient for you during the week. Also, the schedule includes additional group silent meditations, which are exclusively for livestream participants.
The retreat has been designed to enable participants from all over the world to join. You will receive downloadable recordings of each guided meditation and meeting session with Louise so if you are unable to attend any sessions live due to the time difference, you are invited to watch the recording of the missed session at a time convenient for you during the week. Also, the schedule includes additional group silent meditations, which are exclusively for livestream participants.