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hiking retreats
Dates: TBA 2025
There's a lot of 'pop culture psychology' available online these days regarding our physical and mental health. But it's never been a secret that eating wonderful fresh food, spending time outdoors, moving, sweating, laughing and relaxing are classic remedies and some of the best medicine we can give ourselves. Finding the time to do this can be a luxury for many. This weekend is devoted to being an escape from your regular life where you will focus on yourself and give your mind, body and soul a luxurious treat. In addition to the some beautiful hiking trails you will experience and explore, you have the option at our cozy Inn to try some 'thermal cycling' (if you wish, of course).
What is Thermal Cycling? Thermal Cycling is a 2000 year old ritual founded by the Nordic countries. It involves alternating between hot and cold temperatures followed by a period of rest. This cycle should be repeated three times. You will feel some of the effects immediately. (Especially your increased blood circulation).
We cycle between our SUANA - COLD TUB - SAUNA - relaxing chairs around a fire.
More details, benefits and techniques will be discussed onsite.
Weekend Itinerary
Friday: Arrival & Check into room 3:00pm - 4:00pm .
4:00pm : Change into your bathing suit and grab your robe (provided in your room). Meet & Great around our outdoor campfire for an overview of weekend. We'll also discuss what exactly is Thermal Cycling is and how to perform it for maximum health benefit. Enjoy some rounds of the thermal cycle and relax at your pace with extra time to lounge, enjoy the campfire, more sauna/cold plunge time/hot tub.
6:45pm: Dinner is served. Non alcohol drinks included and 3 course gourmet dinner.
Snack/Refreshments & Dinner included this evening.
Saturday: Coffee/latte/cappuccino/tea & nibles/snack always available.
7:30am - 8:15am hot breakfast items are served.
8:30am: Van departs. We'll stop to pick up our lunch at the beautiful Bonnechere Bakery. Then on to Calabogie where we park the van at the trail head and start our hike. Our hike is an 11.5km loop with stunning views that include high bluffs and lakes with plenty of wild life to view. After our hike we return to the Inn for another round of Thermal Cycling and relax time before our 3 course gourmet dinner.
7:00pm: Dinner is served.
Rest of evening free for sauna/camp fire.
Today, Breakfast, Lunch/hiking snacks and Dinner are included.
Sunday: Breakfast at the Inn.
8:30am: Van departs for local 4km hike followed by a stunning trail that follows the Ottawa River rapids. Lunch will be at a converted dairy barn now restaurant near the rapids! (Pizza back at the Inn will be served if the River Barn is not open).
1:30pm. Return to the Inn for check out.
Today, Breakfast and lunch are included.
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Pricing & Rooms
Please see Our Suites for photos and full room descriptions. Max 6 guests.
Butterfly Suite: 2 Single beds
$599 per person (dbl occupancy)
Lorne Suite: 1 King Bed -Available
$799 per person (single occupancy)
McCoy Suite: 1 King Bed.
$799 per person (single occupancy)
Iron Ring Suite: 1 King Bed and Pull out sofa couch. (Entire 3rd floor)
$799 per person (dbl occupancy)
What's Included:
*All transportation to/from hikes as per itinerary.
*2 Breakfasts
*2 Lunches
*2 Multi-Course Gourmet Dinners
*Snacks & Nibbles
*24/7 coffee/tea/sparking water
To book:
A $300 deposit is due to secure your booking and balance due 30 days prior.
Cancellation Policy:
Deposit is refundable until balance due minus $40 (merchant fees).
29-10 days prior, 50% refundable.
10-3 prior, 25% refundable.
3-0 days prior, 0% refundable.
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