RETREAT INTEGRATION COMMITMENT

Part of the commitment to joining the retreat is allowing yourself time for integration both before and after the experience. We encourage you to consider arriving a little early to the surrounding area or staying a few days after to fully settle in and deepen the impact of the retreat. There are cabins available near Bloom and many beautiful hotels and accommodations in the surrounding area to support this. The retreat will begin Monday at 4:00pm (check-in starts at 3:00pm) and will conclude Thursday at 12:00pm. We strongly encourage spending the day — or even a night or two — after the retreat to gently integrate your experience.​

 

BLOOM HOLISTIC RETREAT CENTRE ON LOUGHBOROUGH

Bloom on Loughborough Lake is a yoga, meditation and wellness retreat centre located in Eastern Ontario. Situated lakefront on 900 acres of biodiverse boreal forest, the venue maintains a deep sense of place while offering unparalleled comfort. Designed by celebrated architect Siamak Hariri, Bloom’s 16 rooms (each with its own ensuite) sleep 36 guests. Enjoy the light-filled indoor yoga studio or practice outdoors on our 1700 square foot deck. The kitchen at Bloom follows a seasonal farm-to-table food philosophy that makes every meal at the communal table truly memorable. A fire pit and outdoor wood fired oven add to the charm of summer evenings.

 

​DAILY MEALS: FOOD PHILOSOPHY

At Bloom, we believe that food is not just sustenance; it’s an essential part of holistic wellness. Our culinary approach is rooted in simplicity and mindfulness, focusing on whole foods that nourish both body and soul. We celebrate vegetarian cuisine, curating vibrant dishes that highlight seasonal produce, including the organic vegetables, fruits, herbs and edible flowers from our Bloom gardens. In alignment with our commitment to sustainability, we implement practices such as composting and sourcing ingredients from eco-conscious suppliers. This approach not only minimizes waste but also promotes environmental stewardship. 

 

​GETTING HERE

Bloom on Loughborough Lake is located in Eastern Ontario.  Our lakeside location is at 1425 Rutledge Road, South Frontenac, ON.

 

​BY CAR

Bloom is a 25-minute drive from Kingston, less than 2 hours from Ottawa, and roughly 3 hours from both Toronto and Montreal. Map the location and get driving directions here. When you arrive at 1425 Rutledge Road, you will see a limestone house at the front of the property—please pass the house and continue along the private laneway for 2 kms until you arrive at Loughborough Lake. Expect to pass ponds, marshlands and forest enroute.

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BY AIR

International guests may fly into Ottawa’s Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW), Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), or Montréal’s Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Ottawa is our closest international airport. Kingston Airport (YGK) has daily scheduled service to YYZ.

 

​PAYMENT

A $2000 CAD non-refundable payment is due at the time of booking through email money transfer to Nikki. The remaining balance is due June 8th, 2026.

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RETREAT COMMITMENT

Please note that it does not go unnoticed what an incredible commitment it is to say yes to a retreat.​ All deposits and full payments are non-refundable. Unexpected events do occur, so please consider purchasing all necessary travel and health insurance and ensure you have an updated valid passport. 

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ATTENDEES

Retreats groups range between 16 to 24 travellers but it changes from trip to trip.

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UNPLUG

One of the most important agreements of this retreat is our commitment to unplugging from our phones for the duration of our time together.​ At the beginning of the retreat, everyone will place their phones in a shared container where they will remain until the closing of the retreat. This collective commitment helps create a protected and supportive space for everyone.

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During the retreat, you will also be invited into moments of daily silence (don’t worry — there will be plenty of time to connect and chat!). These quiet windows allow the mind to settle and the body to integrate what is unfolding. Many participants share that this combination of silence and unplugging becomes one of the most nourishing and transformative parts of the retreat.

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“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” 
― W.B. Yeats