CAMP R&R

a rest & ritual retreat at bloom holistic retreat centre

OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 1, 2026

Join us for a restorative 2 nights in beautiful South Frontenac Ontario.

Allow yourself to press pause for the weekend and prioritize deep rest. Our full service retreat centre is surrounded by over 900 acres of breathtaking Boreal forest and situated steps away from Loughborough Lake. Step on the property and feel your stress release— an immediate deep exhale for the mind, body and spirit.

Rest isn’t something we have to earn, we are worthy of rest simply because we exist. It’s our body’s natural way of finding balance, even if we’ve forgotten how to do it. Intentional rest gives us permission to pause, to breathe, and to simply just be. It nourishes the nervous system, helps us release stress, and fills our cup so we can meet life with more ease and vitality. Whether it’s physical, emotional, mental, or sensorial—rest is how we come back to our true self.

Ritual helps us make that rest part of everyday life. Simple, intentional acts — a deep breath, self massage, gentle movement, a nourishing meal, or a few quiet minutes of stillness — become routines that ground and restore us. With time, these small practices grow in meaning and power, helping us find calm and connection no matter what life brings.

Leave this weekend feeling deeply renewed with simple, meaningful rituals to carry home with you. You’ll understand how and why they work, while remembering that everything you need to rest and restore lies within you.

this is for you if …

You want to dive deeper into the exploration of rest. No experience needed, just a willingness to slow down, tune in, and nourish your entire being.

You feel run-down by the pace of everyday life. You crave calm, peacefulness, and space to breathe.

You’re curious about new ways to practice self-care. You’re looking for simple, practical rituals that support your wellbeing and can be carried into your daily life.

You’re craving time in nature. This land is truly magical and you’ll be in awe of the beauty around you. From deer grazing nearby, to porcupines walking along the grass, and loon calls on the lake— we share space with tons of wildlife this weekend.

You desire more than just a vacation. Yes, this is a fabulous getaway, but it’s also a highly curated wellness weekend calling in like-minded folks of all ages.

You’re looking to get your creative spark back. Through the art of aromatherapy we’ll dive into a hands-on workshop that allows your creative fire to shine. Enjoy an expertly guided session that empowers you to confidently blend botanicals to suit your individual needs and desires.

Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre

Loughborough Lake, ON

This stunning meditation and wellness centre (thoughtfully designed by celebrated architect Siamak Hariri) is situated on a quiet lake with over 900 acres of biodiverse boreal forest. The venue maintains a deep sense of place while offering unparalleled comfort.

Just 20 minutes north of Kingston, the venue is accessible by car. Carpooling can be arranged if desired. You can take the train to the Kingston VIA station and hop in a cab to Bloom as well.

our destination

Interior of a modern dining room with large windows overlooking a lake and trees, featuring a long wooden table and surrounding chairs, with natural wood beams and pendant lights hanging from the ceiling.
Modern living room with large window showing outdoor scenery, a beige sofa with an orange throw blanket, a wooden coffee table, a patterned armchair, and a large colorful circular artwork mounted on the wall.

savour, nourish & thrive

The kitchen at Bloom follows a seasonal farm-to-table food philosophy that makes every meal at the communal table truly memorable. Organic, vegetarian meals will be lovingly prepared with fresh ingredients grown from their gardens.

Help yourself to unlimited herbal tea, coffee, and fresh snacks in between meal times. Indulge in a unique, unforgettable lakeside cook-out dinner on our final night together.

With a commitment to sustainability and a desire to decrease waste, each meal is innovative, inspired and incredibly delicious.

*Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated, please outline your needs upon applying.

A cooked frittata with greens on a woven placemat, surrounded by other dishes and bowls of food on a dining table.
A wooden serving dish filled with potato salad garnished with chopped herbs, with a pair of tongs resting on it. In the background, stacks of white and blue bowls on a table.
Roasted cherry tomatoes with garlic and herbs in a red baking dish.
Assorted baked goods on a wooden serving board, with bowls of toppings or spreads in front, and stacked plates in the background.
Two Adirondack chairs on a dock facing a lake, surrounded by trees under an overcast sky.

full itinerary

*subject to change, but unlikely

Friday, July 31

4-4:30PM — Check-in

5-6PM — Opening Ceremony

6-7PM — Dinner

7:30-9PM — Somatic Skincare Ritual, Yin Yoga & Soundbath

Saturday, August 1

7AM — Breakfast

8-9:30AM — Meditation, Breathwork, Hatha Yoga & Soundbath

10:30AM-12PM — Creative Aromatherapy Workshop (theme TBD)

12-1PM — Lunch

3-3:30PM — Lakeside DIY Facial Treatments

3:30-5:30 — Sauna open for use

6-7PM — Dinner

8-9PM — Yoga Nidra & Soundbath

Sunday, August 2

7AM — Breakfast

8-9:30AM — Meditation, Breathwork, Hatha Yoga & Soundbath

10:30AM-12PM — Self-care focused group discussion (theme TBD)

12-1PM — Lunch

5-6PM — Lakeside Cookout Dinner

7:30PM — High-vibe Somatic Dance Party, Lakeside Fire & Release Ritual

Monday, August 3

7AM — Breakfast

8-9AM — Hatha Yoga Flow & Soundbath

9-10AM — Pack & bring bags to lobby

10-11AM — Closing Ceremony

11AM — Brunch & Final goodbyes

12PM — Checkout

*You are free to enjoy the property (hiking trails, deck, paddle boards etc) as long as you wish after check-out, but you will not have access to indoors and must remove all personal items from the retreat house by 12pm. There is an outhouse on site.

**All scheduled sessions and workshops are strongly encouraged, but are not mandatory. This is YOUR retreat. Opt out anytime.

Accommodation options & pricing

This all-inclusive retreat includes accommodations, all meals, unlimited drinks & snacks, daily yoga and meditation sessions, all guided workshops, a detailed retreat workbook, and a wellness welcome bag featuring a collection of curated items to support your holistic self-care journey on retreat and when you return home.

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Each room has its own private ensuite bathroom with a shower. For your convenience and comfort, your room includes unscented soap, shampoo and conditioner, indoor/outdoor towels, hair dryer and fan. Air conditioning is throughout the space.

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Room availability is first come, first serve. Every room is superb, but the best rooms will be given to those who sign up first.

All pricing is in CAD and per person.

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Payment plans available for a limited time.

rest in complete comfort

Quad Bunk Room—

$1,500+HST

Enjoy your own private twin bed (with partition) in a bunk-bed.

2 bunk beds in each room, 4 beds total

Interior view of a small bedroom with bunk beds, a window showing trees outside, and built-in wardrobes with closed doors.

*3 left

Semi-Private Room —

$1,900+HST

Enjoy a twin bed in a room with 2 twin beds.

*must sign up with someone to share, we will not pair you with a stranger

Bedroom with two beds and white bedding, wooden nightstands with small lamps, and a large window showing a view of trees and a body of water outside.

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Private Room—

$2,400+HST

Enjoy a king bed and room all to yourself.

A cozy bedroom with a wooden ceiling and walls, a window with white curtains, a bed with white bedding and pillows, and a yellow blanket, in a room with sloped walls.

Once your application has been approved, a $250+HST deposit will be required to secure your spot. The remainder owing is due no later than 30 days before the retreat begins. You may start a monthly payment plan to reduce the financial load and create ease and accessibility.

You can request to share your room with specific retreat guests if you desire. Feel free to let Cassandra know who you want to share with when the time comes. Adjustments can always be made as needed to ensure your comfort.

I WANT THIS!
Modern hallway with wooden flooring, beige walls, and recessed ceiling lights, leading to a door at the end.
Bedroom doorway with an open wardrobe containing hanging clothes, a shelf with folded items, a bag, and a hat. In the background, a bed and a bathroom area with a toilet are visible.
A bathroom with a mirror reflecting a bedroom, showing a shower on the right side and a sloped ceiling with wooden beams on the left.
Long hallway with beige walls, wooden ceiling, and modern hanging lights, leading to a large window at the end showing greenery.
Interior view of a modern home showcasing a curved staircase with wooden steps, a woman ascending, a large abstract ocean scene painting on the wall, and a light-colored wooden floor.

We can’t wait to share space with you!

Meet your retreat team! Abbey and Cassandra began working together in early 2023 offering transformative group sessions in Niagara, ON. They share similar values, holistic health ideals, and aim to cultivate a safe space for women to gather, connect and grow together. They each have unique gifts that they bring to the world which are amplified in the presence of each other.

A young woman with long, wavy hair tied in a ponytail, smiling with her eyes closed and holding her face with both hands, sitting on a dock by a body of water.

  • Trauma Informed Somatic Skin Therapist + Certified Aromatherapist (CAHP)

    Hi, I’m Cassandra 👋 (she/her) I have a compassionate and trauma-informed practice that weaves physical, emotional and energetic healing modalities into magical bespoke treatments + experiences.

    I am a highly sensitive, empathetic and feminine being that prioritizes rest and time to care for myself so I can do this beautiful work.

    I am honoured to hold a safe space that acts as a respite amidst stress. The stories that have been shared with me over the years all hold a special place in my heart, and I am deeply grateful for the genuine connections and exchanges made. I have been working in the personal care industry for over 10 years and it has mostly taught me this— you never know what someone is dealing with under the surface.

    My experience ditching a chemical-laden beauty routine + lifestyle rooted in ‘fight or flight’ mode in exchange for rituals of radical self-care fuels my passion and desire to share this journey with you. I empower my clients to develop a more intimate knowledge of their skin and truly love the skin they're in.

    I believe we have everything we need within us, and true healing is a return back home to that wholeness. It is a passion of mine to guide others in embodying their fullest most authentic self so they can find more joy, health and connection in their life.

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  • Certified Sound Healer, Meditation Instructor, and Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist

    I believe that yoga is a homecoming to the truest most authentic version of myself.

    I fell in love with the practice of yoga while embarking on my own personal healing journey from a severe eating disorder. I experienced a complete shift in the perception I had of myself and the world through the development of my own inner awareness. Practicing and living my yoga completely changed my life.

    It became my mission to share this ancient wisdom with others who have a desire to come home to their authentic selves, find healing, self-compassion and inner peace. Following the path of yoga introduced me to the power of meditation, sound healing and ayurveda, immersing me further into the healing of mind, body and spirit, and the potential to help others heal too.

    I am here to guide you on a journey of seeing that you have the power to shift your state of being, and to heal, with the tools that exist within you already.

Hear what past retreat guests are saying..

Group of women sitting on a couch and at a table in a cozy room with bookshelves.

I cannot thank you enough for giving me the courage & confidence to embark on this experience solo! I was so nervous to get out of my car in the parking lot and your warmth and big hug washed away my fears instantly and from that moment my anxiety dissipated and I finally felt this feeling that it was ok to just be me … that I was not alone … and that I am enough. You are truly magic! Don’t ever lose sight of the goodness within you!

— Daniella

An elderly woman with curly gray hair smiling and holding a small bottle at a social gathering, with other women sitting at a table in the background.

I just wanted to send a huge thank you. As I said (more than once), I really was not sure what I was getting myself into and I didn't know if I was going to be able to fully participate. I am actually pretty pleased with how I hung in.

But I have to say that it was the energy and the collaboration between the two of you that really helped me achieve my goal. You work so well together and while you are both quite unique, there is a chemistry between you that just made the entire adventure really meaningful.

I consider myself truly blessed to have been able to share the experience with the group.

Thank you and be well!

— Sylvia

Person with red braided hair sitting on a yoga mat attending an outdoor meditation or yoga class, with a woman speaking at the front in the background.

This was the most magical weekend of my life and I am so eternally grateful for this entire experience. I left feeling so full and overjoyed. I am so proud of you to witness this come to full fruition after months of planning and it could not have been more perfect. ❤️ You are magic!

— Presley

A woman sitting on a dock near a body of water, smiling and applying mud face mask, with a colorful bag, towel, and other personal items nearby.

The most magical weekend, really have no words to express the gratitude I have for you two and this entire group of women.

— Shannon

YESSSS, SIGN ME UP!

 FAQs

  • As retreats are an intimate environment, this process simply allows us to ensure the safety of all participants, gives you an opportunity to request a payment plan and ask questions, and provides us with some insight on your intentions for your retreat.

  • No! A retreat setting is a beautifully immersive introduction to the practice of yoga. You are celebrated no matter your ability.

  • No, but you can if you wish. The retreat centre provides all yoga mats and props that we will require for our weekend.

  • This is a food-forward retreat centre that celebrates local, seasonal, vegetarian meals. A simple love of the delicious come together with our food conscious approach to create memorable meals that may just reframe the way you think about health and comfort.

    The chefs at Bloom work with local farmers and their own gardeners to source the very best local ingredients. They choose organic where possible and you can be sure that you are eating authentic food made with care, both for the planet and for you, when you sit down at the communal table.

  • Yes! Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated. On your application you may let us know all about your needs.

  • No! Your retreat is all-inclusive, however you are empowered to be autonomous and listen to your body. Should you decide not to attend a yoga class or workshop, you are free to spend your time as you wish.

  • Yes! There is a place for you to make note of this on your application form.

  • No, all necessary skincare products are included as a part of your retreat fee. Enjoy the many benefits of organic aromatherapy skincare!

  • Please list any allergies in your application form. Most topical and dietary allergies can be accommodated.