A Wholesome Weekend Retreat

Friday June 3 to Sunday June 5, 2022

Find peace and tranquility in the serene setting of Harmony Dawn located in Hastings, Ontario. Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and give yourself permission to connect with your heart on a relaxing Ontario Yoga Retreat. 

​Join Dawn and Jackee from Heron Creek Yoga & Fitness for a much needed weekend of relaxation and calm.

Harmony Dawn is nestled in the picturesque, rolling Northumberland Hills, surrounded by 50 acres of meadows and forests. This quiet cottage is self-sufficient and runs completely off the power grid.  It is the perfect place to escape for a memorable weekend of yoga, meditation, delicious food and to finally connect with a community after months and months of lockdowns.   Arrive with an open mind and leave with an open heart. ​

• 2 Nights shared accommodation 

• 6 Incredible wholesome meals

• 5 Yoga classes with Dawn and Jackee 

• 2 Workshops

• Welcome gift

Plus much more…

• 5 Acres of trails for hiking or walking

• Swimming at Rice Lake

• Time to relax & rediscover yourself

• A unique off grid experience 

• ​An evening bonfire together

Meals

The food is something that I promise you won't forget on this retreat. Nourish your body with wholesome homemade meals as a part of the balance we are seeking to create on this weekend. 

Nicola (owner of Harmony Dawn) has had a life-long passion for food and cooking going back to her childhood. She will be cooking you 6 different meals that are promised to nourish your body and your belly. Her cuisine encompasses international cooking from across the world, as well as specialty diets including vegetarian, vegan, & gluten-free. She is a passionate advocate for fresh, local and organic food whenever possible. Harmony Dawn also grows a variety of organic herbs and vegetables uses ingredients from local organic farms nearby. Nicola uses Yin-Yang principles of balance, as well as the latest scientific findings, in lovingly preparing your meals that are not only appealing to the eye and palate, but healing for the body. Many guests come mainly for the food! (Yes it is that good!!)        

6 Meals are included in your accommodation fee (2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners)    

Accommodations

Buffer yourself from the everyday world of noise, pollution, traffic and stress as you spend the weekend away up north, sheltered safely with other like-minded individuals. 

Harmony Dawn was built in 2003 and it was custom designed as a green retreat center, using the most sustainable energy technology available. In fact, it was voted one of the greenest buildings in Canada. It is a 3 story off grid cottage that  is nestled into a hill top overlooking Rice Lake, surrounded by 50 acres of rolling meadows and healing forest, which lead to a swimming-friendly lake.  

For sustainability the sleeping accommodation is mostly shared to help conserve water, heat, electricity etc. 

First Floor 

• Yoga Space

• Common Area

• Dining Room (there is also Outdoor Dining available) 

• Clean and Sanitized Washroom

Second Floor

• 3 Shared Rooms with Bunk Beds – 2-4 people per room 

• Bathroom

Third Floor

• Open Concept Loft -  4-6 people max​​

To keep this retreat intimate and safe we are only accepting 12 people. As per the current covid19 restrictions, the above numbers reflect a 50% reduced capacity at the retreat center.

Location

Harmony Dawn Retreat Center is located 2 hours & 30 minutes north east of Hamilton. It is situated on the shores of beautiful Rice Lake in Northumberland County and is easily accessible from the 407 or Hwy 401 east.

Harmony Dawn Retreat Center
800 Baxter Road, RR#1
Hastings, Ontario
K0L 1Y0

Check-in time: Friday, June 3 at 4:00pm
Check-out time: Sunday, June 5 at 3:30pm 

Total Retreat Cost: $585 + HST

1. Due at time of registration: $275 + HST  | Non-refundable deposit to hold your spot - this fee is payable directly to Heron Creek Yoga & Fitness.

2. Final payment due by May 15th: $310 + HST |  Accommodation & Food Fee - this fee is payable directly to the Harmony Dawn Retreat Center. Save $62! This expense is eligible for the Ontario Staycation tax credit.