The Ultimate High Energy Retreat with Spiritual Guide Jody Raven, Yoga and Meditation Instructors Andrea McLellan, Tanya Mahar and Eva Dametto and our new Culinary Chef Doug McNish!
April 10th to 15th
A unique retreat week for those ready to connect with the deepest level of Self, from Cell to Spirit!
Our days together this week will include daily food demos, yoga, special chakra balancing meditations, as well as plenty of time to enjoy the pristine healing energy of the Grail Springs Spa itself.
Connect with nature and the magical equine world with Horse Whisperer Richard Capener. Talks and walk with the sacred labyrinth, soak in the spring water, salt filled hot tub, take a hike to the crystal beds – all located on the mineral capital of Canada where this sacred space reflects the lifestyle we seek to achieve.
Take Home the Grail Life Plan:
All guests will receive a signed copy of Grail Springs' best selling book ~ filled with take home recipes, detox drinks and smoothies, antidotes and great health tips for body, mind & Spirit
Photo credit: Jo Anne McArthur
Cooking since the age of 15 Douglas fell in love with the kitchen instantaneously. He felt a deep and sincere love for all things food related. Camaraderie, hard work, attention to detail and the constant creativity were all factors in drawing him to continue his goals and move on to Chef School.
Upon completion of the prestigious George Brown Culinary Chef Program, Douglas took an apprenticeship and continued to hone his skills learning the inner workings of a busy professional kitchen.
After working for Toronto's best chefs in some of the most challenging atmospheres he found that he needed to make a change. Not realizing then how much food is a factor in all aspects of life, he found himself overweight and unhappy. It was at this point that he watched an undercover video from PETA (people for the ethical treatment of animals) that his life would change forever. After witnessing such atrocities he made a choice to become vegetarian.
Over the course of the next 6 months (while working on a grill in a steakhouse) Douglas began to transform his diet and his life forever. Slowly weight began to peel off and he began to feel a lightness he never experienced before. By taking what he already knew from his years of culinary training he began to relearn how to prepare food in a healthier light. Pairing this with a deep concern for the planet and the welfare of all it's inhabitants the next most logical step was to become vegan.
Since then Douglas has taken healthy, organic, plant based cuisine to a whole new level. Challenging mainstream thought on diet and ethics, he continues to create inspired dishes using the highest quality ingredients possible.
Follow Doug and his awesome recipe giveaways! facebook/veganchefdoug
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For 27 years, Jody Raven has traveled many paths, both traditional and non-traditional, as a healer and a teacher. She
skillfully braids her diverse experience into her work as a spiritual
coach. After a decade of studying and practicing Shamanism and
mindfulness, Jody lives and teaches these approaches to balance,
alignment, freedom and connection. Jody is the co-founder and
co-facilitator of the Sacred Path Centre, a sanctuary of healing for
women in Bancroft. Ontario.
Jody’s gifts lie in her ability to
create sacred space for others. She brings presence, wisdom and truth
into her work and life. Jody’s strong capacity to engage with energy,
remarkable intuition and passion for the healing of humans, creates a
container for supported change to take place. Jody empowers others to
find their own wisdom, strength and determination to live life within
the sacred in the everyday.
Add on to your stay and spend a full day immersed with raw food guru David Wolfe on Saturday, April 16th, 10am to 3pm including photo op and book signing. David returns once again to the Grail to generously share in-depth insights to optimum health and wellness. Private bookings with David will be available on a first come, first served basis $350 45 mins.