Madeleine Marentette
One Woman's Quest for the Living Grail
Madeleine Marentette ~ founder and creator of Canada's leading holistic health and wellness retreat centre, educator, spiritual guide, speaker, producer and bestselling author. Madeleine continues to evolve as a passionate visionary and relentless actionist for environmental sustainability, social justice and animal welfare, dedicated to personal and planetary transformation.
Born in Toronto, Canada, Madeleine began her career in hospitality while studying art history and architectural design in college. Her innate passion and appreciation for Mother Nature and creation, design and beautiful spaces, were fueled by rigorous adventures with her effervescent grandparents while living in Germany. Hikes deep into the canopies of the Black Forest and other mystical places such as mountaintop fortresses, castles and medieval monasteries fueled her relentless quest to uncover the Mystery of Life. Endless story telling of secret passageways, hidden treasures, magicians and noble knights; and the fundamental human journey to seek restoration, justice and will to do good, are now the foundation of the centres wellness programs and retreats including the awe-inspiring interiors and exteriors of the Grail property today.
A Story of Healing: A 'girl interrupted' with career plans in her last months of completing college, an illness that became a serious health crisis, pushed her towards a life journey in self-discovery and self-healing. The changing day in her life came in 1988 when she attended a discourse given by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the University of Toronto. Inner revelations about the mind and it’s profound connection as the in-between mediator between cell and Spirit led her to immerse herself in the study of meditation, metaphysics and the ancient yoga practice called Raja, known as the ‘Royal Path’ or ‘King’s Way’, meaning the crown chakra or head chakra. Today not only has she become a knowledgeable practitioner and teacher in the mind and soul sciences, she is completely healed from her previous illness.
Today: A dedicated life of service towards people, planet and our sacred animal kingdom that we share it with, has her working relentlessly both at home and on the global front dedicating her time to taking action, speaking, co-creating with others, creating green forums and spiritual retreats to raise awareness on environmental sustainability, social justice, spiritual fulfillment, and the protection of animals and their welfare worldwide. Madeleine holds a series of lectures and retreats throughout the year both at the Grail retreat centre and abroad. She is presently working on her next books, a spiritual cookbook for planetary healing, the science of the soul and book about women of destiny.
Madeleine has produced the successful ‘Awaken the Dreamer Symposium’ hosting international transformational leaders as well as the Grail Lady Faire, Canada’s summer festival & conference for women empowering women. She also produced 'The 100 Women of Destiny' tele-retreat event in honour of the 100th year anniversary of International Women's Day, a platform for women seekers to fulfill their own inner calling to find the peace, healing, and vocation to serve others.
Mariel Hemingway
Sir Richard Branson
Michael Marentette & Deepak Chopra
Lindsay Wagner at Grail Springs: Open Heart Open Mind Retreat 2011
Rickie & Rev. Michael Beckwith of Agape
Chris & Steve
Jack Canfield
Dr. Bruce Lipton
Sir Bob Geldolf for Haiti Relief
Marianne Williamson
Shannon Tweed
Mark Victor Hansen
Articles by Madeleine Marentette:
Victory for Animals in Canada
“I dreamt of you in Glastonbury. You opened a curtain into Avalon, and lifted me in…”
~ From ‘Mists of Avalon’
“The holy chalice is made in the image of US; the vessel represents our conscious mind, Heaven and Spirit. The stem represents our body, Earth and Matter. And it is the Soul that is the glue that keeps Matter and Spirit together. When we seek the Light of the Soul within, we find the Holy Grail and it is here we experience ultimate fulfillment of Heaven on Earth and the certainty of our true life destiny. WE are the Living Grail.”
~ Madeleine Marentette
Engagements:
- My Best Life Yet Boot Camp' May 20-27
- Grail Lady Faire June 25-29
- Sacred Butterfly Retreat July 20-25
- Sacred Butterfly Retreat Nov 4-9
- Sacred Journey to Machu Picchu May 21-31, 2013
For speaking or media inquiries:
Dawna Shuman, LightHouse PR
Los Angeles, California
DSLightHousePR@aol.com
818-632-3296
Spiritual Coaching with Madeleine is available in person at Grail Springs or via phone coaching. 877-553-5772
Testimonial: “Dearest Madeleine, our stay at Grail Springs was utterly transformative. Our personal consultations with you were life changing. I felt like I was knighted! Valor is coursing through my being. Please accept our deepest gratitude for all that transpired and the opportunity to participate in the experience that is Grail Springs. We look forward with anticipation to returning in August.” ~ With great delight, Manny J. & Celeste S. April 2011
Madeleine's bestselling books are both available at Amazon.com or Grail Boutique
With permission from Deva Premal and Miten, Madeleine produced the much beloved 'Grail Morning Mantra' on the coast of California to the song Aad Guray. This practice using music, mindfulness and movement is a powerful 6 minute meditation that has won the hearts of thousands of individuals worldwide.
Deva Premal at Grace Cathedral Concert
Marie Osmond
Arlene Dickenson from 'The Dragon's Den'
Donny Osmond
Janet Attwood & Swami Pragyapad
Lynne Twist, founder of Pachamama Alliance
Criss Angel...We Believe
Literary Agent Bill Gladstone
Debbie Travis, Entertainment Tonight shoot
Publicist Dawna Shuman and Rachel Carson
In 1994 Madeleine founded HART: Highland Animal Relief Team which was born out of need to assist lost, abused and abandoned animals within the Highland region of Ontario. Determined to see an end to cruelty to all animals, she continues to support the message of 'compassionate cooking', the efforts of the World Wildlife Fund, WSPA, GreenPeace, Jane Goodall Institute, Sea Sheppard and PETA.
