Madeleine Marentette
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 the 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 and a book on the science of the soul. Madeleine is presently enjoying the success of the ‘Awaken the Dreamer Symposium’ with a host of international transformational leaders as well as the Grail Lady Faire, Canada’s first ever 7-day festival for women empowering women. She is already in planning stage for next year’s symposium and faire which she imagines will grow exponentially as people seek to fulfill their own inner calling to find the peace, healing, and vocation to serve others.
Articles by Madeleine Marentette:
Victory for Animals in Canada
For speaking or Press inquiries contact:
Dawna Shuman
LightHouse PR, Los Angeles, California
DSLightHousePR@aol.com
1-818-632-3296
Engagements:
- Conscious Leadership Council Event ~ August 31st, UCLA
- PETA's 30th Anniversary Gala & Humanitarian Awards ~ September 25 Los Angeles
- Hot, Rich & Green ~ October 8-10 Grail Retreat
- Sacred Labyrinth Retreat ~ November 5-7, 2010 Grail Retreat
- RISE Braveheart Women's Awards ~ October 9-10, Los Angeles
- Vision Your Life Retreat ~ Nov 26-28, 2010 Grail Retreat
- Conscious Life Expo ~ Feb 11-14, 2011, Los Angeles
- Awaken the Dreamer Symposium ~ June 25, 2011 Grail Retreat Centre
- The Grail Lady Faire ~ June 27 to July 3, 2011 Grail Retreat
Women's Sacred Full Moon Journey to Machu Picchu, Peru with Madeleine Marentette and Vera Lopez ~ May 12-24, 2011
Follow HER DAILY GRAIL BLOG: Discussions on Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability
Available at your local book store including Chapters, Indigo, Coles and also available online at Amazon.ca or purchase right here at our Grail Online Shopping Store and receive free shipping!
With permission from recording artists 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 mediation that has won the hearts of thousands of individuals worldwide.
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.