Thursday, March 27 – Sunday, March 30, 2025 with Monica Voss and Tama Soble, in association with Merit Travel
Single/$795, Shared/$695, plus $295 yoga fee
Take advantage of a weekend away at the Ecology Retreat Centre, an ideal 200 acre rural setting 60 kms from Toronto in the Hockley Valley, with open meadows, babbling brooks, forest trails, a labyrinth and wonderful, peaceful energy.
Our meeting space/yoga room includes the recently renovated Creekside Room with gleaming wooden floors – perfect for yoga practice – and large windows to let in the glorious natural sunlight.
The kitchen offers wholesome, nutritious meals. Everything is homemade, with an emphasis on using locally sourced, seasonal and wholesome ingredients as much as possible. Special diets can be accommodated with 1 week’s notice and at extra cost.
Accommodation includes 20 simple, clean rooms. All bathrooms are shared.
Please bring a mat and any equipment you need including an extra blanket if possible. If you are attending the teachers’ programme, bring a notebook and your questions. The Centre provides bedding, pillows, and towels. A flashlight will be useful.
REGISTRATION
Registration is accepted on receipt of the Studio portion of the payment for yoga, $295, non-refundable. An e-transfer to info@estheryoga.com is best; we also accept cash, cheques, debit, MasterCard and Visa.
For room assignments and more information, please contact the Studio, info@estheryoga.com.
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
Thursday, March 27 – Sunday, March 30: Single/$795, Shared/$695, for 3 nights accommodation and 9 vegetarian meals (plus the Studio yoga fee of $295). Please register with the Studio, then contact Wendy Reis to make your accommodation and meal payment. In your communication with Wendy, please indicate the name and date of the Retreat. (Merit Travel, wreis@merittravel.com, 416 345-9726 x5320, 111 Peter Street, Suite 101, Toronto, ON, M5V 2H1.
SCHEDULE
Thursday
We may arrive anytime after 3 pm.
4:30-6:00pm, asana, Monica
6:30pm, Supper
8:00-9:00pm, TT meeting
Friday and Saturday
7:00-8:15am, walking, breathing, Tama
8:30am, Breakfast in silence
10:00am-12:30pm, asana, Tama
1pm, Lunch
4:00-6:00pm, asana, Monica
6:30pm, Supper
7:30-9:00pm, TT meeting
Sunday
7:00-8:15am, walking, breathing, Monica
8:30am, Breakfast in silence
10:00am-12:00pm, asana, Monica and Tama
12:30pm, Lunch, then homeward bound
DIRECTIONS FROM TORONTO
(52 km from 401 & Airport Road) From Hwy 401 go North on Hwy 400. From Hwy 400 exit onto Hwy 9 (to Orangeville) Drive West on Hwy 9 for 32 km to Airport Rd (at Mono Mills, traffic light) Go North (right) onto Airport Road and continue for 7km. Turn West (left) onto Dufferin Rd 7 (aka County Road 7 or Hockley Road) at the amber flashing light. Drive 2.5 km to the ERC sign and turn left up the driveway. The first building on the right is the Dining Hall, parking is on the left, or continue up to the Lodge to unload.
Ecology Retreat Centre, Mono, Ontario, L9W 6N2 Tel: (519) 941-4560. For driving directions from other locations please check the Ecology Retreat Centre website at ecologyretreatcentre.com.
EMYS CANCELLATION POLICY
50% refund, fewer than 60 days but more than 30 days prior to the beginning of the retreat
No refund, 30 days prior to the beginning of the retreat
Cancellation policies for transportation, accommodation and meals are at the discretion of Merit Travel and the retreat venue. The Studio is not responsible for any refunds for transportation, accommodation or meals.
Trip cancellation and/or medical insurance is available from Merit Travel.