The Seed Lodge

Esther, Ma'amo and Bella were great hosts. I was the first to arrive at the Lodge (thanks to Esther for picking me up at in Toronto) so had the first pick of the rooms. I'm sure they were all great but I loved my room. It had decent lighting and everything I needed for my 7-day writing getaway. The lodge itself was clean. Never had to wait my turn to use the communal washroom. The kitchen was well-equipped. The place was spacious enough for all the writers to find a spot/nook to settle into. Though it was once a school, it had a homey-vibe...with the piano, the art supplies, guitars kicking about, nice alcove seating areas. Another great perk were the breathing technique sessions led by Esther. These would happen at 6:30 in the morning in the upstairs loft. What a great way to start my writing day.

I appreciated a good balance of quiet time and social time with the other writers. It rained a lot while I was there...which sort of worked out well for me because I would've been enticed to head out doors more. I would've insisted on a campfire, made more of an effort to go on nearby hikes. But alas, I was meant to stay by the desk and be a homebody.

Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a nice getaway, to get some writing done.

Had a great time attending Breathwork retreat at the Seed Lodge over the weekend. The lodge is very nicely decorated, cozy and spacious.
The retreat itself was well-organized, allowing for immense amount of learning and practicing as well as some free time.
Esther has a very warm presence and made me feel welcomed and comfortable during the retreat.
This was life-changing! Thank you again :)

Quiet, peaceful, amazing company and a chance to both unwind and focus on my creative projects. Would highly recommend this residency ❤️

This retreat was the first time that I was able to truly calm the racing thoughts in my mind and connect to my body as a source of support and healing. I had no idea that there were so many different ways to breathe and how important it was for mental health. Esther is a very experienced teacher with many years of working in the field of mental health. The lodge is beautiful and truly peaceful. Thank you, I will be back.

A beautiful winter weekend. The hearth, the kitchen was so abundant with Maria making clean, delicious dishes. Esther turned all that good energy into awareness with the full schedule of breath work and yoga. Somehow there was enough time to meet other guests, great encounters, in the sauna and on snow shoes. Highly recommended. Two hours from the GTA, and a total refresh