Rest & Rejuvenation with National Park Access

Location icon
13 Chemin de l`infinité, Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc, Québec G0X 1N0, Canada CITQ Tourism Establishment #294413
Date
July 23 - 27, 2025

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

[en:]Welcome to Your Sanctuary of Renewal

You are invited to step away from the noise of daily life and into a space of peace, harmony, and deep revitalization. Nestled in the heart of nature, our retreat is a sanctuary where time slows down, stress fades, and you reconnect with the most essential part of yourself with a wide variety of life-enhancing workshops and activities that reduce stress, increase focus, revive your senses, and strengthen your overall well-being.


Our Retreat offers a unique opportunity to restore your mind, body, and spirit with added attraction of enjoying the untouched beauty of a nearby *La Mauricie National Park*, a perfect way to elevate your experience. Both accessible and wild, the park offers adventures for everyone, to the rhythm of the four seasons. Hike, camp, canoe, cycle, ski or drive through the park to discover this protected territory, where Indigenous knowledge, vacationing and logging have all left their mark.
This is your invitation to breathe deeply, move freely, and nourish your soul. Whether you crave adventure in the wilderness or stillness by the water, this experience is designed for you—to rest, to relax, and to awaken a sense of clarity and balance.

This is your time. Your space. Your journey back to you.

SCHEDULE

Day 1
06:00 PM – Dinner
07:30 PM - Session #1 (Meet & Greet)

Day 2 to 3

07:00 AM – Morning session (Light Yoga & Meditation)
08:00 AM – Breakfast
09:30 AM – Session # 2 - Wellness Workshop
11:00 AM – Optional - Guided hike, Lake side activities, Ayurveda treatments
12:30 PM – Lunch & Personal time
02:00 PM – Invigorating rest
02:30 PM – Session # 3 - Wellness workshop
03:30 PM – Optional - Guided hike, Lake side activities, Ayurveda treatments
06:00 PM – Dinner
07:30 PM – Musical gathering / Satsang
08:30 PM – Star gazing / Bonfire / Wisdom talk
09:00 PM – End of Day

Day 4

07:00 AM – Morning session (Light Yoga & Meditation)
08:00 AM – Breakfast
09:30 AM – National Park Visit
06:00 PM – Dinner
07:30 PM – Musical gathering / Satsang
08:30 PM – Star gazing / Bonfire / Wisdom talk
09:00 PM – End of Day

Day 5
07:00 AM – Morning session (Light Yoga & Meditation)
08:00 AM - Breakfast
09:30 AM – Session # 4 - Wellness Session
11:00 AM - Guided tour of the Center
12:30 PM - Lunch/Personal time (& room checkout)
02:00 PM - End of Retreat (Optional activities continue to be available for the day)

[fr:]Bienvenue dans votre sanctuaire de renouveau

Vous êtes invité à vous éloigner du bruit de la vie quotidienne et à entrer dans un espace de paix, d'harmonie et de revitalisation profonde. Nichée au cœur de la nature, notre retraite est un sanctuaire où le temps ralentit, le stress s'estompe et vous reconnectez à la partie la plus essentielle de vous-même avec une grande variété d'ateliers et d'activités améliorant la vie qui réduisent le stress, augmentent la concentration, ravivent vos sens et renforcent votre bien-être général.

Notre retraite offre une occasion unique de restaurer votre esprit, votre corps et votre âme avec l'attrait supplémentaire de profiter de la beauté intacte du parc national de la Mauricie à proximité, un moyen idéal pour améliorer votre expérience. À la fois accessible et sauvage, le parc offre des aventures pour tous, au rythme des quatre saisons. Parcourez le parc à pied, en camping, en canot, à vélo, à ski ou en voiture pour découvrir ce territoire protégé, où le savoir autochtone, les vacances et l'exploitation forestière ont laissé leur empreinte.

C'est votre invitation à prendre une grande respiration, à bouger librement et à nourrir votre âme. Que vous ayez envie d’aventure en pleine nature ou de calme au bord de l’eau, cette expérience est conçue pour vous : pour vous reposer, vous détendre et éveiller un sentiment de clarté et d’équilibre.

C'est ton heure. Votre espace. Votre voyage de retour vers vous.

CALENDRIER

Jour 1
18 h – Souper
19 h 30 - Séance n° 1 (Rencontre et accueil)

Jour 2 à 3

07h00 – Séance du matin (yoga léger et méditation)
08h00 – Déjeuner
09 h 30 – Session n° 2 – Atelier bien-être
11 h – Optionnel – Randonnée guidée, activités au bord du lac, soins ayurvédiques
12 h 30 – Déjeuner et temps personnel
14h00 – Repos revigorant
14 h 30 – Séance n° 3 – Atelier bien-être
15 h 30 – En option – Randonnée guidée, activités au bord du lac, soins ayurvédiques
18 h – Souper
19 h 30 – Rassemblement musical / Satsang
20 h 30 – Observation des étoiles / Feu de joie / Discussion sur la sagesse
21 h – Fin de la journée

Jour 4

07h00 – Séance du matin (Yoga léger et méditation)
08h00 – Déjeuner
09 h 30 – Visite du parc national
18 h – Souper
19 h 30 – Rassemblement musical / Satsang
20 h 30 – Observation des étoiles / Feu de joie / Discussion sur la sagesse 21 h
– Fin de la journée

Jour 5
07h00 – Séance du matin (Yoga léger et méditation)
08h00 – Déjeuner
09 h 30 – Séance n° 4 – Séance bien-être
11 h – Visite guidée du Centre
12h30 – Déjeuner/Temps personnel (et départ)
14h00 – Fin de la retraite (Les activités optionnelles continuent d’être disponibles pour la journée)

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Getting Here

Location icon International Art of Living Centre, 13 Chemin de l`infinité, Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc, Québec G0X 1N0, Canada CITQ Tourism Establishment #294413

Directions

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Recommended Airports
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YUL - Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (135 km)





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Driving directions
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Type the following address for GPS: 13 Chemin de L’Infinite, St-Mathieu-du-Parc, QC G0X 1N0
PLEASE NOTE: From Rte 351, DO NOT turn into Chemin du Lac Gareau. Instead, drive to the Yellow Sign (see picture) at the entrance of the Centre and turn in. This is Chemin de L’Harmonie. Drive for about 1 Km to the Reception on the left.
The data signal as you approach the center is spotty, therefore, the center recommends that you save a screenshot of your direction, save offline maps, or carry a printout.
Airport: Montréal–Trudeau International Airport Airport transfer available: Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (CAD 80 per person)

Additional charges may apply.

Accommodation

================================================================================================================== Private Suite - Chalet ================================================================================================================== Each of our chalets boasts a character of its own. Surrounded by the maple and birch forest, these chalets are designed for year-round comfort. These well-insulated buildings are heated and available for year-round accommodation. Our chalets sport warm and spacious living/dining areas with 2-4 single beds plus a sofa bed, a fully-equipped kitchenette, and functional washrooms with in-built showers. Chalets can accommodate two to five guests. Brightly lit suite Cozy home linens Basic kitchen appliances(incl iron/board, refrigerator, etc) Each chalet features one-two bedroom each with two single beds ================================================================================================================== Retreat Room - Bodhisattva ================================================================================================================== Cozy rooms with a view of the lake/forest. Each room contains a private bathroom and three single beds with plenty of room for personal belongings. Bodhisattva is just minutes from the big meditation hall and the main building. Single beds Private bathroom Free Wi-Fi ================================================================================================================== Dormitory Room - Hermitage ================================================================================================================== "Hermitage" is located amidst of forest. Enjoy a rustic yet enjoyable stay in a dormitory-style room that has two bunk beds, some storage, and lots of light and fresh air. The rooms on each floor have a common balcony and a large shared bathroom. ================================================================================================================== Camping ================================================================================================================== This option is for the adventurous and is available seasonally (July - September). Bathrooms are shared and outside in separate buildings. Camping equipment is not included.

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Room shared with max of 2 other people, private bathroom, wifi

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Private room with private bathroom and wifi for couple or any two adults.

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Accommodation
Room shared with up to 3 other people, shared bathroom

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Nestled in the pristine Mauricie region we offer:

Numerous freshwater lakes and nature trails
Extensive organic gardens and orchards
Delicious sattvic cuisine
Calming, Ayurvedic massages offered at on-site spa
Serene meditation hall for yoga, meditation and ceremonies
Outdoor fire pit for cool evenings

Meals

Menu Types

Meal times: 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 18:00 - 19:30 Dinner The following meals are included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Drinks Available diet types: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free

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