About this Retreat
Naz Arabani, Chef de Cuisine
Dimensions Algonquin Highlands
Born and raised in Rasht, Iran, Chef Naz Arabani was born into a family of cooks and food was very important. Each day they'd gather at 1:30pm for a family lunch, to enjoy one another and exchange stories and anecdotes. Their young palette was taken on so many gastronomic adventures.
Chef studied Art and went to Architecture School. Post graduation, it was clear they wanted to live abroad and have experiences outside of Iran, and, after a long journey and three years in Turkey, they arrived in Toronto in June, 2016.
Naz began working at one of the city’s healthy, quick serve franchises and quickly fell in love creating and found the process of cooking therapeutic - it was then they decided to dive into the restaurant industry and become a culinarian.
Following time spent at Susur Lee and Greta Solomons, both fast paced restaurants in downtown Toronto, Chef is excited for this new adventure, developing dishes that promote gut, brain, and overall health.
“I approach cooking with my eyes wide open and the curiosity of a child. My ever-evolving food philosophy is equally unguarded. At my very core I am an environmentalist and I strive to maintain a waste free kitchen, while always supporting the seasonal bounty of our local artisan farmers.” Naz Arabani, Sous Chef, Dimensions
Details of this retreat
Dimensions Algonquin Highlands’ five-star environment is a groundbreaking opportunity to leave the everyday behind and explore mindful sobriety. Pause, reflect, and connect to an enhanced sense of purpose without alcohol on the premises beginning July 16 and running through July 29. Dimensions’ 17 cabin Retreat destination was designed by internationally renowned creative studio DesignAgency to provide guests with peace and seclusion and an appreciation of the surrounding natural beauty of Northern Ontario.
Stays are based on a two-night minimum, and the all-inclusive rates include meals, signature spa treatments, a registered massage therapy session and begin at $950 CDN per night, solo and $1450 CDN per night, duo.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Our all-inclusive accommodations and well-being services are elevated, discrete, and informed by a modern sensibility. Chef-prepared, plant-based, and protein diet menus are tailored to enhance each guest’s mind-body connection. Dining takes place in community at our Maple Lodge harvest table. Every stay is preceded by a consult with a member of Dimensions Retreat’s resident health and wellness team who will expertly design how your precious time could be spent on your well-being over the course of your stay with us.
All inclusions are optional and based on individual preferences:
• Pre-arrival activities and wellness treatments consult
• Private luxury cabin accommodation with ensuite bathroom (soaker tub + walk-in shower)
• All meals and snacks (healthy + organic)
• Guided group Forest Walk
• One individual bodywork session (registered massage therapy (RMT), Thai massage, lymphatic drainage, Swedish massage, Reiki)
• BioSound therapy table session (biofeedback)
• One indoor Floatation Therapy (sensory deprivation float tank)
• Seasonal outdoor activities along the trails and shores of Maple Lake (Swimming, Canoeing, Bonfires, Kayaks, Stand-up Paddle Boarding, Hiking and more!)
One bodywork or RMT Session is included in every stay. Additional Bodywork + Wellness Services are not included in your stay. The following services may be secured beginning at $175 per hour.
Individual breathwork
Sound healing
Mindfulness meditation
Registered Massage Therapy (RMT)sessions
To Book: Indicate your preferences in the amenities email that will be sent to you following registration and be sure to reserve 14 days in advance of your arrival.
Please note that our team does not serve alcohol. Your own pours throughout the premises are discouraged in respect for the other guests who are abstaining throughout their stay. Additionally, no alcohol shall be consumed prior to wellness treatments.
AGENDA:
Arrival Day,
-Seasonal outdoor activities on Maple Lake (snowshoeing + hiking)
-Supper 6pm
Day 2
-Breakfast
-One group Forest Walk 10 am
-One indoor Floatation Therapy (sensory deprivation float tank)
-One BioSound therapy table session (biofeedback)
Lunch
-One individual bodywork session (registered massage therapy (RMT), Thai massage, lymphatic drainage, Swedish massage, Reiki)
-Seasonal outdoor activities on Maple Lake (swimming, canoeing, paddle boarding, kayaking hiking)
- Supper
- bon fire, if permitted
Day 3:
Breakfast
-11:00 am departure
Flexible Payment, Stress-Free Retreat
We believe relaxation should start the moment you book. Our Equal Billing Payment Plan allows you to split the cost of your retreat into easy, interest-free installments—so you can secure your spot now and pay over time. No hidden fees, no stress—just a simple way to make your retreat experience more accessible. Choose this option at checkout and start looking forward to your journey with peace of mind.