Jouvence “Fountain Of Youth” Yoga Retreat
August 21st-23rd, 2015
Images from the 2013 Fountain of Youth Yoga Retreat
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View of the woods of Jouvence.
This summer, get in touch with your forever fun and youthful inner self at the Jouvence (“youth” in French) retreat center. Located near Magog, Quebec on a 194-acre site on the shores of Lake Stukely in Mont-Orford National Park, Jouvence is a great place to come rejuvenate and reconnect to your fun, youthful self. With lots of outdoor activities, gourmet food, friends and yoga classes, this is a wonderful way to be celebrate life and enjoy one of the last weekends of summer.
John will lead light-hearted, spirited yoga classes during the retreat. The intention of the weekend is for everyone to leave feeling rejuvinated and connected to their ever-present light, fun inner Self!
Moonlight campfire fun!
ACTIVITIES
During this retreat there will be plenty of time to enjoy to beautiful surroundings and experience many of the outdoor offerings available:
Sitting around the campfire, Beach and swimming, Rabaska canoeing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Mayaking, Pedal boating, Volleyball, Basketball, Horseshoes and shuffleboard, Petanque, Hiking, Bicycle path network, Outdoor spa and sauna (available for reservation)
Les Maisonnettes cabin
LODGING
During the retreat all the participants will stay in the Les Maisonnettes area of Jouvence. Each cabin is self contained and with bedroom and bath, with a variety of cabin options. The cabins are close near each other so all the people on the retreat are near each other, but there is the option of privacy in your cabin if you prefer.
Girouette yoga space
YOGA SPACE
The yoga practice will be held at Girouette. This building is a short walk away from the lodging at Les Maisionnettes. The building is isolated, with a view of trees through all the windows.
Coffee and snacks
“COFFEE BREAKS”
During the retreat there will be coffee breaks with snacks provided. It’s a great time to take a little break mid-way through the morning and afternoon session, have some coffee/tea and fruit, and great tradition.
Eating lunch next to the lake.
MEALS
Six vegetarian meals will be provided buffet style over the time of the retreat. Jouvence has a large dining area with options for eating inside or eating outside near the lake. There will be a dinner on Friday night, 3 meals on Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday.
Group Yoga!
DAILY SCHEDULE
Friday Night:
4-6pm Arrive and check-in
5:30-6:30pm Dinner
7-9pm Yoga
Saturday:
7:30-8:30am Breakfast
9-noon Yoga (with coffee break and snacks)
Noon-3pm Lunch & Free Time
3-6pm Yoga (with coffee break and snacks)
Sunday Morning:
7:30-8:30am Breakfast
9-noon Yoga (with coffee break and snacks)
Noon-12:30 Pack up room
12:30-3pm Lunch & Free Time
3pm-5pm Extra Free Time (optional to stay at Jouvence and use facilities, swim, kayak until dinner)
GETTING THERE
Jouvence in located in Oxford, Quebec. With Jouvence being less than 2 1/2 hours from Burlington, Vermont, and around 1 1/2 hours from Montreal, This is a wonderful opportunity to have a real get away, but without the high cost of transportation to get in your way.
COST
The cost is all inclusive – yoga, food, lodging, use of boats and access to the lake and trails.
Three or more People per Cabin: $434 + Quebec Tax
________________________________Double Occupancy: $464 + Quebec Tax
________________________________Single Occupancy: $524 + Quebec Tax