Hastings House Wellness Retreats

special offer

Make 2010 your Olympic year for Wellness!
Take inspiration from the Olympic athletes to focus on wellness practices that can sustain you for life. Combining its idyllic setting and award-winning hospitality with the wealth of knowledge on the island, Hastings House is pleased to offer a series of Wellness Retreats for small groups of individuals who wish to begin or continue their exploration of a healthier state of mind and approach to living. Participants in the Wellness Retreat will treat themselves to daily Yoga training and activities designed to develop better concentration and focus, release tension, improve posture, tone their bodies, and discover ways to quiet their minds. These activities include hiking, kayaking, and meditative walks. Chef Marcel Kauer and Head Gardener and Nutritionist Shelley Kobylka have teamed up to create a healthy menu for the retreat and a cooking class that will feature fresh island-grown produce prepared in healthful, delicious, and artful new ways. You’ll take home recipes and ideas to continue eating healthy for life. All meals will be enjoyed family style, to allow you to build supportive relationships with other participants. The schedule will allow free time for relaxation or treatments in the Spa; the village shops and galleries are only a 10-minute stroll away. An optional sunrise breakfast at the top of Mount Maxwell is planned for the morning of departure. The four-day Retreat includes accommodation in a Deluxe Hillside Suite; daily wake-up hamper, breakfast, lunch and Afternoon Tea; three healthy gourmet dinners; and all activities and gratuities. Dinner on the first evening will be at your leisure, after a hosted Welcome Reception with champagne cocktails and canapés. A souvenir aluminum water bottle will be yours to use during the Retreat and take home to remind you of your commitment to an active lifestyle. Pack light—comfortable clothing that lets you move freely, sturdy shoes for walking, a sweater and a light jacket for possible showers and cool weather (we provide umbrellas), and smart casual dress for dinner. Leave your worries behind; relax and enjoy the journey to a better you. Better yet, bring a friend to share the experience with you.	4 Day Wellness Retreat $2010 per person, single occupancy $1510 per person, double occupancy This year Hastings House is offering four opportunities to experience our Wellness Retreats. These are special events with limited space so book early! April 11-15 May 9-14 June 13-17 Oct 17-21 Includes: Deluxe Accommodation, all Meals, Activities, Gratuities. Taxes and beverages other than coffee and tea not included.
WELLNESS RETREAT AGENDA Sunday 3:00 pm - Guests Arrivals and Check-in 6:00 pm - Welcome Reception in the Manor House Living Room - Champagne Cocktail and Canapés 7:00 pm - Dinner is at your leisure this evening. Monday 8:00 am - Breakfast in the Manor House 9:30-10:30 am - Morning Yoga with Celeste 11:15 am-12:15 pm - Garden, Sculpture, Meditative Walk on HH Grounds 12:30 –3:30 pm - Kayaking to Chocolate Beach, Picnic Lunch 4:30-5:30 pm - Relax, or Rejuvenate and Replenish at the HH Spa 6:30 pm - Family Style Dinner in the Manor House, Fireside conversation or cards in the Living Room Tuesday 8:00 am - Breakfast in the Manor House 9:30-10:30 am - Morning Yoga with Celeste 11:15am – 1:30 pm - Cooking Class with Chef Marcel, then enjoy lunch in the Manor House 2:00-4:00 pm - Mount Erskine Hike 4:30-5:30 pm - Relax, or Rejuvenate and Replenish in the HH Spa 6:30 pm - Family Style Dinner in the Manor House, Fireside conversation or cards in the Living Room Wednesday 8:00am - Breakfast in the Manor House 9:30-10:30am - Morning Yoga in Brett’s Beddis Road Pyramid 11:15-12:15pm - Meditative Labyrinth Walk 12:30-1:30pm - Picnic Lunch at Missing Identity Winery 2:00-3:00pm - Stretch Tone in Motion Class with Rani 4:30-5:30pm - Rejuvenate and Replenish in HH Spa or enjoy a quiet walk on the property 6:30pm - Final Dinner in Manor House, Fireside chat or cards in the Living Room Thursday 6:30 am - Optional Sunrise trip to Mount Maxwell with your morning wake-up hamper 8:30 am - Hearty breakfast in the Manor House 11:00 am - Late morning departure
Meet The Instructors
Celeste Mallett Jason Celeste Mallett Jason Originally from South Africa, Celeste started her explorations of Yoga with a group of friends looking to develop and sharpen concentration and focus for their respective sports. 30 years later and still investigating, Yoga continues to inspire her, especially witnessing the evident transformational aspects for her clients and students. Celeste’s certified training is in Sivanada, Ashtanga and Iyengar Yoga. She has studied with many popular North American and European teachers and is inspired by the Great Teachings of Spiritual Leaders whose aim is to cultivate Peace. Celeste teaches many aspects of practice to all levels of experience, from absolute beginners to teacher trainees. She prefers to stay close to home to teach her community and welcomes visitors to this little corner of Paradise on our beautiful Planet. Celeste Mallett Jason Ganges Yoga Studio 260 Old Divide Road Salt Spring Island B.C. V8K 2G7 ph 250-537-2444 fax 250-537-1944 http://www.gangesyogastudio.com Rani Dunkley Rani Dunkley Salt spring’s Rani Dunkley is the creator of Fusion Fitness Adult Movement Classes. As the owner and head coach of Twist ‘n Flip gymnastics dance Academy as well as the head coach of Salt spring gymnastics’ competitive team, Rani has an extensive back ground in dance, fitness and yoga. Her level 2 gymnastics certification brings a level of safety to her classes that very few teachers can guarantee. Rani’s wonderfully positive attitude, love of great music and expertise in the power of dance make her a truly enjoyable instructor. Fusion Fitness Discover Something New About Yourself. A Full Body, self empowering, soul sweat exercise experience. Fun easy to learn moves designed to lengthen, strengthen and tone your body. Choreographed with a Fusion of world beats guiding the heart and soul of each class. Ignite your spirit, nourish your body and enhance a state of serenity. Brett Wearne Brett Wearne B.sc Physiotherapist for 8 years and experienced Yoga Instructor for 12 years. Brett uses Yoga therapeutically for a wide variety of conditions in is practice on Saltspring island, where he has lived for five years. Brett's Alignment Through Yoga class provides an opportunity to release tension and improve posture through the rediscovery of what we all know as children: how to let go. This class consists of : Meditiation, Pranayama {Breathing Awareness}, Core Strength Development, Chi Gung exercises to release tension, Yoga Asana {Poses}. and offers participants the chance to understand the importance of the body's fascia - the connective tissue that supports the skeleton and organs. Understanding this physiology aids in quieting the mind from mental chatter.