Join Carolyn Anne Budgell for a nourishing spring retreat designed to support deep rest, gentle release and renewed clarity at Bloom, near Toronto.

As a child, Carolyn spent many summers in Ontario visiting family, and she feels deeply grateful to return in a new and meaningful way this spring - to gather in community and share the practices that have most profoundly supported her own healing, grounding and growth.

Set along the water and surrounded by forest, Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre naturally invites you to slow down and reconnect with yourself. Over the course of this 3-night, 4-day retreat near Toronto, you'll be guided through thoughtfully curated experiences designed to calm the nervous system, replenish energy and create space for insight and renewal.

What:

A retreat to explore Carolyn's most cherished practices for cultivating steadiness and ease, including Restorative and Slow Flow Yoga (creative, mindful and prop-supported), Somatic Movement, Breathwork, Meditation, Reflective Inquiry, Journalling and sauna sessions.

Expect spacious mornings, nourishing meals, meaningful conversation, moments of stillness and supportive practices woven throughout each day. This retreat is an invitation to step away from the noise of daily life and return to what matters most - slowly, intentionally and with care.

Whether you're feeling stretched thin, standing at the threshold of a new season in life, or simply craving a few days to breathe more deeply, The Slow Return offers a welcoming space to show up exactly as you are and remember what it feels like to move through life with greater ease.

When:

Arrival time is 4pm on Thursday May 6th, 2027

The Retreat ends at 11:30am on Sunday May 9th, 2027

A complete retreat schedule will be sent to guests a month in advance.

Location:

Just 20 minutes from Kingston, Ontario and about 2.5 hours from Toronto on Loughborough Lake, Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre feels both accessible and quietly removed. Situated lakefront on 900 acres of biodiverse boreal forest, the venue maintains a sense of place while offering unparalleled comfort. There’s an ease to the land here. Light moves gently through the spaces, the air feels expansive and each moment offers a chance to breathe and feel at home. Thoughtfully designed by celebrated architect Siamak Hariri, with both comfort and simplicity in mind, Bloom is a place to land, to be held and to return to yourself.

Retreat Inclusions:

• 3 nights accommodation at Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre

• Daily nourishing meals, snacks, coffee + tea

• Morning Meditation + Breathwork practices

• Restorative + Slow Flow Yoga classes

• Somatic Movement sessions

• Guided Reflective Inquiry + Journalling practices

• Nervous system regulation tools and practices woven throughout the retreat

• Sauna sessions and time to rest by the water

• Evening bonfire gathering

• Spacious free time to walk, reflect, read, nap or connect in community

• A thoughtfully curated welcome gift

• Connection with a grounded, supportive, kind-hearted group

• Option to book a massage onsite (*additional)

You’ll leave with practical tools to integrate into life long after the retreat has ended.

Accommodations:

• Poplar or Spruce

  Enjoy an upper level room at Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre, with a lake view, king-sized bed or two twin beds and an ensuite bath.

  Single Occupancy $2490
  Double Occupancy $1690 CAD per person 

• Sumach or Willow

  Enjoy an upper level room at Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre, with a forest view, king-sized bed or two twin beds and an ensuite bath.

  Single Occupancy $2390 CAD
  Double Occupancy $1590 CAD per person 

• Juniper or Maple

  Enjoy an upper level room at Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre, with a lake view, queen-sized bed and an ensuite bath.

  Single Occupancy $2490 CAD
  Double Occupancy $1690 CAD per person

• Oak or Pine

  Enjoy an upper level room at Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre, with a forest view, queen-sized bed and an ensuite bath.

  Single Occupancy $2390 CAD
  Double Occupancy $1590 CAD per person

• Alder, Balsam, Birch, Cedar, Elm or Fir

  Enjoy a lower level walkout room at Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre, with a king sized bed or two twin beds and an en-suite bath.

  Single Occupancy $2190 CAD
  Double Occupancy $1490 CAD per person

• Holly Dorm Room A or B

  Enjoy sharing a female only lower level room at Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre, with four twin sized bunk beds and a shared bath.

  $1220 CAD per person

Please complete the sign up form immediately before or after purchasing.

Carolyn’s team will respond within 36 hours confirm.
Please message info@carolynannebudgell.com with any questions.

PRICES ARE LISTED IN CAD

The Slow Return: Spring Retreat to Bloom, Ontario | May 6-9, 2027

from $400.00

Join Carolyn Anne Budgell for a nourishing spring retreat designed to support deep rest, gentle release and renewed clarity at Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre.

As a child, Carolyn spent many summers in Ontario visiting family, and she feels deeply grateful to return in a new and meaningful way this spring - to gather in community and share the practices that have most profoundly supported her own healing, grounding and growth.

Set along the water and surrounded by forest, Bloom Holistic Retreat Centrenaturally invites you to slow down and reconnect with yourself. Over the course of this 3-night, 4-day retreat near Toronto, you'll be guided through thoughtfully curated experiences designed to calm the nervous system, replenish energy and create space for insight and renewal.

What:

A retreat to explore Carolyn's most cherished practices for cultivating steadiness and ease, including Restorative and Slow Flow Yoga (creative, mindful and prop-supported), Somatic Movement, Breathwork, Meditation, Reflective Inquiry, Journalling and sauna sessions.

Expect spacious mornings, nourishing meals, meaningful conversation, moments of stillness and supportive practices woven throughout each day. This retreat is an invitation to step away from the noise of daily life and return to what matters most - slowly, intentionally and with care.

Whether you're feeling stretched thin, standing at the threshold of a new season in life, or simply craving a few days to breathe more deeply, The Slow Return offers a welcoming space to show up exactly as you are and remember what it feels like to move through life with greater ease.

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Please complete this Sign Up Form before or after purchasing.

FAQ’s can be viewed at the bottom of this page

PRICES ARE CAD

Payment Options::

Select Payment Options: Non Refundable Deposit Full Payment

Room Type:

Select Room Type Poplar Upper Level Ocean View Single Occupancy $2490 CAD Poplar Upper Level Ocean View Double Occupancy $1690 CAD per person Spruce Upper Level Ocean View Single Occupancy $2490 CAD Spruce Upper Level Ocean View Double Occupancy $1690 CAD per person Sumach Upper Level Forest View Single Occupancy $2390 CAD Sumach Upper Level Forest View Double Occupancy $1590 CAD per person Willow Upper Level Forest View Single Occupancy $2390 CAD Willow Upper Level Forest View Double Occupancy $1590 per person Juniper Upper Level Lake View Single Occupancy $2490 CAD Juniper Upper Level Lake View Double Occupancy $1690 CAD per person Maple Upper Level Lake View Single Occupancy $2490 CAD Maple Upper Level Lake View Double Occupancy $1690 CAD per person Oak Upper Level Forest View Single Occupancy $2390 CAD Oak Upper Level Forest View Double Occupancy $1590 CAD per person Pine Upper Level Forest View Single Occupancy $2390 CAD Pine Upper Level Forest View Double Occupancy $1590 CAD per person Alder Lower Level Walkout Single Occupancy $2190 CAD Alder Lower Level Walkout Double Occupancy $1490 CAD per person Balsam Lower Level Walkout Single Occupancy $2190 CAD Balsam Lower Level Walkout Double Occupancy $1490 CAD per person Birch Lower Level Walkout Single Occupancy $2190 CAD Birch Lower Level Walkout Double Occupancy $1490 CAD per person Cedar Lower Level Walkout Single Occupancy $2190 CAD Cedar Lower Level Walkout Double Occupancy $1490 CAD per person Elm Lower Level Walkout Single Occupancy $2190 CAD Elm Lower Level Walkout Double Occupancy $1490 CAD per person Fir Lower Level Walkout Single Occupancy $2190 CAD Fir Lower Level Walkout Double Occupancy $1490 CAD per person Holly Dorm A $1220 CAD per person Holly Dorm B $1220 CAD per person

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Frequently Asked Questions:

• When does the retreat start?

  Arrival time is 4pm on Thursday May 6th, 2027

  The Retreat ends at 11:30am on Sunday May 9th, 2027

• What is the property like?

  Bloom on Loughborough Lake is a yoga, meditation and wellness retreat centre located in Eastern Ontario. Situated lakefront on 900 acres of biodiverse boreal forest, the venue maintains a deep sense of place while offering unparalleled comfort. Designed by celebrated architect Siamak Hariri, Bloom’s 16 rooms (each with its own ensuite) sleep 36 guests. The light-filled yoga studio easily accommodates 40 yoga mats and is abundantly stocked with premium yoga props. Or, practice outdoors on our 1700 square foot deck. The kitchen at Bloom follows a seasonal farm-to-table food philosophy that makes every meal at the communal table truly memorable. A fire pit adds to the charm of spring and summer evenings.

• How to get to Bloom?

  BY CAR Bloom is a 25-minute drive from Kingston, less than 2 hours from Ottawa, and roughly 3 hours from both Toronto and Montreal. 1425 Rutledge Road.

  BY AIR  International guests may fly into Ottawa’s Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW), Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), or Montréal’s Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Ottawa is our closest international airport. Kingston Airport (YGK) has daily scheduled service to YYZ.

  BY TRAIN VIA Rail provides frequent train service to Kingston, which is located along the QuébecWindsor Corridor.

• What if I don’t have a roommate?

  Book into the Female only Dorm!

  Double Occupancy Booking Note:

  Double occupancy rooms must  be booked with a travel companion. If you wish to be paired with a roommate, you must book a single occupancy room and request a roommate placement. 

  Roommate placement is not guaranteed, and should a roommate not be found, single occupancy rates will be applied without exception.

• I will be late for our first class - is this ok?

  Yes! We can put a mat down for you and you slide into the class whenever you arrive, or simply meet us at the first dinner. This is your retreat. Take your time. Unfortunately, discounts cannot be offered for this.

• What’s the food like? What if I have specific needs or allergies?

  The kitchen at Bloom follows a seasonal farm-to-table food philosophy that makes every meal at the communal table truly memorable. Vegetarian / Vegan or Gluten Free diets can easily be accommodated.

  Please ensure that you communicate extra dietary information clearly in a separate email, after registering.

• Can I attend if I’m pregnant?

  Absolutely. A retreat is a lovely way to care for your growing body and to prepare for the changes that lie ahead. Carolyn is a certified prenatal instructor and has also been through the experience herself. She offers many tips and modifications for pregnancy.

• What do I need to bring?

  Things you won’t need to bring are linens, bedding nor yoga mats or props! A detailed reminder what to pack will be sent out one month prior to the retreat.

• How do I confirm my spot?

  Fill out the Sign Up Form, The deposit (non-refundable) can be sent by purchasing directly through Carolyn’s website shop. A confirmation email will be sent within 36 hours, welcoming you to the retreat and to share more information with you.

• What payment methods do you accept?

  Credit Card is accepted through the store on Carolyn’s website, PayPal or Wise Transfer (for International participants). If you’d prefer to receive an invoice first, let us know via info@carolynannebudgell.com.

• What’s the Cancellation Policy?

  Your deposit is non-refundable and secures your place on the retreat.

  If you need to cancel your registration, refunds (less the non-refundable deposit) can only be provided if we are able to fill your space from the waitlist. If we are unable to fill your space, no refund can be issued.

  No refunds or credits are available for late arrivals, early departures, missed meals or sessions, or any unused portion of the retreat.

  Retreats will proceed rain or shine. We are unable to offer refunds for travel delays, flight cancellations, illness, family emergencies, extreme weather, natural disasters, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. For this reason, we strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation and interruption coverage.

  Thank you for understanding. Retreats require significant advance planning and are intentionally kept small to create a meaningful experience for everyone. Your registration helps us honour our commitments to venues, guest teachers, and the overall quality of the retreat.

  We wish we could compensate people for unforeseen circumstances, but we have incurred expenses.

  If you need to cancel and there is adequate advance notice, the remainder (after the non-refundable deposit) might be refunded, only if your spot is filled.