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Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre

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Mary Walsh
I recommend either day retreats or even better overnight. The entire staff from the Admin, De De, was an absolute delightful person to meet. The women cooking our meals were very friendly and attentive, not to mention the meals were ABSOLUTELY delicious. Finally, Liz our instructor for the day was very relaxed, which made me relaxed, she was thoughtful, polite and when she spoke, she spoke eloquently. I loved how she would explain for example various ways to meditate, leading off with a prime example. She was most helpful explaining whatever question came her way. I would recommend Sugar Ridge Retreat to anyone interested.
Diane Montgomery
What a wonderful weekend I just had at Sugar Ridge. This is my 4th visit and I always come home feeling so much better than I did before the weekend. The cabins are cute and comfortable. The food is to die for: healthy and so delicious. Everyone at the centre is welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend Sugar Ridge!!!
Alicia Perry
in such a short time, I was beyond comfortable, gentle though provoking workshops, i was a meditation newb, and yoga 2wice a day, most times after meditation! nourished with THEE most delicious food, and I would love to be reincarnated as any staff member they are amazing people, beautiful accommodation , a very treasured memory, and day dream all the time about going back, love alicia
Susan Lynn Ramsay
As you drive in the trees enfold you in a welcoming embrace. A sense of peace and serenity comes over you. A great place to unwind, expand consciously, connect with mother earth, eat wonderful food and sleep deeply. Liz, Kurt and staff are lovely and wonderful thankyou.
Niki Martin
Loved our cabin stay. Great energy! The common area was sunlit and beautiful! The yoga studio looked amazing!! We brought our own snacks for the evening and we were treated to a yummy breakfast before we left. We will definitely be back for a longer stay next time!
Jenna Marie Yango Leonard
Had a great day filled with hiking, canoeing, yoga, meditation, and wonderful vegan/vegetarian food. Liz was a great leader and very good at fostering good and productive conversation. The experience was great and I will definitely consider Sugar Ridge as a retreat destination in the future.
Brenda Laurin
I attend a workshop yesterday with Aarole Lawrence at Sugarridge. It was absolutely amazing day... excellent workshop, amazing food and the staff were very welcoming. Can't wait to go back again next month ???????
Christine Marrin
Sugar Ridge is a beautiful, tranquil oasis that soothes the soul. The food is delicious, the space is clear and grounding, and Liz is a gracious host. (And if you are a dog lover, Oliver and Eddie are the sweetest souls.)
Christy Fantino
Sugar Ridge is a beautiful place run by people with beautiful spirits. I had the pleasure of attending a silent meditation retreat and the experience was transformative. The retreat was all about the experience so the programming was minimal but very thoughtful and high quality. Liz does an excellent job sharing concepts in a practical way that relate to real life. The accommodations are simple but very comfortable and the food was truly delicious! An excellent experience from start to finish; I can’t wait to return.
Kelly Pronyk
Just did the juice and soup week. Feeling lighter, rested and ready to face life. Things to do: (or not) yoga, meditation, forest walks, discussions about food and nutrition, opportunty to learn in the kitchen. Liz, Kurt and staff: thank you.
Angela Nethersole
Beautiful and calming space surrounded by hiking trails within walking distance. The cabins are picturesque and the yurt has a magical element to it. And of course, Liz and her team fed us hearty fall meals that made the place feel like home.
Leah-Jo Mercer
I just returned from another amazing Sugar Ridge Yoga/Mediation/Ski Retreat. The first time I went was May long weekend 2017. I loved it so much I stayed an extra day. This time was even more perfect! The snow was light and falling softly most of the time I was there. Which was perfect because I got out skiing at Wye Marsh and snowshoeing on their beautiful property over looking Georgian Bay Marsh. This place really does feel like home. The cabins and bed are superbly comfortable. Liz is a kind and caring facilitator with a quirky sense of humour and she is deeply knowledgeable in all aspects of yoga and mediation and just life in general! Kurt, although I didn't see much of him, I know he is in the background doing what he does best! They are there for their guests 100%! The food is amazingly delicious!!. Everything just tastes so good and they are so accommodating on food issues. I am very happy they came out with a cook book. Now I have their secrets in one perfect book! I also, went on a Yoga Retreat with Liz in September 2017 to Morocco! It was such an incredible trip. Liz chose the best places and everything was organized to the T! I am planning on going on one of her next ones too! I left Sugar Ridge just 24 hours ago and I can't wait to go back. I must try all 4 seasons. Although I don't think I can ever top winter! Thank YOU so much Liz and Kurt ~ ? Namaste ?
Heidi Smith
This place is a hidden gem. It feels like a true retreat from the daily hustle and bustle of life. The cabins are clean and bright and nestled right in with the trees. Liz, the owner, is a skilled facilitator and has created a unique warm and welcoming space. The food is outstanding. I've visited this space as a participant and as a facilitator many times in the past 2 years. Thanks Sugar Ridge!
Tina Ad
Thank you to Liz and her incredible staff for the amazing experience at your centre. Ellen, Marg, and I felt completely supported hosting KIND Yoga By Heart's retreat at your centre. Everything from the cozy beds, to the nature trails AND the incredible food and friendly and service oriented staff. Thank you. We will be back.
Daniel Bright
I felt my emotional intelligence grow in this place of understanding.?? In a society filled with experiences that left me emptier, the people who hosted and served me here have successfully delivered a wholesome journey into self with the help of a First Nations Healer (and the cooks created delicious food). ???? The only pic I have is of one of the many humorous magnets they have.
Carolyn Stekar
My first yoga retreat was everything and more that I expected it to be. Peaceful, meditative, welcoming and invigorating. Thanks to Liz and Kurt and all their staff for an unforgettable experience. Would recommend this place to any and all who want a weekend away from it all.
Debbie Roberts
Serene. Delicious. Cozy. Fun. Peaceful. Joyous. Heart opening. Soul feeding. Body energizing. Appreciative thankfulness for Liz Kurt Sam Steve Shauna? As well as all the wild and wonderful women joiners.
Heba Mostafa
Fantastic venue for any kind of retreat. I brought students to Sugar Ridge for a writing retreat and it was perfect in every way. I highly recommend it as a venue for writers; wonderful and healthy food, serene environment and positive staff. We were able to use all the different spaces for reading, relaxing and writing. This was a wonderful experience for us!
Judy Ferguson
Had the pleasure of staying at Sugar Ridge for 9 relaxing days, great food, fun accommodations and the best staff. Truly a home away from home Thanks Liz and all the staff See you again soon. Judy
Katrina Lalonde
We attended and thoroughly enjoyed an overnight corporate retreat at Sugar Ridge recently. Food was fantastic (stellar pakoras!) Cabins are clean and well maintained. Yoga and meditation sessions were in a beautiful environment and Liz did a great job of gearing the content to fit our skill/experience levels. They did an excellent job of making us feel at home. I highly recommend Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre!
Sue Jane Chong
I've had the pleasure of attending a few retreats at Sugar Ridge and have thoroughly enjoyed each and every one! Their cabins are cozy & comfy and you are surrounded by nature which is so healing. Liz is a wonderful host & yoga teacher and such a kind, caring person. Most recently I attended Bianca's Mala making, yoga & meditation day retreat. Bianca is a wonderful instructor & I loved her energy. The food was amazing.....as always! My partner and I joined Liz's Asia retreat last year & loved every minute of it. Yoga each morning (although I must admit I slept in a few days....lol) great food, well paced tours and the nicest group of travelers. We've booked her next retreat to Portugal & Italy as well. Can't wait??
Maggie Kean Black
I just returned from my first visit to Sugar Ridge. What an oasis! The yoga and meditation classes, amazing vegetarian food, time to relax in the centre's living room and my own little overnight cabin, and opportunities for outdoor recreation were wonderful! Thanks, Liz and staff for a totally rejuvenating experience. I have signed up for two more visits, and can't wait to come again!
Rita Belanger-Siemann
I just spent a weekend at Sugar Ridge--Gentle Yoga and Skiing weekend-- and it was a wonderful experience. The program, together with the incredible, vegetarian meals, and the overall nurturing environment gave me just what I was looking for to recharge and rejuvenate myself. There is much thought and love in everything about this place which allows it to be even more effective in its aims of an ultimate "retreat." Thank you so much!
Beatrice Sturtevant
My husband and I had a wonderful stay! The location is amazing. Liz is absolutely fantastic, incredibly kind, very knowledgeable and you truly feel like home! The grounds were spectacular and the food was being delicious! We would come back in a heartbeat! Our friend who came with us loved her stay as well. Liz, thank you! Your retreat is one of a kind and we highly, highly recommend it! It is so refreshing and invigorating! A piece of heaven!
Teresa Baerg
I just spent an incredibly relaxing, peaceful week at Sugar Ridge. It was exactly what I needed to recharge and refresh my soul. The air was sweeter at Sugar Ridge and the sights and sounds of nature were magical. Liz and Kurt and their staff are wonderfully welcoming. The food was delicious and the cabins were so perfect and cozy. The regular yoga and meditation sessions were a wonderful way to help create new and positive habits. I combined an individual retreat with a group retreat and it was the perfect way to have time to myself and also get to know some really lovely ladies. And now it all feels like a dream! I can't wait to come visit again. It will certainly feel like a homecoming.
Caitlin Ball
I've now been to Sugar Ridge twice; once thanks to a yoga studio I attend near my home (they rented the space) and once for a retreat hosted by Liz (one of the owners). Both experiences were phenomenal. There is just something so therapeutic about the location. The main centre. The cabins. The FOOD. It is SO obvious that Liz and Kurt (and the rest of the 'team') put their whole hearts and souls into all they do there. It is felt. It is palpable. I left both times feeling filled to the brim. As a mom and wife, I rarely put myself 'first'. A weekend at Sugar Ridge truly is medicine. The best kind. The most meaningful and fulfilling kind. So grateful for my time(s) spent there. I WILL be back! Thank you!
Sarah Blackwell Esquimaux
I stayed with Liz and Kurt and they were very friendly, and accommodating to my Raw/Vegan lifestyle. I was able to not only enjoy their beautiful grounds, but also know that I would not be left hungry. I will definately visit again on a personal and professional basis.
Cheryl Campbell
This was one of the most relaxing and rejuvenating retreats that I have experienced. The location is perfect for peace and tranquility, the food is amazing and you will feel completely at home. Thank you, Liz and Kurt, for sharing your beautiful space.
Lisa Dionne
Everything about Sugar Ridge is lovely. The owners, are so welcoming, I felt like I was with friends. The cabins are adorable, clean, and the beds were comfortable. The walk to the main building was maybe 20 seconds, so no bathrooms in the cabins did not bother me at all. The food is fantastic, I was never hungry and barely ate any of the snacks that I brought with me. I can't say enough good things about Sugar Ridge, and I cannot wait to go back!
Megan Easto
Just came back from a lovely yoga and meditation retreat at Sugar Ridge. The setting is gorgeous, the food is amazing, and Liz and Kurt were terrific hosts. I had a wonderful time, and can't wait to go back!
Jennifer Bascom
It felt like a bit of a bold move to host a retreat at a site-unseen location On the strength of Ted Grand's (Moksha/Modo International) recommendation, #leapadventures went for it. We are so glad we did!
Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall
I love this place. I've been here a number of time now for different retreats -- once just there to get away, once for the "Reboot your Life" week, and once for a juice and raw food cleanse. Every one of these visits helped me in so many ways -- as did the people who run the place. They are kind, generous and helpful without ever being intrusive. And they make amazing food. Sugar Ridge is the perfect place to escape to, no matter what kind of retreat you need. I'd recommend it to anyone.
Chantelle Shervill
I had the opportunity to spend a weekend at Sugar Ridge with Liz and Kurt and it was absolutely amazing. This retreat centre is a must visit. The instant I arrived I felt welcome and at ease. By the end of the weekend I was refreshed and centered and came away with incredible tools to help keep me that way! Everything there is top drawer. The staff, services and the meals are incredible. I would not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone and will be going back!
Bianca Azgin-Joseph
Nothing will beat the retreat I just had here with Liz! The meditation and yoga retreat I just attended was something I will never forget. I let go of all worries and it fought back a part of me I thought I lost. Liz and her family are such welcoming people, the food they cook is delicious and Liz’s meditation and yoga classes will transform your body, mind and soul in ways you would never think. The cabins are super cute and cozy as well! You can just see the passion from Liz and her family flow through everything that they do. I can’t wait to attend many more retreats here. Thank you Liz and Family!
Shirley Hamelin Cowdrey
When you are here, you can't help but feel so calm, relaxed, welcomed and at home. They have created such a beautiful environment, inside and out. Don't take my word for it, this is something you have to experience yourself!
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