Aug. 16-18 Elemental Yoga Retreat

Eat Well.   Feel Well.   Live Well.   Look Well.   Move Well

Join John along with special guest Lori Digou Westbury for a weekend of relaxing yoga and meditation as we reconnect with nature and explore its elements.

Earth.     Wind.     Fire.     Water.

There will be outdoor yoga, meditation, therapeutic sound bath with meditation bowls, paddleboards, bonfire and relaxing hot tub and infrared sauna.

Retreat open for all levels of practitioners.

Prices range from $385-$628 (taxes included). Fees include: 6 meals, 2 nights accommodations and all activities. Single and shared accommodations. See below for accommodation details.

Meet the Instructors:

John MacPhail

Your instructor, John MacPhail is experienced in all levels of yoga. His retreats are educational, inspiring, and rejuvenating.  You are invited to come and relax, de-stress and re-evaluate what is important to you as we discover Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort & Retreat Centre.

John started his yoga practice in 2010 when he came across an article in Sports Illustrated about an NHL team that started doing yoga. At that time he was playing competitive squash and thought it would be helpful. He enjoyed yoga for what it was and a year later in 2011 he applied for teacher training at Therapeutic Approach Yoga in Halifax, he has been teaching ever since. Along with his RYTT 200 hours, he is a certified Yin Yoga teacher (100 hours) and certified to teach Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga. Since 2011, he has been working towards certification in Acroyoga and currently has more than 150 hours of training from New York, Boston, and Pennsylvania.

This is John’s fourth retreat, and will be focusing on a relaxing and rejuvenating experience for all participants.  For example, the Candlelit Yin Yoga session will allow you the time to completely relax and look inward, while giving back to the body.  John’s successful partnership with Lori in 2018 has resulted in them coming together again in 2019.  “Lori’s energy blends in perfectly with what I like to offer in a retreat, and this year I’m very excited that everyone will get to experience her relaxing sound bath using her crystal bowls.”  We are really going to connect with nature, and ourselves, at this amazing wilderness resort location.

Lori Digou Westbury

Lori Digou Westbury is an international Meditation & Mindfulness Instructor, Seminar leader, Workshop Facilitator and featured on Insight Timer.  Certified from the Mclean Meditation Institute in Sedona Arizona, Lori resides in Cape Breton N.S. where she offers contemporary meditation classes infused with an everyone is welcome mantra and a reminder “No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again.”  Lori graduated from the Warriors at Ease program allowing for specialized training to work with individuals who have suffered trauma and PTSD.  Loris vision is to create a sense of balance and deeper connection on your life journey.

EARLY BIRD PRICING SHOWN UNTIL JUNE 18 ($50 savings)

Accommodation Details (Per person Prices include all taxes & fees):

Shared and Private rooms in Chalet (2 chalets, 10 spots available):

Shared Accommodations in Chalet (twin bed) 6 spots – $400 ($250 non-refundable deposit required to book. Click here to reserve your spot online)

Shared Accommodations in Chalet (king bed) 1 spot left – $420 ($250 non-refundable deposit required to book. Click here to reserve your spot online)

Private room in chalet (double bed) 2 spots- $510 single occupancy or $400 each for a couple sharing the room ($250 non-refundable deposit required to book. Click here to reserve your spot online)

Large Yurt (4 yurts with 12 spots available):

Shared Accommodations in large Yurt (Queen bed) 1 spot – $398 ($250 non-refundable deposit required to book. Click here to reserve your spot online)

Shared Accommodations in large Yurt (Double bed) 5 spots – $392 ($250 non-refundable deposit required to book. Click here to reserve your spot online)

Shared Accommodations in large Yurt (twin bed) 5 spots left – $385 ($250 non-refundable deposit required to book. Click here to reserve your spot online)

Small Mongolian Yurt (2 yurts available):

Private accommodations in small Yurt (Double bed) 2 spots available -$540 single occupancy or $420 each if couple sharing bed ($250 non-refundable deposit required to book. Click here to reserve your spot online)

Geodesic Dome (3 domes available):

Private or shared Large Dome (Double Bed) – 2 spots available -$591 single occupancy or $440 each if couple sharing bed ($250 non-refundable deposit required to book. Click here to reserve your spot online)

Private Small Dome (Double Bed) – 1 spot available – $552 ($250 non-refundable deposit required to book. Click here to reserve your spot online)

Lodge Room (2 rooms available)

Private or shared Lodge Room (Queen bed) – 2 spots available – $628 single occupancy or $458 each if couple sharing bed ($250 non-refundable deposit required to book. Click here to reserve your spot online)

If you would like to pay with cash or e-transfer please phone or text Maggie Miller at 902-322-3141

If you have any questions about lodging please email [email protected]

Tentative Schedule

Friday

3:00 pm: Check in

4:00 pm: Tour of Resort

5:30 pm: Dinner – Meet and Great

7:30 – 9:30pm: Yoga Meditation

9:30 – 10:30pm:  Bonfire

Saturday

7:00 am: Sunrise Meditation

7:45 am: Rise and Shine Yoga

8:30: Breakfast

9:30 – noon:   Free time. Options to include free Stand Up Paddleboard lesson, use of paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, explore beach, etc.

12:00pm: Lunch

2:00pm:  Hike or downtime maybe visit local attractions

5:00pm: Yin Yoga

6:00pm: Dinner

7:15pm: Meditation/ Sound Bath

8:30pm: Entertainment

Sunday

8:00 – 9:00am: Silent Morning Meditation Walk

9:00am: Breakfast

10:00am: Yoga

11:00am: Check out of lodging and Group Photo

12:00 – 1:00pm:  Lunch

Good

Based on 289 reviews

Seahorselife Shannon (Seahorselife_Canada)

October 17, 2023.

My boyfriend and I came here on a whim for lunch while in the area. What a pleasant surprise! Loved the unique atmosphere and amazing, friendly people. Could have very well have been the best salmon I have ever eaten. Everything was cooked to perfection. Fresh and tasty. Hats off to the chef. We also had the mussels... huge portion and delicious. We took a walk about the property, one of a kind cabins/domes to stay in.. most of which, if not all had their own hot tub. Even a sauna by the water. We would definitely highly recommend eating here at the bistro even if you are not staying over night. Everyone is lovely.. they even offered to email us the salmon recipe because we loved it so much. My only suggestion to owners would be to get better signage on the roadway, so visitors can find you easier. We passed the place twice before actually finding it. I think if there were two more signs a little up the rd on either side, more people may be able to come visit this hidden little gem. Thanks so much for a great lunch and top-notch service.

Jasmine Rahmel

October 17, 2023.

Loved the location and the amenities. What a unique resort. The upgrade to the chalet was wonderful. Above and beyond.

Malcolm

October 16, 2023.

Stayed at Cabot shores from October 7th-13th was an unforgettable experience. Stayed in a yurt and very spacious and comfortable. The location along the sea was gorgeous and could hop over to the beach whenever. Kayaked two of those days and could see beaver domes while doing so. Would highly try the food as well very accommodating to all dietary requirements. Recommend the chickpea massala very nice meal! Friendly staff and good accommodation. 5/5

Vishnu Vardhana

October 15, 2023.

Amazing experience in the yurt and dome. Friendly staff and beautiful views!

Trevor B

September 13, 2023.

Stopped for lunch and ordered the spaghetti bolognese. Very hearty and lots of meat. A nice satisfying meal. One surprise was to see a mandatory 10% gratuity when paying the bill. Who does this for a party of less than 5?

kate mcauley

September 12, 2023.

We had our wedding here over the September long weekend and we honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience! Our wedding was just over 40 adults with some children. The owner and all the staff were very friendly, accommodating and went above and beyond with everything to help us have the best time. Over the weekend staff were knowledgeable with things to do on and off of the resort when asked by our guests. The food was exceptional!! All of our guests could not stop raving about the food that was served- for all meals. Accommodations are rustic and cute, exactly what we were looking for! Many hot tubs arounds the resort as well that can be moved to your accommodation if you request it. The resort is quite large as well with lots of beautiful scenery. Location on the Cabot trail was great as well. We have nothing but positive things to say about our experience here!

Excellent

Based on 50 reviews

Lukas

September 21, 2022.

Verified

Very nice people and a place full of joy ! Stayed 2 nights in the „Eagle dome“ which was really comfy and clean! Had really delicous dinner at the main lodge where paul played some music just for us and had nice conversations whith him and the other staffmembers. Also booked the hot tub at our dome for our last night from where we had a great view on the campfire. Lovely place where you see how much effort they put in every detail.

Nicole

August 22, 2022.

Verified

Amazing adventure! Lots of fun sleeping underneath the stars!

Ryan

August 14, 2022.

Verified

Relaxing

Nigel

July 25, 2022.

Verified

Beautiful place and very friendly staff. Perfect location if you’re travelling along the Cabot Trail, I highly recommend checking this place out! Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for a fantastic experience.

Anooj

October 25, 2021.

Verified

This was our first time staying in the Eagle Dome and we absolutely fell in love with this beautiful place. Super clean place to stay!

Redwan

October 17, 2021.

Verified

Very nice place to spend a couple of nights in the nature! My wife and I enjoyed our stay. It might be a good idea to install a heater in the dome as it can get chilly at night.

Brooke

October 1, 2021.

Verified

Beautiful, quaint place to stay! So unique and off grid. We loved staying at the dome!

Madison

September 9, 2021.

Verified

We had a great stay in the Eagle Dome! We loved watching the sunset and sunrise, and being able to hear the waves from the ocean. Next time we would stay a few more days and prepare a bit better - we weren’t packed for off grid but we made it work. Outhouse was a few steps away, shower and toilet a short walk. We didn’t get the hot tub or use the sauna/other amenities but would certainly consider it next time.

Micayla

August 16, 2021.

Verified

This place is absolutely beautiful! We loved our stay here. I highly recommend it. All the staff are very friendly. The dome was such a unique experience looking at the stars and watching the sun rise. The beach is beautiful and there’s a little swimming spot 2 minutes down the road that we really enjoyed 🙂