Thursday, October 16 – Sunday, October 19, 2025 with Monica Voss and Tama Soble, in association with Merit Travel
Large Single room, $675; Small Single room, $575; Large Shared room, $495pp, plus $325 yoga fee
Take advantage of a weekend away at Loretto Maryholme, an historic family estate located on a hilltop overlooking Lake Simcoe in Roches Point, near the town of Keswick.
Join Monica and Tama for a weekend of relaxation, generous movement, asana, pranayama and walking meditation. Students at any level of experience are welcome to attend.
The grounds surrounding Loretto Maryholme offer many opportunities for walking and contemplation. There are several gardens, including a sensory and wildlflower garden, and a labyrinth encircled by trees. There is also a dock reaching into Lake Simcoe.
Accommodation includes 8 simple, clean rooms in Edgar House and 3 in Fensom Cottage. Our maximum group size is 12. We will be hiring a caterer to provide 3 meals per day – the cost will be divided among the participants closer to the time of the retreat.
Please bring a mat and any equipment you need including an extra blanket if possible.
REGISTRATION
Registration is accepted on receipt of the Studio portion of the payment for yoga, $325, non-refundable. An e-transfer to info@estheryoga.com is best; we also accept cash, cheques, debit, MasterCard and Visa.
For room assignments and more information, please contact the Studio, info@estheryoga.com.
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
Thursday, October 16 – Sunday, October 19: Large single, $675, Small single, $575, Large shared, $495pp for 3 nights accommodation and 9 vegetarian meals (plus the Studio yoga fee of $325). Please register with the Studio, then contact Wendy Reis to make your accommodation payment. In your communication with Wendy, please indicate the name and date of the Retreat. (Merit Travel, wreis@merittravel.com, 416 345-9726 x5320, 111 Peter Street, Suite 101, Toronto, ON, M5V 2H1.
SCHEDULE
Thursday
We may arrive anytime after 3 pm.
4:30-6:00pm, asana, Monica
6:30pm, Supper
Friday and Saturday
7:00-8:15am, walking, breathing, Tama
8:30am, Breakfast in silence
10:00am-12:30pm, asana, Tama
1pm, Lunch
4:00-6:00pm, asana, Monica
6:30pm, Supper
8:00-9:00pm, TT meeting
Sunday
7:00-8:15am, walking, breathing, Monica
8:30am, Breakfast in silence
10:00am-12:00pm, asana, Monica and Tama
12:30pm, Lunch, then homeward bound
DIRECTIONS FROM TORONTO
Take Don Valley North and 404 to end of 404 (which is Woodbine).
Turn left (north) at the lights.
Travel north approx. 10 minutes.
Turn left (west) at Old Homestead Rd light.
Turn right at 2nd stop sign (north) onto Metro Road (school on your right).
Travel north a few km until you come to the blue Roches Point sign.
Turn left immediately after the Roches Point sign onto Bouchier St./Pine Post Rd.
Turn left at 379A Bouchier St. (stone half wall) and drive down the laneway.
Parking is available in the small lot on your right.
Loretto Maryholme, 379A Bouchier Street, Keswick, Ontario, L4P 3C8 Tel: (905) 476-4013. For driving directions from other locations please check the Loretto Maryholme website at lorettomaryholme.ca.
EMYS CANCELLATION POLICY
50% refund, fewer than 60 days but more than 30 days prior to the beginning of the retreat
No refund, 30 days prior to the beginning of the retreat
Cancellation policies for transportation, accommodation and meals are at the discretion of Merit Travel and the retreat venue. The Studio is not responsible for any refunds for transportation, accommodation or meals.
Trip cancellation and/or medical insurance is available from Merit Travel.