Renew My Spirit

Retreat

A Journey to Self-Discovery

Embark on a transformative escape to awaken your spirit, revitalize your mind and nourish your soul.

May 24-26, 2024

BUCKHORN, ONT

Join us this Spring 2024

For a holistic experience in beautiful Buckhorn County that will address your physical, mental and emotional well-being to enable you to nurture your soul and renew your spirit.

Our goal is to empower you to embrace the shifts that you can make to embark on a journey of personal growth, discovery and empowerment.

Going on a Retreat is not Selfish

it’s Self-Care

The point of nourishing your soul and awakening your senses is to remind yourself of the things that make you come alive as well as the things that stimulates you and makes you feel good about yourself.

• Gain a sense of renewal, empowerment and clarity to make more meaningful decisions in your life

• Experience true revitalization and a sense of reset

• Take a step back from everyday life to recalibrate and gain perspective

• Gain a deeper connection with your spirit

• Experience an internal mindset shift

• Experience a new sense of vitality for life
  

• Take time out for total relaxation of your nervous systems and mental wellness

• Leave feeling refreshed and more open to looking at the bigger picture of your life

• Experience a new sense of vitality for life

• Learn how to live in alignment, celebrate your uniqueness and unlock your gifts

Renew & Empower

Taking time out for YOU is an excellent way to replenish your soul and recharge your energy...

and you deserve it

Retreat Details

Each Day is All About You!

A healthy spirit, a healthy mind, a healthy body. That’s all that matters.”

– Unknown

Early Sunrise Meditation to renew your spirit. Allowing you to quiet the mind and go inward, shut out the outer world and all its’ distractions and get clarity on what your heart and soul needs to feel your best.

Daily Yoga to ground, restore and rejuvenate your body.

Journaling and Workshops on self-care and self-growth

All Meals

Healthy and Delicious meals

Daily Breakfast

Daily Lunch

Delicious Dinners

Art Expressions Workshop that helps to restore balance in the mind and body to understand what is going on with our thoughts, actions and mental wellness.

Nature Walks where we will immerse ourselves in the beauty of our surrounding

Vision Board Creation to visualize your dreams and aspirations.

Plenty of Personal time

Networking and socializing and connect with like-minded women.

Learn the art of celebrating yourself from my signature self-love ritual to help you embrace and celebrate your uniqueness.

Surprise gift as a token to remember your transformative experience.

Learn ways to empower your spirit from our empowerment talks where you will hear inspiring stories from women who've overcome challenges

Retreat Location

This spectacular lake front villa has ten bedrooms and boasts an abundance of indoor expansive space for your comfort and relaxation.

The property is lush with a beautiful landscape of trees and forestry, plenty of space for socializing and connection as well as lots of outdoor space with five levels of ground for relaxation and fun in nature.

Click to see location

Green Nest Lodge and Retreat Centre

97 Fire Rte 51, Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0, Canada

We will spend the entire weekend at a stunning Private Retreat property located in Beautiful Buckhorn, just outside of Peterborough.

Costs and Accomodations

Rooms from $679 - $1,575

• Private Single Occupancy Rooms with private balconies
  

• Shared Room with Twin Beds
  

• Double or Triple occupancy shared bedroom with twin beds
  

When you go on vacation, you will most likely return home feeling more exhausted than when you left.

Retreats are planned with a specific intent behind it, which is all about YOU and taking care of YOU

The benefit of attending retreats is that everything is well-planned and organized for you and all that is required of you is that you focus on enjoying your time and immersing yourself in the experience.

It’s about escaping your every day routine and taking time out for you to awaken your soul, bond with like-minded women and open your mind to new perspectives.

When choosing a retreat space, we consider the location, the elements, accommodation, the food, activities and workshops.... all of which are are centered on the shared goals of you and the other guests attending.

After attending our retreats, we are certain you will feel fulfilled, so that when you return home, it has an impactful and long lasting benefit on you as opposed to the exhaustion you can face after a regular vacation - and I‘m sure we've all been there at some point.

Our vision for our retreats is all about creating experiences. We strive to create an environment that allows you the opportunity to disconnect from the demands of your daily life and re-connect to your inner peace

We achieve this vision by providing beautiful locations, a healing space, sisterhood, great food, yoga, meditation, breath work, guided adventures and more importantly ~ plenty of down time to recharge and go within to one self.

Our mission is to create a space where self-care and self-love is encouraged. We strive to create events that facilitate your ability to let go of any perceived limitations you may have placed upon yourself so that you can become more free and enlightened to enjoy every aspect of your life.

Your Host

My passion for helping women to take better care of their health and well-being started in 2012 when I was struggling with my own health and didn’t know where to turn. I went through a series of health issues as a result of a lack of knowledge on what foods were right for me, which resulted in me developing issues with my digestive system. My energy was low most of the time and I struggled to do most of my normal activities. It wasn’t until I ended up in the ER to face an almost life-threatening situation where I almost had to undergo major surgery to fix my gut and prevent further long-term illnesses that would change my life forever. This required me do a complete 360 in the way I consumed food and how I lived my daily life.

Live Well With Maxine is a collective of my brand launching soon ~ “ChoyFit Health & Yoga”. It was the best way I could describe how I wanted to help women to strive to reach their greatness. So in 2014, it was launched and I have grown a community of like-minded women who value their health and are ready to make it a priority to “put themselves first”. My continued goal is to help as many women as possible to create and sustain a holistic approach to their lives to become the best version of themselves.

“When you want to change anything in your life, you must start small, set your intentions, stay consistent, keep a positive mindset and be accountable - this is how you develop good habits to maintain a healthier lifestyle.” - Maxine Choy

Health is not a quick fix one way suits all system

We are all different and not every method of coaching or health choices will work for the same person. When I coach my clients, I help them to uncover all the obstacles that they put in their way and together, we create a system that works best for them.

It’s all about individuality and it’s all about you!

When I am not coaching clients or doing yoga, I conduct Corporate Wellness Workshops on Nutrition and Health-Related topics, providing advice and assistance to help individuals understand the long-term side effects on the body from making unhealthy choices.

For the past six years, I have hosted several Wellness Retreats and events in around the GTA, including Muskoka, Niagara, Waterloo and Berkley, Ontario

After my first retreat, I felt so much gratitude and satisfaction and wanted to journal about it. That’s when I was prompted to publish my first book "12 Week Gratitude Journal".

My second book "30 Day Meal Plan to Help You Lose Weight without Starving Yourself" was published due to the request from many clients to assist them in planning healthy meals.

When I’m not helping clients feel their best, I spend my time travelling, doing photography, creating content and of course.....on my yoga mat.

Testimonials

Maxine has a compassion about her, particularly the way she represents the wellness world. Her spirit is contagious and her gentle way of helping you to achieve results in her yoga classes is what means the most to me as well as the fact that I've gained so much confidence in my own strength as a yoga student in her classes. - Michelle H.

I attended a few of Maxine's retreats and women's circles and each time, I've had one of the most memorable and enlighten experience that I can remember. All the activities and the way she led the group was awesome. I came away feeling a new sense of renewal and strength and I have applied these habits to my own life. I was especially moved by the friendships I made with so many women who I connected with. - Diane L.

Maxine is a kind soul and she has totally inspired me to live a more healthy lifestyle. I highly recommend attending her retreats and any events she hosts." Judith H.

“I absolutely love your classes Maxine. I love your teaching style and how you make it easier for me to practice yoga. I always look forward to attending your classes and events. Thank you for introducing me to yoga" - Natanya P.

“I attended a full day retreat hosted by Maxine and it was fantastic. I learned so much about health, nutrition, self love and how important it was for me to put away all the expectations and let go. I also enjoyed her vision board workshop and how it allowed me to clarify my goals and dreams.

Thank you, Maxine for helping me to practice using my breath more while doing yoga. It has made a huge difference in how I practice yoga. My life has been enriched with your teachings and I am more focused on having a positive day every day." - Marcelle B.

"Maxine's yoga classes are so invigorating. She goes far beyond the postures that you would practice at most studios, but focus on helping you to learn about your own body and how yoga fits in with your body's own ability to push through them. After her classes, I always walk away feeling energized and with a new perspective on whatever issues I may be going through. - Kim L.

Are you ready to Renew Your Spirit

Past Retreats

Fresh Start

Rejuvenating Retreat (2017)

JW Marriott

Muskoka, Ontario

Wine & Yoga Retreat (2021)

Flat Rock Estates Winery, Niagara County

Past Retreats

Recharge & Reset Spring Rejuvenation Retreat (2023)

Rockland Markets

Berkley, Ontario

Little Things to Know before you book:

• Yoga mats will be provided
  
• You are welcome to bring a blanket and pillow for yoga.
  
• Please arrive at a reasonable time on the first day get settled in.
  
• Pack comfortable clothing and suitable for weather conditions.
• All meals will be provided

• Please notify us prior to the retreat with any dietary restrictions (maxine@livewellwithmaxine.com)
  
• No yoga experience is necessary for you to attend this retreat
  

• If you would like a payment plan, please email maxine@livewellwithmaxine.com

• All tickets must be purchased at least 2 weeks before the event in order to account for food, space, swag bags, etc.

"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes ~ including you". -Anne Lamott