Advivum Journeys

the SANCTUARY OF SELF

the art of living life to your fullest

Quebec city - Le Monastère des Augustines

October 2-6, 2024

limited to 19 participants

WHY I CREATED THIS retreat

Autumn is a time of transition.

It honors the recent busyness of a hot summer and hints at the cocooning of winter. The warming energy of changing colours speak of the vibrancy of transition and the duality of balance and change.

The shortening days and cooler nights inspire thoughts of cozy sweaters and a sense of anticipation for winter’s cocooning.

The impulse of my own rhythm shifts; I have a desire to go within, to find rest, contemplation and warmth. It's an in-between time, a time of both/and, a season of getting ready, a season of letting go.

Transition times are important times of grounding and self-acknowledgment.

A natural moment to pause, this season is perfect for playing with both deep intentional nurturing and our desire to balance.

It was on a search to do just that, that I found Le Monastère Des Augustines, a location steeped in deep healing traditions located in the heart of a vibrant, historical city. A wellness sanctuary, it perfectly captures this esprit d'Automne, as I prepare to settle into a calmer, introspective me.

From within the quiet walls or strolling down the busy cobblestone street of old town just outside the gates I found space to be thoughtful with how I expend my energy, to pace myself with grace, to consider what I balance and to deeply honour my life’s journey.

Ready to rebalance and reawaken? Come cradle yourself in a commitment to self-care, and connect with community.

IF NOT NOW, WHEN?

what you will explore

Blending Stop the teetering of trying to focus on too many things. Life balance needs the steadiness of knowing your Self at your centre and integrating your commitments into your whole life blend.

Relaxation and Rejuvenation Put yourself first on your list. Create a pause in your routine, step away from your screen and everyone else’s needs, and experience the sweet joy of being with your Self.

Awaken  We forget that we too, like the seasons. go through cycles of renewal. Let’s pay attention to who we wish to emerge as. Take the time to stretch, breathe and reset your energy for the joy of winter to come.

Play Autumn is a time to remember how it is to flirt with possibility and change. To discover, with innocence and freedom. To delight with all your senses. To laugh and stride and play again.

Sactuary How do you create sacred spaces and sacred time in your day? Let’s go within and renew your connection to a sense of spaciousness in your emotional and spiritual bandwidth.

Do you know what it will feel like to live your life to its fullest?

NOW IS THE TIME. 

what our retreat experience will be

Advivum Journeys retreats balance the authentic experience of our unique locations and the pursuit of a personal quest sprinkled with me-time and travel. The result is rejuvenation and revitalization.

before

Your field trip begins before your arrival! You will receive a beautifully designed workbook to begin your reflection.  It includes readings, videos, journaling, and exercises to ready you for your quest. We will also have a virtual pre-retreat workshop where you will meet your group and begin our discovery process.

retreat days

Your days will intermingle reflection and discovery activities, small group discussions, and interactive group explorations balanced with rejuvenation, exploration, play, travel and relaxation.

returning home

You will also be supported as you return home and implement your newfound learnings with a workbook and a final group coaching call with me and your fellow participants to integrate your epiphanies.

YOUR bucket-list EXPERIENCE INCLUDEs:

• 3 days of in-session workshops (at least 18 hours) for personal rejuvenation (exploratory exercises, partner work, short training components, learning games, challenges.)

• Guided wellness and relaxation your day of arrival you will be guided in creating an afternoon of self care, contemplation and spaciousness to ready yourself for the workshop. Your priority on this day is YOU!

• 2 group coaching sessions and 2 workbooks to integrate your learnings after the retreat.

• 3 nights exclusive accommodation in the beautifully restored Monastère des Augustines, now a world-class healing hotel located in the heart of old Quebec City.

• Daily curated movement and wellness activities designed to bring calm and vitality back to your life: meditation walks, daily movement classes, guided walking tours of Quebec City

• All gourmet meals at Le Vivoir, Le Monastère’s farm-to-table restaurant. (We will have one dinner at a traditional Quebecois restaurant, cost not included)

• Gifts and surprises - now if I told you what they were they wouldn’t be a surprise!

• Connection in community. New friends and fellow journeyers who have come to reawaken, rejuvenate and play

• Discount for additional nights and Strøm Spa for those who wish to enhance their stay, book pre or post nights at le Monastere at a special group price or book experiences at the Strom spa with a 10% off code provided at registration.

WHO WILL GUIDE you

Tania Carriere

Tania is deeply committed to being courageous and bold while answering life’s most important questions. Heartfelt, gracious and a believer in abundance, Tania’s experience of travel is that it holds the key to unlocking our sense of enchantment, discovery and humanness.

With over 20 years of designing unique, transformational experiences for individuals and organizations, Tania leans on her background in psychology, coaching, change management, leadership and personal transformation, theatre and travel to create fully integrated, life-provoking experiences.

She also blogs at Celebrate What’s Right and Advivum Journeys and is always contemplating the next adventure. More about Tania

what I mean by AN EXPERIENTIAL retreat

Le Monastère and Quebec City are our classrooms - epiphanies happen when we step into a fulsome and curated experience designed to engage our physical, creative, emotional, and spiritual selves. Layered learning experiences are gateways to self-discovery and joy. On this retreat, we will discover through:

GASTRONOMY

Better than a cooking class, how about an EATING class? We’ll practice mindfulness while delighting in the flavours of the farm-to-table kitchen, Le Vivoir!

WELLNESS ACTIVITIES

Daily wellness movement classes, guided meditation walks and self-guided reflections give us healing, creativity and an appreciation of this historic building and the surrounding city.

AWE-INSPIRING CULTURE AND HISTORY

Committed to rest and renewal and healing Les Augustines created the first hospital north of Mexico and the foundation of the health system in Quebec today. They were daring women, who believed in healing bodies and spirits. Their naturopathic gardens were legendary, their continued strategic thinking is exemplary as they continue to live their vows of service by offering us the chance to stay.

OLD WORLD DELIGHT

Quebec City will transport you immediately to the Old World with its cobblestoned charm and winding narrow streets. Come step into another landscape where we can forget the garish light of our screens and immerse in the view that will take your breath away.

where we will stay

A haven of peace in the heart of the city, Le Monastère des Augustines is part of the historic Hôtel-Dieu de Québec monastery, one of the most important classified heritage sites within Old Quebec — itself a world heritage site. Respectfully restored, the original buildings blend harmoniously with the new construction’s contemporary architecture.

The site’s heritage value stems from its European architectural tradition, perimeter wall, vast garden dating to 17th century New France, and the powerful social role it played right from the beginning.

The Cloisters have been sensitively restored and redesigned. Le Monastère offers its guests a unique experience in holistic health, along with a rare opportunity to connect directly with the Augustinian Sisters’ remarkable heritage.

It welcomes people of all cultures and beliefs and is proud to operate its facilities sustainably.

your investment

3-days/ 4-night retreat experience:

US$2450 private room; for those who want more quiet time

or US$2045 shared room; we’ll match you with a roommate who will likely become your newest bestie!

*Includes all taxes and gratuities for on-site services

Laughter and rejuvenation : priceless

YOUR THE JOY IN-BETWEEN FIELD TRIP INCLUDES

• 3 days of in-session workshops

• 2 group private coaching sessions

• 4 nights accommodation in a Canadian heritage hotel

• 1/2 day guided “me-time” to recharge and revitalize

• daily mindfulness and movement practices

• Curated quintessential old-Quebec experiences

• Gourmet meals and plentiful snacks (one night out in Quebec not included)

• 2 beautiful and thought-provoking workbooks

• Onsite gifts and surprises

• Connection in a curated community

• Unhurried time

*This is an intimate retreat with limited enrollment that includes meals, accommodations, and coaching. That means that I cannot accommodate refunds. However, if something comes up and you cannot attend, I will do my best to help you find someone to fill your spot and transfer you to an alternate retreat.

Getting Here:

FLIGHTS: Nearest airport is in Quebec City YQB

TRAINS: The VIA train station is 2 blocks away from Le Monastère and a lovely way to travel.

CAR: approximately 2 hours from Montreal or 4 from Ottawa. Please note there is limited parking on site. Paid parking nearby.

work paying? here is a RATIONALE TO GIVE your boss

Fully expressed, authentic, present leaders are a necessary attribute of today’s most innovative and competitive organizations.

Personal leadership is the foundation of a noteworthy leadership culture. As a leader, I am motivated by a sense of personal purpose and I need to feel recharged so that I can better engage those around me. By observing my patterns, beliefs, and choices through experiential learning and coaching, I am able to make lasting transformations that will influence my leadership choices and this organization’s trajectories.

Who we are is how we lead.

Transition times are important times of grounding and self-acknowledgement.