I feel so lucky to have found Nirvana Retreats!! It is simply surreal and even the location is fantastic. I live in Burlington but I work in Oakville and most of my clients live there. It only took us 1hour and 15 minutes to get there by car! The owners, Michael and Liz were helpful from the very beginning; from giving us directions to attending to our every need from the moment we arrived, and with genuine smiles. You can feel that they honestly care. Our experience was amazing. After speaking with Liz and visiting the place before planning my weekend and booking it, I knew right away that is was the perfect little piece of heaven I had been looking for and that was missing in my life. The accommodations are very comfortable, bed and rooms. Everything is impeccably clean and conveniently placed. Sheets, pillows and linens are also included which avoids a headache when with groups. The washrooms are spacious and there are sufficient amounts so that you never find yourself waiting to use the toilet or shower. You have the option to stay in the house or rent the cabins outside as well. The yoga barn is not that of what you would think of. In my clients words: "it's more of a barn out of a fairytale than an actual barn you picture in your head!" The dining room is spacious but also very cosy. The person who built the barn had to be very patient and meticulous. The chef/cook we hired through Liz's recommendations was a hit! Her food was creative and tasty, wonderful flavors and she is also a very inspiring person. Not only does she speak multiple languages but is very talented with music as well and we finished the night around the fire pit outside, playing instruments she brought and dancing in celebration, hypnotized by the flammes and the sound of her voice. I highly recommend her services! Her name is Erin Meher (erinmeher@gmail.com) and she is into ayurvedic yoga massage, yogasana, pranayama, meditation, organic gardening & permaculture. A very multi-talented woman that has so much in depth knowledge and even helped enlighten my clients about proper nutrition. Certainly don't hesitate to ask Liz about her! Surrounded by the beauty's of nature as if it's not enough, they also have a beautiful artisan pond, perfect to swim, very refreshing with access to a paddle boat. The pond is also filled with clay which was awesome as we gave each other facials and let it dry in the sun, lounging on comfortable chairs. The forest is dense but the trail walk is clear and flowers decorate the path to make it even prettier. The garden is beautiful; I had never seen asparagus grow! Liz is also a Thai massage practitioner and we had all booked in a massage. I can honestly say, I've lived in Thailand for almost a year and I've never had such a wonderful massage. I was competing in Muay Thai and getting massages done every third day so you can imagine I've had my share of them... But none compare to Liz's healing hands. She is attentionate and caring and you can feel her putting her positive loving intentions and the sincere release that comes with it. The best hands on massage I've ever had! If I had 4 thumbs, I'd give her 4 thumbs up!! Her father Michael is also an extraordinary man. I still don't understand how he keeps up with the maintenance of the place. The property is huge! He helped us with the fire and even came to serve us fresh watermelon on Sunday when we were lounging with our facials fresh from the pond! It was simply an amazing experience with great company and if I could, I would live there permanently!! I'll have to settle for a weekend getaway as often as possible! You can be sure that I will be back, sooner than later, by myself, with my partner, and organizing more weekends with clients!!! All my clients thanked me truly for such an out of this world experience. They will all be back again, that's for sure! Ahh the Universe works in mysterious ways but this was a very pleasant surprise that will hopefully continue to be apart of my life for a long time. As you can see if you read this whole message, I was extremely pleased and amazed by everything this place has to offer. Don't hesitate to book your get away vacation as you cannot possibly regret it!!! read more

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This location is pristine and the staff are incredible. The food was amazing and our guests had a great time. I would highly recommend.

The only reason I don't give Nirvana Retreats five stars is because they don't have ensuite bathrooms and I'm an ensuite kind of gal. Aside from that, I have nothing remotely negative to say about this little slice of heaven up in Bolton. The place is spotless -- bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas all shiny and clean. The linen and towels clean and new. The yoga barn, which also houses the open kitchen and dining area downstairs, is AMAZING. The only problem with this set up is you could smell the incredible aromas wafting upstairs during practice. It was getting hard trying to stay focussed through the class. What impressed me the most was the attentiveness of father and daughter team, Michael and Liz. We never felt like they weren't there to answer our questions or offer their help. The first night there was an issue with the plumbing that could have turned into quite a problem, but it was fixed before most of us woke up the next morning (before 7 a.m.). That's the kind of service you can expect from these two. Yes. I am certainly a fan. Good luck booking with them. They are going to be very busy. Paula Torneck-Richie read more

This was such a fabulous place to host a retreat! The staff (and energy exchangers) were really sweet, interesting to talk to, and 'on-top-of' everything. Meals were delish!! made by owner Liz and yoga teacher / energy exchanger Elaine! We enjoyed every meal from morning healthy pancakes to vegetarian korma!! We felt as though we truly retreated far from home, away from they city and even cell reception, yet it was a convenient 1 hour drive from downtown Toronto. Beds were comfortable, rooms and facilities were clean, and the yoga room was perfect for our meditations and yoga classes! Thanks again for a sublime weekend :) ~Amanda read more

Nirvana retreats is magical. We recently hosted a retreat, without visiting the centre first. We knew the area was beautiful but were not certain about what to expect. We were blown away by our experience. The accommodations were extremely clean and comfortable, the practice space was spacious and bright, swims and walks were incredibly nourishing, and the food was out of this world. The owners of the centre were helpful at every step of the way and exuded warm and caring energy. I would not hesitate to recommend Nirvana Retreat Centre and I will definitely be back in the future. read more

I just came back from an unforgettable weekend at Nirvana Retreats. What a perfect place to get away from the busy-ness of everyday life! It radiates peace and tranquility. The grounds are beautiful and meticulously maintained. The yoga studio has views of the lake and trees and is equipped with a large number of every prop imaginable. The vegetarian food was absolutely delicious and cooked with love right before your eyes; dietary restrictions, even the challenging ones, were accommodated. Thank you to Liz and Richard for making this place so welcoming, peaceful and everything a Retreat destination should be! read more