Retreats

Spending a few days in paradise with Zeina as your host and chef promises to offer a unique and memorable experience.

Replenish
Rejuvenate
Rise

An all inclusive & intimate retreat with 8 to 10 participants. A couple of days of self care, connections and delicious food.

Wellness Workshops and activities offered during your stay. New friendships, quiet time, yoga/meditation and so much more!

All your meals included and freshly prepared by Zeina.

Your Host

Zeina, your host and Chef will prepare all of your meals, will make sure your experience exceeds your expectations and will share some of her fun cooking tips too.

Fun Times

Play, relax and connect! You decide what you need. We give you the space. These few days are for you, they are designed to help you Replenish Rejuvenate and Rise.

Food

Fresh healthy and all prepared by Zeina. Keeping your restrictions in mind, Zeina will create delicious dishes for every meal. You will be pampered and spoiled during your entire stay.

Playshops

A variety of playshops and mindful activities will be carefully crafted to nourish your mind, body and soul.

Past Retreats

One-Day Shamanic Escapade: Releasing Old Contracts & Embracing Your Future Self

Deborah Must
  • Sunday January 19 2025.
  • Saint-Lazare, Quebec
Step into a transformative day of healing and discovery in this immersive shamanic workshop. Together, we’ll explore the sacred process of releasing outdated energetic contracts, patterns, and beliefs that no longer serve you, creating space for the freedom to align with your true path.

Through guided shamanic journeying, participants will connect with helping spirits and their luminous bodies to identify and clear what is ready to be released. In the afternoon, you’ll embark on a powerful journey to meet a version of your future self—a wise and empowered guide who holds the vision of your highest potential.


This workshop includes:

  • A ceremonial opening to call in the directions, ancestors, and helping spirits.
  • Techniques to uncover and dissolve old energetic agreements.
  • A guided meditation to connect with the wisdom of your future self and receive messages to guide your path forward.
  • Reflective practices to anchor insights and create a personal action plan.

All meals prepared by Zeina of Zeina’s Kitchen

Zeina’s All Day Food Escapade

Zeina Abdul Karim with special guest Celine Menassa
  • Sunday August 11th, 2024
  • Laurentians
What better way to take some fun time to reconnect with all your senses than an All-Day Food Escapade!! Join us for a relaxed day out of the city to replenish and rejuvenate our energy and spirits as we rediscover all our wonderful senses through food, laughter, music and play!

We have all kinds of games planned to use all of your senses in enjoying food and even to be a bit of a competitive cook. (No worries, though! All levels of culinary experience are welcomed.) I will show a variety of my favourite cooking and prepping techniques and demonstrate how and why simplicity goes hand in hand with creating some of the very best food.
Let’s take some time to slow down and just enjoy country life together!

My co-host, Celine Menassa, will also be leading you through various playful explorations that will help you to make yourself the priority as you breathe a little deeper, relax a little easier and just enjoy this entire day.

There will also be time to chill on the deck, take a dip in the pool, soak in the hot tub and, yes, dance to some wonderful music.

What about food? Together we’ll indulge in two delicious homemade meals that I will freshly prepare for you (and maybe with a tiny bit of fun help from you) as we sit down together to reconnect with existing friends and to make new ones.

All you need to bring from home for the day is a water bottle, notebook and pen, sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen, a bathing suit, towel and flip flops. We’ll take care of the rest.

I promise you Zeina’s Kitchen will make this a wonderfully memorable All-Day Food Escapade!

All meals prepared by Zeina of Zeina’s Kitchen

Ease Into Flow Retreat

Jasmine Ellemo with special guest Heather Pengelley
  • September 8th to September 10th
  • Laurentians
As the end of summer’s warmth shines down on us, “Ease into Flow” invites you to embrace the gentle transition into early fall amidst the serene beauty of our retreat location in the Laurentians. Picture yourself surrounded by the beauty of nature, the air infused with a crispness that awakens the senses and invigorates the soul.

Immerse yourself in the radiant glow of the changing season as you embark on a journey of self discovery and renewal. Let the fading warmth of summer serve as a reminder to savour each moment, cherishing the beauty of nature’s transition as we delve into gentle Yoga and breath practices with Jasmine, Zeina’s culinary delights, Heather’s serene sound healing meditations, as well as moments of delightful fun and pure relaxation.

As the days gently shorten and the nights grow cooler, find solace in the rhythm of the changing seasons, allowing yourself to flow effortlessly with the natural cycles of life. Join us at “Ease into Flow” and embrace the magic of late summer/ early fall, where every breath is a celebration of renewal and every moment an invitation to discover what flow means to you!

All meals prepared by Zeina of Zeina’s Kitchen

Sacred Intuition: A few days of Metaphysical and Shamanic Practices

Deborah Must with special guest Celine Menassa
  • Sunday October 6th to Tuesday October 8th
  • Laurentians
Join us for an immersive getaway retreat, “Sacred Intuition,” where you’ll journey into the depths of your intuitive abilities and forge profound connections with your spirit helpers. Set in a serene natural setting, this workshop blends metaphysical and shamanic practices to guide you on a transformative path of self-discovery.
Through guided meditations, shamanic journeying, pair work, and nature-based activities, you’ll learn to trust your inner guidance, receive messages from the spirit world, and deepen your connection to the natural elements. Throughout the stay, you will work closely with fellow participants to hone and heighten your intuitive gifts. The practices include powerful guided meditations, transformative shamanic journeys, and explorations of dream work to unlock the wisdom of your subconscious mind. The combination of individual and group activities will provide a supportive environment to explore and expand your psychic abilities. By the end of the retreat, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of your intuitive potential and practical ways to integrate these experiences into your daily life. All meals prepared by Zeina of Zeina’s Kitchen

A Full Day’s Escapade of Writing Workshops!

Julie Gedeon
  • Sunday October 27th 2024. 10am to 8pm
  • Laurentians
If there’s one thing most writers and would-be writers do it’s to think and/or talk about writing a lot more than actually doing it! Here’s a chance to enjoy an entire day away from your usual distractions to focus solely on advancing your specific writing project. The day will alternate between learning key writing/revising strategies, then immediately applying them.

The workshops are open to everyone at any stage of writing:

Debutants who have had one or more stories in their heads for years but never seem to get around to committing words to paper or a computer file.

Dabblers who have journaled or drafted all or part of an idea or some memories and need to pull that writing out from a file or drawer to shape it into a cohesive story.

Devotees who have revised an entire story/book numerous times but are seeking ways to further condense and refine it.

The writing strategies and exercises will apply to all but with adjustments for each project’s level of progress. Topics will include where to ideally start a story, how to create realistic dialogue, writing more succinctly/powerfully, when to be specific and when to be vague, shifting the narrative pacing, and how to avoid rushing or prolonging an ending.

Julie Gedeon, who has assisted several writers in completing their projects, will lead the workshops. And Zeina Abdul Karim will entice all with the aromas of the delicious food she will prepare for the well-deserved lunch and dinner breaks.

Male and female writers are welcomed. Instruction will be in English but can apply to French texts as well. A charged laptop is recommended for use on the day.

Testimonials

Here is some of what they are saying:

pressure free environment where we could live in the moment and escape outside distractions. From start to finish, it was a loving and safe outlet for us to grow and go within. I would not hesitate to attend another. T.B This was a beyond expectation weekend, the vibrant, uplifting energy of a group a peaceful women warrior. I can't thank all of you enough I went solo on this retreat which can be somewhat scary not knowing anyone except for the hostess. As soon as I arrived, I was greeted with warmth and love by both hostesses Zeina and Celine. It did not take too long before I felt at ease once I met all the other beautiful and soulful women. The setting was absolutely perfect. The house had a beautiful view of the lake with stunning sunsets. Celine's yoga sessions and quiet time was replenishing and very much needed for the soul. Zeina's cooking was an absolute treat every time with every morsel being so delicious. We were always looking forward to see what Zeina had cooked up for us! This retreat gave me a sense of confidence and new friendships. I would recommend you treat yourself to one of Zeina's retreats. You will come back rejuvenated and satisfied.
Laura Moreau
It was a wonderful social weekend to connect with other women, and to make new friends. And Zeina is a fabulous chef! Thank you so much! A. From arrival to departure, Zeina and Celine went out of their way to accommodate our needs. Their soft gentle approach was not only welcoming but very heart-warming. They have managed to strike a perfect balance of work and play, structure and freedom. The locale was ideal and the meals were outstanding! Bravo ladies, your new venture is off to an amazing start. All of the best for many more memorable retreats in the future. 🙂
Anonymous
From the moment we walked in the door (that view!), Zeina and Celine wrapped us in warmth. Just the right amount of playshops and free time. It was a pressure free environment where we could live in the moment and escape outside distractions. From start to finish, it was a loving and safe outlet for us to grow and go within. I would not hesitate to attend another.
T.B
Food for the heart, body, mind and soul were in abundance. Treat yourself to a Zeina's Kitchen retreat. You won't regret it. Zeina and Celine make you feel right at home which is not an easy task when dealing with so many different personalities. Thanks gals. You rock! 🙂
J.M.
This is the most refreshing retreat I have experienced to date and I have been to more than my fair share in the last 25 years. What was most enjoyable was the laughter and connection between all. I met some wonderful women who I hope to remain in contact with and hopefully share another adventure in the future. The hosts, Zeina, Joanna and Celine are the real deal in authenticity. The 3 of them create a perfect balance, each brought great value to the weekend.
Gail Lea
Completely rejuvenating!! A spiritually fulfilling experience paired with delicious healthy food in a lovely environment with lots of laughter and supportive women. A beautiful way to connect with others and discover the importance of self-care.
Shelley Hall
It was a wonderful social weekend to connect with other women, and to make new friends. And Zeina is a fabulous chef! Thank you so much!
A.
A wonderful experience full of love.
Celia Branco
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