Retreat in Nature
Yoga, Taiji, Meditation, Hiking, Sauna and more
August 14 - 16, 2026
Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon
Sutton, Estrie (Quebec)
About 1:30h drive from Montreal
Time for you to unwind
Join us for a relaxing and revitalizing weekend!
In a pleasant and friendly setting, the Surya Montréal team offers sessions of
- YOGA to release tension in the body,
- TAIJI / QIGONG to energize and balance yourself, and
- MÉDITATION to rediscover inner peace.
We will also introduce you to lifestyle practices such as Ayurveda and Chinese medicine for a balanced and nourishing way of life.
- 7 km of nature trails
- an indoor pool and a sauna
- a fireplace, as well as an outdoor fire pit
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A few images from past retreats to illustrate the atmosphere!
The schedule
For each retreat, our experienced instructor Claudette Ah-Soon prepares a well-balanced set of activities in line with the season of the year. She will be assisted by a second member of the Surya team to provide attentive and harmonious support throughout the retreat. Below you’ll find the theme of upcoming retreats, as well as a detailed program which may be adapted to suit participants’ interests.
August 14 - 16, 2026
Slow down to connect
Offer yourself a break before the start of the fall season to release pressure, prolong the benefits of summer, and return to the essentials. This weekend in nature is an invitation to breathe more freely, relax your body, calm your mind, and rediscover a sense of clarity and lightness.
A retreat to gently reconnect with yourself.
In detail:
Friday
15h30 : Arrival and installation
16h30 : Welcome circle and Yoga & Meditation
18h00 : Supper
20h00 : Presentation and Yoga Nidra
Saturday
07h00 : Gentle Yoga
07h30 : Breathing & Meditation and reflection on the day
08h30 : Breakfast, discussions
09h30 : Free time or shiatsu massage workshop
11h00 : Yoga
12h30 : Lunch, free time
13h30 : Café, discussions
14h30 : Free time or meditative walking
16h30 : Qigong / Taiji
18h00 : Supper, free time
20h00 : Discussions by the fire
Sunday
07h00 : Automassage / Qigong
07h30 : Breathing & Meditation and reflection on the day
08h30 : Breakfast, free time, discussions
10h00 : Taiji / Qigong or
11h00 : Yoga
12h30 : Lunch, free time
14h00 : End-of-retreat circle
15h00 : Return to Montreal or stay to enjoy the area
Oct. 16–18 and Nov. 13–15, 2026
Fall Retreats
For fall 2026, we are pleased to offer two dates, in October and November. These are excellent opportunities to reconnect with your inner joy as the days begin to grow shorter.
Moreover, each season brings its own unique charm to the beautiful natural setting of our retreat center.
More details about the program coming soon.
Your instructor
Claudette Ah-Soon
Co-founder of Surya Montréal, Claudette has been teaching yoga, meditation and taijiquan since 2013. She is also a Shiatsu Yin massage therapist.
Claudette has the ability to teach with gentleness and precision, to give clear explanations about the deeper meaning of the practice, while at the same time creating a harmonious and welcoming atmosphere.
Rates
FULL PENSION all-inclusive (accommodation, vegetarian meals and courses/activities, access to site facilities – including trails, sauna, pool). Choose from:
Camping
370$ + taxes
(per person)
Tent or camping car
Room for 2
455$ +tx, shared bathroom
495$ +tx, private bathroom
(per person)
Singel room
555$ +tx, shared bathroom
595$ +tx, private bathroom
A$200 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot. The balance is due one month before the start of the retreat.
For each category, the number of rooms available is limited. The first to register have the first choice.
Surya Montreal does not provide transportation to the venue, but we will coordinate car pooling among participants.
Full details will be communicated to participants in due course. If you have any specific questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Reservation for August 14 - 16, 2026
Do you wish to join us for this magnificient retreat?
Please send us your contact in formation and we will be in touch with the details:
Contact
- (514) 431-5248
- montreal@surya-world.org
Surya Montreal
903 Rue Saint-Zotique Est
Montréal, Quebec H2S 1M9
Retreat venue : L’Arc-en-ciel
567 chemin McCullough
Sutton, Québec J0E 2K0