Things I would like to do with You in Chateau Lake Louise.

...with Waylon H. Lewis of Elephant Journal

4 days of Buddhist teachings, meditation & community with Waylon H. Lewis,
& yoga with Danielle Radulski...all at historic Chateau Lake Louise.
Enjoy outdoor activities, campfires, & eco dining celebrations.

“If you and I spend our seasons together we would find that our dreams and fantasies of happily-ever-after-love have holes in them through which the wind of karma blows: our yellow flag shakes. And I would like you to look ahead
and see what I know: the wind will replace our pretty ideas with something brighter: life.”

                            ~ Waylon H. Lewis, "Things I would like to do with You."

Pre-registration is available only to a select group of people for a limited time. The special pre-registration rate includes: an upgrade to a Fairmont Lakeview room, a complimentary copy of “Things I would like to do with You,” & a private book-signing with Waylon H. Lewis.

Explore what it means to love authentically—whether with self, or other—during this 4-day meditation & yoga retreat at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel at the heart of Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is recognized globally for progressive environmental stewardship and responsible tourism.

CREATIVE SESSIONS

Twice daily, gather together with Waylon H. Lewis for meditation, lectures, discussion & writing exercises.

FAMILY STYLE DINNERS

DAILY YOGA

Each morning, ground your body and prepare for a full day of creating and laughing with a flowing all-levels class with yoga teacher Danielle Radulski.

Each day closes with an elegant, fun vegan group dinner ft. sustainably-grown fresh ingredients from regional farmers, purveyors and artisans.

SUMMARY

Each morning, ground your body and mind with an invigorating yet accessible group yoga session with Danielle Radulski. Then connect with your heart’s path during daily work sessions led by author, Buddhist and all around fun-loving guy Waylon H. Lewis—founder of Elephant Journal and author of the book "Things I would like to do with You." Each session will begin with a meditation, opening the door to explore love as a path to awakening.

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SCHEDULE

Each day is a mix of yoga, meditation (with simple instruction), Buddhist teachings, free time and outdoor activities, dining celebration with community, and downtime to exercise or curl up in a ball and read in your bath tub.

Day One: Things I would like to do on my Path.

We'll explore our inner life through yoga, meditation and Buddhist teachings. We'll look at how habitual patterns block our potential and joy, and how changing our relationship to stress and obstacle can open up our entire life. 

“Love is only available to those willing to be continually brave in weakness.”  ~ Things I would like to do with You

Day Two: Things I would like to do with Others.

We'll explore meaningful relationship in the Buddhist context—how independence, change and humor rise from tenderness—if we can let go into the present moment.

"I would like to communicate with you about difficult things. Love can survive fear only if acknowledged.
 Things are not easy, always. A love affair is not imagination. It is the vicissitudes of daily life. It is two lifestreams intermingling. It is heavy silence with nothing to say. It is inadvertently making big deals about small nothings.
 I would like to hear you give voice in the hard times—then I can know this is a river of true love,
and not merely a shallow standing pool."   ~ Things I would like to do with You.

Day Three: Things I would like to do in the World.

We'll explore what we want to do for our world, while we enjoy the privilege of this short, precious human life. What is your most powerful inner motivation? What do you most enjoy, what are you best at, how do we pay the bills—how do we join our heart with our path?

"Reality is right here: your soft, beautiful, decent raw red heart." ~ Things I would like to do with You.

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Each day closes with a yummy vegan group dinner featuring sustainably-grown fresh ingredients from regional farmers, purveyors and artisans. Experience the fusion of cultures that make up Western Canada by exploring the resort’s many dining options with fellow retreaters during breakfast and lunch. From an intimate wine bar to a casual Brasserie, a deli with organic and healthy options to a restaurant with Alpine-inspired comfort food, be prepared for an unrivaled dining experience.

Along the way, take time for yourself to relax and restore your spirit in the luxury of this beautiful mountain resort and spa. Or connect with fellow seekers and recharge in the breathtaking beauty of nature through eco-adventures like skating, snowshoeing and campfires on the peaceful shores of Lake Louise. 

Whether you simply seek a fun, mindful retreat; want to deepen your connection with a beloved; or would like to find genuine relationship with yourself, this retreat offers a chance to connect mindfully and begin showing up as you truly are—with an open heart, ready to be give and receive love. 

“I would like to make fun plans with you, but then just do ordinary things; or plan ordinary things but find we have stepped through a wardrobe into a world of ordinary magic.” ~ Things I would like to do with You.

RETREAT TAKEAWAYS

• Examine and begin to express your authentic desires 
  
• Explore the ways you share and experience love
  
• Practice radical self-love, self-care and acceptance of Being
  
• Connect mindfully with others in a vulnerable, open environment
  
• Laugh, enjoy the beauty of nature and create once-in-a-lifetime memories
  

RETREAT INCLUDES

• Four nights accommodation at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
  
• Pre-registration includes a complimentary upgrade to a Lake View Room and a signed copy of Waylon H. Lewis’ book, "Things I would like to do with You"
  
• Welcome cocktail reception on Sunday evening
  
• Daily yoga and meditation
  
• Morning and afternoon work sessions with Waylon H. Lewis
  
• Vouchers for breakfast and lunch available in open restaurants at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
• Eco-gourmet, vegan, group dinners
  
• Group snowshoeing, ice skating and campfires on Lake Louise
  

RETREAT RATES

• Pre-registration rate for single occupancy / 4-night package is $2,569 CAD
  
• Pre-registration rate for double occupancy rate / 4-night package is $2,269 CAD per person
  
• A 2-night deposit is due at the time of booking, of which $750 CAD is non-refundable
  
• Pre-registration is available only to a select group of people for a limited time. The special pre-registration rate includes an upgrade to a Fairmont Lakeview room, a complimentary copy of “Things I would like to do with You” and a private book-signing with Waylon Lewis.
• Guests may book pre- and post-retreat nights at 30% off the Daily Rate (subject to availability) 
  

US travelers will enjoy additional savings due to favorable exchange rate. Check Daily Exchange Rates.
(Rates will vary and do not include credit card exchange fees. Subject to daily exchange rate changes).
A 30-day cancellation policy applies for this event. Rates do not include service charge and taxes.

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