Things to do around the retreat

There are so many things to do around the retreat within close and easy access....its wonderful!

Here are just a few of our favorites.

Were are very fortunate to be located near one of North America best crystal mine where you can visit the mine and see for yourself how they extract these perfect quartz crystals by hand. Or go listen to an amazing quartz crystal bowl concert. We are located a mere 20 minutes drive or better ride your bike to it.

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Crystal mine

If you are new to the area the St-Benoit-Du-Lac is a place you must visit. A Franciscan monk monastery on the shore of lake Memphrémagog is a beautiful site to see and explore. Local products are made there by the monks and available at their store. They make the best Gruyere cheese and some fine cider, and in season some of the best chocolate covered blueberries ever made but don't tell anyone.

You can find their website here: St-Benoit Monestary

There are so many different activities to take part of its hard to list them all.

A good place to start looking is the Eastern Townships Tourist Website you will be sure to find some very interesting happening in the area. Check it out you won't be disappointed.

One activity that is a nice thing to do is Bolton Fall's Spa with its outdoor hot pools and saunas its a great destination for great relaxing experience. Located at the base of Bolton falls is an exhilarating experience to jump from the hot tub or sauna into the gushing falls....or get a massage near the falls. Its a great experience and its open all year round.

We are also located a mere 300 yards(meters)from Les Sentiers de l'Estrie a walking trail that goes across the Eastern Townships for some breath taking scenery and easy hiking trails. This system of trails also links up to the Appalachian trail system.

This unspoiled river is a small marvel and a best kept secret you can rent a kayak in Eastman and kayak this easy meandering river with twist and turn beautiful cliffs scenery and easy waters.

You can find out more here Okataventures

Winter activities:

If you like skiing and winter sports we are located very close to some great skiing areas.

Our favorite is Ski Bromont which offers day and night skiing and seven sides of the mountain you can ski from. Located 20 minutes drive by highway from the retreat.Its a great destination, we love it.

Check out Owl`s Head Ski destination

Check out Mt-Orford is also a great winter sport area for great downhill skiing and great cross-country skiing trails. Located a short 20 minutes from the retreat.

Stay tuned for more as I keep adding some more exiting areas to visit.....See you soon

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