The Fairview Inn at Bridgewater, is an hour away from Halifax and is a fully restored plantation style inn which boasts historically themed suites featuring, private baths, hardwood floors throughout, antique furnishings, hand made quilts and original Nova Scotia Artwork. Enjoy relaxed outdoor dining by the pool, on the covered verandah or in the ambiant dining room. The Inn features heated outdoor pool and hot tub and licensed dining room. Nearby La Have Islands and endless sand beaches ensure a perfect balance of exposure to land and sea.

Retreat facilitator and Gestalt therapist, Laila Ghattas designs a rich combination of creativity, relaxation, reflection, journal writing, coastal and nature walks and local seafood feasts. Personal growth activities are held outdoors whenever possible and include creative explorations using Gestalt therapy principles. When the tide is out, we'll also build a labyrinth on the nearby beaches to walk in meditative reflection.

Local sightseeing excursions will include trips to the historical World Heritage site of Lunenburg, the charming fishing village of Blue Rocks and the delightful shopping town of Mahone Bay.

The exciting highlight of the week is our beginners sea kayak excursion along the gorgeous archipelago protecting the Atlantic coastline. Sea kayak instruction, safety gear and equipment are all supplied.

For those traveling with partners or spouses who have interests that don't include personal growth activities, special interest outings can be designed such as: sailing, rock climbing, cycling, historical excursions and golfing.

Retreat cost is based on double occupancy for 4 nights and includes: all linens, all meals, local sightseeing excursions, sea kayaking excursion (weather permitting), art materials and exercises, Gestalt therapy processing of activities. *Transportation and gratuities are not included.*

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"Laila gets to the core of issues by asking the most insightful questions and making uncanny, bang-on observations. The resulting self-awareness continues to help me deal with the inevitable real world tests. Combining first rate therapy techniques with activities in nature make for a very enriching experience."

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Please contact us at (416) 696-0086 or send us an e-mail: info@aziza.ca