Wine Women and Wellness 2020

Grab your favorite girlfriends and join us for a Weekend of Wine, Women and Wellness at Ste. Anne’s Spa in Grafton.  Here you can let down your hair, slip into a robe and leave your troubles at the door. To make this an especially memorable event, we have included several informative speakers covering various  topics over the three day stay, exclusive wellness classes with our wellness expert Mona Leedale and of course a selection of Opimian Wines to pair with the fabulous food Ste. Anne's is famous for.   June 18-20, 2020 (3 Days) 

Additional nights starting at $554.00 per person plus HST.  Can’t manage two nights away? Deduct $554.00 if staying the Thursday only. (Note: due to a 2-night minimum staying Friday night only is not possible)  To truly make the most of your weekend Pauwels Travel suggests arriving and departing by train.  Please contact Sandra or Mona for applicable pricing.  We also suggest you submit your spa choices to us as early as possible so they can be nicely spread out over your stay.

BOOKING INFORMATION

June 18 - 20, 2020

$1,295 per person double occupancy

Single rooms available on request.

Postponed to 2021

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*If the tour is SOLD OUT, please contact us to be added to the waitlist.


ITINERARY

Day 1 - Thursday, June 18:

1:00 PM:  Arrival at Ste. Anne’s and welcome glass of bubbly.

2:00 PM:  An afternoon yoga class will be offered by Mona Leedale our wellness travel expert and certified yoga instructor.  Weather permitting the class will be held outside. If not possible the class will be held at the Casa Del Sol cottage just a short walk from the Main Inn.  Participants are advised to bring a yoga mat.

3:00 PM:  Afternoon tea.

4:00 PM: Check into your room (lockers will be available in the ladies change room for people arriving early and wanting to get into their bathrobe or take advantage of the facilities and spa services).  The balance of the afternoon is yours to do as you please: book in for a treatment, participate in one of the wellness classes,  make use of the bicycles on site, relax in the steam room or lounge by the pool.

6:00 PM: We will meet for a tutored wine tasting with Sommelier Teresa MacDonald.  Teresa will also go over details of our themed dinner and the wine pairings she has selected to go with our meal.  The evening's theme will be shared with the group closer to our arrival in case you would like to pack some appropriate accent pieces to go with your robe. 

7:30 PM: Group dinner on the terrace (weather permitting) with wine followed by free time.

10:30 PM:  An informative talk about naturopathic  medicine and essential oils will be given by Corine Johnson at the Casa Del Sol Cottage. **Please note: it is not possible to reserve tables on the terrace but Ste. Anne's has noted our request and if weather permits one of the tour leaders will go early to try and ensure our spaces.

Day 2 - Friday, June 19: Enjoying the Spa

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Early risers are invited to participate in a morning yoga session with Mona.   Participants are invited to enjoy a leisurely, cooked to order breakfast where bubbly will be available for those wishing to have a mimosa….or two.

10:00 AM until 12:30 PM: The rest of the morning is free to take advantage of the facilities. Use your spa credit, participate in one of the wellness classes, make use of the bicycles on site, relax in the steam room or lounge by the pool. 

12:30 PM: Relaxed lunch in the dining room.

1:30 PM to 3:30 PM: Another opportunity to use your spa credit, enjoy a bike ride, laze by the pool or hit the steam room.

3:30 PM: Afternoon tea in the dining room.

4:30 PM: A bit of fun for anyone wanting to join Mona in a belly dancing class at Casa Del Sol.

6:00PM:  Join our somm. Teresa for an informative talk on The Art of Food and Wine Pairing. 

7:30 PM: Group dinner on the terrace (weather permitting) with wine.

9:30 PM: Guest speaker Sandra Pauwels, a career travel advisor and principal of Pauwels Travel Bureau, a company specializing in cultural group travel will offer an informative talk on current trends in travel and the latest hot destinations. 

10:30 PM: Hot tub party at Casa Del Sol cottage.  Early risers are invited to participate in a morning yoga session with Mona.  

Day 3 - Saturday, June 20: Relaxing morning

7:00 AM to 9:00 AM: Participants are invited to enjoy a leisurely cooked to order breakfast.  Bubbles will again be on offer.

8:00 AM: Morning walk and meditation with Mona

10:00 AM to 12:30 PM: Another opportunity to relax and enjoy the facilities or use your spa credit.

12:30 PM: Lunch on the terrace. Weather permitting.

Following lunch we sadly have to give up the robes and go our separate ways, completely refreshed, until we meet again 

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INCLUDED

• Two nights Four-diamond accommodation • 2 4-Course dinner • 2 Breakfasts • 2- 3-Course lunches • 2 Afternoon teas • Use of Ste. Anne’s signature robe • $240 spa & wellness allowance • Complete use of the facilities • A selection of Opimian wines from various regions around the world. • Wellness classes as per the program (Note:additional classes are also offered by Ste. Anne’s for a nominal fee. Please see the website for more information) • Information sessions as per the program

NOT INCLUDED

• Transportation from your home city to and from St. Anne’s Spa* • Items of a personal nature • Any incidentals/expenses charged to your room Train tickets and transfers are available. Please call for rates.

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