Grail Springs Health Spa & Wellness Center (Bancroft, Canada)

Located in Bancroft, Ontario, in the heart of the Canadian Shield, the Grail Springs Health Spa & Wellness Center is a holistic retreat specializing in detoxification, life-transformation, and weight-loss programs. A former SpaFinder Readers' Choice Award winner in the categories of "Best Body, Mind, & Spirit" and "Best Weight Loss" spa, Grail Springs is led by founder Madeleine Marentatte, whose best-selling Grail Springs Holistic Detox: For Body, Mind, and Spirit inspired the 2- to 21-day wellness programs.

The wellness retreat, named for the Holy Grail, feeds off the magnetic and healing energies of its spring-fed lake and setting atop a crystal outcrop of gems and minerals. On 100 forested acres are trails for hiking and horseback riding, a labyrinth, and a spa grotto with a Finnish sauna and hot and cold saltwater plunges. A European-castle aesthetic fused with feng shui design informs the interiors, with velvet furnishings, woven tapestries, wrought-iron accents, and gothic-style windows.

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2004 Bay Lake Road
Bancroft, Ontario , K0L 1C0
Canada

Call: 1(888) 335-9281

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Affordable Spa
Boutique Size Spa
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Programs
Spirituality
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Comprehensive weight-loss, detoxification, and life-transformation programs
Spring-fed mineral waters
On-site spa grotto and labyrinth

$200-299/night average

Rankings based on the average cost of a vacation package during high season, per person, double occupancy, per night, including three meals and one spa treatment daily.

The boutique-style wellness retreat houses 13 rooms. Country-style guest rooms, located near the great hall and dining room, are designed with floral and striped wallpaper and empire beds, and some overlook the lake and garden. An elegant, subtle European vibe can be found throughout accommodations close to the fitness and spa facilities, with Renaissance-style architecture, four-poster beds, and Belgium-imported draperies and pillows. Propane fireplaces and balconies look out onto the lake, moat, or gardens, and bathrooms come complete with deep-soaking tubs. Amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, TVs, CD players, in-room kettles with herbal teas, and Himalayan bath salts create a welcome respite.

Grail Springs serves a strictly vegetarian menu, prepared with an emphasis on organic ingredients and devoid of meat, white sugar, white flour, dairy, and caffeine, for a pH-balanced diet. Meals include nutritious tonics and elixirs, fresh juices, and teas and are taken in the fireside dining room, overlooking the picturesque lake.

Rooms
13 Rooms

Food Options
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

A typical morning at Grail Springs begins with an invigorating cardio workout in the 400-square-foot fitness center, followed by a healthy breakfast and six-minute mantra practice. Yoga, held once a day and twice during peak season, or Pilates sessions follow. Afternoons are filled with activities designed to connect with nature, such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter and horseback riding and hiking the rest of the year. Spare time can be spent with a brisk dip in the hot and cold plunge pools or a more-contemplative meditation session. Evening activities include lifestyle and wellness lectures, and once a week there is candlelit yoga.

In addition, private nutrition, meditation, life coaching, and spiritual guidance seminars are available (additional fees may apply). Outings include canoeing, swimming, and lakeside campfires, and the historic Algonquin Park, the oldest provincial park in Canada, is within easy reach.

Fearless Mastery

09/17/2010 - 09/19/2010

This weekend retreat is a fun, engaging space in which you can fearlessly master new skills and re-unite with your body, mind, and spirit.

Fearless Mastery

09/17/2010 - 09/19/2010

This weekend retreat is a fun, engaging space in which you can fearlessly master new skills and re-unite with your body, mind, and spirit.

Fearless Mastery

09/17/2010 - 09/19/2010

This weekend retreat is a fun, engaging space in which you can fearlessly master new skills and re-unite with your body, mind, and spirit.

High Vibration Living!

10/10/2010 - 10/15/2010

A 5-day healthy living and cooking retreat at Canada's Premiere Health & Wellness Destination Spa. Eat, Stretch, Spa, Breathe, Sleep, Eat, Repeat!

Walk on the Wild Side

10/10/2010 - 12/10/2010

With Nutritional Chef Melissa Friesen and our foodie team while we dive into a weekend all about one of our favorite subjects....FOOD! Learn, forage, cook and eat all weekend long with Mother Nature.

Fitness & Activities
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Pilates with Mat
Yoga Classes

Facilities & Amenities
Concierge
Dry Cleaning
Infrared Sauna
Locker Room
Retail Store
Robes Provided
Showers
Slippers Provided
Steam Room
Toiletries Available

Grail Springs Health Spa & Wellness Center

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By ShannonL | March 25, 2010

Went to the Grail in October '09 to detox from extended Chemotherapy and had a most amazing time. It's more that just a spa, it's a full body and mind experience. Do not expect to gorge yourself on typical hotel food. This is a ph balanced diet that is mostly vegetarian and organic. It was a way that I've never eaten before and have brought many of the recipes and food logic home to my family. We now eat better because of my time there. Chef Melissa was amazing and wonderful and just so easy to learn from. Loved her. The rooms were amazing, the bathrooms all have soaker tubs. Very very luxurious, and I even bought a robe to take home with me because I loved them so much. The grounds were conducive to lots of hiking in the woods, horseback riding and swimming (if the weather had been warmer. We enjoyed the hot tub and sauna and had a chilly dip in the lake. As well there's the famous labyrinth, walk it when the mood strikes you and you may learn even more about yourself. The spa treatments were abundant and lovely. I even tried the famous Mineral Wrap that guarantees you'll lose 10 in, I lost 19.5! I got so used to being pampered and scrubbed and lotioned and polished in my 5 day stay that I had a bit of a withdrawl when I got home. I really cannot say enough good things. It was not just a spa, it was really an emotional journey for me. I can't wait to go back!

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The Toronto International Airport is located two-and-a-half hours from the property.
Complimentary airport transfers are offered for guests booking a stay of five nights or longer.
Minimum spa age: 16.
The region enjoys all four seasons. Summers are warm, while cold winters experience ample snowfall.

Grail Springs Health Spa & Wellness Center
2004 Bay Lake Road
Bancroft, Ontario K0L 1C0
Canada
Phone: 1(888) 335-9281
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Save Can$400 - Five-Night All-Inclusive Health Package!

Booking Dates: Aug 20, 2010 - Oct 31, 2010
Stay Dates: Sep 01, 2010 - Oct 31, 2010

Harvest $$ Savings during September & October with 20% off a five-night or more health and wellness program packages at one of Canada's renowned: Grail Springs, located on 100 acres and spring-fed lake!

Price before Discount: Can$1,997 based upon double occupancy
Discount or Savings: Can$400
Price after Discount: Can$1,597 based upon double occupancy

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Book a five-night all-inclusive health rejuvenation package and you will receive:
Five-nights' accommodation
Healthy meal plan
Five luxurious spa therapy treatments
Check-in and a check-out lifestyle consultation
Unlimited yoga, fitness and meditation classes
Wellness test and report
Cooking classes, health related workshops, take-home recipes, and more

Call 1(888) 335-9281 for more information or to book your stay.

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