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We are graced with the intoxicating fragrance of apple and lilac blossoms, the exotic lily-of-the-valley perfume, and the long-awaited opening splendour of the white spirea hedge, accompanying our entering & leaving... A flurry of activity reveals a fox kit sneaking away from its family, playfully scampering after a bluejay overhead - in naive eagerness of catching the prize... And on the lush green lawn, we spy a large ground hog nibbling a path of dandelion to clover... It's all there in a day...

"I am a traveller on a sacred journey through this one shining day." Richard Wagamese, Embers

Our mission as a spirituality centre continues to be "To encourage individuals and groups to explore and restore the energies needed for personal, communal, and world transformation."

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Tues. mornings until Sept. Garden Volunteers   Come any Tuesday morning between 9:30am-noon to help in the gardens. Bring your gloves & water. So many of our gardens are the results of volunteer participation and are admired by our many guests. Call ahead if possible, or just come! Jul. 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8 Open Garden Sundays Visit one Sunday a month, 4-6pm to see the seasonal changes. Enjoy the peace and beauty of this sacred space as you walk the property admiring the gardens and woods. Access to grounds only. No registration necessary.

Jul. 9-17 8-Day Silent Retreat Take time in this sacred space on the beautiful shores of Lake Simcoe to receive the gifts of silence waiting for you... Accommodation, home-cooked meals, and spiritual direction are offered as part of these days. Aug. 3-9 In The Company of Women Experience the tranquil beauty of this sacred space as you restore your energies. Come for 3-6 nights and bring a friend or meet new friends. Accommodation, home-cooked meals, and 2 docks for enjoying the lake.

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Invite Butterflies to come visit! We just had to share this fantastic resource by Tabletopwhale.com as we enter a season of visitation and habitation by some of these wonderful winged creatures. We strive to provide the most irresistible hospitality to as many of these species as possible. What are you planting to attract the pollinators? Click here for ideas!

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Take a minute to imagine yourself breathing in the afternoon lake breeze, the cool sweet aroma of the woods, and the goodness of spring itself...

Embers Our sale copies of Richard Wagamese's "Embers" are flying off the shelf! Many guests have purchased a copy for themselves, plus extras to give as gifts... "Bring these words into your life. Tell them. Sit with them. Use them." Richard Wagamese, Embers - One Ojibway's Meditation

Just Breathe ...

Planning Your Stay With Us Come spend time in this sacred space. Rest, reflect and re-focus in an atmosphere of beauty, peace and solitude, on the beautiful shores of Lake Simcoe. Corporate, staff and organization groups are welcome for weekday retreats of envisioning, reflection & planning. Individuals may book time throughout the year. Spiritual direction available upon request. We welcome you to email us at booking@lorettomaryholme.ca for availability. Learn More

G uest Comments "First time here. What a glorious and special place." "What I needed in a season of transition. Time to reflect." "My retreat here was everything I'd hoped for and more! Sisters Jane & Mary were so warm & welcoming. I really appreciated their effort to lead us into the silence as a group. The sacredness with which solitude is treated here is so beautiful. I feel full, in so many ways."  Our Stories

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