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In Japan, a forest bathing trip, called Shinrin-yoku in Japanese, Sanlimyok in Korean, is a short, leisurely visit to a forest and is regarded as being similar to natural aromatherapy.  Many studies have been made in Japan of the healthful effects of spending time in the forest. Forested areas, like Algonquin Park are believed to provide opportunities for relaxation and recreation while breathing […]

Is it time for a new year resolution to spend more time unplugged and offline? A digital detox is a great way to reward a new habit. Algonquin Park retreat for the New Year offers a digital detox kickstart to the new year and it’s offered Dec 27-30, 2013.  Know anyone making a resolution related to disconnecting from

Who knew? The folks at Northern Edge Algonquin greatly enjoyed this article suggested by @thecleversheep on twitter: Why is walking in the woods so good for you? – The Globe and Mail: | “In Japan, they call it shinrin-yoku – literally, “forest bathing.” Here, we might just call it a walk in Algonquin park. Either way, people around

It’s easy to plan a carbon-friendly vacation at Algonquin Park if you know what you are looking for. Here are a few things to consider: Northern Edge Algonquin is a great example of a location that has been serving up climate-friendly holidays for over a decade at Algonquin Park. They make it easy for travellers,

TORONTO, Sept. 21 /CNW/ – Want to see Algonquin Park at the peak of fall colours?  Travel green.  The award-winning Bike Train has partnered with Northern Edge Algonquin to provide a green travel option to experience Algonquin Park, Ontario’s brilliant fall colours in South River, near Algonquin Provincial Park. On Sept. 24, mountain bikers will

Post by Wendy Martin, Retreat Facilitator Is Balance a really tangible and consistent thing? or is what we are searching for the ways in which we can flow and shape shift around moving in and out of balance? If you think about it even when we walk we are in perfect balance for only a

Post by Wendy Martin, Retreat Facilitator Greetings fellow Yogis and Yoginis :) I hope this finds you all well and shifting into a brilliant and promising summer. There seems to be a real and impactful current of change moving through things lately, the Emergence of such a quick spring seemed to catapult change within me

Natalie, Topher and I headed out for a spin on a fine spring morning at our Algonquin Park home and captured the essence of the beauty of canoeing in just a few minutes of video.

Every day presents a new opportunity to rise and make a difference for your community.  But sometimes we need a little spark to start the fire. Where does your spark come from? Step Outside Today, mine came when I strapped on my skis and headed out into winter under a bright blue sky.  It was a breathtaking