RETURN

A Retreat into Presence

Held at Dimensions Retreats
Algonquin Highlands
Novemeber 27-30, 2025

$500 deposit to reserve your spot. Balance is due 45 days before the retreat. Deposit is fully refundable if the retreat does not move forward.

What to Expect

3 nights in nature, unplugged from the world.
Sound, breath, forest, and stillness.
Only 15 spaces available.

Evening stillness over Maple Lake, where Dimensions Retreat rests—Algonquin beauty in its purest form.

The Setting

Nestled alongside the edge of Maple Lake in the Algonquin Highlands, Dimensions Retreats is a purpose-built sanctuary for rest and reconnection. Private cabins, nourishing meals, and deep quiet set the tone for what unfolds.

Everything is taken care of. You just arrive.

Modern forest cabin exterior at Dimensions Retreat, nestled in Algonquin Highlands.

Modern forest cabin exterior at Dimensions Retreat, nestled in Algonquin Highlands.

Modern forest cabin exterior at Dimensions Retreat, nestled in Algonquin Highlands.

Modern forest cabin exterior at Dimensions Retreat, nestled in Algonquin Highlands.

Evening fire circle gathering space surrounded by handcrafted wooden chairs.

Evening fire circle gathering space surrounded by handcrafted wooden chairs.

Minimalist bedroom design featuring warm wood tones and soft linens.

Minimalist bedroom design featuring warm wood tones and soft linens.

Lakeside micro-cabins immersed in the trees along the water’s edge.

Lakeside micro-cabins immersed in the trees along the water’s edge.

Glowing geodesic dome accommodation lit under the evening sky.

Glowing geodesic dome accommodation lit under the evening sky.

Scandinavian-style bathroom with spa-inspired finishes and natural textures.

Scandinavian-style bathroom with spa-inspired finishes and natural textures.

Herbal butterfly pea flower tea served with intention at the communal dining table.

Herbal butterfly pea flower tea served with intention at the communal dining table.

Seasonal fruit and whipped cheese dish—fresh, vibrant, and locally inspired.

Seasonal fruit and whipped cheese dish—fresh, vibrant, and locally inspired.

Seared tuna with cucumber, sesame, and avocado—artful and nourishing.

Seared tuna with cucumber, sesame, and avocado—artful and nourishing.

Elegant dessert of chocolate sponge and vanilla cream, served in handmade ceramic.

Elegant dessert of chocolate sponge and vanilla cream, served in handmade ceramic.

Guided group practice in the geodesic dome—connecting breath, presence, and nature.

Guided group practice in the geodesic dome—connecting breath, presence, and nature.

Tranquil lakeside cabins tucked among the trees, just steps from the shoreline.

Tranquil lakeside cabins tucked among the trees, just steps from the shoreline.

A moment of stillness before a winter plunge—merging breath, silence, and the elements.

A moment of stillness before a winter plunge—merging breath, silence, and the elements.

Peaceful lakeview bedroom at golden hour—where nature meets rest.

Peaceful lakeview bedroom at golden hour—where nature meets rest.

Guided somatic rest inside the geodome—soft mats, eye pillows, and deep inner quiet.

Guided somatic rest inside the geodome—soft mats, eye pillows, and deep inner quiet.

Canoe launch at the edge of the retreat—where adventure begins in the stillness of the lake.

Canoe launch at the edge of the retreat—where adventure begins in the stillness of the lake.

The Flow

Sample Daily Flow

Day 1 – Arrival and Soft Opening

• 3:00 PM – Arrival and Check-In

• 5:00 PM – Opening Circle + Grounding Breath

• 6:30 PM – Dinner

• 8:00 PM – Sound Journey: Unwinding the Day (crystal bowls, gongs, handpan, chimes)

Day 2 – Rooting in the Body

• 7:30 AM – Gentle Morning Movement + Breath (Qi Gong–inspired flow)

• 9:00 AM – Breakfast

• 11:00 AM – Silent Forest Walk + Grounding Practice

• 1:00 PM – Lunch

• 3:00 PM – Somatic Workshop: Listening from the Inside Out

• 5:00 PM – Free Time / Journaling / Cabin Rest

• 6:30 PM – Dinner

• 8:00 PM – Immersive Sound Bath (live instrumentation, subtle loops, deep rest)

Day 3 – Releasing into Stillness

• 7:30 AM – Restorative Yoga + Breathwork

• 9:00 AM – Breakfast

• 11:00 AM – Guided Integration Circle

• 1:00 PM – Lunch

• 3:00 PM – Self-led Reflection Time (nature trails, sketching, stillness)

• 5:00 PM – Free Time / Cabin or Lakeside Rest

• 6:30 PM – Dinner

• 8:00 PM – Sound Journey: Return to Silence (handpan, crystal bowls, ambient drone)

Day 4 – Closing

• 7:30 AM – Final Practice: Common Ground (stillness + somatic breath)

• 9:00 AM – Breakfast

• 10:30 AM – Closing Circle

• 12:00 PM – Departures

The Guide

Grant Mattos is a former NFL athlete turned meditation guide, sound practitioner, and founder of Common Ground. He leads soundbaths, breathwork journeys, and retreats that invite participants into stillness and clarity.

This retreat is held with quiet presence, not performance.

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Pricing & Booking

3-night private retreat | All-inclusive
Private Cabin: $2,250 CAD
Shared Cabin (Queen bed): $1,750 CAD per person

Only 15 spots available
Reserve with a $500 refundable deposit