Hot, cold, rest: contrast therapy, forest-style
The alternation of hot and cold—fire, swimming, and fresh air—relaxes the body more quickly than either one alone: this is the principle of contrast therapy, and…
Sleep Tourism: What It Is, and Why the Forest Is Better Than a Hotel
Sleep tourism is traveling to get a good night’s sleep: choosing a destination because you sleep better there than at home. Wellness tourism analysts (Global Wellness…
What is a country club? The nature country club, reinvented in Quebec
Think of it as an Anglo-Saxon country club—but without the golf and without the five-figure initiation fees: the country club retains the membership aspect and replaces the golf course with the forest. Here's how it works.
Mini cabins for rent for 2 people: Which one to choose in the Eastern Townships?
Square, Pod, Rustic, or Essential? Four types of mini cabins for two people await you in the woods at Station Chêne Rouge in North Hatley. Here’s how to choose the one that’s right for you.
Wellness Retreat in the Eastern Townships
Weekend Getaway Near Montreal: A Guide to Really Unwinding
The best weekend getaway near Montreal is a 1.5-hour drive away, in the Eastern Townships. The complete guide, from Friday at 6:30 p.m. to Sunday at noon.
Grape Harvest and Wine Trail: A Gourmet Weekend Starting in North Hatley
September is the month to savor the Eastern Townships: the grape harvest is in full swing, orchards are open, and the markets are brimming with produce. Here’s how to plan the perfect gourmet weekend, featuring a…
September in the Forest: The Real “Reset” Is 1.5 Hours From Montreal
September marks a second fresh start: the desire to slow down, clear your mind, and get off on the right foot. The best place to do that isn't your living room. It's the forest, 1 hour and 30 minutes from Montreal.
48 Hours in North Hatley: The Perfect Itinerary
A full weekend in North Hatley revolves around Lake Massawippi: the village on Friday night, the big tour on Saturday, and the trails and swimming pool on Sunday. Here’s Itinerary 48…
Working from Home in Nature
Forest Bathing: The Art of Shinrin-Yoku, 1.5 Hours from Montreal
Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice that involves slowly immersing oneself in the forest, with all the senses open, without a specific destination or goal. At Station Chêne Rouge, in…
Mental Load: What the Forest Clears Away (And What Your To-Do List Will Never Clear Away)
You know the feeling: your body is sitting there, but your mind is racing. You need to buy milk, there’s an email you haven’t answered, an appointment to reschedule, and that underlying worry you can’t quite put your finger on…
