Relax and Recharge: How about a wellness escape in South Eastern Ontario?
As life gets busier, wouldn’t it be nice to find time to recharge and focus on your well-being? South Eastern Ontario offers a variety of serene destinations where you can step away from the everyday grind and indulge in rejuvenation, whether for a weekend retreat or a day of mindfulness.
From lakeside escapes to immersive wellness workshops, or spending time with the animals, this guide highlights some of the best wellness-focused spots in the region—perfect for planning your next getaway in 2025.
Dolce Bella Spa, Kingston
Dolce Bella Spa, nestled in Kingston’s historic 19th-century Woolen Mill, offers a luxurious wellness experience with stunning views of the Cataraqui River-Rideau Canal. Blending historic charm with modern relaxation, the spa provides a serene escape for guests. Ideal for special occasions, Dolce Bella accommodates group bookings, from bridal parties to corporate events, ensuring every visit is unforgettable. Spa packages are unique, from a relaxation treatment to a couple’s session, or bask in a little extra indulgence, because you’re worth it. There is even a pampering special and a gentleman’s package. You can even book the day and enjoy lunch!
Wintergreen Studios, South Frontenac
Wintergreen Studios offers a sustainable retreat in the heart of nature, providing private rentals, team-building experiences, and workshops. Located on Canoe Lake Road in South Frontenac, on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe peoples, this off-grid sanctuary fosters a deep connection to the land while promoting sustainable living.
The Lodge, surrounded by maple trees and overlooking a meadow, provides a welcoming space for groups and individuals. Its adaptable Great Room accommodates events, meetings, and retreats, while outdoor gathering areas invite relaxation with scenic views. For those seeking a rustic escape, woodland cabins offer a more secluded, back-to-nature experience.
With accessible facilities, eco-friendly practices, and a commitment to sustainability, Wintergreen Studios is an ideal setting for learning, reflection, and connection.
Pangea House, Gananoque
Looking for a winter escape to inspire your writing? Pangea House in Gananoque offers the perfect mix of creative solitude and cozy town charm. Whether you’re a new or seasoned writer, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in the beauty of nature and a welcoming community. Take a break from the everyday to write, relax, and recharge in this picturesque town in the heart of the 1000 Islands. It’s ideal for nurturing both your creativity and your well-being. The writers’ retreat is happening Feb. 21-25 and space is limited.
Maison Maitland cooking School & Villas, Maitland
Escape to the Chablis Villa for a rejuvenating getaway in this spacious two-bedroom, two-storey villa that offers a chef’s kitchen, a comfortable entertaining area, and reliable Wi-Fi for those looking to work remotely. Begin your mornings with freshly baked croissants and all the fixings, and then pamper yourself with a visit to Beauty Inside Wellness Spa. Whether you’re exploring the picturesque surroundings or indulging in wellness treatments, this mid-week retreat is the perfect way to relax, refresh, and reconnect. If cooking is your thing, there are some classes with spots available, including on Thursday, Feb. 13, Mediterranean; Thursday, Feb. 20, A Taste of Tuscany; and Thursday, March 20, Perfect Pasta. Find more on this delightful experience here.
Nature’s Elements and Wellness, Mallorytown
Nature's Elements Wellness offers a sanctuary where nature and wellness come together. The outdoor Scandinavian Spa is designed to rejuvenate your body, calm your mind, and nourish your soul. With a personalized experience, the dedicated team guides you through each station, explaining its unique benefits. They incorporate a short breathwork session to deepen your experience, helping you connect with both the physical and mental benefits of the thermal spa. Take a journey of wellness and self-discovery, and let nature’s healing power restore you.
Beauty Inside Wellness, Brockville
Has winter been tough on your skin? Beauty Inside Wellness Spa offers therapeutic facial and body treatments that provide corrective benefits for the skin while delivering deep relaxation and stress relief. Each treatment is customized to address individual skin care needs, targeting specific concerns and promoting optimal skin health. A thorough consultation precedes every treatment, ensuring maximum results and helping clients create a home care plan to prolong and enhance the benefits of their experience. This winter, pamper yourself with the Body Wellness Package, featuring a luxurious Moroccan Oil Spa Body Polish, a Moroccan Oil Head Massage, and a Beautiful Legs Treatment. Designed for ultimate relaxation, this package allows clients to schedule treatments all at once or spread them out over weeks or months to maintain consistent self-care.
Heavenly Touch Spa, Brockville
Heavenly Touch Spa in Brockville is home to the Biggest Little Organic Bath, Body & Candle Shop, offering a wide range of products made with organic ingredients and cruelty-free practices. Supporting Canadian artisans, they provide bath bombs, candles, soaps, body butters, CBD therapies, and more. For nearly 20 years, they've proudly offered Eminence skincare products, ensuring a positive impact on both guests and the planet.
PURE Organic Spa, Cornwall
PURE Organic Spa in downtown Cornwall offers a serene urban escape for both men and women seeking stress relief and relaxation. Ideal for celebrating milestones, reconnecting with loved ones, or indulging in self-care, PURE serves wine, champagne, beer, and mixed drinks in a licensed setting. Located in a historic two-story building at 137 Pitt Street, the spa features a full makeup studio, hair salon, eyelash stations, and seven treatment rooms, along with a nail bar, brow bar, and pedicure station. PURE ensures comfort and flexibility for all your beauty and wellness needs.
Soul Horse Nature Retreats, Battersea
Looking to spend some time in nature with horses? Then look no further than Soul Horse Nature Retreats in Battersea. This 55-acre space offers the opportunity to rest, recover, rejuvenate and find your natural state of well-being again. Studio accommodations on site. As the founder of the Yoga Loft in Kingston, Joan brings her passion for equine therapy in alignment with four former racehorses. Together in relationship, they care for each other, and compassionately for those who come to be with them.
Lil Crow Cabins, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Located by a tranquil lake, Lil Crow Cabins combines rustic charm with modern wellness amenities. Guests can enjoy the adult-only vibe as there are yoga sessions, lakeview hydro spa experiences, and the serene ambiance of nature, making it an ideal destination for relaxation.
Wander | The Resort, Bloomfield
This new spa is located in the heart of Prince Edward County. It’s a one-of-a-kind Canadian cabin resort that blends Scandinavian style with the charm of the County. It’s a place where the traditional resort experience gets a fresh twist, offering an escape that feels both far from the ordinary and warmly familiar. The new all-season lakefront Nordic spa is ready to welcome you. Wander can also host celebrations, milestones, and private events. Book a thermal escape, a treatment, or stay overnight, Wander has you covered – luxuriously!
Serendipity Yoga, Bloomfield and Picton
It just starts with a breath. Take time to pause, reconnect, and prioritize your well-being. Practices are designed to help you carve out moments of calm, balance, and renewal amidst the demands of everyday life.
Spiritual Alchemy Wellness, Picton
Discover tranquillity at Spiritual Alchemy Wellness offering a range of services including Reiki treatments, yoga, sound meditation, and mindfulness programs for all ages. Located on a serene 160-acre off-grid retreat at County Fields and Forest, this wellness sanctuary features maintained trails through lush forests and fields, a hobby farm with friendly goats, and stunning natural surroundings.
Sandbanks Provincial Park, Picton
Sandbanks Provincial Park is the perfect destination to reconnect with nature and enhance your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Go snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, visit a brewery, cidery or spirit house, go skating or hit the beach – just make sure you dress warmly! While you’re outside exploring, hit the trails at nearby Macaulay Mountain, also in Picton. Check out Birdhouse City while you’re there. There is also Little Bluff Conservation Area with a variety of short trails of about 1.5 kilometres. There is a perfect lookout point over the Prince Edward Bay from atop of a 20-meter-high limestone bluff. Please be cautious in winter, as parking is closed and you must access this area on foot.
The Drake Devonshire, Wellington
Located in Prince Edward County, The Drake Devonshire offers a luxurious escape with options for relaxation and pampering. Enjoy a country wine getaway which includes a bottle of PEC wine upon arrival and a three-hour private wine tour of the finest wineries – driver included. There’s also a spa getaway for two which includes an aromatic massage for two and an oxygenating facemask, followed by breakfast. If it’s a crush in the country, the Drake has you covered with a romantic getaway package.
The Royal Hotel, Picton
In the heart of Picton, a boutique hotel provides the perfect setting for curated wellness retreats and luxurious accommodations. The on-site spa offers personalized treatments designed to elevate self-care routines, focusing on individual wellness, relaxation, and tangible results. Supporting every guest’s unique self-care journey, the spa tailors its facial and massage services to personal goals, welcoming both individuals and couples. Open year-round, the spa features Comfort Zone, an Italian skincare line, and a talented team of aestheticians and registered massage therapists, each bringing their unique expertise to every appointment.
Bloomfield Beauty Co., Kingston or Bloomfield
At Bloomfield Beauty Co., a dedicated team of nurses and medical aestheticians offers advanced cosmetic procedures and personalized facial treatments tailored to revitalize and enhance the longevity, vitality, and health of your skin. With a commitment to world-class education and results-driven care, the experts here specialize in helping women achieve timeless, radiant skin. The spa provides a wide array of medical aesthetic services, including Botox, dermal fillers, microneedling, PLEXR skin resurfacing, HydraFacials, laser treatments, IPL, and laser hair removal, all designed to rejuvenate and refresh. For those seeking more traditional day spa indulgences, options include manicures, pedicures, waxing, teeth whitening, and cosmetic enhancements such as eyelash lifts and tints, brow lamination, and tinting. Whether focusing on advanced treatments or classic pampering, Bloomfield Beauty Co. is a destination for those looking to invest in their self-care and skin health.
Harmony PEC, North Marysburgh
Escape to Harmony PEC, a serene retreat where luxury and nature unite. Perched atop an escarpment and surrounded by wild woods, Harmony offers five sustainable, eco-friendly cabins designed for relaxation and renewal. Guests are invited to pause, reconnect, and embrace the simplicity of being surrounded by nature. Enhance your stay with the Nourish package, featuring organic, plant-based meals. Perfect for group getaways, Harmony’s exclusive property offers 28 acres of trails, wetlands, and lakefront. Whether it’s a retreat with friends or a corporate escape, Harmony provides the ideal setting to relax, reflect, and connect.
Are you ready to recharge and find your zen? South Eastern Ontario offers an abundance of wellness escapes that cater to your every need. Indulge in spa treatments, explore nature, or find your balance through yoga and mindfulness, this region has it all. Plan your next getaway and embrace the relaxation and rejuvenation you deserve—your wellness journey awaits!