There are dreams that knock softly at the door…
and others that make themselves undeniably clear.
I am the steward of the land at Domaine Chalets des Pins, a vibrant natural setting bordered by century-old pine trees and open to the soothing presence of the lake.
Three years ago, a vision came to me with unexpected force:
that of building a sacred yurt, a circular space dedicated to gatherings, rituals, and transformative workshops. That would never have been possible in my backyard in Montréal. Yet in the autumn of 2024, I was carrying hand-painted beams of a Mongolian Yurt onto my land (I should note here that I do not believe land “belongs” to us — rather, we are here to steward and preserve it)!
Since its creation, wellness facilitators from all walks of life have come to share their practices, teachings, and magic.
Then, recently, something new emerged.
Several women were coming to me with a desire to lead workshops…
but also with hesitation, questions, and a wish to try without necessarily committing to a full rental.
And one night, I dreamed.
In the yurt, a circle of witch women gathered.
They shared their knowledge, their gifts, their experiments.
When I woke up, the answer was clear.
Create a Witches Academy.
I, who had always been VERY disappointed as a child not to be able to attend Hogwarts with Harry Potter (I should note here that I never quite got over it)… and now, life was offering me the possibility of recreating that magical world — for the space of a day — right here, in our yurt.
The Witches Academy is:
✨ unexpected encounters
✨ inspiring practices
✨ a moment to slow down
✨ an immersion in a vibrant natural setting
But above all…
A day to remember the magic that lives within each of us.
$15 per ticket will be contributed to a fund to allow a woman in a vulnerable situation to request free participation in a wellness event.
The Witches Academy is a unique day where magic takes many forms. Here is the schedule for the first edition!
9:00 am – Welcome of participants
9:30 am – Opening circle
10:00 am – Ayurveda workshop
11:15 am – Intuitive dance & singing bowls
12:15 pm – Veg lunch. We will share a nourishing, convivial meal for body and soul beneath the century-old pines, facing the lake, in the simplicity and joy of being together.
1:30 pm – Ally plants workshop
2:45 pm – Yoga Nidra
4:00 pm – Closing circle
For participants, the Academy is a wonderful opportunity to:
discover new spiritual and wellness practices
experience different workshops in a single day
live a moment of reconnection with yourself and with nature
All at an accessible price, in a setting with a particularly inspiring energy.
Workshop: Ayurveda Chérie
Introduction to the doshas, foundational principles of Ayurveda. Tips and shared insights to maintain balance and support one another through the beautiful Pitta season (summer).
About Marie-Christine
Marie-Christine Bergeron is an artist, a creative soul, and a co-creator of balance. Alongside watercolour and acrylic, her preferred mediums are massage therapy, Akashic readings, and above all, Ayurveda, which is at the heart of her practice. Ritualizing with intention, connecting, and sharing sum up her heartfelt mission and co-creative approach. Through gatherings and hands-on therapies, she explores, shares, and nurtures with heartfelt devotion — attuned to each person’s inner seasons.
Workshop: Journey Between the Senses and the Invisible
This workshop, designed especially for this unique day, will be a marriage of the senses and the invisible — to be felt fully and to leave with a deep sense of inner well-being. On the space of your mat, we will begin with a breath connection through Hatha Yoga, then move into an intuitive dance based on the five elements linked to the chakras. We will close with a sacred sound bath to let the sensations sink in deeply and leave with an ultimate feeling of wholeness.
About Sylvie
Sylvie Senécal is the Soul behind NamÔvie. The world of NamÔvie is, above all, the story of a quest for meaning. From a very young age, Sylvie Senécal carried within her a deep desire: to savour Life in total harmony with her inner essence. Through her life experiences — from devoted Yoga teacher to certified energy healer — she has learned, guided by her intuitions, to marry bodily presence with the fluidity of the invisible. With an intuitive listening, Sylvie guides each soul toward a space of deep peace. Participating in a session with her means giving yourself a magical moment steeped in kindness. It means allowing yourself to be carried by the energy of crystals, to the sound of Tibetan bowls, chimes, and chants, while enveloping yourself in the gentleness of essential oils. An invitation to find your own inner peace and let the light of your soul radiate.
Workshop
For her offering within this academy, Melanie proposes an ally plant discovery workshop. This experience will take the form of a walking meditation in nature around the yurt. We will begin with a sacred moment to call in the four directions and honour the elements associated with them. Together, we will open the space of the heart and of deep listening in order to meet the plant that wishes to reveal itself as an ally on our path.
About Melanie
Melanie has been walking the path of healing and of the living for many years, guided by a love of the body, the Earth, and the mysteries that dwell within us. A naturopath specializing in women’s health and feminine power, she accompanies women in reconnecting with the deep wisdom of their matrix, their cyclical rhythm, and their creative power. She also offers care as a massage therapist inspired by Ayurvedic medicine, where touch becomes a sacred language for reharmonizing body and spirit. Her practice is also nourished by Reiki, of which she is a Master Teacher — a pathway for transmitting universal energy. For over twenty-two years, she has taught yoga and meditation — practices that, for her, are above all doorways to presence, gentleness, and deep listening to the soul. Over time, she has learned to honour each phase of the moon and the seasons she moves through, as a mirror of the cycles that live within us. A lover of nature, she walks humbly as a weaver of the elements, attuned to the subtle language of wind, water, fire, and earth. Plants are for her allies and teachers. She approaches them with respect, as a whisperer of leaves and roots, attentive to the wisdom they murmur. She is also a writer and priestess of the rose, devoted to cultivating beauty, tenderness, and the way of the heart in everything she shares.
Workshop: Awakening Your Intuitive Gifts — A Yoga Nidra Journey
This workshop invites you to slow down and reconnect with your inner wisdom. Through a brief moment of introspection and intuitive writing, you will open a space to listen to what is murmuring within you, before being guided on a deep Yoga Nidra journey that awakens your intuition. A gentle moment to settle in, feel, and dive into the heart of your inner world.
About Katy
Katy Lagacé is a counselling professional, a mindfulness meditation facilitator, and a Yoga Nidra facilitator. After more than ten years as a social worker, she developed a deeply human approach centred on listening, empathy, and kindness. Her own journey — marked by burnout, anxiety, and a deep quest for meaning — led her to recognize and honour her high sensitivity. What she long perceived as a weakness revealed itself to be her most precious gift: this capacity to feel deeply, to listen beyond words, and to perceive even the invisible. Today, Katy creates gentle and safe spaces where women can slow down, settle in, and reconnect with their inner wisdom. Through presence, introspection, and practices such as meditation and Yoga Nidra, she guides them toward greater peace, alignment, and connection with themselves.
Opening and Closing Circle
In order to welcome everyone into the space as they deserve — so that all feel at their rightful place — Sabrina will have the honour of facilitating the opening circle. After a brief overview of the golden rules that make this day a sacred and safe space, she will hold the space with humility to discover each beautiful human being participating in this day. The closing circle will be the opportunity to bring the day to a close and to name a sensation that stayed with us.
About Sabrina
Sabrina has been an apprentice witch her whole life. A passionate book lover, she built a career as a lawyer before becoming, in 2024, the steward of the land at Domaine Chalets des Pins. Indeed, after a Reiki practice and a year of training on feminine cycles, she made a complete 180-degree turn — leaving her practice in Montréal to put down roots with her family in Rawdon, at the heart of nature, in order to preserve it. A visionary of a reconnection space, she erected an imported Mongolian yurt on the Domaine Chalets des Pins in autumn 2024. In October 2025, when her virtual sisterhood closed, she felt a heartfelt impulse to hold the space for a women’s circle, which has been returning cyclically ever since. In the hope of letting the magic of the women she meets shine, Sabrina wishes to put her expertise and her way of being in service of creating spaces for reconnection.
Our hand-painted Mongolian yurt is set at the heart of the land at Domaine Chalets des Pins.
A circular space that naturally invites:
deep listening
magic
authentic encounters.
Here, nature is omnipresent and the setting holds a vibration that many visitors describe as deeply soothing and inspiring.
To participate as an attendee, you may confirm your presence by completing the form available under the reserve button. An Interac transfer of $150 will be required for your registration, to be sent to the following address: s_vigneau@hotmail.com.
$15 per ticket will be contributed to a fund to allow, in the future, a woman in a difficult situation to request free participation in a wellness event. If you would like to contribute further in your own way, you may purchase a Sponsor ticket by transferring $170, and an additional $20 will be added to the fund.
The answer to the secret question: witch
Once your transfer has been sent, your spot will be reserved within the participants’ circle.
The number of spots is limited in order to preserve the warm and intimate atmosphere.
✨ Once your spot is reserved, the door of the Witches Academy opens for you…
A change of plans? If you are ultimately unable to participate in the Witches Academy, you may transfer your spot to another person of your choice by notifying us. However, no refund will be issued, in order to honour the energy, time, and preparation devoted to creating this magical day. Thank you for your understanding and your respect for the sacred space we are co-creating together.
For those who wish to gently extend the experience, it is possible to sleep on-site in one of the chalets at Domaine Chalets des Pins, the evening before or the night of the event (or both!) at the lowest rate of the year! Nestled at the heart of nature, on the water’s edge, the chalets offer a perfect setting to slow down and integrate the day. You can enjoy the sandy beach, the watercraft on the lake, or take a leisurely walk through the trails and woodland of the estate. A wonderful way to fully savour the magic of the setting. If this option interests you, simply book your favourite chalet through the website.
