Dimensions

The best retreat ever experienced. Five start hotel with 10 star service and amazing farm to table culinary explosion. Tried numerous new therapies creating a somatic experience that blew my mind. Total body and mind healing happens here.

Dimensions is a sacred space for healing and transformation. Bring openness and child like approach to learn more about yourself and you will be grateful for the experience. From hospitality to food, therapists, wellness treatments, everything is top notch. Beautiful space and beautiful people. I will be coming back for more self exploration in future! Thanks team Dimensions, you guys are doing great and the impact is huge

We absolutely loved participating in the summer wellness series over the Labour Day weekend. The property and accommodations are five star, the food is top notch, and being able to go for small hikes with our pup, swim and paddle board was great! The team that runs this place is amazing and all our wellness treatments (massage, sound bath, float tank etc) were exactly what we needed. Thank you dimensions!

My partner and I went for The Summer Wellness series. It was hands down the best experience of our summer. The food was beyond delicious, the amenities were spotless, and the team was so kind with spot-on attention to detail. It was a perfect way for us to reset for the upcoming fall season. Bonus that our dog was welcomed and catered for as well. We will definitely be back! Thank you so much Dimensions!

We wanted to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional service we experienced during our stay at Dimensions. It's truly rare to encounter a sanctuary that encapsulates impeccable service, treatments/ceremonies and unparalleled amenities, all amidst nature's tranquil embrace. Yet, under your watchful guidance, Dimensions achieves this fusion with an elegance and ease that stands out.

The treatments and ceremonies we had were of the highest caliber, rendered even more special by the personal touch that accompanied each one. We felt genuinely valued and cared for by every practitioner and team member, each going that extra mile to ensure our well-being and satisfaction. It's abundantly clear that you've curated a team that possesses both exceptional skills and a genuine passion for guest experience.

The accommodations provided were, to put it simply, exemplary. Every nuance, from the luxurious bedding to the serene views, reflected meticulous attention to guest comfort. At the end of each day, it was a joy to find solace in such a restful environment.

Of course, we must lavish praise on the culinary marvels we were treated to. The meals created by Chef Miriam’s team were a 5-star experience in every sense, brimming with nutrition and culinary creativity. The intricate balance of flavors, the choice of fresh ingredients, and the artistic presentation all bore witness to the team's dedication to crafting a dining experience that harmonizes with the retreat's holistic ethos.

In reflection, our journey at Dimensions was an odyssey of rejuvenation. It is evident that every facet of the retreat, from the diligent staff to the luxurious surroundings, has been conceived with a vision of holistic wellness. We are deeply thankful for the treasured memories we've forged and the rejuvenation we've imbibed during our stay.

Thank you for presenting us with such a tranquil and reflective experience. We eagerly await our next visit and will be singing praises of our experience at Dimensions.

Namaste

I was at dimensions 5 months ago for 4 days. It was the best experience that I had, what a wonderful place, such a peaceful and relaxing place. As soon as I arrived the staff greeted me and took me to my beautiful cabin by the lake. The staff are excellent everyone is so helpful and kind. I feel I may have had 6 months to 1 years worth with of therapy in ; days.the psychotherapists are all excellent, helpful and understanding. I wish this was around 20 years ago. It has helped me so much in my life to deal with issues that come up. I’m handling things much better now, communicating better and feel so much happier with myself and family. The food is fantastic, massages everyday, so wonderful. I would recommend this for everyone

I found my way to Dimensions at a time that it seemed impossible to leave behind the demands of my clinical counselling practice and postgraduate teaching, the supervision of Masters students and placements, and I was brimming over with the grief of my Mom newly moved into long term care with Alzheimer's Disease.

I watched the video of what my experience at Dimensions might look like, and I knew I needed to make my way to that space without delay. And I did.

For some additional context, I had suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury in 2015 following a car accident, and with it rounds of alternating depression and anxiety, headaches, and immense processing challenges. I have invested tens of thousands of dollars into my recovery and while surpassing all medical expectations, I still suffered deeply and daily.

I have also been an avid traveller, finding my way to first class experiences around the globe. I am partial to spa and wellness destinations and possess a well curated taste for decadence.

Dimensions exceeded all expectations.

From the moment I arrived until the very last moments of departure, I was cared for with such exquisite attention to detail that I recognized the healing had begun the moment I stepped foot on this sacred ground.

Donald Currie has developed a formula for profound healing of the nervous system and with it, access to the innate wisdom we each possess. While I've felt immensely tuned-in to my inner guidance system, I can only liken the experience to turning up the volume from a muffle to a roar.

From the hosts, the chef, the support staff and clinicians, each possessed an undivided and unhurried focus upon my recovery, and I am honoured and grateful for the single most profound healing experience of my 50 years on planet earth. I'll be back.

Wow. This was one of the most powerful healing experiences I have ever had. Great accommodations and incredible facilitators!

I cannot say enough good things about my experience at Dimensions. The facility is luxurious yet has the welcoming vibe of a close friend's cottage. The staff are attentive and intuitive and seem to know what you want/need before you do. The food is fantastic. You feel nourished and cared for throughout the week. The combination of treatments, therapy, and ceremony left me feeling rejuvenated and more equipped to take on a new chapter in life.

Dimensions is a WORLD CLASS operation, not just on one area, but across several integral categories including:
(1) Big and/or small "T" trauma healing;
(2) As a 5-star hotelier;
(3) Western psychology;
(4) Ancient shamanic wisdom & sacred medicines;
(5) Integration of various energy works.

As someone who has stayed at a few of the world's top ranked hotels, I can safely say Dimensions offers an extremely high-end hotel experience which, naturally, includes not just the facilities, but the quality of service too. All of the knowledgeable and incredibly nice staff at Dimensions have been very well selected, trained and are most impressive given how perfectly aligned their own experiences and understanding are with the culture and nature of Dimension's focus. I really liked all of the staff personally and feel like I became friends with many of them.

The prep-work done leading up to the sacred ceremony was very detailed, thoughtful, helpful, and effective at enabling guests to properly set intentions for their healing /or experience - something CRITICAL to successful outcomes. This prep-work included western psychology as well as a whole slew of energetic and relaxation spa treatments ranging from vibration beds and Qi Gong exercises to breath-work and massages which were indeed the best I have ever had.

Sharing high end meals with all the guests and some key staff made an already very personal experience, even more personal, comfortable, and relaxing; key ingredients to unearthing and expunging our deepest, personal sensitivities.

When it comes to treatments which integrate western medical and ancient energetic techniques, set & setting are incredibly important. Dimensions had carefully inculcated the PERFECT scene for this in their ceremonial dome. Even though my room was and outstanding oasis with deer running right by my front window, I wanted to sleep in the dome. It was so warm, inviting and filled with beautiful instruments, music, a fire huge open windows surrounded by beautiful forests. A true oasis of natural energy and beauty and the place where our ceremony took place as well as many other activities.

Having experienced a decent variety of psychologists and psychiatrists in my life, I feel well qualified to comment on the relative efficacy of traditional western medicine compared to the more integrated & energetic approaches Dimensions prescribes. I can say emphatically, and without doubt, that the way in which Dimensions integrates western psychology with somatic healing, energy work, breath work and sacred medicines is far superior. In fact, I would suggest not even bothering with old world "let's talk it out" psychology, and just go to Dimensions because it is there that you will uncover, expunge and erase the dark energies and ideas which are impeding your fullest expression as a person.

I would STRONGLY recommend Dimensions to help any one with almost any issues they may have which includes, but is not limited to:
- marital problems,
- conflict with pr among children / siblings,
- addictions,
- depression,
- anxiety,
- etc

In fact, I would also add to the list above that Dimensions is equally effective at helping anyone further deepen, develop and improve their own spiritual and energetic goals whether they be connecting with nature, other life forms, improving your own energy and abilities, improving your immunity and healing or simply exploring all that the universe has to offer. The techniques and methodologies Dimensions employs are universally applicable to the human condition and so aligned with our natural rhythm, that they cannot help but be effective.

My advice: get there now and either fix stuff that needs fixing or go explore the farthest reaches of what the universe has folded inside of you. I am very grateful to have been able to experience the magic that is Dimensions! Thank you sincerely everyone.

Truly,

Don Matthews

I was lucky to be one of the early guests to Dimensions. You could tell the thought process and attention to detail by the staff. The location, schedule and meals were well designed. The rooms were calming with lovely amenities and energy boosting snacks.

The chef and meals were amazing and very energizing. The retreat lead and coached worked well with all guests to ensure had the opportunity to learn and experience all aspects of the retreat.

I would recommend the Dimensions experience for anyone looking for a calming getaway.

When I opened the car I was immediately greeted by the smell of cedar and pine, the cabins blending into the Algonquin Highlands not intruding on them all set on a postcard esq lake, my shoulders began to drop and as the days went by they continued to do so.
I had agreed to open myself up to new treatments that I otherwise would not experience, like Qigong, developed in China thousands of years ago as part of their traditional medicine. Forest bathing, walking on carpeted paths, taking a moment to feel what nature offers when you are listening. The progress from Breath works, aptly named as you learn that you get out of this modality what you are willing to put into it. These are only a few of the experiences that have a right now propriety to them and I can attest they travel with you upon completion.healing and wellness is the goal, even when you might only recognize it in hindsight. The tranquility of my cabin, although the term cabin doesn't properly represent the space, so caringly and well thought out. Meal times, shared with other Vets and my new friends from Dimensions, and I say new friends as I have stayed in contact. Was it the comradery, the phenomenal coffee or the food which was so good it deserves its own review, maybe all three that made me look forward to all meals.thank you all at the retreat for what you deliver and the kindness with how you deliver it because all these months later I still reap the benefits
Bruce
CAF Veteran

I did the 4-day/night ASCEND / STAY PROUD Retreat in late October 2022. It was, without a doubt, one of the greatest transformative experiences that I have had in a very long time. The 3-hour cannabis ceremony on the Saturday afternoon in the geodesic dome, with my other queer brothers and sisters, was definitely the highlight for me. Donald Currie, the Clinical Director, and 'the other Donald' (shaman extraordinaire) took us on quite a journey without barely leaving our mats.which included (for me, anyway) : working through blocked chakras; feeling negative red and grey energies releasing themselves from my body; positive golden light raining down on me; white light emanating from my heart chakra out into the room; riding back-to-back with a buffalo while spreading my wings; and flying like the two ravens that caw'd at me, as they flew over my head after the ceremony. It was a mind-body connection that I hadn't made in a very long time. I found it incredibly invigorating and a series of positive signs emerged. The cabin was beautifully designed, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto Maple Lake; and I loved that I was able to bring my big, beautiful dog Steve with me for nightly cuddles and long nature walks, when I wasn't being massaged to mush by Melissa Tong, doing Qi Gong each morning with Glenda Van Koot and Kelly Outram, or eating the delicious food cooked for us each day by executive chef Miriam Echeverria. We are so blessed to have this retreat available to us in the Algonquin Highlands. More sound baths, please. ;-) Highly recommended (!)

From the minute you enter this beautiful retreat you will feel calm and healing energy all around you. The stunning accommodation, incredible food, nourishing juices, and scenic surroundings were 10/10. Staff were always there to help. The ceremonies and treatments themselves we perfectly balanced and executed with care and intention. I highly recommend you go!

Spending four days at Dimensions was good for the soul. Relaxing, enlightening, spiritual and FUN! Highly recommend a visit.whether you think you need it or not.

This was a life changing experience and one of the most impactful things I have ever done. It's worth every penny. Go!