Le Souffle d'octobre — the breath of October

A one-day retreat at Manoir Blackswan

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 10:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Manoir Blackswan is an exquisite private estate in Châteauguay, about 30 minutes from Montreal — a luxurious 6,500-square-foot manor set on peaceful grounds, with a heated pool that will be steaming gently in the October air when we arrive. For one day, the manoir is ours. It's the kind of place that makes you exhale the moment you walk through the door. The kind of place that holds you.

Luxurious, oppulent vibes at honestly, a ridiculous bargain! One day. Carefully woven.

The shape of the day

Arrival — hot tea or fruit water, settling in under the tent, letting the nervous system understand that this is a day for rest.

90 minutes of yoga with Mélissa Vaillancourt. Mélissa has been teaching since 2010. Her vinyasa is fluid, embodied, guided by breath, movement, and nature. Open to beginners — truly. You do not need to know anything.

Open time — ninety minutes with no programme A heated pool, ready for floating. A self-guided wander through the manor. A table laid with smoothies, fruit, nuts, and energy balls. Nothing to perform. Nowhere to be.

75 minutes of sound with me A sound bath with gong, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, voice, rattle and drum — the instruments you may already know from our work together. A deep landing for the nervous system.

• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

• Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

• Location: Manoir Blackswan, 72 McComber, Châteauguay, Quebec J6J 3G1 (about 30 minutes from Montreal)

  Manoir Blackswan is hosting, and I am honoured to be co-facilitating alongside Mélissa Vaillancourt. My part is the sound, the holding, the quiet. The space itself does the rest.

If your nervous system has been asking for stillness — not a workshop, not a training, just a day to land — this may be it. If you feel called, I would love to share this day with you.

Reserve your place here:  https://manoirblackswan.com/en/wellness-day