Rising Spirit Bed & Breakfast & Wellness — Hotel in Clarington

This place is amazing!

Living in the city, I crave a consistent state of balance but the noise, traffic and pollution often take me in the opposite direction.

Recently I discovered the Rising Spirit BnB, nestled in the Oak Ridges Moraine, and it was an oasis where I felt completely disconnected and more perfect then I ever imagined possible.

The 5 acre grounds are immaculate and so peaceful to walk. Every single thing that Cynthia has placed around it, is steeped with attention to detail: like the meditation teepee right in front of the pond where the birds are chirping and the pond life is so alive, and the mindfulness labyrinth which truly is a magical way to detach you from your racing mind, the outdoor yoga tent, the hammocks in the forest, and the hanging lounger at the side of the river, where you can sit and contemplate in peace.

In fact, the whole space is about peace and privacy. Cynthia has a special rock painting option and I was so thrilled at finding the most beautiful stones all along the property with vibrant colors and inspirational sayings.

I can’t say enough about this hidden gem… There is a sauna and a shiatsu massage chair, and a beautiful lounge in the main house where you can grab a drink and sit in a cocoon chair and read by the window.

There’s something for everyone.

And oh, did I mention, Cynthia is an incredible cook?? The breakfast, which included her home made granola, was sensational!

And the best part is that it’s only an hour away from Toronto and is incredibly affordable!

I really couldn’t have asked for anything better than Rising Spirit and Cynthia and her son, Chris are such gracious hosts.

I will definitely be back and I will be spreading the word because this place is too good not to share.

Thank you Cynthia and Chris...

Just spent the most amazing time at Rising Spirit. A group of ten ladies decided to do the Stress Buster overnight and it was so perfect to re-connect and rejuvenate. Cynthia and her staff were quite simply amazing at making sure we were very well looked after and happy. From the comfy and welcoming accommodations to all the amenities available to us, we had an amazing time. The food (breakfast and lunch) was delicious and plenty! Leisurely walks around the gorgeous gardens and serene property and then yoga in the elegant tent in the meadow was all just so magical. The massage chairs are completely addictive, cozy hammocks are everywhere to enjoy with a book or just watch the clouds roll by. The infrared sauna is so relaxing, and detoxifying and then a dip in the Ganaraska river (on site) with little waterfall was so fun! We also loved getting our creativity on with a rock painting session. I would 100% recommend to anyone to spend some time at Rising Spirit, you will leave feeling pampered, refreshed and relaxed! Our group of 10 ladies has unanimously agreed that we will definitely be back and we will stay for two nights next time for sure! Thank you SO much Cynthia, your B&B and Wellness centre are so perfect, your staff are so pleasant, kind and helpful and you are the most amazing host! Thank you for a fantastic...

I am in awe of our time at Rising Spirit!! We pulled in late after a long day of work and Cynthia was waiting for us with her kind welcome. We enjoyed the INCREDIBLE massage chairs for almost an hour before turning in for the evening. I'm always a little nervous about how we'll sleep in a place other than our own bed and the Audrey room did not disappoint! Our bed was incredibly comfortable and it was such a quiet night. We slept like a dream. We woke in the morning to the smell of bacon and quiet chatter of the other guests. Again, our host was amazing and made me a specialized breakfast to suit my many sensitivities (gluten, dairy, and eggs) and it was SO GOOD! My husband and I ate alone in the freshly sanitized dining area and we were confident in the cleanliness under the current Covid circumstances. I joined a complimentary Vinyasa yoga class in a heated tent outside and the instructor was amazing. It was a small class and we were spread out and outdoors so again, I was pleased with how careful they were in light of Covid. Overall, this experience was a 10 out of 10. We didn't have time to use the UV sauna, but we plan to return as soon as we can to enjoy all the amenities and amazing service as soon as we can. Thank you Rising Spirit for an...