1218 Canopy Lane, Algonquin Highlands, ON, Canada
Up to 16 in group
February 15 - 17, 2025
About this Retreat
Naz Arabani, Sous Chef
Dimensions Algonquin Highlands
Born and raised in Rasht, Iran, Chef Naz Arabani was born into a family of cooks and food was very important. Each day they'd gather at 1:30pm for a family lunch, to enjoy one another and exchange stories and anecdotes. Their young palette was taken on so many gastronomic adventures.
Chef studied Art and went to Architecture School. Post graduation, it was clear they wanted to live abroad and have experiences outside of Iran, and, after a long journey and three years in Turkey, they arrived in Toronto in June, 2016.
Naz began working at one of the city’s healthy, quick serve franchises and quickly fell in love creating and found the process of cooking therapeutic - it was then they decided to dive into the restaurant industry and become a culinarian.
Following time spent at Susur Lee and Greta Solomons, both fast paced restaurants in downtown Toronto, Chef is excited for this new adventure, developing dishes that promote gut, brain, and overall health.
“I approach cooking with my eyes wide open and the curiosity of a child. My ever-evolving food philosophy is equally unguarded. At my very core I am an environmentalist and I strive to maintain a waste free kitchen, while always supporting the seasonal bounty of our local artisan farmers.” Naz Arabani, Sous Chef, Dimensions
Jordan Wagman, Culinary Advisor
Meet Dimensions’ Culinary Advisor, James Beard nominated Chef, bestselling author, cannabis culinary pioneer, podcast host, philanthropist, and mental health survivor– Chef Jordan Wagman.
Jordan’s unique culinary journey began over campfires in Northern Ontario and progressed to the kitchens of some of the top chefs in the culinary world.
At the age of 12, Jordan was diagnosed with Psoriasis, an often-debilitating autoimmune disease. He was hospitalized numerous times and took medication that would have lasting negative side effects
Jordan realized at a young age that sunshine was a huge piece to his health puzzle- fast forward to 2014, Jordan found the second piece; a healthy diet. Following one meeting with a naturopath, Jordan removed gluten, dairy and refined sugar from his diet and began consuming cannabis and, almost immediately, his life changed and began living a much healthier existence.
Today, Jordan has a renewed focus on food, health and wellness; Jordan travels the globe offering unique culinary experiences, he is redefining cannabis food and beverage, conceptualizes CPG products, authors books and speaks publicly, advocating for the acceptance of cannabis in everyday treatment of our overall health and wellness.
Details of this retreat
Book a nourishing culinary weekend to care for your body, mind, and spirit. During this all-inclusive reset at Dimensions Algonquin Highlands Dimensions Chef, Naz Arabani, and Culinary Advisor, Chef Jordan Wagman, will introduce you to their nutrition-centred approach to improving your physical and mental health. In a hands-on cooking class followed by a sit-down lunch, they’ll impart knowledge and tips about cooking without dairy, gluten and refined sugars to enhance your wellbeing.
Chef Wagman is a James Beard nominated Chef, bestselling author, cannabis culinary pioneer, podcast host, philanthropist, and mental health survivor– Jordan’s unique culinary journey began over campfires in Northern Ontario and progressed to the kitchens of some of the top chefs in the culinary world. He'll also provide you with his latest cookbook so that you may continue with flavourful healthy eating at home.
This last program featured in the all-inclusive Winter Wellness Series at Dimensions Algonquin Highlands runs on February 15, 16 + 17, 2025 at Dimensions Retreats’ new Canadian lakeside destination, located 30 min south of Haliburton, Ontario on Maple Lake.
Stays are based on a two-night minimum, and the all-inclusive rates begin at $775 CDN per night, solo and $1,275 CDN per night, duo.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
All-Inclusive accommodations and well-being services are luxurious, discrete, and informed by a modern sensibility. Chef-prepared, plant-based, and protein diet menus are tailored to enhance each guest's mind-body connection. Dining takes place in community at our Maple Lodge harvest table. Every stay is preceded by a consult with a member of Dimensions Retreat’s resident health and wellness team who will expertly design how your precious time could be spent on your well-being over the course of your stay with us.
All inclusions are optional and based on individual preferences:
A copy of Chef Jordan Wagman's new book: ‘WILL - How I found my health through food’
Pre-arrival activities and wellness treatments consult
Private luxury cabin accommodation with ensuite bathroom (soaker tub + walk-in shower)
All meals and snacks (healthy + organic)
One guided group trail walk, sensory exploration and forest bathing
One group Sound Bath or Breathwork session
One cooking class with Chef Jordan Wagman (no gluten, no dairy, no refined sugar)
One indoor Floatation Therapy (sensory deprivation float tank) or one Biosound therapy table session (biofeedback)
Seasonal outdoor activities on Maple Lake (hiking, canoeing, kayaking, bon fires)
Dimensions Algonquin Highlands' five-star environment is a groundbreaking opportunity to leave the everyday behind. Pause, reflect, and connect to an enhanced sense of purpose. Dimensions’ 17 cabin Retreat destination was designed by internationally renowned creative studio DesignAgency to provide guests with peace and seclusion and an appreciation of the surrounding natural beauty of Northern Ontario.
Bodywork + Wellness Services are not included in your stay, but they may be secured in advance of your arrival:
(beginning at $175 per hour)
• individual breathwork, sound healing, mindfulness meditation
- Registered Massage Therapy (RMT)sessions
• Thai massage
To Book: note in your Guru preferences and be sure to reserve 14 days in advance of your arrival.
Please note that we are a bring your own alcohol establishment. Our team does not serve alcohol, however you are welcome to enjoy your own pours throughout the premises and your cabin is equipped with a mini fridge for your convenience.