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A wild wellness weekend for women in spectacular Tofino, BC

Long Beach Lodge Resort hosts Beauty and the Beach retreat, Nov. 4 to 6, 2016
 
Oct. 06, 2016, Tofino, BC, Canada – Long Beach Lodge Resort in Tofino, BC is set to host its annual wellness and adventure retreat, aptly named “Beauty & the Beach”, which invites woman of all ages to challenge their bodies and nourish their minds.
 
This year, the Beauty & the Beach weekend is Nov. 4 to 6, 2016, on the sandy beaches of Tofino at Long Beach Lodge Resort. This retreat integrates beach boot camp sessions, toning yoga and pilates, with nutritious food at the award-winning Long Beach Lodge Great Room. Canadian fitness guru Michele Shorter, leads these fitness and wellness sessions as well as goal setting and nourishment planning meetings. Surf and paddle board lessons, refreshing hikes through nearby Ucluelet’s Wild Pacific Trail and massages will be optional add-ons to the weekend.
 
This rejuvenating weekend is designed around “The Shorter Approach,” the philosophy of which is to nourish the body and the mind into a state of health, fitness and confidence. The retreat aims to pave the way for a healthy and active lifestyle, whether participants are going back to daily routines or setting off on adventures. Participants will emerge from this weekend with an improved health, confidence and informed adventure goals.  
 
The “Beauty and the Beach” package includes:
 

  • Two nights shared accommodation in a Rainforest Cottage (three guests to a cottage)
  • Friday night welcome tapas
  • Saturday and Sunday morning group breakfasts in the Great Room
  • Saturday night dinner in the Great Room
  • Boot camp workout on the beach
  • Yoga & Pilates mat class
  • Guided nature hike/run
  • Wellness action planning sessions
  • Full use of the luxurious spa facilities in the Surf Club

 
The cost per person starts at $575 for two nights shared cabin accommodation, breakfasts, dinners, welcome reception and guided fitness instruction and goal setting. Preferred rates are available for private accommodation options and additional nights to extend a stay. There is also a Tofino/Ucluelet residents package starting at $350 per person. For more information, visit www.longbeachlodgeresort.com  or call 1-877-844-7873.  
 

About Long Beach Lodge Resort

Long Beach Lodge Resort is the visionary dream of owner Tim Hackett. Famous for its iconic Great Room, with spectacular ocean views and cozy fireside dining and relaxing, the resort looks out upon the crashing surf of one of the best surfing experiences in the area, Cox Bay. Its beautifully appointed accommodations are enveloped in a private, wild Pacific West Coast setting, featuring 41 lodge rooms, 20 two-bedroom cottages and a full service dining room, as well as meeting space and instant beach access. The Resort also offers the Surf Club Adventure Centre, providing guests with a fully equipped centre complete with changing rooms, rentals, retail shop, hot tub and coffee bar. Long Beach Lodge Resort has been featured in Architectural Digest, and in 2014 became the first resort on Vancouver Island to receive more than 1,000 excellent Trip Advisor reviews.
 

About Michele Shorter & The Shorter Approach

A wellness advocator who encourages people to be enthusiastic about their health and longevity, Michele is an award winning business person, mother, wife and community builder with first-hand experience in the everyday life juggle that many face in making time for fitness, nutrition, sleep and personal time.
 
As the driving force behind Body Dynamics (BDHQ), Michele and her team deliver a multi-faceted selection of programs to a wide range of clients including Outdoor Boot Camp, Baby Bootcamp, The Biggest Winner Program and fitness studios offering personal training and specialized classes using kettlebells, monkey bars, battling ropes, TRX, spin bikes and tires for the ultimate workout.

The Shorter Approach is based on 18 years of training clients from all fitness levels and backgrounds. Through The Shorter Approach, Michele delivers proven expertise, guidance and support to help you achieve your fitness and wellness goals, nourish yourself and live the life you want.

Awards

  • Ageless Living Award for Best Gym – 2015
  • yoUnlimited award for Health and Wellness – 2015
  • 2013 Business of the Year by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce – 2013
  • BDHQ chosen as one of Douglas Magazine’s “10 to Watch” – 2012.
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For more information, visit www.theshorterapproach.com

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Media contacts:
Brian Cant, Tartan Group: 250-592-3838, 250-888-8729 (cell) or brian@tartangroup.ca



"Storm watching"
2024-11-09
Always enjoy Long Beach Lodge. The cabins are cozy and well equipped. It makes for a great getaway in one of the most spectacular parts of the world. "One of the best “experience” hotels we’ve stayed in"
2024-10-29
We stayed here for 3 nights as part of a 14 day road-trip from Ireland and all I can say is that it was absolutely amazing. The staff were all so welcoming, friendly and attentive. We stayed in room 313 which was on the top floor overlooking the beach with a balcony. Truth be told, the hotel was so good we didn’t venture far over the 3 days, instead opting to just “relax” at the hotel walking the beach or sitting outside at the gas fires taking in the ambience and the surfers catching the waves. The food and service in the restaurant was amazing, I would even go so far to say it was the best food we’ve had in a long time at a hotel! If having food at the hotel, make sure you book a table at the restaurant before 6pm and maybe even arrive a little early. They will not reserve the window seats, but to get the best view of the sunset over the pacific - trust me, it’s where you want to be sitting. Cocktails were also very good. If getting a snack during the day you can get it at the Surf Club which is a few steps from the main building. After dinner we just retired to the bedroom with the gas fires going, patio doors open and enjoying a bottle of wine while listening to the waves crash on the beach. We didn’t do breakfast at the hotel any of the mornings as we wanted something “light” opting instead for the delights from the cafe & bakery Tofitian just a few minutes up the road. As an “experience”, it was hands down one of the best hotels I’ve visited in Canada/US. The team should be very proud. "Heaven found in Tofino"
2024-11-16
Long Beach Lodge is truly heaven on earth. The Rainforest Cottage accommodations are perfect for a family. We enjoyed our stay and will be back.