SPIRIT OF NIAGARA and Château des Charmes PRESENTS
Glow in the Vines is an immersive wellness and culinary experience set among the vineyards of Château des Charmes, where guests are guided through a thoughtfully curated wellness journey featuring movement, breathwork, meditation, and a restorative sound bath accompanied by acoustic guitar.
Throughout the day, guests will also enjoy inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, curated wine tastings, gourmet food, live music, and sensory activations designed to awaken the senses.
More than a retreat, Glow in the Vines is designed to create moments of pause, joy, and connection in the heart of Niagara’s most breathtaking wine country.
Date
Saturday May 16th, 2026
Location
Château des Charmes
1025 York Rd, St. Davids
PACKAGES
From $549
THE GLOW EXPERIENCE
An Intimate Wellness & Wine Country Escape
Your experience includes:
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Wellness Journey
Glow in the Vines is not a class — it’s a fully immersive, two-and-a-half-hour wellness journey that unfolds like a captivating performance.
Music weaves every moment together — movement, breath, and stillness — building toward a guided sound and reflection experience and culminating in a powerful live performance.
A rare blend of wellness and artistry — grounding, uplifting, and deeply connective.
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Interactive Workshops & Sensory Activations
Engaging, hands-on experiences designed to awaken creativity and curiosity.
Explore offerings such as dot mandala painting, calligraphy workshops, wine tastings, and glow-inspired photo moments.
Each experience is thoughtfully curated to delight the senses and invite playful discovery.
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Inspiring Speakers
Thoughtful voices sharing stories and insights to spark reflection, connection, and inspiration.
Featuring Sara Westbrook and Tonia Jahshan, each bringing their own unique approach to emotional well-being, ritual, and personal growth.
Moments designed to invite you to pause, reflect, and reconnect.
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Live Music & DJ
Soulful live performances and an all-afternoon DJ set create the rhythm of the vineyard.
Featuring Gianluca, acoustic guitarist extraordinaire, and Luciana — the heartbeat of Glow — weaving sound, voice, and energy throughout the day.
From sound bath to live performance to DJ set, music carries the experience.
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Gourmet Vineyard Lunch
A beautifully curated vineyard lunch designed to be savoured slowly.
Enjoy fresh, seasonal cuisine paired with sparkling wine and botanical mocktails.
A moment to gather, indulge, and connect over exceptional food and drink.
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Exclusive Glow Gift
A thoughtfully curated take-home gift designed to extend your Glow experience.
A collection of meaningful, beautifully selected items to enjoy beyond the day.
A small keepsake to remember the feeling of Glow.
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Luxury Hotel Stay
Extend your Glow experience with a stay in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Enjoy preferred access to beautiful accommodations at Vintage Hotels.
Where charm, comfort, and elegance complete your getaway.
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Spirit of Giving
At Spirit of Niagara, we create experiences that stir the soul — rooted in connection, beauty, and meaning.
We also believe in the power of gathering to create real impact.
At Glow, guests will have the opportunity to support Niagara Health Foundation through Glow in the Cellar Dinner.
THE WELLNESS JOURNEY
Glow in the Vines is not a class — it’s a fully immersive, two-hour wellness journey that unfolds like a mesmerizing performance.
Music weaves the experience together— movement, breath, and stillness, culminating in a beautiful guided sound and reflection experience ending with a powerful performance. The result is a rare blend of wellness and artistry — grounding, uplifting, and deeply connective — leaving guests restored, inspired, and reconnected to what truly matters.
Glow in the Vines – Experience Flow
9:00 AM — A Radiant Welcome
Arrive to fresh juices, organic teas, and nourishing morning sips. Explore playful activations, connect with fellow guests, and ease into the day’s glow.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Immersive Wellness Journey
A two-hour, performance-style wellness experience weaving yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound bath, and live acoustic music into a seamless, grounding and uplifting flow.
12:00 PM – 3:30 PM — Luncheon & Lighthearted Connections
Savour a beautifully catered lunch paired with sparkling wine and botanical mocktails, enjoy a private winery tour and intimate tasting with Chateau des Charmes, Glow activations & workshops, conversation, and moments of joy.
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM — Glow in the Cellar Dinner
A culinary celebration pairing Niagara’s finest wines with inspired cuisine—all in support of Niagara Health Foundation. (Included with our Luxe Glow and Glow Together packages. Individual tickets also available for purchase.)
OUR GUIDES
Our Guides are the heart of the Glow experience — thoughtfully leading each moment with intention, presence, and care. They create space for you to slow down, reconnect, and move through the day in a way that feels both grounding and uplifting.
Luciana Santaguida
Sound, Soul & VibrationLuciana Santaguida is the heartbeat of Glow in the Vines. A vocalist, sound healer, DJ, and intuitive guide, she weaves sound, meditation, and movement into deeply transformative experiences. Rooted in intention and healing, Luciana believes sound has the power to reconnect us — to ourselves and to one another.
During Glow in the Vines, Luciana will guide a soulful sound bath, perform live vocals, and curate the energetic flow of the experience — moving guests from stillness into celebration. Her voice, often compared to Adele, Amy Winehouse, and Sade, has reached global audiences, but it’s her purpose that resonates most: using music as medicine and sound as a pathway back to love.
Live Acoustic Guitar & Musical StorytellingGianluca Mauro
Gianluca Mauro is one of Toronto’s most accomplished guitarists, known for his extraordinary technical mastery, emotional depth, and magnetic presence. A lifelong musician who has toured globally, Gianluca’s sound moves effortlessly from subtle and soulful to powerful and electrifying — creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and expansive.
At Glow in the Vines, Gianluca’s live acoustic guitar becomes the emotional backbone of the experience. His playing accompanies yoga, breathwork and meditation— transforming each moment into a living, breathing soundscape. As lead guitarist and songwriter for acclaimed band Glass Ampp, Gianluca brings artistry, precision, and heart — elevating the entire journey through music that truly connects.
Dane Osorio
Breath, Balance & StillnessDane Osorio, also known as Soul Brother Dane, is a multi generational shaman, and healing artist devoted to guiding people back into deeper connection with themselves. A Reiki Master, breathwork facilitator, meditation teacher, and sacred ceremony guide, Dane weaves ancestral wisdom with grounded, modern practices to support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and inner alignment.
At Glow in the Vines, Dane will guide breathwork and meditation experience designed to ground, restore, and open space for presence and clarity. Through a connective, embodied approach, guests are invited to soften, release tension, and reconnect with themselves and the moment, adding a soulful and integrative layer to the Glow journey.
Kelsey Marie Acorn
Breath, Balance & StillnessKelsey Marie Acorn is a trauma-informed coach and somatic practitioner with over seven years of experience supporting leaders, creatives, and high-performing individuals on their path toward deeper awareness, emotional balance, and embodied presence. Her work bridges science and spirituality, blending somatic practices, NLP, and subconscious reprogramming with intention and care.
At Glow in the Vines, Kelsey joins Dane in supporting the breathwork and meditation experience, offering a calm, attentive presence throughout the journey. She provides gentle guidance and emotional support when needed, helping guests feel grounded, supported, and at ease — allowing them to soften, release, and fully settle into the stillness and flow of the moment.
Devotion, Discipline & PresenceDavid Robson & Jelena Vesić
David Robson is a practitioner and teacher of Ashtanga Yoga in the tradition of the Sharath Yoga Centre (SYC). He is the director of the Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Toronto, home to one of the world’s largest Mysore programs outside of India. David began his daily practice in 1998 while studying Comparative Religion and first travelled to Mysore, India in 2003 to study with his teacher, Shri Sharath Jois. He has since returned annually and holds Certification from SYC. Known for his clear, intelligent, and often playful teaching style, David has become one of the most widely respected and recognizable Ashtanga teachers globally.
Jelena Vesić came to yoga through dance, having trained as a ballet dancer for 16 years before dedicating herself fully to Ashtanga Yoga. She has been teaching since 2014 and now leads the Mysore program at the Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Toronto, in addition to teaching workshops and retreats internationally. Jelena holds Level 2 Authorization from the Sharath Yoga Centre and has maintained a daily practice for over a decade. Alongside her Ashtanga studies, she is deeply influenced by mindfulness and meditation, having completed Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program.
At Glow in the Vines, David and Jelena will lead the movement practice together, offering a grounded, expansive experience rooted in breath, presence, and integrity. Their shared devotion to practice creates a steady, thoughtful container — inviting guests to move with awareness, strength, and ease as part of the immersive Glow journey.
OUR SPEAKERS
Our Speakers bring depth, insight, and inspiration to the Glow experience. Through storytelling, reflection, and shared wisdom, they invite you to pause, connect, and leave with something meaningful that lingers long after the day ends.
The Emotional Tune-Up Resilience, Reflection & SongSara Westbrook
Sara Westbrook is a professional speaker, author, singer, and Emotional Resilience Strategist with over 20 years of experience exploring how emotions shape our choices, well-being, and ability to navigate life’s challenges. An award-winning presenter Sara, has shared her work with over half a million people and has been featured on Global, CTV, Sirius XM, and ROKU.
At Glow in the Vines Sara will lead a session focused on emotions, resilience, and self-connection that sparks an invitation for guests to pause, feel, and reconnect. A meaningful song is integrated into the experience, grounding the message and creating a heart-opening moment. Blending insight with artistry, Sara adds depth, meaning, and emotional impact to the Glow journey.
The Matcha Ritual, Pause, Presence & Everyday WellnessTonia Jahshan
Tonia Jahshan is the founder of Sipology, a Canadian wellness company known for its innovative matcha and teas, superfoods, and “sippable vitamins.” An award-winning entrepreneur, she rose to national recognition following her appearance on Dragons’ Den, where her pitch became one of the most successful in the show’s history. Tonia has since been named one of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs and an Ernst & Young Winning Woman, building not only a thriving business, but a powerful community rooted in connection, resilience, and purpose.
At Glow in the Vines, Tonia will lead a beautifully simple yet meaningful wellness ritual — inviting guests into a shared moment of pause through tea. As guests enjoy a cup of Sipology matcha or wellness tea, Tonia will guide a brief reflection on the power of small, intentional rituals in our daily lives.
Blending sensory experience with thoughtful insight, this moment becomes more than a talk — it’s a gentle invitation to slow down, connect, and find presence in the simplest of acts. A quiet, grounding pause within the Glow journey that lingers long after the final sip.
From Intimate to Luxe
FIND YOUR GLOW
Glow in the Vines offers an array of unforgettable escapes designed to reward your team, delight your clients, or indulge yourself. Each experience blends luxury, connection, and wellness and meaningful opportunities to support Niagara Health Foundation and its vital work across the region.
For companies & groups who value both celebration and self-care, Glow Together is the perfect way to inspire collaboration, reward excellence, or simply indulge in Niagara’s finest. This package also makes a radiant choice for bridal parties, milestone birthdays, or unforgettable days shared with friends.
And for those seeking something truly beyond the ordinary, explore Luxe Glow—our most exclusive overnight experience.
BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
An immersive escape of wellness, wine, and wonder—complete with an overnight stay—for the individual who craves renewal and delight.
A radiant shared escape that blends indulgence and intimacy—perfect for couples or close friends who want to experience Niagara’s magic together.
An exclusive group retreat designed to blend luxury, restoration, and connection. Ideal for teams wanting to blend wellness, reward, and connection—or for bridal parties, milestone birthdays, and radiant days with friends.
Partners and Spouses Are Welcome!
Purchase a Glow Solo package and invite your partner to join you — while you are enjoying the wellness programming there is so much to explore in Niagara-on-the-Lake at their own pace: tee off at the historic Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club, bike the scenic Niagara River Trail, sip whisky at local distilleries, visit craft breweries, or wander the region’s beautiful wineries. Or, experience the wellness journey together with the Glow for Two package.
Consider joining us for the Winemaker’s Dinner, an intimate culinary evening celebrating Niagara’s finest food and wine. Proceeds support the Niagara Health Foundation. Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully crafted menu paired with exceptional local wines in an unforgettable cellar setting.
Luxe Glow
For those seeking an experience beyond the extraordinary, Luxe Glow offers our most exclusive engagement opportunities—where restorative wellness and elevated gastronomy unite in an unforgettable overnight journey. Each Luxe Glow experience includes luxury travel by private helicopter or chauffeured Sprinter van, ensuring every moment—from arrival to farewell—is steeped in comfort, elegance, and ease.
The Radiance Experience is the pinnacle of Glow in the Vines—an elegant, restorative escape that combines luxury travel, nourishing wellness, and elevated hospitality.
Glow in the Cellar Experience positions your company as the exclusive host of our Winemaker’s Dinner—an intimate culinary evening in support of Niagara Health Foundation.
For details on these exclusive Luxe Glow opportunities, please contact us at hello@spiritofniagara.ca.
Glow in the Cellar Dinner
In Support of Niagara Health Foundation
Join us for Glow in the Cellar, an intimate dinner set within the historic cellar of Inniskillin — one of Canada’s most celebrated and influential wineries — taking place on the May Long Weekend, when Niagara is at its most vibrant.
Guests are welcomed with a sparkling Icewine reception, with the option to arrive early and enjoy a guided winery tour before the evening unfolds. From there, the experience descends into the candlelit cellar for a beautifully crafted, multi-course dinner. Each course is thoughtfully paired with Inniskillin’s acclaimed vintages and artfully infused with Icewine.
Guided by Inniskillin’s distinguished sommelier, guests are invited to discover which Icewine varietal appears in each dish — and how it has been transformed — creating a playful and immersive culinary journey layered with flavour, surprise, and conversation.
With live music, warm hospitality, and every detail designed to feel generous and unforgettable, Glow in the Cellar is a true celebration of place, craftsmanship, and community.
Proceeds from the evening support patient care, research, and education through the Niagara Health Foundation, making this experience as meaningful as it is memorable.
Event Details
Date & TIME
Saturday, May 16, 2026
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
LOCATION
Inniskillin Estate Winery,
Niagara-on-the-Lake
TICKETS
$295 per person
A charitable tax receipt (Canadian residents only) will be issued for the maximum allowable amount
Glow in the Vines guests receive priority access to tickets and are welcome to invite guests to share the experience. Remaining seats will be released to the public. Attendance is limited to an intimate group of 75 guests. This experience is already included in the Radiance, Glow in the Cellar, and Glow Together packages.
Spirit of Niagara Concierge & Event Planning Services
Elevate Glow Into a Full Retreat
Looking to take your Glow experience beyond the vineyard? Our Spirit of Niagara concierge and event planning services are here to design the perfect extension—whether it’s an all-company meeting, or an unforgettable team-building getaway. From curated adventures to bespoke gatherings and added amenities like private transportation, we’ll craft a seamless experience that aligns with your goals.
For personalized planning, contact us at hello@spiritofniagara.ca—we’d be delighted to bring your vision to life.
Engagement Experiences & Gift-in-Kind
Looking to reward your team with a luxurious escape? Entertain your clients with something extraordinary? Or showcase your product or services to elevate our guest experience? We’d love to connect.
Reach us at hello@spiritofniagara.ca or complete the form below to be part of something truly luminous.
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