Breathe In and Gather your Thoughts in Grey County

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Begin your journey to balance and restoration in Grey County—where rolling hills, fresh air, and peaceful escapes await. Whether you're seeking deep relaxation, outdoor movement, or nourishing local eats, Grey County is a haven for wellness travelers. 

Spa Sanctuaries & Zen retreats 

In Grey County, spa experiences and retreats are more than a luxury—they’re an invitation to unwind, reconnect, and breathe deeply in some of Ontario’s most scenic settings.  

Lillypad Spa

Lillypad Spa

Lillypad Spa in Thornbury offers a variety of spa services aimed at promoting relaxation and rejuvenation. Their offerings include massages, facials, manicures, and other wellness treatments in a serene setting. 

The Falls Inn Spa

The Falls Inn Spa

For a more intimate experience, head to The Falls Inn Spa in Walters Falls, where cozy treatment rooms sit beside a cascading waterfall—perfect for a soothing massage after hiking the Bruce Trail. 

Move Your Body, Still Your Mind 

Grey County offers the perfect landscape for mindful movement—where fitness meets stillness, and nature becomes the backdrop to your inner reset. Whether you're seeking an energizing hike or a meditative moment, the region invites you to move with intention and breathe with purpose. 

Loree Forest

Loree Forest 

Start with a grounding hike through Loree Forest in Blue Mountain, a favorite among locals for its quiet trails and breathtaking views of Georgian Bay. The path is gentle and tree-lined, perfect for forest bathing or practicing walking meditation. 

Yoga Barn

Yoga Barn

Tucked beside Lake Rosalind in Hanover, the Yoga Barn is a serene studio offering inclusive, eco-conscious yoga experiences. From gentle flows to hot yoga and even SUP yoga on the lake, it’s a welcoming space for all levels to move, breathe, and reconnect—both indoors and in nature.

Peak with Pilates

Peak with Pilates 

Near Georgian Bay, Peak with Pilates is a private studio in Thornbury equipped with top-tier apparatus like the Basi Studio Reformer, Cadillac, Stability Chair, and more. The studio emphasizes individualized programs that balance the repetitive biomechanics often present in sports, aiming to enhance movement awareness in both athletic and daily activities. 

Clean Eating and Local Nourishment 

Grey County’s wellness journey extends from body care to plate care—celebrating farm-fresh flavors, organic choices, and mindful moments around food. From charming cafés to zero-waste markets, every stop feeds both your health and your heart. 

Chicory Common Natural Foods & Café

Chicory Common Natural Foods & Café 

Nestled in Durham, Chicory Common Natural Foods & Café is a community-minded hub that blends an organic grocery, bulk goods, supplements, and a cozy café serving organic locally roasted coffee, wraps, smoothies, soups, and health-focused meals 

Fresh Roots Café & Catering

Fresh Roots Café & Catering 

An initiative of the Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce, Fresh Roots Café & Catering is a social enterprise that combines wholesome food with community support. The café offers a variety of nutritious meals and operates a "Pay It Forward" program, allowing patrons to contribute to meals for those in need.

Eco Refill & Conscious Living 

In Grey County, eco refill shops and conscious living hubs are redefining the way we care for ourselves and the planet—offering simple, sustainable swaps that make everyday routines feel meaningful and mindful.

The Keep Refillery

The Keep Refillery

The Keep Refillery is a beautiful, low-waste lifestyle shop invites you to refill your everyday essentials—from shampoo and dish soap to laundry detergent and oils—without the plastic guilt. With locations in both Meaford and Creemore, The Keep champions local makers and encourages conscious consumerism with heart. Their refill bar and curated selection of sustainable goods make it simple to swap out single-use for forever-use. 

Eco-Refillary

Eco-Refillary

The Eco-Refillary in Flesherton is quietly changing the way locals shop. Eco-Refillary stocks everything from bulk refill body care to beeswax wraps and biodegradable household goods. It’s the kind of place where you can fill your jars, your heart, and your mind with new ways to reduce waste—making small switches feel empowering, not overwhelming. 

NakdBasics

NakdBasics

NakdBasics is a store in Owen sound that carries handcrafted small batch skin care which has been foraged, prepared, crafted and bottled all by the owner. This is a great place to stock up on any pampering products you may need. NakdBasic also does occasional workshops for anything health and wellness related.

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