I am thrilled to start this series of posts on fitness. Following Lucie’s efforts to get back in shape will give me the opportunity to share good tips with you on “why” and “how” should we try to stay fit. Before we start Let’s say it clearly: having an inactive lifestyle has just the same […]
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Recently, Spa Eastman proudly made this announcement: « In order to offer a moment of rest and relaxation to clients suffering from cancer, Spa Eastman has given specialized training to its massage therapists, aestheticians as well as to its reservations staff to improve skills that will allow them to adequately receive and offer support to […]
« Spa: it’s a lifestyle, not a luxury ». This is the title of a press release issued by International Spa Association (ISPA) a few days ago. In the actual economic climate, many consider vacations as a luxury they can’t afford. But as many others, I think it should rather be seen as a precious […]
Last time I went to Spa Eastman, I had this amazing Red Snapper and asked the Chef to share his recipe with you. So welcome to the world of delicious & healthy gastronomy“! Prep Time: 20 min Cooking Time: 7 min Portions: 6 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 4 shallots, finely chopped Juice of one […]
« North America’s Greenest Spa? »

Isn’t it great? « North America’s Greenest Spa »: this is how the blog Traveling The Green Way titled its article on Spa Eastman. Here’s an extract from this article: « Recently, the spa won Eastern Townships’ Final of the Grands Prix du tourisme in “Sustainable Tourism” category. The spa has been a sustainable tourism forerunner […]
Until March 1st, Montreal is hosting the 10th Montreal High Lights Festival. For this year Gourmet Program, the Festival welcomes Paris as honoured guest city. The honorary president is the unique Alain Passard, from Paris Restaurant L’Arpège (three stars in the Michelin guide). That’s what I call a highlight! Here’s what is said about him in his website: « Alain […]
"Hurry! I need to relax!"
I’ve just received Nadine’s comment and she says it just so perfectlly… I had a weird tender smile on my face while reading it. She expresses exactly what I felt when I received my first spa treatment ever, some 15 or 16 years ago, at Spa Eastman. I needed to relax so badly that the […]
Have a lovely, peaceful year!
I received this video from a friend on Facebook this morning. I don’t know where this musician comes from, I didn’t get a word of what he sings. But still, I was taken away for a perfect moment of peace just listening to it. So here it is, for you to enjoy. Take it as […]
I’ll have a glass of wine please!
“Wine is the healthiest and most hygienic of beverages.” It’s not me that said it first: Louis Pasteur did, somewhere around 1860. Since then, numerous researches tend to prove that to. Recently, Quebec’s Collège des ambassadeurs du vin has awarded La Carte d’Or to Spa Eastman for the exceptional quality of its wine list. The […]
Two layer chocolate & orange cake

Recently, I had guests for dinner. They were just about to leave for a nice 3 months on their sailboat. As I’ve experienced this two years ago, for a 8-month voyage, I know that you do not always feel like cooking cakes and spreading flour all over your little boat. So I decided to offer […]