Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. As we winded our way around forests and lakes, then drove up a lane toward an impressive luxury boutique hotel that stands in what was originally a residence constructed in 1908, we were struck by the beauty that surrounded us.
It didn’t take long to figure out StoneHaven Le Manoir Relais & Châteaux, sitting on a hill, is an oasis — a place of tranquility to soothe the soul. That’s what “vacations” are all about, right? It’s great to get away from the city, to visit Quebec’s Laurentian mountains, which, for me, also has a strong nostalgic feel — my mom grew up in nearby Morin-Heights and my birth certificate confirms I was born in Saint-Jerome. And, now on a beautiful mid-summer day, we (I’m on this retreat with my wife Kelly-Anne) pull up to the resort.
We take a deep breath, excited to take a break from the hustle and bustle, put away the stress and just relax for a couple of days. It’s a romantic getaway, a chance to spend time together (yes, there was some hand holding) but to us, it became so much more. StoneHaven Le Manoir, which we found featured on booking.
com , is about a two-hour drive northeast from Ottawa and about an hour from Montreal. The resort is impressive, full of heritage with a charm that leaves a lasting impression. The rooms, filled with antique furniture (which.