3rd Annual Body, Mind & Soul – A social CPD in the heart of wine country
Date: July 25, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
Brought to you by your Hamilton, Niagara and Peel CLA Directors along with local crown and defence counsel.
July 25, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mason Vineyard – 3882 King Street in Lincoln, Ontario (Beamsville)
This event is open to lawyers and judges. Continental breakfast, and wine tasting with individual charcuterie is included. The event will once again feature Yoga in the Vineyard with Justice Gord Akilie, a stimulating session for the mind (details to follow), and Jurisprudence & Juice, a curated caselaw and wine tasting with Justice Fraser McCracken and Lauren Wilhelm.
CPD Confirmed!
- 45 minutes of Professionalism
- 15 minutes EDI
- Substantive Hours: 45 minutes (if hours are not needed for professionalism and/or they can be added to substantive)
Last year’s event attracted a sold out crowd and we are expecting the same thing this year. Spots are limited, so register today to avoid disappointment!
This is a rain or shine event. There are no refunds. Participants must be of legal drinking age. There are no refunds.
- $50 plus HST for CLA members and non-members
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We want everyone to get to and from the event safely. If you are interested in carpooling and/or taking public transit, please let us know when you register and we will try to connect interested parties. While there is no direct public transit, GO train service is available from the GTA to Burlington on the Lakeshore West line with GO bus connections to the Park & Ride in Beamsville (approximately 9 minutes from the venue) where uber service is available. You may also want to consider coming in Friday evening and staying in the area. Below are some local hotel options:
- Casablanca Hotel – The Casablanca Hotel – Gateway to the Niagara Region
- Quality Inn & Suites – Hotel in Grimsby, ON | Quality Inn & Suites
- Ramada by Wyndham – Ramada by Wyndham Jordan/Beacon Harbourside Resort | Jordan Station, ON Hotels
- Four Points – https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g616303-d183021-Reviews-Four_Points_by_Sheraton_St_Catharines_Niagara_Suites-Thorold_Ontario.html
- Holiday Inn & Suits – https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g155013-d188279-Reviews-Holiday_Inn_Suites_St_Catharines_Conf_Ctr_By_IHG-St_Catharines_Ontario.html
- Hampton Inn by Hilton – https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g155013-d16797430-Reviews-Hampton_Inn_By_Hilton_St_Catharines_Niagara-St_Catharines_Ontario.html
- Best Western St. Catharines – https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g155013-d181977-Reviews-Best_Western_St_Catharines_Hotel_Conference_Centre-St_Catharines_Ontario.html
- Comfort Inn – https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g155013-d183019-Reviews-Comfort_Inn_St_Catherines-St_Catharines_Ontario.html





