Our Mission

Our Mission is to empower people to take responsibility of their physical, mental and spiritual health through Transforming their relationship with nature.  It is our basic human right to experience bliss and live a life of health & wellness. We are dedicated to supporting as many people as we can Transform their lives in a place that has Transformed ours. We are driven to showcase the raw, unparalleled beauty of Gros Morne National Park and share the deep love we possess for this place. We are committed to the belief that people will leave this experience a different person than the one they arrived, and the ripple effect of this change will help Transform the world.

Tara came to Gros Morne National Park for a visit 9 years ago and never left.  Originally from Toronto, she traded the CN Tower for the Tablelands and has never been happier. Tara has travelled to 35 countries and has never found a place as beautiful or as compelling as Gros Morne. Considered a vagabond, a gypsy, and a rolling stone no one (including Tara) ever thought she would stay permanently in one place. The raw, rare, healing and what can only be described as magical essence of Gros Morne weaved its spell on her and she now has a passion to share that magic with you.

With 25 years in the hospitality industry, Tara has a deep desire to make each guest’s experience unique and unforgettable. It was this desire that led Tara to her training to be a certified life coach (TAC), and NLP Master Practioner (AIP). This means that she can talk to your unconscious mind and help you release any unwanted habits, beliefs and conditions that are holding you back from achieving your goals and living the life you deserve. Tara is also a certified Forest Therapy Guide (ANFT). Her approach to getting clients to transform their lives and reach their goals is to first get them away from technology and into nature. There is something special about connecting with the outdoors, humans have a deep, ingrained appreciation of nature. It brings a sense of peace that you can rarely find anywhere else. There is a great deal of scientific evidence emerging on the healing elements that being connected to nature provides to us.

Tara is also currently completing her Masters of Counselling Psychology. She has been guiding tours in Gros Morne National Park for the past six years. There is a renewing and healing energy found here that is unlike any other place on the planet. The raw, natural beauty of Gros Morne can only be rivaled by the natural beauty of the people who live here. Tara cannot wait to introduce you to the people, the nature and the experience of Transformation waiting for you at Transform Gros Morne.

Lauralee started a homesteading journey with her husband Mark in 2015 working towards food security and self-sufficient initiatives. While travelling abroad in New Zealand she lived with a family and experienced a zero-waste management project, permaculture, organic herbal greenhouse operations and more. This experience had a major impact on her homestead development and future plans. Lauralee is proud of that experience and would love the opportunity to travel worldwide to learn and see more permaculture in action. The Homestead is a 6 acre plot nestled in the forest of a small farming community. In 2020, Lauralee implemented a new way forward following no-dig methods, perma-culture techniques and integrating water harvesting systems. Composting and reusing as many resources as possible is an essential design principle on the property and you are invited to participate while staying on the property. Lauralee is very passionate about her roots and reviving the traditional way of our pass generations. She is proud of her heritage and have adopted a way of life that has been handed downto her through generations. Lauralee is very excited to share these traditions and teachings by welcoming you to Upper Humber Settlement where you will be staying for half of your retreat.

Maurice Nzoyamara R.Ac. is a board certified Acupuncturist with Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP) and the College of Traditional Chinses Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CTCMPANL). Maurice Nzoyamara is also a member of Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists of Canada (ANNC). He is the owner and founder of ACUPUNCTURE BODY & MIND CARE CLINIC. Maurice Nzoyamara has studied nursing science in Québec City. Then he went to study the Oriental Medicine in Alberta, Canada. After successfully passing all board exams, he started right away to offer acupuncture treatments to his patients in Edmonton and Sherwood Park, Alberta. His deep knowledge in both Western and Eastern medicines help him to provide an individualized care to his patients based on the diagnosis. He speaks French, English, and Kirundi. Maurice Nzoyamara is originally from Burundi, Africa. He is now a Canadian citizen. Maurice Nzoyamara was also an Acupuncture instructor at the college of Acupuncture in Edmonton before relocating his practice from Alberta to Springdale, Baie Verte, Deer Lake and Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. Maurice Nzoyamara is a public speaker. He has been offering presentations on health and food to people in Deer Lake, Corner Brook, and Québec City. Maurice Nzoyamara was asked to talk about health and Lifestyle on the radio/Voice of America.

In 2012, our journey carried us across the island from the hustle and bustle of the East Coast to the quaint embrace of Cormack, a serene farming haven nestled on Newfoundland’s captivating West Coast.

Under the wise guidance of Ross Traverse, we cultivated a canvas of 500 Raspberry plants, a vibrant testament to our commitment. As the seasons unfurled, a new mission took hold – to pollinate our thriving raspberry haven.  This is where the Honey bee’s come in. In the pursuit of pollination, something remarkable took root within us: the enchanting world of beekeeping became an inseparable part of our very essence.Fast-forward to the sunlit days of June 2017, a milestone etched in memory – the day we welcomed our inaugural nucleus colony.As if orchestrated by fate, government entities recognized the indispensable role of bees in pollination, kindling a resurgence of interest in commercial beekeeping.

And thus, Cormack Bee Company emerged. Dawn and I (Lee) took a leap of faith into the world of beekeeping. What enterprise could be more gratifying than crafting wholesome, nature-derived treasures for all to relish.