Wellness & Yoga Retreats

Activities Included in All Retreats:

• Yoga, strength, & mindfulness classes.
• Canoeing, kayaking, and hiking.
• Free time to read, swim, lounge, or paddle on your own.
• Content tailored to each unique group.

Specialized Workshops:

While all retreats share a focus on self-care, time in nature, and meaningful connections, how we do that will also be influenced by the unique skills of my co-guides! Here's a sample of what each guide brings (+ read their more detailed bios below):

• July with Sarah: A focus on understanding what your body needs, proper stretching and strength training, preventing and managing burnout, the process of healing & learning from injuries.

• September with Wero: Knowledge about foraging edible & medicinal plants, making a personalized herbal tea blend, embracing creativity in all aspects of life.

About Our Meals:

• My favourite healthy/easy meals, made fresh! 
• We'll be eating mostly vegetarian, with plenty of room for vegan and gluten/dairy free or allergy accommodation - just let us know in the registration.
• Recipes will be shared afterwards!

Sample Itinerary: 

The daily specifics are group and weather-dependent, but you can expect something like this:

6:30am Optional morning yoga class, meditation, or paddle

7:30am Breakfast

9:00am Go on a hike or paddle

1:00pm Lunch

2:00pm Afternoon workshop

5:00pm Free time or optional yoga

6:30pm Dinner

8:00pm Evening meditation or fire

9:30pm Move toward bed, reading, or stargazing

Thursday arrival time: between 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Sunday departure time: between 10:00 - 11:00 am

Sarah and I met through our yoga teacher network, and I liked her from the get-go as we "nerded out" about how neat the body is! I count myself lucky to be both friend and physio patient to her. :)

Sarah's motto is  “move, nature, nourish, sleep, connect" and it has served her well over the years. She began her journey into physiotherapy in 2006, and has since taught at the University of Toronto in the Master of Science in Physiotherapy Program, where she was once a student.

A true lover of learning, she has also completed courses in acupuncture, yoga, Pilates, and the "Integrated Systems Model" approach which looks at the entire body, not just the spot that hurts.  She emphasizes patient empowerment, and I know you'll find her just as wonderful as I do.

Find Sarah at Root Physiotherapy

Weronika (Polish spelling of Veronica) and I met in 2016, and the happiness I felt at her "officially" becoming my sister-in-law in 2022 was eclipsed only by her moving to Cambridge in 2023. It's great to have her so close!

Wero is one of the most creative and caring individuals I know, and her culinary skills are legendary within our family. She has an incredible eye for walking in the forest and tends to point out little details that will enhance your appreciation of any space.

As a birth doula, Wero is especially passionate about women's health and our relationships to our bodies. She has a Masters in Public Health and has also begun the process of becoming an herbalist, cultivating a refreshingly balanced view of clinical and natural health practices.

Find Wero at Fern & Nettle Doula