Friday night:

Arrival: 7pm-7:30pm

8:00pm- dinner and get to know you activity

After dinner- A campfire and smores (weather pending)

Saturday

7:30am- fruits and light breakfast foods will be available if you’d like a little something before asana practice

8:30am- 1.5 hour silent hatha/yin/restorative asana practice

11am- brunch

12pm- Journaling and information sharing - we’ll explore our relationship to rest and learn a little about why rest equals health and growth

1:30pm- 5pm- downtime (socialize, read a book, go for a swim, play a board game, get in the hot tub, sunbath, whatever you’d like)

if it rains, I have wonderful streaming subscriptions for movies as well as fun board games. We can stay in our jammies, get cozy, eat snacks and have a nice cozy afternoon inside

3pm- light refreshments available

5pm- Time to play! Structured play activity for the group

7:30pm- family style dinner

9pm- yoga nidra practice (deep relaxation meditation)

Sunday

7:30am- fruits and light breakfast foods will be available if you’d like a little something before asana practice

8:00am- 1.5 hour silent hatha/yin/restorative asana practice

10:30am- brunch

11:15am- pack up

12pm- say goodbye with closing circle

12:45pm- hit the road!

Protein-rich foods that nourish the body and soul. Homemade by me, for you. If you love to cook, you are welcome to help out, but I’ve got it handled if you want to read a book by the water.

Think, frittata for breakfast, quinoa and vegetable salads for lunch, and hearty homemade Bolognese on pappardelle for dinner. Dietary accommodations will be met! Instead of meat Bolognese, think of a delicious mushroom ragu on gluten-free pasta! Yum! I’ll ask you more about your dietary accommodations when you sign up.

We’ll eat family style, setting the table together. I’ll handle the clean up so you can socialize or rest.

Snacks and a variety of beverages will be provided (including coffee, dairy milk, oat milk, tea, juice, and sparkling waters). Feel free to bring something you really desire, but there is no obligation to bring anything!

While I love a glass of wine, this retreat will be alcohol free. This is to help us focus on nervous system relaxation. Alcohol depresses the central nervous system and can have negative impacts on our mood. That wouldn’t align with what I hope you experience this weekend.

When people sign up, I will ask if you need a ride, or if you can offer a ride! I hope to connect women together to carpool.

We can also explore a group renting a car and sharing the cost.

Bring clothes that make you feel cozy! No fashion show required.

Feel free to copy and paste this for your packing list!

Clothes:

• 1-2 pair(s) of comfy pants you can practice asana yoga in

• 2 shirts

• 1 sweater in case it gets chilly

• swimsuit and 1 towel for the hot tub or lake

• jammies

• underwear garments

• slippers (only if you love cozy feet)

• a hat (if you’d like sun out of your face)

Personal hygiene:

• toothbrush

• floss

• toothpaste

• face wash/products that make you feel like you glow

• hair products

• while 3 hairdryers are available, there will be 10 women, so bring a hairdryer if you want one- or forget drying your hair! let it be natural and/or throw it up in a messy bun if it’s long!

• your comfort matters and I encourage a no or minimal makeup weekend (I am self conscious of my under eye circles, but I am not going to bring my concealer or mascara with me!) No judgement if makeup is important to you- you do you, boo.

• Sunscreen

Other items:

• charger for your phone

• yoga mat

• journal

• pen

• water bottle

• Your favourite way to relax or enjoy play. Options may include:

• a good book

• your favourite board game

I’ll provide:

• food, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages (see “what’s on the menu” and “will there be alcohol” of the FAQ)

• towels for showering

• shampoo

• conditioner

• body wash

• hand soap

The cottage has WIFI. And, I recommend a pause on socials and emails for the weekend to allow your nervous system to settle. The less stimulation, the more relaxed we become!

- Full refund available until April 30, 2025

- 50% refund available until May 15, 2025

- No refund available after May 16, 2025

The cottage is in Port McNicoll on Georgian Bay. It’s about 2.5 hour drive from Toronto. I’ll send the exact location shortly after you confirm you are attending!

Great!

Martyrs’ Shrine- 9 minute drive

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons- 10 minute drive

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre- 10 minute drive

Little Lake Park- 12 minute drive

Midland Cultural Centre- 13 minute drive

You are welcome to go on your own or coordinate with others to explore the area.

• Georgian Bay and small beach front!

• Hot tub

• Deck

• Parking

• Air conditioning

• Smoke-free property

• Smoke detector

• Carbon monoxide detector

• Washer/Dryer

• Hair dryers

• Towels

• Shampoo

• Conditioner

• Hand soap