Embracing Grief: A Weekend Nature Retreat
Northern Edge Algonquin | 4 Day/3 Night Weekend Retreat
May 21-24, 2026
Grief isn’t something to fix — it’s a sacred journey to honour.
Join us for a restorative weekend in Algonquin, where you’ll be gently cared for, supported, and given the spaciousness your grief deserves.
​​​Guided by Brigitte Lebel, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), who weaves clinical experience with a deeply lived understanding of grief after the loss of her child. Co-facilitated by Ali Steer, RP (Qualifying), a teacher and wilderness guide grounded in presence, compassion, and nature-based healing.
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​​​​​​​This Retreat is For You If:
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You’re grieving the loss of someone you love and are longing for a place to rest, be cared for, and to make space for your sorrow.
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Nurturing Environment
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Peaceful off-grid retreat centre in Algonquin Park, surrounded by beautiful forests on Kawawaymog Lake
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Cozy cabin accommodations with shared community warmth
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All meals lovingly prepared and included
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Sacred spaces for both solitude and connection
​​What's Included​:
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A pre-retreat call to ensure you know what to expect, and for us to get to know each other before you arrive
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Three comfortable nights' accommodation
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Nine nourishing meals (Thursday dinner through Sunday lunch)
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Access to nature trails, peaceful grounds, canoes, etc.
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Daily facilitated sessions and embodied practices to support your grief journey
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Land-based experiences that invite deep connection with the natural world and the grief it tenderly holds
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Evening fire circles and music with warm drinks and heartfelt connection
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Access to canoes, forest trails, and quiet nooks for rest and reflection
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Gentle morning reflections to help you arrive in the moment and into yourself
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Restorative practices such as breathwork, guided rest, and gentle movement to soothe your body and nervous system​​​​​
Retreat Pricing for 3 nights/4 days, All-Inclusive:
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Shared Habitat Cabin OR Shared Canopy Cabin: 1434 +hst
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Shared Studio Cabin: 1554 +hst
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Private Canopy Cabin: 1684 +hst
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Private Studio Cabin: 1874 +hst
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​To see accommodation options, click here.
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​Registration
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Reserve your space - limited to 16 participants.
Retreat Facilitators
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​​Brigitte Lebel - registered psychotherapist, wedding officiant, blogger, musician, and midwifery second attendant.
Listening to the wind blow through the trees and being close to the water is my version of going to church. In fact, it was a huge part of how I coped with the first several months after my daughter died. Supporting people through grief is an obvious place for me to gravitate in my work. I am comfortable and more than willing to create space and silence for the kind of pain that accompanies loss.
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Ali Steer - qualified teacher, registered psychotherapist (qualifying), outdoor experiential educator, certified yoga instructor, musician, artist and therapeutic wilderness canoe and hiking guide.
My work revolves around creating a space where people feel cared for, the empowerment of others, harnessing purpose and momentum, practicing self-compassion and building resiliency in all sorts of settings - hiking through the forest, sitting on a park bench, paddling the ocean, floating down a river, seated in a classroom, balancing in a studio...