​​​​This retreat is for you if you are:
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grieving the death of someone you love
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exhausted by trying to “carry on”
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craving rest, nature, and kind presence
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longing to connect without pressure
This retreat is NOT for you if you’re seeking:
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clinical therapy or diagnostic treatment
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structured group sharing required of every participant
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a performance or expectation of “moving on fast”
​​Where it's located:
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Northern Edge Algonquin, a peaceful off-grid retreat centre in Algonquin Park, surrounded by beautiful forests on Kawawaymog Lake (3.5 hours North of Toronto)
​Retreat Pricing for 3 nights/4 days, all-inclusive:
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To see accommodation options, click here.
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 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
​Who are the Retreat Facilitators?
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"Listening to the wind blow through the trees and being close to the water is a huge part of how I survived the first several months after my daughter died. I googled "grief retreat" many times early in my loss. I longed to be cared for, in nature. To be able to let my grief come through without needing to be ok for everyone else. At the time I couldn't find anything - but the daydreaming of facilitating my own grief retreat someday became a welcome distraction to my pain. Almost 5 years later, I'm so excited to finally facilitate a retreat for others who are living with grief and who need pause."
Brigitte Lebel - Registered psychotherapist, grief ritual facilitator, writer, musician
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"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...I’ve spent years supporting people of all ages to build resilience, confidence, and emotional awareness in both traditional and unconventional spaces."
Ali Steer - Registered psychotherapist (qualifying), certified yoga instructor, musician, and therapeutic wilderness guide