There is a kind of tiredness that sleep does not touch. A heaviness that accumulates when we can't slow down.
This retreat is an invitation to stop moving long enough to feel what rest actually is.
Set in a quiet home near the water in Bowser, BC, Settling Into Rest is a full Saturday of guided rest, gentle movement, nourishing food, and unhurried time. For those who wish to make it a full weekend retreat, Friday and Saturday nights are available, so you can arrive slowly and leave with even more room to breathe.
This is not a productivity retreat. There is nothing to achieve here.
Only space to remember what it feels like to really rest.
What the day holds
Saturday, October 24, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Here is a sense of how the day may unfold. Rest, by nature, cannot be rushed, therefore this may change on the day.
930am
Opening Circle
Arriving, settling, welcoming in
9:50am
The Importance of Rest
Teachings and open discussion on the early signs of depletion, the benefits of rest, and why so much of rest leaves us unrestored
10:30am
Raspberry Meditation
A gentle practice in precense with food
10:45am
Mindful Break
Time to yourself
11:00am
Mindful Movement
Walking Meditation
11:20am
The Rest Uncovered Method
Understanding the fives phases and five areas of rest and how to live them
12:00pm
Mindful Lunch
Nourishing food, unhurried converstations
1:30pm
Time to yourself
Free time to practice how you are feeling and what rest you need
3:30pm
Gather
Connect in circle
4:00pm
Mindful Movement
Mindful Yin Yoga
4:45pm
Closing Circle
Final connection and goodbye
What is included
Outdoor sauna
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Opening and closing circles
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Teachings on the importance of rest
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The Rest Uncovered Method
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Mindful food meditation with snack
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Guided movement, walking meditation or yin yoga
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Body scan meditation
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Nourishing mindful lunch
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Sauna time
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Free time to explore rest your way: crafting, colouring, journaling, beach walk, etc.
Your Options
Come for the day, or stay for the full weekend. Overnight guests arrive Friday evening and leave Sunday morning, with the slower pace of a full weekend held around Saturday's retreat.
EARLY BIRD, FIRST 3 SPOTS
Day Retreat Only
$215pp CAD
Lunch and snacks included. Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm
REGULAR RATE
Day Retreat Only
$245pp CAD
Lunch and snacks included. Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm
OVERNIGHT | MAIN BEDROOM
King bed, shared
$445pp CAD
Friday and Saturday night accommodation with Friday evening arrival, Sunday morning departure. Private king bedroom with ensuite. Great for two friends or those willing to share. Lunch and snacks included Saturday. Option of dinner and breakfasts included.
OVERNIGHT | 2ND BEDROOM
King bed, shared
$425pp CAD
Friday and Saturday night accommodation with Friday evening arrival, Sunday morning departure. Private king bedroom with shared bathroom. Great for two friends or those willing to share. Lunch and snacks included Saturday. Option of dinner and breakfasts included.
OVERNIGHT | LOFT SOFA BED
Double sofa bed, solo
$395pp CAD
Friday and Saturday night accommodation with Friday evening arrival, Sunday morning departure. Loft sofa bed space with shared bathroom. Great for one person. Space is outside main bedroom, away from communal areas. Lunch and snacks included Saturday. Option of dinner and breakfasts included.
Reserve your place today
Spots are limited to 8-10 women. Fill in the form below and I will be in touch to confirm your place and arrange your deposit.