May 29 2026 - May 31 2026

Belonging to Joy – With Melanie & Mabel

Belonging to Joy - A 3 Day Nature Immersion

This retreat is an invitation to step out of the noise of daily life and return to something essential.

Over three days, we’ll gather in a soulful field of curiosity, presence, and shared humanity. Nature will be a guide, while embodied practices support insight, integration, and meaningful inner shifts.

You may feel drawn to this retreat if…

• you’ve been “working on yourself,” yet still feel fear quietly directing your choices
• meditation or spiritual practice hasn’t fully translated into daily life
• you sense a deeper version of yourself wanting to emerge
• you feel ready to reconnect with joy, trust, and vitality
• you long for authentic connection and meaningful community

You’re welcome exactly as you are.

Even if you arrive not knowing anyone, the way we gather naturally creates warmth, safety, and a sense of companionship.

This is YOUR time

Throughout the weekend you’ll experience

• Nature immersions
• Breathwork
• Earth-based ritual
• Mindful movement
• Somatic practices
• Sound healing
• Conscious dance
• Reflective writing
• Group coaching and integration circles

Each offering is optional — you’ll always be encouraged to listen to your own rhythm and needs.

What to Expect this Weekend

– Cleanse and nourish your body with yummy organic vegan meals, while you also nourish your soul.

– Come into physical balance with movement classes that will flex your muscles, as well as your mind & spirit.

– Create your resilient emotional balance with mindfulness-based meditation.

– Enjoy the beauty around you with time hiking the forest.

– Meet new friends and become your own best friend!

RETREAT SCHEDULE

Friday, May 29
3 - 4 pm
Arrival and Check-in
4
Making an earth alter or settle in (stretch/walk/journal)
6
Dinner
7
Opening Circle
8:30 pm
Deep listening & soundbath
Saturday, May 30
7:30 am
Meditation & Mindful movement
9:00
Breakfast
10
Nature wander
11:30
Council circle
12 pm
Lunch
1:30
Nature wander / rest
2:30
Somatics & Breathwork
4
Group coaching or automatic writing
6
Dinner
7:30 pm
Concious Dance
Sunday, May 31
7:30 am
Mindful movement & soundbath
9
Breakfast & Free time to pack up your cabin
10
Council circle completion & release ritual
12 pm
Lunch
2
Nature wander
3 pm
Final departure
You are welcome to stay and enjoy the trails, the ambience, and your new friends. Depart at your leisure.

Book Your Retreat

Friday May 29
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Sunday May 31
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Tuition

This retreat includes all meals, classes, and the accommodation you choose.
Rates are per person.

$640 + HST  shared – up to 4 people share a cabin

$715 + HST semi-private accommodation – 2 people share a room

$800 + HST private accommodation – private room all to yourself

* some cabins have 2 rooms

Have questions? Need help to register? We’d love to help you – please call 866-609-1793 or email [email protected]

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Shared - Cabin will be shared with up to 3 other guests of the same gender. If you are booking for just yourself, depending on the retreat, we will match you with other guests of the same gender.

Semi-private - Cabin will be shared with the 1 other person you are registering with. If booking alone, we will try to match you with someone of the same gender.

Private - Cabin for one person, not sharing with others.

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The Centre

Welcome to Sugar Ridge! It is our mission to provide a space for you to be nourished in body, mind and soul. From completely silent to dip your toe, testing mindfulness, we have what you’re looking for!

Please Note: This Retreat has now finished. See our upcoming retreats here.