Wild Grounded Retreats

06/19/2026

🌿 Upcoming Nature-Based Wellness Retreats on the Ottawa River

Feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or in need of a reset?

Join us in beautiful Westmeath, Ontario, where the peaceful shores of the Ottawa River provide the perfect setting for rest, renewal, and reconnection.

✨ Our retreats are designed to support burnout prevention, nervous system regulation, and overall wellbeing through a blend of:

🧘 Yoga & mindful movement
🌬️ Breathwork practices
🎶 Sound healing journeys
💆 Reiki & massage treatments
🎨 Creative workshops
🤝 Meaningful connection and community
😌 Plenty of rest, reflection, and quiet time

Enjoy the natural beauty of our riverside retreat space with:

🔥 Hot tubs under the stars
🌳 Hammocks nestled among the trees
🚣 Canoes & kayaks for peaceful paddles
🌅 Stunning river views and abundant nature

Whether you're looking for a weekend of self-care, a personalized private retreat, or a deeper wellness experience, we offer opportunities to meet you exactly where you are.

✨ Step away from the demands of daily life and return to yourself.
📍 Westmeath, Ontario – Ottawa River
📩 Message us for upcoming retreat dates and personalized retreat options.

06/18/2026

Burnout Prevention Retreat for Nature-Loving Women 😊☮️❤️🌲

September 25–27,2026.
Arrive Friday between 2pm-5pm
Depart Sunday 4pm

All gourmet meals workshops and shared accommodations included

What if you gave yourself permission to pause?

Join us for a restorative weekend of nature, connection, nervous system healing, creativity, movement, and deep rest. Enjoy gourmet meals, yoga, somatic practices, a guided paddle on the Ottawa River, clay-making, herbal wisdom, somatic movement and plenty of unstructured time to soak in the beauty of the outdoors.

Optional private treatments (additional cost however may be reimbursed via insurance)including massage, acupuncture, osteopathy, Reiki, and myofascial release are available to support your healing journey.

This is more than a retreat—it’s an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, slow down, and remember what it feels like to truly rest.

🌲Nature + Belonging = A Nervous System That Can Rest ☮️

Spaces are limited.
DM for details or registration information.
Subsidy and monthly payments available

Wild Grounded Retreats · 41 Moores Beach Rd · Pembroke, ON K8A 6W2 · Cana

Send a message to learn more

06/18/2026

There are moments in life when grief asks for more space than our day-to-day lives can offer.

The Good Grief Retreat was created in response to that need.

This two-day gathering is for women who are carrying the loss of a beloved child, spouse, sibling, parent, friend, or other significant relationship. It is a space where grief is welcomed exactly as it is — without judgment, without expectation, and without the need to be anything other than what you are.

Over August 8–9, you will be gently supported through a thoughtfully curated retreat experience designed to offer care, connection, and moments of relief for your grieving heart.

The retreat includes:
• Breathwork with Courtney Marie Wellness
• Restorative Touch Yoga with Alison MacLaughlin (White Pine Yoga)
• A creative expression workshop
• An equine-supported session with Greener Pastures
• Time for quiet reflection and meaningful connection
• Gourmet meals and shared accommodations

You will be surrounded by nature, nourished with care, and held in a space where your grief can be witnessed — and where you may also witness the grief of others.

Sometimes, being in the presence of others who understand can soften the loneliness, even just a little.

Details:
August 8–9
Cost: $475 + HST
Facilitated by Julie Keon (Ready or Not End of Life Services)
Hosted by Julie Edwards

If this feels like something your heart is quietly reaching toward, you are warmly invited.

https://form.jotform.com/252176022032241

With care,
Julie Edwards

facilitated by Julie Keon, of Ready or Not End-of-Life- Services

06/18/2026

🌲 Father's Day Weekend Getaway Available 🌲

This Father's Day, skip the tie.

Give Dad what he really needs: fresh air, a campfire, a fishing rod, and a chance to slow down.

One waterfront cottage is still available this weekend, complete with a hot tub, BBQ, bonfire pit, kayaks, canoe, and access to some great fishing.

A simple weekend. Good conversations. Nature. Rest.

✨ Hot Tub
🔥 Bonfires under the stars
🚣 Kayaks & Canoe
🎣 Great Fishing
🍔 BBQ
🌅 Peace, quiet, and beautiful river views

$475 + HST for the weekend.

Unplug, slow down, and make some memories.

Message me for details or to reserve.

06/15/2026

There’s something ancient waiting to be remembered.

On August 29, we’re welcoming Tim Yearington to guide a full-day immersive experience into the world of Bird Shamanism—an ancient, nature-based practice rooted in connection to spirit, land, and sky.

This is a day for those who feel curious about:
🌲 ancient wisdom traditions
🌲 connecting with nature in a deeper way
🌲exploring personal insight through guided journeying
🌲 learning practices you can bring into your own life

You’ll experience:
– teachings on the Great Bird / Cygnus constellation
– hands-on creation of a stone nest + sky pole
– guided drum journeys (“spirit flights”)
– storytelling and teachings from Tim’s personal path

No prior experience needed—just an open mind and willingness to explore.

📍 Hosted at Wild Grounded Retreats
🗓 August 29 | 9:00–4:00

Cost $195, Includes Gourmet Catered Lunch

Spots are limited for this intimate, full-day workshop.

👉 Message or visit https://form.jotform.com/260753426179261 to register

You may also reach out directly to Tim with any questions;

Tim Yearington: [email protected]

06/10/2026

Burnout Prevention Retreat for Nature-Loving Women 😊☮️❤️🌲

September 25–27,2026. Arrive Friday between 2-5, Depart Sunday 4:00pm. All gourmet meals workshops and shared accommodations included.

What if you gave yourself permission to pause?

Join us for a restorative weekend of nature, connection, nervous system healing, creativity, movement, and deep rest. Enjoy gourmet meals, yoga, somatic practices, a guided paddle on the Ottawa River, clay-making, herbal wisdom, somatic movement and plenty of unstructured time to soak in the beauty of the outdoors.

Optional private treatments (additional cost however may be reimbursed via insurance)including massage, acupuncture, osteopathy, Reiki, and myofascial release are available to support your healing journey.

This is more than a retreat—it’s an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, slow down, and remember what it feels like to truly rest.

🌲Nature + Belonging = A Nervous System That Can Rest ☮️

Spaces are limited. DM for details or registration information. Subsidy and monthly payments available, please inquire

06/07/2026

Located on the serene shores of the Ottawa River near Westmeath, Ontario, Wild Grounded Retreats offers a nature-based retreat center with private riverfront cottages—a sanctuary for restoration, renewal, and connection. The space can be used for individual or couples retreats, custom staff wellness retreats, small group gatherings, or nature-based venue rentals for events, meetings, or workshops.

For women seeking seasonal renewal, our seasonal Weekend Women’s Wellness Retreats bring together holistic practitioners and guided experiences designed to support burnout prevention, nervous system care, and reconnection—both with yourself and with others. Every retreat offers choice, spaciousness, and a rhythm of rest, so you can return to your life feeling restored, grounded, and replenished. Next available wellness retreat is August 23-24 and our fall women’s wellness retreat September 25-27.

06/02/2026

This one will never be forgotten. Retreat magic began Friday at opening circle. Winds were blowing at 50 km an hour or more as we gathered to share our intentions / why we were called to this particular retreat. Tents 🏕️ surprisingly held strong and cottage accommodations sheltered and connected 💗Little did we know that the power would stay out until only minutes before our closing circle late Sunday afternoon. As a host I could never have imagined doing this with any amount of sanity, however, as an empath, the openness and flexibility of the women who attended this retreat, allowed me to calm and steady my nervous system, and just deal with every moment practicalities while still providing a beautiful experience. Thank you first to my retreat team (Rob, Denver, Lorne, Jenna, Katie, Hilary, Nicole, Micah, Heather, Toni, Liz, Daniella, Allison, Dina, Joanna, Kasia, Courtney)and sorry if I missed you - for your day by day help to make this dream possible and also answering several stressed texts and phone calls this weekend. My family for delivering gased up generators and moral support. My neighbour for hot water, a cold fridge and a on the spot therapy for the therapist 😂 Thank you Mother Earth for reminders of your strength and for sunshine and full moon energy. Thank you all providers for giving love and healing to all of our guests despite having no power. Closing circle provided so much insight into the gifts of truly “powering down”. There were so many beautiful moments of transformation and possibilities I can’t wait to hear these stories in the months to come.