Equietude Wellness Centre

10/10/2026

Today, on World Mental Health Day I wanted to share a little bit of the quietude and connection of the energy that resides within the spaces here at Equietude Wellness Centre. Therapy does not always have to be seated indoors in an office space, and maybe sometimes what we really need is not another answer, but a safe enough space where we can here finally hear and connect to the answer that is already inside us. According to Thich Nhat Hanh, "Mindfulness is the miracle by which we master and restore ourselves.", and maybe sometimes we just need to step outside, embrace life as the dance that is happening around us and, as much as we can, embrace mindfulness as a way of witnessing the dance such that we can consciously and intuitively tap into our own inner wisdom to choose what our next dance step is going to be. Healing and recovery is truly a journey of re-embodiment, co-regulation, connection, self discovery, reflection, and resilience, and nature offers us valuable insight into the shifts, adaptations, and present moment attunement that allows us to fully see the beauty that surrounds us and that radiates within each of us.
Wishing everyone an amazing weekend from Betty and all the four legged crew at Equietude...🥰🐴🐐🐕‍🦺🐈🐎🦋

09/23/2026

I am always intrigued and fascinated to witness what authenticity, connection, boundaries, and curiousity looks like and how it evolves through the eye's of April, our bottle fed baby, and her herd mates. April has always demonstrated an amazing display of courage, determination, and resilience, but spending time over the past few days as April and the other goats explore their new outdoor area has reminded me just how much wisdom, camaraderie, and emotional/social intelligence is present within the herd. It has also been a huge reminder of just how many life lessons emerge from watching their behaviours and personalities take shape as they meet new herd members, from interacting with them, and from quietly observing them. If you want to experience the in the moment presence and quietude of nature and being with the animals, come join us on October 17th, 2026 for a full day of connection, relaxation, and authentic rejuvenation.
Limited spaces available. Check out the flyer for more details, and if this sounds like something you have been searching for, please contact Carmen or Betty to reserve your spot. This is our last full day retreat of 2026...

09/10/2026

A day for self-care, rest, rejuvenation, and resets as we embrace the changing of the seasons and embrace the infinite beauty and wisdom that both nature and the animals have to offer. Come join us for a day dedicated to experiencing a blend of mindfulness, conversation, and connection that will help you find and reconnect to the radiance that lives within your authentic self. Limited spaces available.

What if you gave yourself one whole day to stop holding it all together?

You’re the one who gets things done.
The one people count on.

The one who keeps showing up—even when you’re tired.

But sometimes the exhaustion creeps in quietly.

You feel overwhelmed.
You’re running on empty.
You’ve forgotten what it feels like to simply be, rather than constantly do.

Returning to Real: Rest & Reset is an invitation to step away from the noise and return to yourself.
🌿 Spend time immersed in nature
🐴 Connect with horses and animals
🧠 Explore your nervous system and what it needs
💛 Engage in meaningful conversation and authentic connection
🧘‍♀️ Experience guided mindfulness, reflection and restorative practices
🔥 Release what you’re ready to let go of around the fire
📓 Take time to listen inward and reconnect with what matters

This isn't about adding another thing to your already-full to-do list.
It's about putting yourself back on the list.

Betty Hagey and Carmen Jelly are creating a small, intimate space where you can slow down, breathe, reflect, laugh, connect—and perhaps remember a part of yourself that has been buried beneath the demands of everyday life.

You don't have to be at your breaking point.
You don't have to know exactly what you need.
Just come as you are.
Give yourself permission to pause.
Rest. Reset. Reconnect.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Equitude Wellness Centre, Sundridge
💫 $395 per person
🥗 Lunch, snacks & beverages included

To reserve your place or ask questions:
Carmen — [email protected]
Betty — [email protected]

Perhaps it's time to stop taking care of everyone else for a day—and remember what it feels like to take care of you.

07/01/2026

Sharing because it is a timely reminder that gives us all an invitation to "reconnect" , embrace our self-essence, and be who we were born to be.
This resonated with me, not only because of the goat connection, but because providing safe, tranquil spaces for connecting/reconnecting with our authentic self is part of what Equietude Wellness Centre strives for within our individual and group programs.

"Who were you before you started erasing parts of yourself to become what you thought other people wanted you to be?"

That's a question worth sitting with.

Somewhere along the way, many of us traded authenticity for approval. We learned to stay quiet to keep the peace, shrink ourselves to make others comfortable or wear masks so we'd feel accepted. But the version of you that God created was never a mistake. You were never meant to become a copy of everyone else's expectations.

The world doesn't need a filtered version of who you are. It needs the kindness, strength, gifts and purpose that were placed inside you from the beginning.

Maybe today is the day you stop asking, "Will they approve of me?" and start asking, "Am I being faithful to who God created me to be?"

You don't have to earn your worth by pretending to be someone else. Your value was established long before anyone had an opinion about you.

Be unapologetically authentic. The right people will appreciate the real you and the One who created you already does.

💛 Victoria

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07/01/2026

Thank You to the amazing ladies who joined us on Saturday, June 27th for our Rest and Reset - Returnung to Real retreat. Your courage, vulnerability, wisdom, insight and presence made the day successful in so many ways. It was a day for slowing down, connecting with self and others, exploring new possibilities, being present with the animals and nature, and opening doors to healing and growth. We look forward to sharing this magical space and the Rest and Reset - Returning to Real experience with more ladies as we plan events for the late summer and fall months.

06/21/2026

A very busy 2 days but lots accomplished... greenhouse dome up, new goat proof fencing installed, and some grass mowed.
Excited to let the goats inspect the new area and launch new wellness group programs. Integrative somatic movement, meditation, and journaling with the goats coming soon.

05/11/2026

Ever wonder what it would be like to let go of the things that weigh you down and open up space for connection, curiousity, and balance in your life and day to day activities. Come join us on June 27th and witness how nature, the goats, and the horses find their balance and connection... Allow yourself to explore the burdens that are weighing you down, let go of the weight, and leave the days activities feeling connected, revived, and renewed.
There are only a few spaces left for this amazing day of self-care and rejuvenation. Contact Betty at [email protected] for more information or to reserve your spot🦋🐴🐐🌳

05/07/2026

There are still a few spots available for Saturday, June 27th.
Come join us for a day of reflection and connection, and experience authentic, in the moment resets, relaxation, and rejuvenation in the presence of the horses, goats, and nature.
If you would like more information, or wish to reserve a spot, please contact Betty at [email protected]

04/22/2026

Welcoming the newest team members to the Equietude team...April had a little bit of a rough start to life so she is sporting a cool onesie and learning how to be a house/office goat, or may even even a support goat.😉
From left to right ( two side pictures)the new team is April and Willow (top picture) and Willow, Faith, and Hope (bottom picture)..

04/13/2026

New programs launching soon...
Monday, May 4th at 1pm to 2:30pm...
Beyond the Chaos -- for spouses of first responders (no charge)...a time for conversation, meeting the goats and horses, and relaxing in nature. Space is limited. RSVP required.
If you are interested in this please send me a private message or email me at [email protected].