Spaces are limited for our forest therapy experiences and somatic movement therapy sessions! Be sure to book soon, especially for the upcoming wintering with grief retreat.



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Grief Retreat Experiences

Wintering with Grief Retreat

Starting March 18th at 6 p.m. through March 22nd at 1 p.m., enjoy a rejuvenating stay that includes 


  • 4 nights in a private bedroom, along with 
  • 12 chef-prepared vegetarian meals (please advise us of any dietary needs). 
  • one massage therapy session  
  • forest therapy experience, designed to connect you with nature. 
  • participate in 3 somatic movement therapy exercises that promote healing and self-discipline individual pastoral care. 
  • access to expressive art materials for self-guided exercises, 
  • use of the library, and the hot tub, as well as one-person dry sauna.

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Supportive Experiences to Anticipate on your Retreat

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Reflective Time

Forest Therapy

Forest Therapy

There will be plenty of reflective time and spaces to enjoy the walking trails, perfect for those participating in forest therapy experiences. You'll find comfortable corners to read, write, or journal, making it an ideal setting for a wintering with grief retreat while embracing somatic movement therapy amidst the beautiful property.

Certified Nature and Forest Therapy  Guide will lead you on an experiential journey through the fore

Forest Therapy

Forest Therapy

Forest Therapy

As a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, I will lead you through experiential forest therapy experiences that highlight the healing attributes of nature. Alongside these experiences, we may explore elements of somatic movement therapy, especially during our wintering with grief retreat.

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Somatic Movement

Somatic Movement

Somatic Movement

An experienced practitioner of Eastern Somatic Practices will guide sessions that explore how the body stores and restores itself after traumatic events and grief experiences, including insights from forest therapy experiences and somatic movement therapy, as well as opportunities for healing at a wintering with grief retreat.

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Massage Therapy

Somatic Movement

Somatic Movement

A Registered Massage Therapist offers sessions designed for relaxation, with an emphasis on regulating the nervous system, which is perfect for those seeking forest therapy experiences or integrating somatic movement therapy. Additionally, these sessions can complement a wintering with grief retreat.

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Vegetarian Meals

Expressive Arts and Music

Expressive Arts and Music

We strive to provide the best possible service and experience to our customers by offering high-quality products and exceptional customer support, including unique offerings like forest therapy experiences and somatic movement therapy. We also ensure that all dietary needs are accommodated during our wintering with grief retreat.

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Expressive Arts and Music

Expressive Arts and Music

Expressive Arts and Music

Our team consists of experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do, whether it’s guiding you through transformative forest therapy experiences, facilitating somatic movement therapy, or supporting you during our wintering with grief retreat. We are dedicated to providing the best possible service to our customers.

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Emotional/Spiritual Support

Emotional/Spiritual Support

Emotional/Spiritual Support

Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Couple and Family Therapist, Anjali Joseph, will provide pastoral presence and support during your stay. Individual sessions can be arranged, including opportunities for forest therapy experiences and somatic movement therapy. Your spiritual journey, if any, is honored and respected, especially as you navigate through a wintering with grief retreat.

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Nature Stewardship

Emotional/Spiritual Support

Emotional/Spiritual Support

An opportunity to learn and appreciate our natural surroundings, especially during March, which marks the beginning of maple syrup season. This is a perfect time to explore how we can participate in nourishing the forest.

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Library

Common Fireplace

Common Fireplace

Explore the library. Feeling unfocused? Consider engaging in forest therapy experiences or somatic movement therapy. Find a cozy nook to curl up and gaze out the window.

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Common Fireplace

Common Fireplace

Common Fireplace

A space to be in the presence of others, while also experiencing the warmth of the fire, and a drink, is integral to forest therapy experiences. This environment is perfect for those participating in a wintering.

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Outdoor Hot tub

Outdoor Hot tub

Outdoor Hot tub

Sink into the convenient outdoor hot tub and/or one-person dry sauna while embracing the forest therapy experiences around you. Enjoy the winter wonderland as you look out onto the lake, making it a perfect setting for a wintering with grief retreat or to practice somatic movement therapy.

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Winter Comforts

Outdoor Hot tub

Outdoor Hot tub

We don't want to reveal all the special ways we intend to support you, but we hope you feel held through our forest therapy experiences, somatic movement therapy, and even during our wintering with grief retreat.

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