Come unplug, relax in nature, explore the woods, swim in the river, sleep under the stars, dream your dreams…follow your bliss for a few days on a beautiful piece of private, forested land.
Here are some snapshots to give you a taste of The Land…
Forest bathing, outdoor kitchen, Hazel!
The Koksilah River (pictured last) is a 25 minute walk along the trail away.
Context: Some of you may already know that I have had the privilege of stewarding land in the Cowichan Valley (close to the Kinsol Trestle/Cowichan Station) for the past four years. This year, I’ll be offering opportunities for folks to connect with the land, starting with Build Your Own Retreat, from August 9-12.
My intention with this offering is to give people a chance to spend time on the land in their own way, at their own pace, with a light structure. Come up for an afternoon nature-based therapy session or sink in for a few nights… You know best what it is that you need.
Below is a loose schedule that you can orient around:
August 9 – Join us for Landing: Bringing Ourselves Back Home – a day of nature-based meditation practices (9am-5pm)
August 10-12 Offerings (Not mandatory – join in if you feel called)
7:30-8:30 – Morning movement, meditation and intention setting
1:30-2:30 – Nature connection practice
7:30-8:30 – Evening sit, group sharing (optional)
Things to do on your own:
Forest bathing
Explore the land (10 acres of forest)
Swim in the Koksilah River (25 minute walk)
Bike on the Cowichan Valley Regional Trail (bring your own bike!)
Bring your own creative project
Self guided meditation practice
Self-designed ceremony/ritual
Explore the area (lots of hikes and swimming nearby – feel free to come and go from The Land)
Do whatever you want to do! But please respect that this is a sober retreat.
You can also book yourself in for:
Nature-based therapy session
Art therapy session
Dreamwork on The Land
*Sessions can be booked for an added cost
Accommodations are camping – choose from a forested spot (hike in) or car camping in the clearing
Bring your own food – a camp stove and some basic cookware will be available
Base Cost – $100/night. Includes 3 hours of programming – two meditations each day and a nature connection activity.
Sliding scale options are available on an as needed basis – please inquire!
To register, send me an email (kalenleaf@gmail.com) with the dates you’d like to join.
If you’re curious but hesitant, or just want to talk more about what your time on The Land could look like, please be in touch to discuss!