weekend wellness retreat

FRIDAY MAY 24TH - MAY 26TH, 2025

AT TRAILHEAD LAKEHOUSE CALABOGIE

Step into a transformative weekend of renewal, connection, and growth at the serene Trailhead Lakehouse in Calabogie. This retreat is designed to help you embrace new beginnings, align with your purpose, and set meaningful intentions for your journey ahead.

meet your facilitators

natasha blackley

Nat has been practicing with these gifts since 2016 and is dedicated to providing an environment where individuals can receive, grow, and discover the energy within to heal themselves.

By combining Reiki, Energy Healing, and Death Care, she creates space for difficult conversations, acceptance of what is and what is not, and the process of letting go, allowing for profound shifts and releases within the energetic and subconscious fields.

marli nicol

Marli is a dedicated and compassionate yoga instructor who blends her extensive expertise in mental health and trauma as a Registered Psychotherapist with the healing power of yoga. Integrating 500hrs of YTT with more than 15 years of professional experience working in mental health and gender-based violence, Marli provides a safe and nurturing environment for her students to explore their healing journey.

When she’s not teaching, Marli loves immersing herself in a good book with a warm cup of tea, spending time outdoors, and enjoying the company of her family and her two big, lovable dogs. Marli’s warm and empathetic nature makes her classes not just about movement but about connection, self-discovery, and empowerment.

The Experience

What's Included:

  • Daily Yoga & Meditation – Energize and ground yourself with mindful practices designed to nurture your body, mind, and spirit.

  • Fireside Connections – Gather around the fire for storytelling, reflection, and laughter under the stars.

  • Personal Time – Relax in the sauna, take a refreshing swim, explore nature, journal, or unwind with a book.

  • Optional Group Activities – Join invigorating hikes, visit local venues, or enjoy the game room.

  • Seed Planting & Intention Setting – Engage in guided exercises to cultivate clarity and personal growth.

Optional Personal Sessions
(Additional charges apply):

  • Counselling with Marli – Gain deeper insights and emotional well-being through a personalized session.

  • Reiki with Nat – Experience healing and energy alignment through Reiki or Spinal Energetics.

This retreat offers the perfect balance of community connection and personal solitude, giving you space to reflect, grow, and recharge in a supportive and peaceful environment.

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getting there

 

You can drive to 551 Barrett Chute Rd, Calabogie, Ontario, from several nearby locations:

  • From Ottawa: Approximately a 1.5-hour drive west via Highway 417 and Calabogie Road.

  • From Arnprior: About 50 minutes via White Lake Road and Calabogie Road.

  • From Renfrew: Around 40 minutes via Highway 132 and Calabogie Road.

  • From Pembroke: Roughly 1.5 hours via Highway 41 and Calabogie Road.

Public transit options are limited, so driving is the best way to get there.