Sample Itinerary
*subject to change*
Friday September 13, 2024
5:00 pm – Arrival, check in
6:00 pm – Welcome Dinner
7:30 pm – Fireside connection (s’mores!) or sunset SUP Yoga with Dawn(bring your own board)
9:00 pm – cacao ceremony with Stephanie Bobinski
Saturday September 14, 2024
8:00 am – Morning Yoga or cold plunge in the ocean
9:00 am – Breakfast
10:30 am – Movement & Play! Camp games – scavenger hunt,all your favourite camp games! Or free time to connect
12:30 pm – Lunch
2:00 pm – Getting crafty – tie dying, friendship bracelets, mala bracelets
3:30 pm – Connecting with plants and creating your own plant medicine tinctures with strong earth woman Chantelle Syrette
5:30 pm – Dinner
7:30 pm – Sound Journey with Stephanie Rose
9:30 pm – Night hike & connecting with plants with Chantelle Syrette
Sunday September 15, 2024
8:00 am – Morning Yoga or cold plunge
9:00 am – Brunch
10:00 am – Departure ceremony and Goodbyes
Integration:
Optional online group integration sessions with MSW student Kelly Ebbers – how do we bring play into our daily lives once we have returned home!
Rediscover your inner child through a weekend of Lila (divine play) with RVN Wellness September 13-15, 2024
Set on the oceanfront grounds of Camp Douglas, join us for a weekend of summer camp style activities to bring out your inner child! All activities are suitable for everyBODY and plenty of choice will be offered to ensure you can choose activities that align with your intentions for the retreat.
Acres of forest for exploring, beach combing on the ocean, multiple fire bits, and several indoor facilities and cabins scattered throughout the property ensure a balance of connection and privacy for campers.
This retreat will be hosted by a team of yoga instructors/therapists/healers from RVN Wellness in Port Moody, BC. Be prepared for a weekend of choice in fun activities which may include:
– yoga and inner child meditations
– sound healing
– dance parties
– fireside singalongs (and vegan smores!)
– hiking
– camp games
– mindfulness exercises
– arts and crafts
– face painting
– all inclusive plant based menu with plenty of snacks
– any other activity the imagination of your inner child can dream of! Be prepared to get silly and have fun!
All activities will be accessible for everyBODY. We are both positive/body neutral and strongly object to diet culture and view movement and exercise as a form of play.
*although this retreat will bring out your inner child, we do ask that participants are a minimum of 18 years old to attend. Additionally, the keepers of the land have requested no alcohol or smoking be permitted on property*
Rustic Cabin - $599.00
The budget friendly rustic cabins sleep up to 11 people in traditional bunk beds. The washrooms are a short walk away in the main retreat centre. Price includes 2 nights accommodations, all meals, and activities.
Inside Retreat Centre - $688
The retreat centre dorm rooms sleep 3 people per room. The shared washrooms are located in the same building. Price includes 2 nights accommodations, all meals, and activities.
No accommodations, just retreat - $399
This option is for those who have alternate accommodations in the Roberts Creek/Sunshine Coast area. Price includes all meals and activities but does not include accommodations or transportation.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Can I bunk with friends?
Of course! Every effort will be made to place friend together. Book early to guarantee you will be in the same cabin. After booking, email dawn@rvnwellness.com to indicate your preference.
2. Can I come alone?
Of course! You will be placed in a dorm or cabin with others and our hope is that by the end of the weekend you will be trading friendship bracelets!
3. Do I have to do yoga?
Of course we will have yoga class offerings each day but all our activities are optional. Although yoga is a tool to connect us with ourselves and our inner child, this is not your standard yoga retreat, and can be thought of as more of a summer camp for adults! We will a choice of several activities at once to provide you with choice. You are welcome to create an itinerary that aligns with your intentions.
4. Can I bring my child/pet?
Unfortunately not this time (adult insurance stuff)
5. Is transportation provided?
We encourage carpooling and can get you in contact with others who are joining, however cannot offer transportation as part of the retreat package. The retreat is located a 15 minute drive from the Gibson’s ferry terminal. For more information about transportation, email dawn@rvnwellness.com or to book your transportation from the ferry click here.
6. What kind of food will be provided?
We will offer plenty of choice with our fully plant based menu and of course… snacks! If you require a gluten friendly or any other type of special diet, please email dawn@rvnwellenss.com so we can do our best to accommodate your needs.
7. What is included?
All activities, supplies, and meals. Your adulting ends as soon as you arrive, we will take care of the rest.
8. What is not included?
You’ll want to bring your own bedding/towels as well as sunscreen, bug spray, yoga mat, reusable water bottle, and any comforts from home. The property is located on the ocean and water shoes might make swimming a little more enjoyable. Transportation to the retreat centre is your own responsibility.
9. What is your cancellation policy?
A full refund is provided up to 30 days prior to the retreat minus a $50 administrative fee. Bookings are fully transferable. If you find out you cannot make it after the 30 day cut off, you are welcome to transfer your registration to someone else.
10. How does coverage with extended health plans work? Do you bill directly?
Unfortunately therapists cannot bill extended health plans directly. We do require you to pay upfront and then you will receive receipts following the retreat which you can submit. If you have counselling by an RSW (not RCC or any other designation, only RSW) you may have up to $175/day covered by your insurance company. We cannot issue receipts for more than $175 as this is the cost for one session of therapy which is the value of each of the retreat days. You can direct any further questions about insurance coverage to your extended health provider.