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The Slow Return: Spring Retreat to Bloom, Ontario | May 6-9, 2027

from $400.00

Join Carolyn Anne Budgell for a nourishing spring retreat designed to support deep rest, gentle release and renewed clarity at Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre.

As a child, Carolyn spent many summers in Ontario visiting family, and she feels deeply grateful to return in a new and meaningful way this spring - to gather in community and share the practices that have most profoundly supported her own healing, grounding and growth.

Set along the water and surrounded by forest, Bloom Holistic Retreat Centrenaturally invites you to slow down and reconnect with yourself. Over the course of this 3-night, 4-day retreat near Toronto, you'll be guided through thoughtfully curated experiences designed to calm the nervous system, replenish energy and create space for insight and renewal.

What:

A retreat to explore Carolyn's most cherished practices for cultivating steadiness and ease, including Restorative and Slow Flow Yoga (creative, mindful and prop-supported), Somatic Movement, Breathwork, Meditation, Reflective Inquiry, Journalling and sauna sessions.

Expect spacious mornings, nourishing meals, meaningful conversation, moments of stillness and supportive practices woven throughout each day. This retreat is an invitation to step away from the noise of daily life and return to what matters most - slowly, intentionally and with care.

Whether you're feeling stretched thin, standing at the threshold of a new season in life, or simply craving a few days to breathe more deeply, The Slow Return offers a welcoming space to show up exactly as you are and remember what it feels like to move through life with greater ease.

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PRICES ARE CAD

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Join Carolyn Anne Budgell for a nourishing spring retreat designed to support deep rest, gentle release and renewed clarity at Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre.

What:

View the brochure

Bloom details and images

Please complete this Sign Up Form before or after purchasing.

FAQ’s can be viewed at the bottom of this page

PRICES ARE CAD

Retreat Inclusions:

3 nights accommodation at Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre
Daily nourishing meals, snacks, coffee + tea
Morning Meditation + Breathwork practices
Restorative + Slow Flow Yoga classes
Somatic Movement sessions
Guided Reflective Inquiry + Journalling practices
Nervous system regulation tools and practices woven throughout the retreat
Sauna sessions and time to rest by the water
Evening bonfire gathering
Spacious free time to walk, reflect, read, nap or connect in community
A thoughtfully curated welcome gift
Connection with a grounded, supportive, kind-hearted group
Option to book a massage onsite (*additional)

You’ll leave with practical tools to integrate into life long after the retreat has ended.

Location: Loughborough Lake, Ontario

Just 20 minutes from Kingston, Ontario and about 2.5 hours from Toronto on Loughborough Lake, Bloom Holistic Retreat Centre feels both accessible and quietly removed. Situated lakefront on 900 acres of biodiverse boreal forest, the venue maintains a deep sense of place while offering unparalleled comfort. There’s an ease to the land, open, quiet and deeply supportive. Light moves gently through the spaces, the air feels expansive and each moment offers a chance to soften, breathe and reconnect. Thoughtfully designed by celebrated architect Siamak Hariri, with both comfort and simplicity in mind, Bloom is a place to land, to be held and to return to yourself.

Alternate retreat dates:

Retreats & Trainings

Afternoon Reset Retreat on Bowen Island

$160.00

Join Carolyn for a grounding afternoon at Nectar Yoga. This retreat is designed to help you pause, reset and discover new ways of caring for your nervous system and heart. Through Guided Meditations, Restorative Spa Yoga, Soothing Breathwork and Group Discussions, you’ll leave feeling clearer, calmer and more whole.

You’ll find new reasons to celebrate yourself and all that you’ve grown through. Give yourself permission to pause, rest and reset. It’s a perfect afternoon getaway toNectar Yoga, on Bowen Island.

THE EXPERIENCE:

Gentle Hatha & Restorative Spa Yoga Sessions
Unwind with yoga practices designed to nourish your body and support a full-system reset, in a serene natural setting.

Breathwork for Clarity & Calm
Practice simple, powerful breathing techniques to release tension, reset the nervous system and reconnect with inner stillness.

Guided Stillness: Meditations & Nature Walks
Drop into the present moment through guided meditations and mindful walking practices that invite spaciousness and ease.

Reflective Writing, Group Sharing & Intention Setting
Gently explore your inner world through journaling, group reflection and the creation of clear, supportive intentions moving forward.

Self-Myofascial Release & Tension Relief
Explore body-based release using massage techniques with a lacrosse ball to let go of stored tension and restore ease.

Yoga mats, props and extra gift are all included.

PRICES ARE LISTED IN CAD

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Summer Silence: A Meditation Retreat | Aug 13-16, 2026

from $400.00

Join Carolyn Anne Budgell for a 4 day, 3 night retreat into silence, space and rest with a like-minded community.

ONE PRIVATE COTTAGE FOR 1 or 2 PEOPLE AND ONE BUNK BED IN THE FEMALE DORM REMAINING

Amidst the towering old growth and 38 acres of meadows, trees, a lush garden and walking labyrinth on Bowen Island, BC, Xenia Retreat Centre offers a secluded space to step away from daily noise and reconnect with stillness. This retreat is designed for those seeking a pause, a greater appreciation for life’s simple moments and time to just be.

Accommodations:

Xenia offers a variety of simple, yet comfortable accommodation options including self-contained cabins in a forested refuge, yurts with washrooms nearby, and dorm spots (for females only). More room details can be found here.

Please complete the sign up form after completing your purchase.

If you're planning to share a Double or Triple room, please coordinate with your roommate or friend and book together. We’re unable to guarantee pairing you with a roommate.

A detailed welcome email with all the retreat info will land in your inbox within 48 hours of purchase.

Prices are in CAD.

Gentle Yoga Retreat to Bowen Island | Aug 19-21, 2026

from $350.00

Join Carolyn for a gentle and nourishing 3-day, 2-night retreat.

Set against a stunning natural backdrop at Nectar on Bowen Island, this restful getaway invites you to slow down and restore through Grounding Spa Yoga, calming Breathwork, and Mindful presence. We'll honour the close of the summer—creating space to reflect, reset and simply be, before the return of fall schedules and routines.

Through a blend of Slow and Restorative Yoga, Guided Meditation, Breath Awareness and contemplative practices, you'll be supported in softening the edges, releasing what no longer serves, and listening more deeply to your inner rhythms.

Surrounded by nature and like-hearted community, allow this retreat to be your gentle bridge from the highs of summer to a slower pace.

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Please fill this Sign Up Form upon purchasing. If you're planning to share a Double or Triple room, please coordinate with your roommate or friend and book together. We’re unable to guarantee pairing you with a roommate.

A detailed welcome email with all the retreat info will land in your inbox within 48 hours of purchase.

PRICES ARE LISTED IN CAD AND BEFORE TAX

The Practice of Returning: An Evening of Breath & Sound | Sept 29, 2026

from $55.00

Join Carolyn and Kelbey for a Transformational Breathwork & Sound Workshop at Werklab in Vancouver, shared alongside a like-minded community.

As autumn invites us inward, this is an opportunity to slow down, reconnect and create space for what matters most. Through guided breathwork, immersive sound and quiet reflection, you'll gently release built-up stress, settle your nervous system and step into the season ahead with greater clarity, steadiness and intention.

Whether you're feeling full, in transition or simply longing for a meaningful pause, you're warmly welcome.

Tuesday, Sept 29th | 7:00–8:30 PM
at Werklab, Vancouver, BC

Together, we will explore:

Conscious Connected Breathwork
Heart-Centered Meditations
Reflective Writing Prompts
Sound Activation, with Kelbey weaving the journey through his musical gifts

*We have chosen to offer tickets on a tiered pricing system - please choose the rate that feels most aligned with your current financial capacity. Each option supports the sustainability of this work and accessibility for others.

What it is:

A Transformational Conscious Connected Breathwork experience is an active meditation practice that uses a continuous, circular breathing pattern to support entry into an expanded, non-ordinary state of awareness. Breathwork can help you shift out of habitual patterns, meet limiting beliefs with greater clarity and move or release stored emotion.

The session begins with a gentle arrival, followed by a guided breathwork practice held with care and support throughout. Options are offered to suit your experience, along with time for grounding, rest and reflective writing.

What to Bring:

Notebook and pen
A blanket or extra layer
A cushion, pillow, or yoga block

Location

Werklab
290 - 1275 Venables Street, Vancouver, BC

The Seasonal Pause: Autumn Equinox | Sept 20, 2026

$195.00

A Half-Day Gathering in Whistler, BC to Honour the Turning of the Season

As summer begins to soften into autumn, nature offers an invitation to pause. The Autumn Equinox is a threshold moment between light and dark, with the fullness of summer behind us and the quiet of fall ahead. It's a natural time to slow down, reflect and reconnect before stepping into whatever lies next.

Join Carolyn for The Seasonal Pause, a thoughtfully curated half-day gathering designed to honour this transition with her favourite practices and in her favourite mountain town. Carolyn has invited two cherished Whistler teachers, Sara Russell and Heidi Whent, to join her in creating this experience.

This is an opportunity to make space for yourself - to pause with the season, notice where you are, honour what matters and cross this seasonal threshold with greater presence and intention.

Sunday, September 20th, 2026
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Itsken Hall at Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
Whistler, BC

A detailed welcome email with all the info of the gathering will land in your inbox within 48 hours of purchase.

Due to the intimate nature of this gathering and the advance planning involved, registrations are non-refundable.

Prices are in CAD.

Sold Out

Galiano Island Retreat with Kate + Carolyn | October 2-5, 2026

from $500.00

→ this retreat is now Sold Out. email info@carolynannebudgell.com to join the waitlist ←

Kate and Carolyn are excited for this perfect getaway -- three nights and four days of pure relaxation and rejuvenation, designed to nurture your mind, body and soul. Are you craving a quick recharge?

Discover the ultimate escape at Bodega Ridge Resort, nestled into the forests and ocean on Galiano Island -- just a short trip from Vancouver.

Final payment is due on or before April 1st, 2026 (*the $500 CAD deposit is non-refundable).

PRICES ARE LISTED IN CAD

The Slow Return: Spring Retreat to Bloom, Ontario | May 6-9, 2027

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Location: Loughborough Lake, Ontario

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