Advice and stories about developing, facilitating, and marketing wellness or yoga retreats.
In the coming months as we experience inevitable and continued change in the world it is important to create spaces of sanctuary such as yoga retreats to support our communities in grounding through change. We all need places to experience change safely – a change of scenery and a change of pace. A change of […]
Here’s why Northeastern Ontario is the perfect place to host your next yoga retreat Read More »
You’re here, you did it – you have planned an amazing retreat. You’ve picked a theme and intention, you’re excited about the beautiful location you’ve locked in, the programming you’ve lined up and all of the amazing energy you will feel once you’re there. But, there is one more, big piece to consider – marketing
How to market your yoga retreat Read More »
Looking for a retreat centre in Ontario to host your own Mindfulness retreat? In a nest of comfort and care, surrounded by the healing natural world, Northern Edge Algonquin hosts retreats featuring meditation elements and works with others to co-produce meditation retreat programs that take advantage of the unique opportunities for meditation practice in a
Plan a Mindfulness Retreat in Ontario Read More »
Fresh off of Peterborough Yoga & Wellness Centre’s third retreat at the Edge, here’s what yoga facilitator Monica Holland had to say: “I have hosted a yoga retreat at Northern Edge for 3 years in a row now. This place is purely magical and the guests absolutely agree. The layout of the center is perfect
Testimonial: Monica Holland Read More »
“To be able to slow down and feel Mama Natures embrace, thats life changing. And that a really beautiful thing to witness in your participants.” Photo by Shannon MacLaggan, from her August 2017 retreat at Northern Edge Algonquin. Last summer, fresh off the heels of hosting a wonderful retreat with Shannon & Pete of Anupaya
A Conversation with Shannon MacLaggan Read More »
It’s an oft-repeated phrase among my collaborators in a long running Edge of The Wedge Tourism Training Program offered in Newfoundland and Labrador: “Do what you do best and partner for the rest.” In thinking about meeting the needs of our ideal guest sometimes we need to put away our preconceptions about our own business
Who Completes You? Read More »
My first impressions of the Edge – blossoming, fresh, green, connected, magical – proved accurate as the four days of our Quest for Balance Yoga and Sea-kayaking program unfolded. As an outdoor educator and guide, I have been to many centres, camps and retreats in my career and yet I was, and am still, ‘wowed’
Quest for Balance, August 3-6 – a Facilitator’s Reflection Read More »