Haven Restorative Retreats

A Day at Haven

Nurture your mind, body & spirit.

At Haven, each practice is offered with intention.

Rather than focusing on staying calm all the time, we explore what it means to move with the natural rhythms of the nervous system.

Throughout a retreat, some practices may gently invite us toward activation, energy, movement, engagement and connection. Others invite down-regulation, slowing, softening, grounding and rest.

Because regulation doesn’t mean being relaxed all the time.

Our nervous systems naturally fluctuate throughout the day. Sometimes we may feel activated, restless or overwhelmed. At other times, we may feel depleted, disconnected or low in energy. Both are part of being human.

Through gentle titration exercises, we practice experiencing manageable amounts of activation and settling, building awareness of what our bodies need and exploring ways to move toward greater regulation.

A day at Haven may weave together:

🌿 Breath practices
🌿 Mindful movement
🌿 Somatic exercises
🌿 Grounding and sensory practices
🌿 Guided meditation
🌿 Yoga Nidra and deep rest
🌿 Reflection and nervous system education
🌿 Connection, community and moments of stillness

There is no expectation to feel one particular way.

Instead, we create opportunities to notice, explore, choose and respond, nurturing the mind, body and spirit while developing practices that can continue long after the retreat ends.

Rest. Restore. Return to You.
Haven Restorative Retreats

At Haven Restorative Retreats, regulation isn’t about asking you to be calm, still, or relaxed all the time.

Our retreats are intentionally created around four things:

✨ Community — Being in a space where you can share an experience with others while still honouring your own needs.

🌿 Choice — Invitations rather than expectations. Participate, modify, rest, observe, move, or simply be. You are encouraged to listen to what feels supportive for you.

🤍 Connection — Opportunities to connect with yourself, with others, and with the environment around you, without pressure to share more than you want to.

🌙 Regulation — Through practices such as nervous system education, somatic exploration, trauma-informed movement, rest, reflection, and Yoga Nidra, we create opportunities to explore what regulation can look and feel like for you.

There is no “right” way to experience a Haven retreat.

You don’t need to arrive feeling calm.
You don’t need to be experienced with gentle embodied movement or meditation.
You don’t need to share your story.
And you don’t need to experience the day in the same way as anyone else.

Come as you are. Choose what you need. Find moments of connection, community, and restoration.

That’s Haven. 🌿

At Haven, an altar is more than a collection of beautiful objects, it is an intentional anchor for the circle we create together.

Each retreat altar is thoughtfully curated to help hold sacred space, ground the group, and create a shared focal point for intention and reflection. It may include elements such as crystals, essential oils, sage or other botanicals, candles, meaningful novels or poetry, and objects inspired by nature.

The altar becomes a quiet reminder that we are stepping away from the demands of everyday life and into a space created for presence, connection, and restoration. As we gather around it, it can serve as a collective anchor, holding the intentions of the group while also leaving room for each person to have their own individual experience.

At Haven, creating the space is part of the retreat itself. The details matter, because feeling grounded, welcomed, and held can help set the tone for everything that follows.

At Haven, we begin by creating a circle, not just with bolsters and blankets, but with intention.

The circle helps set the tone for the space: grounded, welcoming, and without hierarchy. A place where we can slow down, connect, and simply arrive as we are.

Before we begin the practices, we create the container.

A Day at Haven

A Haven retreat is an invitation to step away from the demands of everyday life and spend a day intentionally slowing down.

Your day is thoughtfully paced, with space to rest, reconnect, learn, and simply be.

Through trauma-informed yoga, somatic practices, nervous system education, guided reflection, mindfulness, and Yoga Nidra, you’ll explore gentle ways of supporting your nervous system, without pressure to perform, achieve, or push beyond what feels right for you.

Between practices, there is time to pause, enjoy nourishing plant-based food, connect with others, and settle into the retreat environment.

And because rest is part of the experience, not something you have to earn, we intentionally create space for stillness.

You’ll leave with practical tools you can bring into everyday life, along with a curated Haven gift to continue supporting your restorative practices at home.

Rest. Restore. Return to You.

🌿 Trauma-Informed
🌿 Psychologist-Led
🌿 Somatic Therapy & Nervous System Education
🌿 Yoga & Yoga Nidra
🌿 Nourishing Plant-Based Food
🌿 Small, Intimate Retreats

Discover upcoming retreats at havenrestorativeretreats.ca

Escape to Bragg Creek for an afternoon dedicated to slowing down, reconnecting, and restoring your nervous system.

This 6-hour Nervous System Regulation Retreat blends gentle, trauma-informed practices designed to support rest, regulation, and a deeper sense of connection with yourself.

Sunday, October 25 | 2–8 PM
Bragg Creek, AB
🌿 Vegan lunch + curated gift included
🌿 $295 early bird pricing until August 15
🌿 Receipt provided for benefits submission

A quiet space to step away from the demands of everyday life and simply be.

The Rested Self: Bragg Creek | Haven Restorative Re An intimate mountain day retreat devoted to nervous-system repair, deep rest, and sustainable restoration.

✨ Three opportunities to rest, regulate, and restore with Haven Restorative Retreats this fall. ✨

Whether you’re looking for a full weekend getaway, a day immersed in nature, or a retreat created specifically for animal advocates, there’s an experience waiting for you.

🌿 NEW! Bragg Creek Nervous System Restoration Retreat
📅 October 25, 2026 | 2:00–8:00 PM

Join me at the beautiful Yoga Spirit Inc. for an afternoon of trauma-informed yoga, Somatic Experiencing®-informed practices, psychoeducation, guided Yoga Nidra, a nourishing vegan meal from The Heart of Bragg Creek, refreshments, and a thoughtfully curated wellness gift.

🌱 Early Bird Pricing: $295 until August 15
Regular price: $325

🍂 Canmore Restoration Weekend Retreat
📅 November 6–8, 2026

Over 40% of spaces have already been filled. Escape to the mountains for a restorative weekend of trauma-informed yoga, Somatic Experiencing®-informed practices, psychoeducation, Yoga Nidra, and time to unwind at the Nordic Spa. Registration is underway, and I’m looking forward to welcoming another intimate group.

🐑 Animal Advocate Nervous System Retreat
📅 September 13, 2026 | Calgary

Over 25% of spaces have already been filled! This retreat is designed specifically for animal advocates who want to reconnect, recharge, and learn practical nervous system regulation skills alongside a compassionate community.

As all retreats are facilitated by a Registered Psychologist, the psychological services portion may be eligible for reimbursement through extended health benefits (please check with your provider).

✨ Spaces are limited, and I’d love to have you join us this fall.

This retreat has been on my heart for a long time.

As an animal advocate myself, I know how deeply this work can affect our nervous systems. We carry grief, frustration, compassion, and hope, often all at once.

That’s why I created this half-day Haven retreat in Calgary. It’s a space to slow down, connect with other advocates, and learn practical ways to care for your nervous system while continuing to care for animals.

🥳 I’m so excited that our first participant has registered!

If you’ve been feeling emotionally drained by advocacy or simply need permission to rest, I’d love to have you join us.

📍Calgary
📅 September 18
🍃 Light vegan lunch included
🎁 Curated gift
👥 Limited to 15 participants

Most of us don’t know how exhausted we are until we finally stop.

This weekend isn’t about becoming someone new.

It’s about giving your nervous system permission to slow down.

Imagine mornings with gentle movement, afternoons soaking in the Nordic Spa, quiet moments overlooking the mountains, and practical tools you can bring home to help you navigate stress long after the weekend ends.

Throughout the weekend you’ll experience:

• Trauma-informed yoga
• Yoga Nidra
• Somatic practices
• Nervous system education led by a Registered Psychologist
• Two Nordic Spa passes
• Two nights in beautiful Canmore

✨ The eligible psychological services portion of the retreat may be submitted to extended health benefits where coverage for Registered Psychologists is available.

Learn more at
havenrestorativeretreats.ca

The Restoration Weekend: Canmore | Haven Restorative Re Restore your mind and body at Haven’s Canmore retreat—trauma-informed yoga, somatic therapy, and deep rest in a serene mountain setting.