NURTURE IN NATURE
Honour the final days of summer breathing in fresh Canadian air together with others in a supportive community. Explore somatic healing, yoga, walking, meditation and more amidst the splendour of the Algonquin landscape.
YOUR RETREAT LEADERS
DANA ROGERS (she/her)
Dana began practising yoga 25 years ago after leaving the world of competitive dance. In the beginning yoga was a way to continue a regular movement practice, and later it became an invaluable tool to heal from addiction and mental health issues. With over 1,000 hours of training in various yoga and transformative modalities, Dana has been guided by incredible teachers from Canada, the U.S., and Central America. In early October 2024, Dana will complete her Clinical Somatic Educator and Therapist certifications. Her experience teaching aerial yoga, yin yoga, breath work, meditation, somatic dreaming, and ceremony, marries scientific and spiritual knowledge to guide people to access intuitive body knowledge over outside messaging. Dana’s aim is to amplify our innate wisdom through intuition and playful exploration – she hopes we all can feel healthy, joyful, and at home in our bodies.
LEE SCOTT (she/her)
Lee has been working as a fitness leader for more than 30 years. Known for her WoW Power Walking program which she created in 2002, she has brought fun, fitness, and marathon training to the pedestrian gait including speaking at fitness and health conferences across North America. Lee has taught all manner of fitness classes over the decades and, in addition to her walking classes, currently focuses on leading strength workouts, yoga and meditation practice livestream. Originally certified as a group fitness leader in 1992, she has been a certified personal trainer and health coach with the American Council of Exercise since 2001. Since 2013, she has completed more than 1,000 hours of yoga teacher. She is co-author of The Walking Solution (Human Kinetics, 2020) and author of Step Outside (Plumleaf Press) to be published in 2025.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
September 11, 2025
4:30-6pm: Welcome Circle
6-7pm: Dinner
7:30-9pm: Grounding yoga and movement practice and sleep time meditation (Dana & Lee)
September 12, 2025
6:45-7:45am: Sunrise Stroll (Lee)
8-9am: Breakfast
9:15-10:45am: All Chakras Practice (Lee)
11-11:45am: Clinical Somatics: healthy hips (Dana)
12-1pm: Lunch
1-3:30pm: free time (incl. sauna, 2-3pm)
4-5pm: Elective (Intro to gentle aerial (Dana)/water paddle (Edge Facilitator)/meditation + journalling (Lee))
6-7pm: Dinner
7:30-9pm: Bonfire Circle & Ceremony: Pranayama, guided sharing, and evening silence
September 13, 2025
6:45-7:45am: Sunrise Stroll (Lee)
8-9am: Breakfast
9:15-10:45am: Good Morning Intuitive Yoga (Dana)
11-11:45am: Clinical Somatics: shoulder release
12-1pm: Lunch
1-3pm: free time (sauna)
3-4:30pm: Elective (Intro to gentle aerial/water paddle/meditation + journalling)
5-7:00pm: Build-your-own, wood-fired pizza party
7:30-9:30pm: Sauna Ceremony and Somatic Dreaming Meditation under the stars
September 14, 2025
6:45-7:45am: Sunrise Walk (Lee)
8-9am: Breakfast
9:15-10:45 Easy Flow Yoga Practice (Lee)
11:30-12:30pm: Lunch
1-2:30pm: Closing Circle
All content is flexible depending on weather and inspiration.
Northern Edge Algonquin Retreat Centre
Here are a few of the magical places on the property for practice, conversation, and exploration.
Radiance Studio is a brand new 100-square-foot space with stunning views of Algonquin scenery. Radiance features a sprung floor, new sound system, and is stocked with lots of comfy props to support our practices.
Northern Edge has installed 14 brand new aerial yoga silks for those who wish to join Dana (who brings her 10 years of aerial teaching experience) to float, decompress, and laugh.
The Circular Studio is designed in the shape of a circle for specialty workshops, sound baths, chanting, and small group movement sessions. This is also used as a silent space for personal practice outside of scheduled programming and is stocked with back-jack chairs, blankets, meditation cushions, hand drums, crystal bowls, and an earth gong.
The Dragonfly Dockis a floating platform ideal for sunrise or sunset yoga and meditation, with lots of room for movement. It is also the launch area for paddle sports and swimming, or a great place to curl up with a book.
Points Northis a common space with coffee, tea, and snacks served throughout the day. This space is open 24 hours offering bathrooms and shower rooms located a few minutes’ walk away from cabins without en suite facilitities.
The Lake Houseis the central location for dining and food at the Edge. The main Dining Room takes up the main floor which opens onto the Hive Deck and an outdoor waterfront dining spaces. Inside, a small lending library is available for guests to borrow a book during their stay.
The Edge has two fire areas – the largest fire circle is a great space for large groups, while StoneHedge Fire Circle is located on the waterfront, right by the labyrinth.
The Grandmother Cedar Haus is the large, wood-fired sauna with capacity for small groups to share in ceremony or social time together. We’ll fire it up a couple of times during our retreat. Our first afternoon during free time, you’ll have the opportunity to use the sauna during a two hour window after lunch and before the elective. On the following night we’ll stoke the heat after pizza dinner and allow you to circuit between the sauna, lake, and bonfire.
Northern Edge is sustainably powered, their solar system powers lights, CPAP machines, and power to charge small devices only. Unplug from the distractions of technology. With no cell service or wi-fi, relax deeply in nature. Stow your phone – we will stay connected to outside world for you in case of any emergencies, so you can fully recharge your own battery!
Accommodation. Book early to make sure you stay in the room that suits you.
Northern Edge offers a variety of accommodation options – private rooms can be reserved or shared rooms for you and one or two friends (old or new). Some rooms/cabins have their own bathrooms including showers, some have compost toilets, and others are a short walk from shower and restrooms. Comfortable feather duvets & colourful linen sheets support a good night sleep.
Shared Habitat Cabin/Shared Canopy Cabin (couples): $1284/person
Private Canopy Cabin/Shared Studio Cabin: $1384/person
Private Studio Cabin/Shared Dreamer’s Hill Bedroom: $1584/person
Private Dreamer’s Hill Bedroom: $1804/person
Prices include accommodation, food, and all programming for the 4-day, 3-night retreat.
Have a look at the accommodations here.
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What our Clients are Saying…
Lee’s coaching makes all the difference for power walkers at all levels. Her proven methods of interval training and hill work, combined with her positive attitude and decades of experience, will prepare you for any race. Her great advice to “trust the training” carried me through a recent marathon. Above all, her classes are fun, friendly and inclusive.