Join us for an unforgettable weekend retreat in Golden, BC.

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Embrace the energy of FIRE and FALL at a retreat dedicated to the energy of passion, renewal, knowledge and power!

Enjoy crisp mountain air, luxury accommodation, art therapy, yoga, meditation, sound healing, an off-site excursion, and more!

Join us for a weekend therapy retreat from October 17-19th, 2025 in Golden, BC. Led by a Registered Psychologist and a Certified Meditation Teacher and Sound Healing Practitioner. We offer an exclusive, boutique style, small group therapy and wellness retreat experience.

Open to men and women over the age of 18. Register as a single, couple, or group! Very limited spaces available!

Retreat Theme: FIRE and FALL - Passion and Renewal

  • Two people painting with watercolors at a wooden table, using brushes and a palette of watercolor paints.

    Art Therapy

    A Registered Psychologist will support you in using art all weekend to express yourself and tune in to your wellness.

  • Group of people seated on yoga mats in a meditation class, practicing mindfulness with eyes closed and hands in prayer position in a spacious room.

    Meditation & Breath

    Our Certified Meditation Teacher will guide you to enhance your mindfulness and meditation practices.

  • Jeep parked on a dirt road in a mountainous forest area with purple wildflowers nearby.

    Be Close To Nature

    An off-site excursion will get you out into nature to enjoy all that the Rocky Mountains have to offer.

  • A group of people practicing restorative yoga with bolsters and blankets in a well-lit studio with wooden floors.

    Relaxing Yoga

    Yoga will ground you in your body and support development of your somatic awareness.

  • Hand holding a drumstick against a shamanic drum, with sunlight filtering through trees in a forest.

    Drum Journey

    A guided drum journey will connect you to yourself and invite your spirit guides.

  • Assorted singing bowls and sound healing instruments on a table.

    Sound Healing

    Offered by a Certified Sound Healing Practitioner, the calming frequency and vibration of metallic singing bowls will ground you.

  • Intuition Development

    Learn to use Runes, Oracle and Tarot Cards to help connect you to your higher self and your inner knowing.

  • Luxury Accommodation

    Rest and relax in luxurious boutique lodge accommodations exclusive to the retreat group.

  • Nutritious Meals

    A private chef will provide gourmet meals all weekend.

What our Past Retreat Participants Had To Say

Angela Bengivingo - May 2025 Participant

“This retreat really ensured everyone was relaxed, rested and educated. It was a weekend filled with connection, community and self discovery. The location, amazing food, and different teachings all added to the experience. I would definitely recommend attending a retreat with Rachel and David.”

Denise Mikesh- May 2025 Participant

“Beautiful setting surrounded by unbelievably beautiful nature with lovely participants and facilitators. So relaxing and rejuvenating- would recommend it to anyone who wants to ramp up their self care and connection. We had an amazing time!!”

Theresa Farkas - May 2025 Participant

“The RTC connection retreat was such a great experience. I came away with a newfound motivation to start meditating again and really focus on my spiritual self which I had lost touch with the past few years. The art therapy was challenging for me but in the end I found it super helpful and inspiring. Thank you David and Rachel for the wonderful weekend of meditation, art therapy, and the support and guidance to explore finding my heart connection again. Much thanks and appreciation.”

Anonymous May 2025 Participant

“The retreat organized by Rachel and David is unique and absolutely amazing and transformative! I had so much fun but it also felt like I was doing some real work towards my goals. We experimented so many different tools and medium that you can take away in your personnel journey. With the luxury lodging and the super healthy and tasty food, it's an all inclusive treat yourself weekend!”

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Retreat Pricing

Pricing is as follows:

  • $1495 + GST

    - OR-

  • 4 x payments of $383 + GST

All or some of your retreat fees may be reimbursed by your insurance plan as group therapy. Please contact us to discuss your need for special receipting. Note that receipts for insurance purposes cannot be provided until after the retreat date.

Limited registrations. Only 9 spaces available.

All registrants must complete a screening call prior to enrolment.

Registration includes the following:

  • Luxury lodge accommodation for 2 nights (two people per spacious room, each with ensuite bathroom). Lodge is exclusive to the retreat group. King bed or 2x single bed options.

  • Gourmet meals, provided by a private chef (snacks on Friday evening, late morning brunch, snack and dinner on Saturday, light breakfast Sunday morning)

  • Yoga, meditation, art therapy, wellness workshops on topics like self awareness, breath, emotions, meditation, and intuition

  • A sound journey

  • Rustic, back country transportation to and from an off-site excursion location

  • All materials and art supplies for activities

  • A retreat guide and take home package for continuing your growth at home

  • Access to the private hot tub and sauna

  • Special swag bag

  • Special receipting to claim your fees to insurance, if applicable

  • 2 dedicated facilitators providing 20 hours+ of facilitation

  • Special guest instructor/facilitators offering specialized support

  • Pre-retreat connection building session

ALL OF THIS for less than the cost of 7 hours of individual therapy with a Psychologist!

What’s Included:

What’s Not Included:

Registration does not include the following:

  • Transportation to and from Golden, BC (approximately 3 hours from Calgary, 2.5 hours from Cranbrook, 4 hours from Kamloops or Kelowna)

  • Dinner on Friday evening

All registrants must complete a screening call prior to enrolling.

Tap into FIRE ENERGY and IGNITE Yourself

Discover Healing, Growth, and Transformation at Our Rocky Mountain Wellness Retreat

Experience profound personal growth at our exclusive Rocky Mountain wellness retreat. This transformative wellness retreat offers a unique opportunity to deepen your self-awareness and embark on a journey toward holistic wellness. Whether you're just beginning your path of self-discovery or have been on a journey for years, our therapy retreat is designed to help you pause, reflect, and cultivate new insights through meditation, therapy, and healing practices.

Nestled in the serene beauty of the Rocky Mountains, our retreat provides the perfect setting for meditation and personal growth. With a small, intimate group, you’ll be guided by two experienced facilitators who will help you explore your inner needs, nurture self-awareness, and plant the seeds for lasting transformation. This meditation retreat is crafted to support your growth, providing the tools and space you need to create new habits, gain fresh perspectives, and deepen your connection with yourself.

A Holistic Experience for All Walks of Life at Our Therapy and Wellness Retreat

This wellness retreat welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and professions, offering a safe and nurturing environment for personal healing. Whether you are brand new to meditation or have years of experience practicing, our retreat provides a powerful opportunity to nurture your well-being. All you need is an open mind, a desire for self-discovery, and a willingness to connect and share in a confidential, boutique group setting.

Specially Tailored for Helping Professionals: Nurses, Teachers, Therapists & More

Our Rocky Mountain wellness retreat is especially designed for those in caregiving and helping professions—such as nurses, teachers, therapists, social workers, caregivers, lightworkers, empaths, and spiritual guides. This therapy retreat offers you the space to replenish your energy, expand your spiritual practice, and avoid burnout. Research shows that helping professionals who engage in wellness retreats and self-care practices experience greater fulfillment, lower levels of stress, and a reduced risk of burnout and vicarious trauma (Poslun, 2020).

Join us on this transformative journey in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains to recharge, reconnect, and foster a deeper sense of wellness and personal growth. Whether you are looking for a meditation retreat or a therapy retreat, this experience promises lasting benefits for both body and mind.

Meet the Facilitators

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  • Psychologist

    Rachel is passionate about helping others connect to their inner knowing and sense of spirituality as a path to healing. As a Registered Psychologist for nearly a decade, Rachel has helped hundreds of children, families, and adults resolve mental health challenges and move into wellness. She welcomes you into this sacred space with open arms, and can’t wait to meet you at the Retreat.

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  • 620 HR Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher

    Louise was first drawn to yoga purely for the physical aspect. It was to mend and strengthen her aching body from constantly physically exerting herself with high intensity sports. What she did not realize at the time was that this would be one of the things that would flip her whole world upside down and put her on this amazing path of self-discovery. In June 2014, she completed her 200 YTT with Julia McCabe in Pemberton BC then a 100 HR Yoga Anatomy - Prevention & Therapy training with Julia in May 2018. She has recently completed her 300 HR Advanced Yoga training with Erin Evans & Lydia Zamorano in Canmore, AB. Through her training she has developed a belief in alignment and integrity in one's practice to ensure a long lasting practice. She understands that there is no one-size-fits-all, and loves to let her spicy personality shine through with thoughtful, fun, and heart filled classes.

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  • Certified Meditation Teacher, Psychedelic Guide and Sound Healing Practitioner

    David is a certified meditation teacher and co-owner of a meditation studio and events centre in Strathmore, AB. He works as a psychedelic guide, as a sound healing practitioner, and meditation teacher. His grounding presence and smooth sounds will support you all weekend.

Sample Retreat Itinerary

(subject to change)

All retreat activities are an invitation. Some participants may find it most nourishing to sit out certain activities to rest and rejuvenate. Participants are encouraged to tune into, and honour, their needs.

  • 6:00pm - 6:45pm: Arrival and Settling In

    7:00pm-9:30pm: Welcome Evening (ice breakers, intention setting, movement meditation, art therapy, snacks and more).

    9:30pm onwards: Free time (hot tub, sauna, quiet activities)

  • 7:30am-8:00am: Morning meditation

    8:00am-8:45am Morning Walk and Nature Exploration

    8:45 - 9:30am: Morning Check in and Coffee/Tea Circle

    9:30-11am: Restorative Yoga

    11:00am - 12:00pm: Morning Brunch

    12:00pm-1:00pm: Personal time

    1:00pm - 3:30pm: Workshop - Enhancing Self Awareness and Intuition using Runes

    3:30 - 4:30pm: Personal Time

    4:30pm-6:30: Off-Site Excursion

    6:30pm-7:30pm: Dinner

    7:30pm-8:00pm: Quiet/Personal Time

    8:00pm-9:00pm: Sound Journey

    9:00pm onwards: Free time (hot tub, sauna, fire)

  • 8:00am-8:45am - Morning Meditation (optional)

    8:45am-9:15am - Coffee/Tea Service and Light Snacks

    9:15am-10:45am - Final Group Closing

    10:45am-11:00am: Check Out

FAQs

Can I book my own room?

All rooms are double occupancy with either two twin, or one king sized bed. Participants can be placed together in the same room by request. Single occupancy may be available for extra charge depending on registration numbers and orientations. Email us at rtcstrathmore@gmail.com to inquire.

Who is this retreat for?

This retreat is designed for men and women over the age of 18. Whether you are an advanced spiritual practitioner, a helper or teacher of others, or someone who is just starting their journey into wellness and meditation, our activities are designed to be accessible for all.

I have special dietary requirements, can this be accommodated?

Yes! Please provide your dietary requirements at the time of registration, and our private chef will ensure you have scrumptious meals that meet your needs.

What is your refund policy?

Due to the unique nature of a retreat and the planning requirements, retreat registrations are only refundable within 24 hours after purchase. After 24 hours, fees are non-refundable, but they can be transferred to another participant if desired. In the event that a retreat is cancelled prior to starting (emergency, wildfire, etc.) you will receive a 100% refund.

Other questions? Email us at rtcstrathmore@gmail.com and we will be happy to help.