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The Wildcraft Forest presents four different Yasei Shinrin Yoku Weekend Destination Retreats. As forest expeditions each is connected to a different element of energy in the diverse pristine forests of British Columbia.
This retreat is focused on soaking in the forest atmosphere and exploring inside and outside yourself as inspired by nature. This includes guided forest meditations and exercises including slow mindful movement and breathing exercises. This is an opportunity to experience the profound vibe and renewing energy of an old growth forest with its soothing breeze where ancient stories and mysteries are visited and shared. “Exhilarating” and “Rejuvenating” are words often used to describe this experience. This retreat ends with a beautiful intentional Tea Ceremony. A perfect way to close your time here. But you know, once you’ve stayed here, you’re family. And we fully expect you to come back and visit.
We provide the hammock in the woods, the homey glamping tent stocked with fairy lights, throw blankets and a secret special hygge-filled chest to make your stay that much more lovely and delightful, we supply the screened open air meditation pod, chilled tea and coffee bar, heart warming evening campfires, beautiful forest hiking trails and a library for you to peruse filled with both unique and antique books focused on nature, adventure, history, cooking, natural wellness and much more.
For an additional fee you can add an Ayurvedic Head Massage, Tree Reading, Ancestral Mapping or Marma Therapy Sessions to your stay. We are 8 minutes from Lumby where you have access to quaint town amenities. Included in this fee is the glamping tent accommodations, light nourishing meals, snacks, coffee and chilled tea bar.
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This package price is $485 CDN per person.
This package price is $485 CDN per person.Day 1: Arrival & Grounding (Slow Down & Settle In)
Theme: Welcome, Warmth & Intention
•Arrival & cozy welcome drinks (wildcrafted tea, mulled cider, or hot cocoa).
Arrival & cozy welcome drinks (wildcrafted tea, mulled cider, or hot cocoa).•Gather in the Shaman’s Lodge for a special welcome ceremony.
Gather in the Shaman’s Lodge for a special welcome ceremony.•Settle into your space with soft music, candles, comfy blankets, slippers.
Settle into your space with soft music, candles, comfy blankets, slippers.•Guided journaling session: “What does comfort mean to me?” or “My intention for this retreat is…”
Guided journaling session: “What does comfort mean to me?” or “My intention for this retreat is…”•Slow movement Yasei Shinrin Yoku exercises.
Slow movement Yasei Shinrin Yoku exercises.•Comfort food dinner (hearty soups, breads, or homemade pastas).
Comfort food dinner (hearty soups, breads, or homemade pastas).•Evening Sacred Fire Circle: share gratitude or meaningful memories by the fire.
Evening Sacred Fire Circle: share gratitude or meaningful memories by the fire.•Optional quiet reading or a feel-good discussion circle with snacks.
Optional quiet reading or a feel-good discussion circle with snacks.Day 2: Nourish & Create (Deepen the Cozy)
Theme: Indulgence in Simplicity & Creativity
•Slow breakfast with cozy music.
Slow breakfast with cozy music. •Nature walk or Yasei Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing) with refreshments at a deep forest canopy destination.
Nature walk or Yasei Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing) with refreshments at a deep forest canopy destination.•Hang out in a working art studio in the forest with lots of creative activity: charcoal drawing, nature crafts, vision board making, or making smores over the fire together.
Hang out in a working art studio in the forest with lots of creative activity: charcoal drawing, nature crafts, vision board making, or making smores over the fire together.•Outbound self-guided daytrip option to explore remote beaches, trails and waterfalls.
Outbound self-guided daytrip option to explore remote beaches, trails and waterfalls.•Evening fire circle or storytelling — share stories, poems, or just chat
Evening fire circle or storytelling — share stories, poems, or just chat•Stargazing, journaling, or light meditation before bed.
Stargazing, journaling, or light meditation before bed.Day 3: Reflect & Carry Hygge Home
Theme: Reflection, Connection & Going Forward
•Morning wildcrafted tea or coffee ritual with gentle music.
Morning wildcrafted tea or coffee ritual with gentle music.•Guided reflection or group journaling: “What did I learn about myself?” / “How will I bring hygge into daily life?”
Guided reflection or group journaling: “What did I learn about myself?” / “How will I bring hygge into daily life?”•Mindful movement or nature meditation.
Mindful movement or nature meditation.•Shared brunch with cozy conversation.
Shared brunch with cozy conversation.•Farewell ritual: write yourself a note to take home, or create a keepsake.
Farewell ritual: write yourself a note to take home, or create a keepsake.This package is great for the self-guided traveler. Wildcraft Forest is only 10 minutes from a quaint village where there is shopping, supplies, restaurants and cafes. The Forest is 10-40 minutes from beaches and waterfalls making for a great location to explore other great forms of comfort
Package Price: $485.00 Canadian per person.
This includes your own private Glamping Tent that can sleep two.
•3 Days (2 Nights)
3 Days (2 Nights)•August 8-10 (Fri to Sun)
August 8-10 (Fri to Sun)•Sept 5-7 (Fri to Sun)
Sept 5-7 (Fri to Sun)Price is slightly higher for Camping Caravans please contact us for details.
Each camp is limited to 8 people
Registration
Hygge Infused Forest Therapy Retreat
A personal retreat and deep nature immersion
•3 Days (2 Nights)
3 Days (2 Nights)•August 8-10 (Fri to Sun)
August 8-10 (Fri to Sun)•Sept 5-7 (Fri to Sun)
Sept 5-7 (Fri to Sun)Package Price: $485.00 Canadian per person.
This includes your own private Glamping Tent that can sleep two.
Please register through this secure payment link and we will confirm your placement information by phone or email.
You can also make your payment by bank transfer please email us for instructions. If you would like to purchase addtional days please contact us and we will send you a registration link.
If you have questions about this retreat or if you would like to register a Tribe of Five package please email us:
Or phone: 250.547.2001
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Moon and Lantern:
A Hygge Retreat Under the Trees
A retreat with an expression of Shinrin Yoku
The Taste of Hygge
You will experience Hygge culinary delights which blend wildcrafted ingredients, outdoor cooking and extreme comfort food.
A Hygge meal is about creating a warm, cozy, and comforting food experience that fosters a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment. It emphasizes slow, mindful eating, sharing with friends and loved ones, and savoring simple pleasures. Think of hearty, comforting dishes like stews, soups, and pastries, often with a focus on seasonal ingredients and homemade elements, like homemade bread or pie.
This learning retreat includes meals and snacks that change with the season and the forest. We will share the menu in advance of your arrival.
A Great Learning Opportunity
Here at the Wildcraft Forest School we have developed these Hygge Retreats to compliment and support our various certification programs like Yasei Shinrin Yoku Practitioners Training, Shamanic Coach Training, Wildcrafting and Sanctuary Forest Design. We believe that Hygge offers complimentary experiences that will elevate the skills of our students as it is presented within a working forest farm environment.
Hygge Infused Forest Therapy Retreat
A personal retreat and deep nature immersion
• 3 Days (2 Nights)
• August 8-10 (Fri to Sun)
• Sept 5-7 (Fri to Sun)
Hygge Retreats
SANCTUARY FOREST THERAPY CENTRE
British Columbia, Canada
North Okanagan - Monashee
