Discovery Retreats
Canada, British Columbia – Wild Heart Spirit Heart Retreats & Cottages – August 2025
- August 14, 2025
- to
- August 17, 2025
- Registration Open
An opportunity to disconnect and relax and experience the magic of Forest Bathing.
The Discovery Forest Bathing Retreats are serene and immersive experiences designed to reconnect individuals with nature over the course of three days and two nights. Set in beautiful nature locations, these retreats offer participants the opportunity to engage in the Japanese practice of “shinrin-yoku” or forest bathing.
In this retreat, you will:
- Get a hands on experience of what you learned
- Get to know trainers personally
- Get to know other guides and connect
- Learn from shared experiences with other guides
- Deepen into the practice
- Get the opportunity to ask specific questions that might come up
Once you complete this four-day immersion, your certification will be moved from provisional to permanent. You have two years after you complete the six month core training course to complete an immersion. It will help to give you a sense of the community of guides that has grown and is active throughout the world.
About the Venue
Wild Heart Spirit Heart Retreats & Cottages
Our venue is a retreat center nestled at the edge of the wilderness where forest trails meet garden pathways. Our days and nights will be spent immersed in an environment thoughtfully crafted to uplift and inspire. Everything has been designed to foster connection, healing, love, and joy.
Lodging
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE 30th.
TAKE CAD $50 OFF THE PRICE OF ANY COTTAGE LISTED BELOW.
Shared Cottage – CAD $975 (approx. USD $680) Experience connection and comfort in a cozy shared space. Each shared cottage has two beds. Price is per person.
Private Cottage – CAD $1175 (approx. USD $820) Enjoy the peace and privacy of your own space, ideal for self-reflection and quiet rejuvenation.
Private Cottage w/ Ensuite – Single Occupancy – CAD $1425 (approx. USD $995) Indulge in added comfort with your own private bathroom in a serene atmosphere. If you’d like to share the experience, you’re welcome to book with a friend or loved one and enjoy your stay together. This is the price for one person. To book for 2 people, please select the option below.
Private Cottage w/ Ensuite – Double Occupancy – CAD $1825 (approx. USD $1290) Indulge in added comfort with a private bathroom in a serene atmosphere. You’re welcome to book with a friend or loved one and enjoy your stay together (with one queen bed). This price includes lodging, meals, and all scheduled sessions for 2 people.
What’s Included:
Lodging in your choice of cottage
Delicious, plant-based organic meals (i.e., daily breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner)
Water, tea, and coffee are available throughout the day
All scheduled sessions are outlined in the Daily Schedule
Open access to the gardens during your stay
Off-site Lodging Options Not Available – All participants must stay on-site
Meals
Vegan meals
The folks at Wild Heart Spirit Heart believe that true health is rooted in nature, and their meals reflect this philosophy. Fresh, hearty, and nourishing plant-based dishes will be prepared for our group each day. Even if you’re not accustomed to a plant-based diet, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy wholesome, satisfying meals that celebrate natural ingredients.
Transportation
Wild Heart Sprit Heart is located in British Columbia just outside the community of Tulameen, a 30-minute drive from Princeton. We will provide an optional ride-sharing sign-up form.
Schedule Details
Arrival
Please plan to arrive by 4 pm.
| Thursday, August 14 | |
| 4:00 pm | Check-in |
| 4:45 pm | Group Orientation & Tour of Wild Heart Spirit Heart Grounds |
| 6:15 pm | Dinner |
| 7:30 pm | Introduction to Forest Therapy & Welcome Circle |
| Friday, August 15 | |
| 7:30 am | Sunrise Yoga w/ Nikki from Wild Heart Spirit Heart |
| 8:30 am | Breakfast |
| 10:00 am | Forest Therapy Walk |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 2:30 pm | Wild Expressions – Letting nature inspire free-flowing creativity |
| 4:00 pm | Hike up Wild Mountain with miniature goats |
| 6:15 pm | Dinner |
| 7:15 pm | Q&A about Forest Bathing/Forest Therapy |
| 8:15 pm | Candlelit Sound Journey |
| Saturday, August 16 | |
| 8:30 am | Breakfast |
| 10:00 am | Forest Therapy Walk |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 2:30 pm | Yoga in the Garden w/ Nikki from Wild Heart Spirit Heart |
| 3:30 pm | Solo Forest Wander |
| 6:30 pm | Dinner |
| 8:00 pm | Story Weaving |
| Sunday, August 17 | |
| 8:30 am | Breakfast |
| 10:00 am | Tree Planting Ceremony |
| 10:30 am | Closing Circle |
| 11:30 am | Light Lunch |
| 12:00 pm | Departure |
Departure
The retreat wraps up at noon.
General Notes
Connectivity
Our venue offers a rare chance to disconnect from screens and immerse yourself in nature. While there is no cell service, WiFi is available in designated areas for communication via WiFi calling or apps like WhatsApp and iMessage. If needed, a landline is available for emergencies. Consider this an invitation to embrace a digital detox perhaps.
Cancellation Policy
If cancelled more than 60 days before the start date of the retreat, you will receive a refund of 75% of the amount paid.
If cancelled between 30 and 59 days before the start date of the retreat, you will receive a refund of 50% of the amount paid.
If cancelled less than 30 days before the start date of the retreat, no refund will be provided.
Tuition
The tuition for the retreat is included.
Training Team
- Ken Ouendag
- Ken Ouendag became the first certified Forest Therapy Guide in Vancouver, BC after training with ANFT in 2017. He currently lives in Calgary, AB and serves as the Praire Representative with the NFTC (National Forest Therapy of Canada). Ken works in the field of Recreation Therapy while studying for a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. He has worked with adults and seniors in various health care settings and continues to advocate for people living in long-term care and hospital settings to have opportunities to go outside and interact with the natural world.