Nest - Fall 2024 (Eco-therapy Course Version)

Nest: Eco-Therapy Course + Two-Day Retreat

Reset and relax at this immersive wilderness retreat. This retreat includes 24 hours of supported solitude in which you can explore nature meaningfully to develop a deeper relationship with yourself. Develop the skills you need to peacefully and successfully sleep, eat, and rest outdoors on this retreat. Along the trail and in the woods, you can pause, breathe, and rebuild an authentic connection with yourself.

Pre-retreat course sessions will be held in South Edmonton and given to you upon registration.

Dates:

• September 18th from 6 - 8 PM

• September 21st from 1:30 - 8:30 PM

• September 25th from 6 - 8 PM

• October 5th from 6 - 9 PM

• Overnight Retreat, 2 hrs Outside of Edmonton - October 12-13th

• Graduation Party in Edmonton dates TBA - 6 - 9 PM

Included in your fee of $975:

• Pre-trip eco-therapy course - 5 skill-building workshops totally 50 hours of expert guidance

• An overnight trip with site and conservation park fees covered

• 2 highly trained wilderness guides and eco-therapy facilitators

• Access to borrowed gear and clothing

You can expect:

• To have ample introvert-friendly community time in the course and at community meals on the retreat

• To learn basic outdoor and backcountry skills

• To experience sustained solitude in nature

• To return home feeling recharged and closer to yourself

Need to bring:

• All items on the pack list - bought or borrowed!

• Weather-appropriate clothing (we will teach you what to bring)

• 2 simple meals that can be eaten cold

• Transportation to and from the course in south Edmonton and the retreat, 2 hours away

For sexual and gender diverse participants, people of colour, and disabled folks, find discount code here.