Retreats & Workshops
We offer various retreats throughout the year, as well as rent the retreat to other groups who wish to facilitate their own retreat.
If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please scroll to the bottom and complete the contact form or click on Contact Us in the menu.​
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UPCOMING RETREATS

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RECONNECTING RETREAT 
​Thursday, July 29, 2021             

​Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Cost: $200 (plus $26 hst)
​Location: 85185 Marnoch Line, Belgrave, Ontario
Phone: 519-525-5568
​To Register: email Therese at relax@renewalretreat.com
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​​Come reconnect with Mother Nature, and  nourish your own beautiful soul in this full day of returning to a deep sense of Connection
at Renewal Retreat on the River.
Many people are feeling overwhelmed for numerous reasons, including the pressures of Covid-19.
This retreat is intended to help restore a sense of inner balance and deep care for your own soul, in a safe and healing space.

 Participants will be welcome to enjoy ANY or ALL of the following:
Embodiment yoga and natural movement (no experience required)
Grounding and clearing meditation  ​ ( no experience required)
Intuitive Journaling
 Energy Clearing  with  Selenite
 Deep Connection with Mother Nature  through the Woods and Water
Nourishing plant based food  (nutritious lunch, snacks and infused waters included)

Limited spaces due to COVID Restrictions - hope you can join us!
Register by completing the contact form below or emailing Therese directly at relax@renewalretreat.com

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INWARD JOURNEY RETREAT​

​INWARD JOURNEY RETREAT: Sept 8, 2021  (9 am - 5 pm)

ALL ABOUT LEARNING TO CONNECT WITH  YOUR SUBTLE BODY 
AND TO WORK WITH ARCHANGEL METATRON AND  METATRON'S CUBE
FOR YOUR OWN HIGHEST GOOD AND THE HIGHEST GOOD OF ALL BEINGS


​Facilitating Deep Relaxation through Respectful Connection with Nature
Invoking  Archangel Metatron through Heart Centered Meditation
Understanding that Love and Sacred Geometry are at the centre of ALL CREATION
Utilizing Archangel Metatron's Cube  to assist in co-creating the life you want to live in the kind of world you want to live in.

As always, Deep Connection with Mother Nature  through the Woods and Water.
Opening and Stretching the Body and Mind.
Nourishing plant based food  (nutritious lunch, snacks and infused waters included)
ALL  WELCOME : NO prior experience with meditation or Archangel Metatron is required. 
Loving Consciousness is the The Path.

Limited spaces- hope you can join us for this transformative retreat!
Register by completing the contact form below or emailing Therese directly at relax@renewalretreat.com
$250  (plus $32.50  HST) per person
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​PAST RETREATS

Wildher Retreat:  June 11-13, 2021   ( sorry, now full)
Wildher Retreat:  October 16-19, 2020   ( sorry, now full)

CONNECTION RETREAT: SPRING EQUINOX EDITION

• March 13-15, 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19 ​
• Facilitators: Karri Sonke and Shannon Hugman ​​


• Click on the link below the photo for details and to register


• Please do not contact Renewal Retreat to Register

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 www.connectionretreats.ca/spring-equinox-edition      Click on this link for DETAILS and to REGISTER

​Full Moon Gathering   &  Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
at Renewal Retreat :  Space on the Yoga Deck is limited to 25 ( sorry, now full)
AUGUST 15, 2019 7-8:30 PM
$25 per person​. All Welcome
Click on this link to register via Lisa Lopez
https://Nineofwater.as.me/Earthspiritfindyourjoy

It was an absolutely magical evening!  

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 Summer Soul Care  ~  yoga, meditation and art retreat - sorry now full

Renewal Retreat: 85185 Marnoch Line, Belgrave, On
Wednesday, July 10, 2019  (9 am -5 pm):
Facilitators: Therese Bowler: renewalretreat.com
Jenna Bowler-Cooke: flowjbc.com & @upliftlifestylepodcast 
Haley Bowler-Cooke: @upliftlifestylepodcast
join us for a full day of soul care
soul soothing meditation  
soul expanding yoga/movement on the riverfront yoga deck
soul touching ~ outdoor art experience 
soul restoring nature

Cost: $150 per person ( plus hst)  register with a friend and save $25 each.
includes nutritious snacks, infused water, herbal teas and full vegan lunch
art supplies provided  ~  leave with your own work of art.     
yoga mats provided
What to Bring:
refillable water bottle, paint clothes, bathing suit/towel if you want to enjoy a swim in the spring-fed pond, a swing and a  jump off the swing shot,  soak in the  outdoor hot tub during the 2 hour lunch break, a paddle in the kayak, canoe or on the paddle boards
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                                                                         * Great gift idea for someone you love, including yourself  :)
​                        Space is limited, so please email Therese at relax@renewalretreat.com or call 519-525-5568 to register
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LIVING IN THE HEART  (sorry now full)  

Yoga, Meditation and Art Retreat  
Renewal Retreat: 85185 Marnoch Line, Belgrave, On
Saturday, January 12, 2019  (9 am -5 pm)
Facilitators: Therese Bowler and Artist: Jenna Bowler-Cooke
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Join us for a full day of living in the heart
heart opening meditation ~ anahata awareness
heart opening yoga ~ anahata opening asanas
heart centered painting ~blind folded art experience 
Cost: $150 per person ( plus hst)  register with a friend and save $25 each.
includes nutritious snacks, infused water, herbal teas and full vegan lunch
art supplies provided  ~  leave with their own framed work of art.
yoga mats provided

What to Bring:
refillable water bottle, paint clothes, bathing suit/towel if you want to enjoy an outdoor hot tub during the 2 hour lunch break,
 warm clothes for a winter snow shoe or nature walk.  
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                                                   * Great holiday gift idea for someone you love, or...  put it on your own wish list!  :)
​                        Space is limited, so please email Therese at relax@renewalretreat.com or call 519-525-5568 to register
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Summer Wellness Retreat: (sorry now full)
​Love Yourself Up! 
July 17-18, 2018  at Renewal Retreat 
 (Tuesday 8 am - Wednesday  6:00 pm)     
Facilitators : 
Therese Bowler & Jenna Bowler-Cooke
therese bowler: owner & facilitator of renewal retreat
jenna bowler-cooke: artist at flowjbc.com
​join us for two days of deep care for your mind, body and spirit
see below...

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come relax, play and nourish yourself!

indulge yourself  in quiet riverfront yoga,
guided and silent meditation,
expressive art, personal nature mandala,
reiki share and closing healing circle in the tipi
nutritious vegetarian meals and accommodation in the log retreat,  also... plenty of free time to  enjoy the outdoor hot tub under the stars, fire pit, hammocks, kayaks, paddle boards, wellness library etc

​Cost: $400  Register with a friend and save $25 each.
To register:  complete the form below or                                                           email relax@renewalretreat.com or call  519-525-5568 ​

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Women's Retreat at Renewal Retreat
Re-Wilding: Fierce and Free
March 9-11, 2018  ( sorry. now full)
Facilitated By Daniella Comacchio
Owner and Instructor at The Yoga Nook 
Reiki - Thai Yoga Massage - Meditation 
Link to Women's Retreat
Please contact Daniella directly regarding this retreat.
theyoganookcontact@gmail.com
905-808-2166

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Summer Soul Retreats : Yoga & Wellness Retreats 
​July 11-13, 2017  (full)  
August 1-3, 2017 (full)
come treat yourself to two nights and two days of deep care for yourself
register with a friend and save $25 each

indulge in quiet riverfront yoga, guided and silent meditation, expressive art, healing reiki, nutritious vegetarian meals and accommodation in the log retreat, 
also... plenty of free time to  enjoy the outdoor hot tub under the stars, fire pit, hammocks, kayaks, paddle boards, wellness library etc

arrive: tuesday 7 pm  depart thursday 5 pm 
cost:  $400 all inclusive (plus hst)
facilitators: 
therese from renewalretreat.com
anne from healingrootsreiki.com
​jenna from flowjbc.com
click on this link to view jenna's artistic process: 

https://youtu.be/7NIA_57xbPI

​ Summer Love Yourself - Soul Retreat Schedule       
July 11-13, 2017 and August 1-3, 2018

All inclusive; however, you are free to participate at your leisure.  
​The Riverfront Yoga Deck and The Inner Peace Room are available throughout the retreat for personal yoga practice and meditation.

Tuesday, July 11, 2017 / August 1, 2017  
7 pm        Welcome Circle, Letting Go and Welcoming In
                   Sign up for Karma Yoga and Treatment of choice                                   8– 10 pm  Free time:   Treatments, Hot Tub, Fire pit, Walk,                                                       Read, Journal, Sit By The River …
10 pm       Lights Out and Silence (10 pm – 8 am)

Wednesday, July 12, 2017/ August 2, 2017
6-8 am     Self Serve:  Silent Breakfast and Free Time
                   “Silence Please” until first session at 8 am
8 am         Guided Pranayama & Self Love Meditation
9 am          Yoga
10:15       Tea and Snack
11 am       Guided Chakra Activation and Meditation Session
12-1 pm  Lunch
1-3 pm    Treatments and Free Time
3-6 pm    Expressive Art Session
6 pm         Dinner and Free Time
8 pm         Evening Yoga followed by Camp Fire, Hot Tub …
10 pm      Lights Out ( Silence please until 

Thursday, July 13, 2017/ Thursday August 3, 2017
6-8 am     Self Serve:  Silent Breakfast and Free Time
                “Silence Please” until first session at 8 am
8 am        Guided Gratitude Meditation 
9 am        Yoga
10:15      Tea and Snack
11:00        am   Walking and Movement Meditation in Nature
12-1 pm    Lunch
1-4 pm     Treatments and Free Time
4 -5 pm    Yoga
5 pm           Closing Circle and Metta Bhavana Meditation

• People are free to stay for tea & snacks and to enjoy the grounds until 7 pm, but the official end time of the retreat is 5 pm, for anyone who needs to be on their way.

A Winter's Day Retreat  (sorry now full) 
The Miracle of Mindfulness
Saturday, January 14, 2017 
 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)   at   Renewal Retreat
This retreat is for those who wish to learn how to slow the hurried mind,be nurtured by winter’s beauty and cultivate loving kindness for self, others and the world  through the practice of mindfulness
The day will include: 
 Mindfulness Meditation (non-judgmental awareness)
Metta Meditation (loving kindness)                          
Gentle Yoga (body awareness and care)
Silent Walking Meditation (being present in nature)
The retreat will also provide quiet time to enjoy the river front
Snow Shoe or X-country ski, soak in the outdoor hot tub, 
Read with a cup of tea, and simply breathe.

Cost: $150 per person ( plus hst):  
Vegetarian Lunch, teas, juices and healthy snacks provided.
Complete contact form or call 519-525-5568 for more details or to register.

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Inner Peace ~ Inner Joy Retreat
April 2, 2016  (9am -5pm)
sorry now full
                                        This retreat is for those who wish to foster inner peace and inner joy,                                                                                                                                                   be soothed by nature’s beauty                                                                                                                         cultivate healthy, loving relationships                          
   with self, others and the world  
       ​through the practice of balancing mind, body and spirit

                                  The day will include:   Mindfulness Meditations (cultivating inner peace)                     
                                        Gentle Hatha Yoga  (no yoga experience required)                             
             Metta Meditation (cultivating inner happiness)
               Walking Meditation (being healed by nature)
                                                                     Colouring Meditation (Mandalas)                                                      

The retreat will also provide quiet time to enjoy the riverfront grounds,
            soak in the outdoor hot tub,
read with a cup of tea, and simply breathe.  

Includes: Vegetarian lunch, healthy snacks, herbal teas, fruit infused waters               

Registration Fee: $150 plus HST = $169.50  or  Register with a  friend:  $125 plus HST = $141.25 
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CALL 519-525-5568  TO REGISTER OR COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW  

The retreat will also provide plenty of quiet time to enjoy the riverfront grounds: soak in the hot tub, read with a cup of tea, walk or (weather permitting) snow shoe/x-country ski along the country road, sit by the camp fire, and simply breathe. 

          Autumn Retreat - The Quiet Within 
      SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21-22, 2015
         (9:00 am Sat - 5:00 pm Sunday)
Sorry, now full
                                                               This weekend retreat is for those who wish to step back from the rush of life,                                                  the chatter of the mind, and practice stillness. 
The changing colours, the singing birds, and the flowing river will be our guides to the quiet within.
                                                                                        In stillness, what no longer serves us can arise.                                                                      The practice of mindfulness (non-judgmental awareness) allows us to observe and release limitations of the mind, leaving that beautiful space of infinite quiet within. A deep practice for letting go of self-destructive patterns.
                                                   The weekend includes individual and group meditation, yoga, journalling                                                         , quiet nature walks,  and sage ceremony in the tipi.
Fee:  $250.00 (plus HST)  Total: $282.50
Includes: Overnight accommodation in the log retreat.  
             All vegetarian meals (lunch, dinner, healthy snacks, teas/  beverages on Sat and breakfast,                                              lunch, snacks and teas on Sunday. 
    Register with a friend, and both receive $32.50   off the registration fee.  
To register: complete the form below

“Waking up this morning I  smile, 
 twenty-four new hours are before me        
 I vow to live fully in each moment           
and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion."
                                Thich Nhat Hanh  

Perhaps you will be blessed by a          
visit from our 
 deer and feathered friends.
 It is remarkable what we notice 
   when we slow down.

A Winter's Day Retreat  
The Miracle of Mindfulness
sorry now full

Saturday, January 24, 2015 
 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)   
at
  Renewal Retreat
This retreat is for those who wish to learn how to 
slow the hurried mind,
                                                                                                                           be nurtured by winter’s beauty                                                                                                                                                                     and cultivate loving kindness for self, others and the world                                          
  through the practice of mindfulness
                                                                                        The day will include:                                                                                                                                        Mindfulness Meditation (non-judgmental awareness)                                                                                                                                                                          Metta Meditation (loving kindness)                                                                                             Gentle Yoga (body awareness and care)
Silent Walking Meditation (being present in nature)
All welcome
The retreat will also provide quiet time to enjoy the riverfront Snow Shoe or X-country ski, soak in the outdoor hot tub, 
read with a cup of tea, and simply breathe.
Help yourself and others at the same time....
$25 from every registration fee will go to help the women and children of 
Huron Women's Shelter
Register with a friend, 
and both receive $25 off the registration fee.   

Registration Fee:  $150.00 (plus HST) Total: $166.25   
 Includes: Vegetarian lunch, healthy snacks, herbal teas, use of yoga mats, meditation cushions

Overnight accommodation is available in the log retreat:  why not extend the peaceful experience
add $75 for Evening accommodation, Saturday night dinner and Sunday breakfast

            TO REGISTER:   Submit the form below with your name and contact info, 
                             as well as which retreat you wish to attend.

                Or  Call 519-357-1914 or email relax@renewalretreat.com              

YOGA RETREAT - Saturday Nov 29/14
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Renewal Retreat
Location: Renewal Retreat
85185 Marnoch Line
Belgrave, ON

Cost: $120/ person 
($80 non-refundable unless we can fill your spot)
Nutritious vegetarian lunch, snacks, and drinks included.
Facilitated by: Adrienne Pollock, professional level Kripalu Yoga instructor - email her directly at
tasrpollock@hurontel.on.ca   
  
Come join me in a yoga day retreat for mind/ body/ and spirit, to deepen your yoga practice. 
The focus of this retreat will be on the CHAKRAS.  The goal for the day is to come away with the knowledge of what chakras are, why it is important to keep them balanced, and how to achieve that through yoga postures, mantras, visualizations, and other possibilities. It is also an opportunity to take time for yourself before the business of the holiday season arrives:)
 
The day will include yoga philosophy to deepen your practice, asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breath exercises), meditation, guided imagery, mantra (chanting...Bija mantra's only incase you are worried:),
You will need to bring your mat, a journal/ pen, comfortable clothing, clothing suitable for a nature walk outdoors, swim suit (if you wish to enjoy the hot tub), and an open mind.
 
There will also be some free time for the outdoor hot tub, walking the grounds, and relaxation....
 
Please let me know if you would like to join me. There are only 4 spaces still available, and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Payment will be due by Nov 13/14 to hold your space.
 
In Peace, 
Adrienne
 
"Peace is every step."
Thich Nhat Hahn

Register by contacting Adrienne directly:   tasrpollock@hurontel.on.ca   
Adrienne Pollock, professional level Kripalu Yoga instructor 

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Inner Peace, Outer Peace Retreat   Saturday, Sept 20 - Sunday, Sept 21, 2014

2 Day Retreat
Date: Saturday, Sept 20 - Sunday, Sept 21, 2014
Location:  Renewal Retreat
Facilitator: Therese Bowler 

In celebration of the International Day of Peace on Sept 21st, this retreat will offer various forms of Peace Meditation (guided, silent, walking and yoga meditations). Our intention is to foster peace within ourselves, peace with nature, and peace in our world. The weekend will move from inner awareness to outer action, as we share our hopes and ideas for creating a more peaceful world, one step at a time. Our mindfulness practice will flow from inner awareness to outer awareness, by connecting with others around the globe who will also be holding Peace celebrations. As an act of intentional solidarity with all beings of the world, we will create a Group Peace Pole that will stand at the centre of Renewal Retreat's Peace Labyrinth. Each person will also be invited to create a Peace Pole of your own, to place in the space of your choosing (your yard, home, school, garden, community).  This is a sacred, joyful process that we hope you will extend to your loved ones.




The retreat will also provide plenty of quiet time to enjoy the riverfront grounds: relax in the hammock, soak in the hot tub, read by the river, paddle in the pond, go for a bike road along the country road, sit by the camp fire, and simply breathe. 
 
Fee:  
$250.00    Weekend Retreat:  Saturday and Sunday   (plus HST)  Total: $282.50
                 Includes overnight accommodation in the log retreat 
                 All vegetarian meals (includes lunch, dinner, snacks and teas on Sat and breakfast, lunch,                        snacks and teas on Sunday.) 

                 Includes Peace Poles, paints, brushes 

Please bring the following: 
water bottle, comfortable clothing, yoga mat (if you have one), bathing suit and towel, meditation cushion (if you have one) and blanket/throw
 
TO REGISTER:   Submit the form (AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE) with your name and contact info, 
                           as well as which retreat you wish to attend 

                           Or  Call 519-357-1914 or email relax@renewalretreat.com
              
       Register with a friend, and both receive $32.50 off the registration fee.

 

“Be still.  Stillness reveals the secrets of eternity”  Lao Tzu

Autumn Retreat - The Quiet Within Saturday, October 25 - Sunday, October 26, 2014
(9:00 am Sat - 5:00 pm Sunday)

This weekend retreat is for those who wish to step back from the rush of life, the chatter of the mind, and practice stillness. 
The changing colours, the singing birds, and the flowing river will be our guides to the quiet within.

In stillness, what no longer serves us can arise. The practice of mindfulness (non-judgmental awareness) allows us to observe and release limitations of the mind, leaving that beautiful space of infinite quiet within.

The weekend includes individual and group meditation, yoga, journalling, quiet nature walks, and sage ceremony in the tipi.


The retreat will also provide plenty of quiet time to enjoy the riverfront grounds: relax in the hammock, soak in the hot tub, read by the river, 
paddle in the pond, go for a bike road along the country road, 
sit by the camp fire, and simply breathe. 

Fee:  $250.00 (plus HST)  Total: $282.50
Includes: Overnight accommodation in the log retreat.  
             All vegetarian meals ( lunch, dinner, healthy snacks, teas/                           beverages on Sat and breakfast, lunch snacks and teas on Sunday.) 


    Register with a friend, and both receive $32.50 off the registration fee.

Yoga Retreat:  Saturday, March 29, 2014


Location: Renewal Retreat 
              85185 Marnoch Line, Belgrave, Ontario
              519-357-1914

Instructor:  Adrienne Pollock

email Adrienne for details and to register
tasrpollock@hurontel.on.ca

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SPRING FORWARD                      Saturday, April 5, 2014
YOGA RETREAT (all welcome)          

Location:  Renewal Retreat
                  85185 Marnoch Line, Belgrave, Ontario
Time:        9:00 am - 5:00 pm 
                  Nutritious vegetarian lunch and snacks provided
Cost:         $125 per person
                 $100 each if you register a friend/partner

facilitated by: western woods yoga
yoga instructor:  cailin b


Cailin is a yoga instructor based in Toronto. She completed her Teacher Training in Hatha Yoga at the Yoga Vidya Ashram in India and has lived and worked at Salt Spring Centre of Yoga in British Columbia.  Cailin has Thai Massage and Reiki training and is First aid and CPR certified. She loves the opportunity to blend diverse healing modalities and methods of inquiry into her personal practice and instruction alike.

For detailed information about this yoga retreat please click below
https://www.smore.com/x9nz   

To Register:
Space is limited and is filling up quickly, so please contact
Cailin at begin@westernwoodsyoga.com  to reserve your spot.     

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PEACEFUL MIND RETREAT            Saturday, October 26, 2013  (9 am - 5 pm)

Open to All
If you have been feeling stressed, anxious or are just looking for a space to quiet your mind and reconnect with nature, please join us for a day of fostering deep inner peace.  You deserve it.

The day will include:  
Guided Peace Meditation 
Silent Walking of the Peace Labyrinth, 
Isochronic Om Meditation - in the teepee  
Time in nature to walk, journal, breathe by the river
Relax in the outdoor hot tub, if you wish
Vegetarian lunch, snacks, herbal teas

                                 PEACE
       It does not mean to be in a place where              Facilitator:  Therese Bowler
        there is no noise, trouble or hard work.              Location:  Renewal Retreat 
    It means to be in the midst of those things             Cost: $125, bring a friend $100 each
          and still be calm in your heart.                         Accommodation in log retreat - add $50/night
                                                                                         
To Register:  call 519-357-1914 or email Therese at relax@renewalretreat.com or
 submit entry form at bottom of this page                                                                                                                                       

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BRAIN GYM WORKSHOP: For Educators and Parents 

Thursday, October 24, 2013
9 am - 4 pm
Location: Renewal Retreat

Contact Faye Murray for details and registration
Instructor: Faye Murray
email Faye at murrays5@tcc.on.ca
call: 519-233-7450


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MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION FOR CHILDREN

The first thing we do when we are born is breathe.
The last thing we do before we die is breathe.
And all the moments in between - we breathe.

Let us teach our children how to breathe well.
Let us teach children to breathe peace in, and breathe peace out.  
Let us teach children to be self aware.
Let us teach children kindness and compassion for all living beings.  

This is also how we end bullying - one breath at a time. 

Contact Therese to facilitate mindfulness meditation for your class.
email: relax@renewalretreat.com or call 519-357-1914

PEACE IN OURSELVES, PEACE IN OUR SCHOOLS

Staff Retreat for Educators

Fostering peace within our schools 
through mindfulness and meditation

Facilitator: Therese Bowler  BA, B Ed, CCP
Location: Renewal Retreat
Day Retreat:  9:00 am -3:00 pm
 
Contact Therese to arrange a retreat for your staff
email: relax@renewalretreat.com or call 519-357-1914

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MAKING POSITIVE CHOICES

Student Retreat

Facilitator: Therese Bowler
Location:  Renewal Retreat

The power to change your life by 
making positive choices and taking positive action

Contact Therese to discuss a retreat for your students, 
your school.

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Fall Equinox Meditation: Peace Teepee at Renewal Retreat

Sunday, September 22, 2013
7 pm in the Peace Teepee - no charge

Sharing the teachings of 
The Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers

Care for self, all living beings and Mother Earth 
now and for the next 7 generations.

Bring your drum if you have one. 


Please rsvp as space is limited. 
email: relax@renewalretreat.com or call 519-357-1914

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UWO Student's Council Annual Retreat

USC - UWO




Student  Council Retreat
Council Members only


Location:  Renewal Retreat

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SONG WRITER'S RETREAT  (Singer/Song Writer: Katherine Wheatley)

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ART RETREAT:  WATERCOLOUR WITH WOOL (Artist: Pam Carnochan) 

To be announced

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CALLING ALL ANGELS RETREAT

MAY 2015

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