April 10-12, 2026
$495 Early Bird until Feb. 28 ($595 after Feb. 28)
For-rest retreat is located in beautiful Salmo, BC. Thirty minutes south of Nelson.
Join Rosa, Chevayo, and Johanna in an inspiring, non-judgmental, relaxed space designed to unlock creativity and cultivate songwriting skills. This glorious weekend-long retreat focuses on both Songwriting and self care – with yoga, sound healing, sauna, serene hiking trails, and nourishing home cooked meals with plenty of time to connect with your craft, rest and restore.
Featuring daily song writing workshops with experienced performer, talented singer songwriter Rosa Good.
Rosa will help you explore the development and structuring of lyrics and melodies, encouraging limitless expression. Participants will engage in collaboration, feedback, and self-reflection—building confidence in their artistry. The sessions conclude with an informal showcase where finished songs can be shared with the group!
You don’t need to be a lyricist, poet or a writer! What matters is believing in yourself as an artist and committing to your craft. Dedication and time are essential— art thrives when you give it space.
Whether you’re feeling artist burn out and need to rejuvenate your creative juices with self care, new inspiration and gentle encouragement or you are just looking to step into the next level and explore what writing your first song could feel like with supportive guidance.
Whether you’re feeling artist burn out and need to rejuvenate your creative juices with self care, new inspiration and gentle encouragement or you are just looking to step into the next level and explore what writing your first song could feel like with supportive guidance. This weekend will inspire you to grow, let go and connect deeper to your authentic self and song writing desires.
Chevayo is excited to connect you inward to your body and breath through gentle yoga practices that will benefit your ability to focus and feel the flow of creativity. Releasing any negative thoughts of limitations and grounding you into clarity.
Johanna is an experience chief providing you with gourmet meals so you can fully focus and relax. Using locally sourced organic ingredients that will bring you energy and deep nourishment for the weekend.
This retreat will fill your cup providing you with information, movement, nature, self care and all your meals so you can just dive in, be fearless, and let the songs flow out!
Schedule
Friday
– Arrive and gather by 4pm to get settled and release nerves with a causal evening of meet and greet fun!
Fire side (or cozy yurt) jams with Rosa. Bring your instruments!
– Delicious wood fired gourmet pizza (gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options).
Saturday
8:30 Hatha flow Yoga
9:30 breakfast/ free time
11:00 Workshop with Rosa
12:00 Lunch and Free time to rest, sauna, forest walk…. Write, reflect
3:00-4:00 Rosa
1/2 hr break with snacks
4:30-5:30 Rosa
1/2 break to move, change or whatever
6:00 -8 Dinner/ Sauna/ Free time, Forest walks
8:00 Gentle yin, nidra and sound bath
9:00 bed
Sunday
8:30 Hatha flow yoga
9:30 Breakfast/ free time
11:00- 1:00 workshop Rosa (snack/break)
1:00-3 Lunch, free time to work on songs, sauna, forest walks or rest.
3-5pm circle song sharing and feed back. Closing Circle
CANCELLATION POLICY:
The $150 deposit is non-refundable (unless we cancel the retreat) but can be transferred to another person or event if cancellation is before March 10, 2026. The remaining balance is due on or before March 10, 2026, unless you have made other arrangements with us. Any cancellations between March 10 & April 10 will be transferable to another person but non-refundable.
Facilitators
Rosa
Musician, Songwriter, Workshop Facilitator
Rosa Good delivers an enchanting blend of rich vocals and uplifting, folk-infused guitar. Soulful and captivating music crafted over 20 years of experience. Whether in intimate settings or commanding festival stages, she weaves raw, honest storytelling into her performances, leaving audiences with a deep sense of connection.
Rosa’s songwriting journey started at just seven years old, scribbling stories, poetry, and lyrics—despite being told by the school system that English wasn’t her strong suit. By 14, she was writing lyrics for a band, and at 17, she hit the road, performing, touring, and releasing four EPs with The Industry over six momentous years.
After a few too many knocks to the head (literally), Rosa took a step back in 2019 and reconnected with her voice as a solo artist. Fast forward to 2024, she dropped her debut solo EP during a Homecoming UK Tour. Kicking off an exciting new chapter in her lifelong musical journey. Rosa has written and released a vast collection of music, made a living from her craft, and continues to push creative boundaries.
Chevayo
Retreat Facilitator, Certified Yoga Instructor
Chevayo’s love of yoga began with her first class at age 17. Yoga and the philosophy has guided her life ever since and continues to nurture her soul journey.
Chevayo has 200 Hatha Heart RYT (Nelson BC) , 200 RYT Vinyasa Yoga (Tulum, Mexico). And continuing education in Anusara yoga alignment and Trauma informed yoga. She is a certified Sound Healer and Wilderness first aid attendant. She co owns a retreat company ( Exhale Adventure’s) facilitating various retreats focused on combining nature with adventure and wellness.
Chevayo teaches weekly community classes at the For-Rest Retreat Center.
With an upbeat energy, she encourages students to develop an inner awareness of body alignment and breath during their practice in order to build a safe and strong yoga foundation.
Chevayo’ s offerings are intertwined with her diverse gifts, her unique off -grid upbringing and inspired by her love for the wild earth and all beings. Chevayo is passionate about helping people feel grounded and reconnected to their hearts. She hopes that her classes will bring you back home to yourself, help you feel the oneness of all things and reignite your love to move, breathe and live a wild and playful life.
Johanna
Retreat Facilitator, Certified Natural Chef, Mountain Bike & Trail Enthusiast
Johanna developed a love of nature and trails while growing up in the Canadian Rockies, where she spent many years as a lodge chef and hiking guide, before moving to Colorado and eventually Salmo. Her lifelong dream has been to develop a property with trails and a gathering space where people can come to relax, be in nature and have space for personal growth. Johanna became a certified natural chef at Bauman College in Boulder, Colorado and is excited to prepare some delicious and nutritious food for the retreat.
When she is not busy managing For-rest Retreat with her husband Jon or running retreats with Chevayo, she can often be found working on building new trails on the property (or out enjoying the trails with her dogs Sunny & Buddy)
The Accommodations
Book one of our onsite accommodations at a discounted rate when you sign up for a retreat.
The Casita
1 queen bed, kitchen, detached bathroom with shower.
$85/night
The Caravan
1 queen bed and 1 twin futon, kitchen, attached bathroom with shower & composting toilet.
$120/night
The Cabin
1 queen bed, 1 double futon, 2 twin mattresses in the loft. Off – grid, 10 minute hike to access, outhouse. Shower access.
$40-$50/night per person
