July 3-5, 2025
$585 Early Bird
Are you craving a deeper connection to nature
— yearning to escape the daily grind, let loose, and feel truly alive, wild, and free?
Come join us for an unforgettable adventure!
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Kootenay mountains, where soaring alpine peaks meet crystal-clear, secluded lakes. Reconnect with your inner self as you ground your spirit in the serenity and healing power of the natural world.
This long weekend is all about fun, friendship, connection, and soul-stirring adventure!
Over two exhilarating days, you’ll embark on some of the Kootenays’ most stunning hikes and paddleboard on pristine waters—all guided by two spirited and experienced mountain adventurers. At the end of each action-packed day, retreat to a peaceful sanctuary where you’ll unwind with yoga in a cozy yurt, rejuvenate with sound bath healing, savor nourishing gourmet meals, and soak in all the comforts you deserve.
Rediscover your wild side, connect with nature, and create memories that will inspire you long after the weekend ends. Let the mountains, the water, and the open sky remind you what it feels like to be fully alive.
Your adventure awaits!
This wellness retreat delivers the perfect balance for your mind body and soul of active effort and restorative ease. We create a safe space to strip back the layers, embrace big emotions, befriend your nervous system, and be untamed. Join us to reconnect, reclaim, and rise!
The adventures include hiking, paddle boarding, yoga, guided meditation, sound bath healing, delicious food and some free time to just rest, reset and restore after a wild and exciting day in the mountains.
The Nourishment at the retreat is vibrant, wholesome, and crafted with love by our certified natural chef to support body, mind, and spirit. Each meal celebrates the season’s freshest ingredients, sourced from local farms and gardens, and features colourful produce, hearty grains, and nourishing proteins. Thoughtfully designed to be both balanced and delicious, our menus offer a harmonious blend of comforting favourites and inspiring new flavours.
Friday, July 3 – 4:30pm – evening
Please arrive by 3:00 pm to allow yourself time to settle in before we gather.
We’ll begin at 4:30 pm with an opening circle to connect, share intentions, and review the weekend schedule—your presence for this is important.
After our ceremony, we’ll gather for a delicious, nourishing dinner (provided), then close the evening with a relaxing Yoga Nidra and Sound bath session in the yurt.
Saturday, July 4 – 8am – evening
We’ll meet bright and early at 8:00 am (after enjoying breakfast on your own) to gather for a mellow Hatha Flow yoga session with pranayama breath work designed intentionally to prepare our bodies and ground us into presence for the hikes. After yoga we’ll pack healthy and nutritional snacks to fuel your hike and set out for a half day hike in the alpine.
On our way back, we’ll stop at a small nearby lake to swim, paddleboard, and maybe spot some local wildlife—including painted turtles.
After returning to For-rest Retreat, you’ll have free time to relax before we gather again for dinner, followed by peaceful Yin Yoga with soothing crystal bowl sound healing shavasana.
Sunday, July 5 – 8am – evening
Our second full day begins at 8:00 am. After breakfast, we’ll gather in the yurt for a refreshing morning yoga session.
Following yoga, we’ll head to a nearby trailhead for a scenic hike with our paddleboards to a pristine alpine lake—perfect for swimming, paddling, and relaxing on the sun-warmed rocks.
We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch together by the water before hiking back down. Once we return to the retreat, we’ll enjoy some free time, eat a nourishing dinner and have a closing circle. We will close out the night with an additional Yoga Nidra and sound bath session and a fire (or sauna) for anyone who wants to stay up for a bit.
Monday, July 6
Wake up and depart on your own time before 11:00 am.
We will have coffee and tea available in the morning.
*Schedule is approximate and subject to change
Included in the fee
- 2 hikes
- 2 paddles
- 3 yoga classes
- Meditations, Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing.
- Dinner Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Lunch Saturday & Sunday
- Some trail snacks
- Transportation to trailheads
- morning coffee & tea
- Space for Camping onsite
CANCELLATION POLICY:
The $150 deposit is non-refundable (unless we cancel the trip) but can be transferred to another person or event if cancellation is before June 5, 2026. The remaining balance is due on or before June 5, 2026, unless you have made other arrangements with us. Any cancellations between June 5 & July 5 will be transferable to another person but non-refundable.
- Breakfasts (we do provide coffee & tea)
- Paddleboards (available for rent)
- Camping gear
- Transporation to For-rest Retreat
- Trip cancelation insurance
- Travel Insurance
Facilitators
Chevayo Roddick
Retreat Facilitator, Certified Yoga Instructor
Blessed to have a home, nestled in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia with my daughter, I find joy in hiking, beekeeping, leading local community yoga classes, facilitating retreats, being in nature and exploring in the awe-inspiring mountains and world travels.
As a dedicated student of my practice I have completed 200 Hatha RYT and 200 Vinyasa RYT with continuing certifications in Anusara Yoga, Trauma Informed Somatic Healing, Sound Healing, Breath Work and Wilderness First Aid.
I’m a retreat facilitator and co-owner of Exhale Adventures a business that combines all of my passions for sharing the healing benefits of wellness and nature with others. I love to assist students in shedding self-imposed limitations and foster a profound connection with their breath, body, inner selves, earth, the web of life and the possibility of living from a more grounded, vibrant and joyous existence.
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
Don’t want to camp? 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 propane shower & composting toilet.
$120/night
The Cabin
1 queen bed, 1 double futon, 2-3 twin mattresses in the loft. Off – grid, 10 minute hike to access, outhouse. Shower access.
$40 – $50/night
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