Adult Community Education | Arts and Wellness Day Retreat | Full Day
Welcome spring in the gardens with a restful day retreat featuring gentle yoga, meditation, crafting, head massage, singing, guided journaling, and time with nature.
A quote from a past Rest&Resonate participant:
“In the days following the event, I felt joyful and motivated, which I wasn't expecting. Everything about this experience was magical. I couldn't recommend this event more highly. Thank you so much, Anna and Roxie!”
Location
The Gardens and Pavilion at HCP, 505 Quayle Road, Saanich
Registration and Fees
$180.00 Early-bird Registration discount, available to member and non members until Feb. 28 only
$200.oo Regular Price
$190.00 HCP Members
REGISTER ONLINE or call 250-479-6162
Sample schedule
● Gathering and intention-setting circle
● Morning (accessible) yoga practice
● Crafting/art making
● Sound bath & optional head massage
● Guided journaling
● Nature walk
● Closing ceremony
Delicious tea and snacks will be provided, lunch is not included.
What to bring
● Water bottle
● Journal and pen
● Any preferred (non marking/messy) crafting supplies
● Layers for being comfortable both indoors and outdoors
● Anything else you would like to be ultra cozy during the sound bath - favourite blankets,
pillows, etc
Mats and props will be provided, although you are welcome to bring your own.
We will also have art/craft supplies available.
Health policy
● Strict "do not come if sick" policy, please be cautious to protect folks with vulnerable
immune systems
● Masks welcome
● We will have an air purifier running
Meet the Facilitators
Anna (she/they) is a singer, Expressive arts Facilitator and community-builder. She performs
opera with her project Gay4Nature Collective, along with ecologically-inspired vocal looping as
part of her indie-folk songwriting project, rose house. Anna hosts workshops on mindfulness,
creative care for eco grief, and vocal harmony. She is also co-director of Gay4Choir, an
inclusive choral project.
Roxie (she/her) is a certified yoga teacher, doula, and has completed specialty training in Indian
Head Massage. Through her yoga business, Across the Water Wellness, Roxie teaches pre and
post natal yoga classes, as well as yin, restorative, and nidra.
Anna and Roxie became friends over a love of nature, mindfulness, creativity, yoga, and
community. They are both dedicated to making restorative practices accessible for all ages, and
to offer nourishing support to build community resilience.
