Ready to rethink the patterns that shape your days? This wellness retreat is designed to help you reset your habits, build clarity, and create more control through practical tools for lasting change.
Set on the edge of Algonquin Park and surrounded by nature, this four-day experience invites you to step away from daily distractions and focus fully on yourself. Through workshops, group activities, and one-on-one guidance, you’ll explore how habits form, why they stick, and how to replace what no longer serves you with routines that support your goals.
Inspired by the ideas of B.J. Fogg, Charles Duhigg, James Clear, and Marie Kondo, the program combines reflection with action. You’ll look at behaviour change, wellness routines, decluttering, digital wellness, the habit cycle, and the role your environment plays in shaping what you do each day. The experience is designed to help you return home with practical tools you can use long after the retreat ends.
Unplug for four days in a remote retreat center where community, nature, and intention come together. Whether your focus is health and wellness, balance, career, or joy, this is a chance to dream big, create supportive patterns, and hold yourself accountable to the life you want to build.
By checking in with your emotional state and how it connects to your current habits, you can begin to shift old patterns and create new ones rooted in your values and life goals. The intention is simple: leave feeling motivated, empowered, and equipped with a personal toolkit of daily practices.
During this 4-day, 3-night habit workshop and wellness retreat, you will:
Meals are served buffet style, with a focus on seasonal ingredients and a balance of globally inspired flavours and locally produced foods. Dietary needs and preferences can be shared during registration, and a range of options is available.
Programming is flexible and responsive to guest interests, seasonal conditions, and opportunities that arise. Meals are generally served at 8:30, 12:30, and 6:00 pm, with occasional early-morning or late-night experiences when appropriate. Guests may also choose solo or rest time instead of scheduled activities.
Arrival is between 2:00 and 3:00 pm, with programming beginning at 3:30 pm. The retreat generally ends after brunch on the final day, and guests are encouraged to arrive on time and stay for the full experience.
Accommodation options include Canopy Cabin, Habitat Cabin, Studio Cabin, and Log Cabin Bedroom, each offering a different style of comfort and proximity to programming spaces and amenities.
Operations & Program Director,
Retreat Facilitator
Tim has been part of The Edge story from the beginning and helps steward the systems, team, and organization that keep programs running smoothly. As a facilitator, he encourages guests to live simply, dream boldly, and explore with curiosity.
With experience guiding wilderness trips and leading programs at the Guelph Outdoor School, Alex brings an intentional and grounded presence to his work. His approach blends storytelling, insight, and a deep commitment to creating space for connection, reflection, and growth.
Courtney has spent more than a decade guiding transformative experiences at Northern Edge Algonquin. As a yoga instructor, international paddling expedition guide, and experienced facilitator, she brings warmth and skill to helping guests move through challenges in nature.
With a background in health promotion and graduate studies in the neuroscience of insight, Trae supports meaningful behaviour change through thoughtful facilitation. Her work is rooted in healing relationships with one another and with the earth.
Set within a peaceful natural setting, these cozy, rustic cabins offer a simple and comfortable stay for guests who want to feel close to the heart of the retreat while still enjoying a sense of privacy and calm. Located only a short walk from the main programming spaces, they also provide easy access to essential amenities, including washrooms and showers.
Each cabin is designed for shared accommodation and features a loft double bed above two single beds, creating a practical layout that works well for friends or fellow participants traveling together. The warm, understated atmosphere makes these cabins a welcoming place to rest between yoga sessions, workshops, and moments of quiet reflection.
With their inviting cabin style and convenient location, they offer a comfortable balance of simplicity, community, and ease throughout your stay.
Comfortable and spacious, these eco-friendly studio rooms offer a peaceful stay just a one-minute walk from the main program spaces and showers. Designed with ease and simplicity in mind, they provide a quiet retreat close to the heart of the property, making it easy to move between rest, activities, and daily routines.
Each room includes a small en-suite bathroom with an incinerating toilet, adding practical comfort while keeping the eco-conscious experience intact. With both a double bed and a single bed, the layout is especially well suited for couples or friends traveling together. The space feels relaxed, functional, and welcoming, giving guests a comfortable base for a restorative stay.
Nestled a little farther from the main programming areas, this inviting log cabin bedroom offers a quieter setting designed for deep rest and privacy. It is an ideal choice for guests who want to stay close to the retreat atmosphere while enjoying a more peaceful pace between sessions and activities. The cabin combines a warm, cozy feel with practical comfort, creating a restful space to unwind after a full day of yoga, meditation, or other wellness experiences.
Each room includes an en-suite bathroom with a shower, adding convenience and ease to your stay. The Queen bed can also be arranged as two twin beds, making the room wonderfully flexible for solo travellers, couples, or friends sharing together. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and relaxation, this accommodation supports a restorative stay in a natural setting.
Set a little apart from the main program areas, this luxurious and comfortable log cabin offers a peaceful setting designed for true rest and privacy. It is an ideal choice for guests who want to stay close to the retreat atmosphere while enjoying a quieter space to unwind between sessions. Each cabin includes an en-suite bathroom with a shower, adding convenience and comfort to your stay.
The room is thoughtfully arranged to suit different travel needs. A Queen bed can also be converted into two twin beds, making the space flexible for solo travellers, couples, or friends sharing accommodation. With its cozy character and restful location, the cabin creates a welcoming environment for relaxation, reflection, and recovery throughout your stay.
Guests can choose between shared or private accommodations, depending on the experience they would like during their stay. The shared option is ideal for those who enjoy a more social atmosphere, while private accommodations offer added space and privacy for a quieter retreat experience.
Whichever option you select, the room is designed to support rest, comfort, and a peaceful sense of ease throughout your time here. This flexibility makes it simple to find the right balance between connection and personal space, whether you are traveling solo or with others.
Both accommodation types are suited to a relaxed wellness stay, giving you a comfortable base from which to unwind and fully enjoy the retreat environment.
Set among the natural surroundings, these simple cabins with clear roofs offer a peaceful way to stay close to the rhythm of the retreat while still feeling immersed in the outdoors. Located just a short walk from the main programming areas, they provide easy access to shared amenities, including showers and flush toilets, while maintaining a quiet, grounded atmosphere.
Each cabin is furnished with a double bed, making it a comfortable choice for solo travellers seeking extra space or couples looking for a cosy stay. The uncluttered design supports a restful experience, allowing guests to unwind between yoga sessions, meditation, workshops, and other wellness activities. With the sky visible overhead and nature all around, these cabins create a simple yet memorable setting for relaxation and connection.
Set in a peaceful natural setting, these simple cabins with clear roofs offer a quiet stay that keeps guests close to the landscape while still being within easy walking distance of the main program areas and practical amenities like showers and flush toilets. The design creates a calm, back-to-basics atmosphere that feels both comfortable and connected to nature.
Each private canopy cabin includes a double bed, making it a welcoming choice for solo travelers who want extra space or couples looking for a restful shared accommodation. With its uncomplicated style and proximity to the retreat’s key facilities, this option is ideal for guests who value simplicity, convenience, and a more immersive outdoor experience.
Tim Lucier
With extensive experience leading wilderness journeys and facilitating programs at the Guelph Outdoor School, Alex Savatti brings a steady, thoughtful presence to every group he guides. His work spans backcountry adventures, men’s groups, and transformational workshops, all created to support meaningful connection and personal growth. Grounded in a deep appreciation for community, storytelling, and time outdoors, he shapes each experience...
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Courtney Sinclair brings together adventure, outdoor expertise, and a deep commitment to personal growth in every experience she leads. Her connection to paddleboarding began more than a decade ago at Northern Edge, where she discovered a practice that has shaped both her career and her approach to wellness. As a Paddle Canada SUP Instructor/Trainer, an international paddling expedition guide, and...
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Thu, Sep 24 – Sun, Sep 27