The Kāla Connections Weekend Retreat is a well-deserved gift of time to yourself.

Whitewater Village is a one-of-a-kind resort on the Ottawa River, between Renfrew and Cobden. The resort is made up of eight shared-ownership luxury chalets, on a property adjacent to the new Summerhill Resort. It’s easily accessible from Ottawa, yet makes you feel like you’re a world away from the demands of day-to-day life.

You will enjoy a thoughtfully structured program intended to nurture a deeper connection with yourself, others and nature. This year’s edition will feature of a mix of energizing and gentle yoga classes suited to all levels, accessible meditation and journaling sessions, and other fun group activities. You’ll enjoy freshly prepared meals and social vibe curated by Rocket Social Club, free time for outdoor activities, fireside chats, reading, or relaxing in the beachside sauna.

This year, I am pleased to offer a special session entitled “Building resilience through system regulation” by Valerie Metcalfe, an Ontario Registered Occupational Therapist with over 25 years of experience. She’ll provide an overview of the sympathetic nervous system and offer practical strategies on how to “talk to your system”.  Visit her website to learn more about her: valeriemetcalfeot.ca 

As we return to life’s busy fall routines, the Kāla Connections Weekend Retreat is the perfect opportunity to slow down before the busy holiday season gears up.

The Kāla Connections Weekend Retreat Includes:

• Accommodation in shared luxurious chalets nestled above the Ottawa River at Whitewater Village.

  • three bedrooms and a loft sleeping area in each chalet, each available for single or double occupancy

    • ground floor King room with ensuite bathroom with jacuzzi tub

    • second floor Queen room (shared bathroom)

    • second floor Bunk room (shared bathroom)

    • loft area with double sofabed (private, but not a closed room; shared bathroom with second floor rooms)

  • 1 powder room on ground floor

  • fully equipped kitchen

  • dining area

  • shared living room with wood pellet fireplace and leather sofas

  • screened-in gazebo

  • Wi-Fi (Starlink)

  • satellite TV

  • propane BBQ

• Yoga and meditation practices in dedicated riverfront spaces at Summerhill Resort:

  • a mix of energetic and gentle classes suited to all-levels

  • weather permitting, some of our practices may be outdoors!

• Six freshly prepared meals:

  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners

  • tea, coffee & snacks

    • We’ll do our best to accommodate dietary requirements.

• Access to beachside sauna

• Access to kayaks and canoes, weather permitting

• Access to nature trails at both Whitewater Village and Summerhill Resort

• Group activities (e.g. art workshop; group discussion; group hike)

• A welcome gift

You Supply:

Transportation, alcohol (if desired), your yoga mat, your favourite yoga props — and most importantly — your authentic self!

Some bolsters, blocks, straps and a few extra mats will be available on-site.

A packing list will be provided to registered participants.

Pricing

Prices start at $599 per person + HST. A $350 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot. Consult Pricing & Booking page for details and to reserve your spot.

Sample Program

This will give you a good idea of what to expect. A final program will be provided to participants one week ahead of the retreat.

Friday

5:00 pm: Arrival, check-in & site orientation

6:00 pm: Opening circle and introductions

6:30 pm: Dinner

8:00 pm: Yoga practice, followed by social time

Saturday

7:45 am: Optional morning meditation

8:30 am: Breakfast

10:00 am: Yoga practice

12:00 pm: Lunch & free time

2:30 pm: Workshop

5:00 pm: Sunset yoga

7:00 pm: Dinner

8:30 pm: Kāla fireside social

Sunday

6:45 am: Optional Sunrise Salutations (20 minutes)

7:30 am: Optional polar plunge & sauna

8:30 am: Breakfast

10:00 am: Yoga practice

12:00 pm: Lunch

2:00 pm: Closing circle

3:00 pm: Check out

Questions?

Send a message to Ellen: hello@yogakala.ca