catered campout RETREAT

Salt Spring Island BC, Canada

July 26-28, 2027

“We are beyond THRILLED to share these life affirming events with you.
It is ALWAYS good to dance, eat and sleep outside.”
-Shauna & Shani

After two decades of bringing people together to dance, Shauna’s enchantment for each opportunity remains as fresh as ever. As a facilitator, DJ, and catalyst for connection and joy, she weaves her love of music, movement, nature, art, and circle into spaces that become powerful paths to wellness, self-awareness, belonging within community, creativity, and embodiment.

Shani Cranston our Caterer
Locally Sourced, Seasonally Inspired Whole Food Meals
Shani specializes in gluten free, plant based, gourmet FEASTS that will nourish you on all levels. Sprouting, fermenting and dehydrating are some of the techniques that she embodies when creating meals made with 💚

Only fresh, Local and Organic ingredients are used in Shani’s KITCHEN.

Person outdoors making food, wearing a floral hoodie and apron, preparing a dish with shredded ingredients on a cutting board.

What's Included in THE
Untamed RETREAT Experience:

Camping Under the Stars: Pitch your tent in either the grassy meadow overlooking Swanson Channel or in the Douglas Fir & Western Cedar forest.
Six Gourmet Vegetarian Meals: Savour delicious, locally-sourced, catered meals that nourish body and soul, provided by the astonishing Shani Cranston.
Free Time to Explore: Wander the land, dip into the ocean, or simply relax and soak in the stunning natural surroundings. With its seven kilometres of shoreline, rocky headlands, and tiny coves and bays, Ruckle Park provides so much. Forest, field, and shore habitats make it one of the most productive wildlife viewing areas on Salt Spring. Watch for sea lions and killer whales out at sea, as well as mink and river otters cavorting along the shoreline. Tidal pools are filled with a brightly coloured mix of crab, mussel, limpet, oyster, sculpin, starfish, and more.
Option to Stay an extra Night: You are welcome to stay on site for an extra night, food is not included. Lunch will be the last meal served. A small grocery shop and a restaurant are a 10-15 minute drive away in Fulford Harbour.
Immersive Sessions
- Dance Under the Open Sky: Experience the delight of dancing freely in nature. No experience needed.
- Sacred Circles: We will sit in circle together, both practicing the Way of Council and group conversations, plus a little bit of magic.
- Partner Work: Connect with others through dyads, where we practice the art of both being witnessed and witnessing.
- Creativity Adventure: Play with art supplies and a project, let yourself experience freedom with your creativity, a place to express and play. All supplies provided for activity.
- Opportunities for Writing: Explore guided journalling, with prompts and inquiries.
- Guests Facilitators: TBA (In past retreats, we have been blessed to have a walk with a local biologist, yoga in the field, song and drumming sessions, and more.)
No dogs are allowed at this retreat, including service animals
Participants must be able to walk through forest terrain and dance on uneven ground (1.5 hours first night, 4 hours second day, and 3 hours final day + walking time)
Terrain may include uneven ground, roots, and inclines
You are responsible for carrying your own personal belongings and camping gear - wheel barrels are available in the parking lot
You must be able to independently set up your own campsite (tent, bedding, etc.) - helping hands are welcomed and often available
This is an outdoor, nature-based retreat with limited accessibility accommodations (outhouses, no showers, sinks, or hot water)
Please ensure you are physically prepared for these conditions before registering
We ask that no photos to be taken of other participants, other than by Shauna - after permission is given at the start of the workshop

Discover Your Wild Side at AN Untamed NATURE RETREAT:
A Transformative, Catered Camping Experience

Embrace the call of the wild and reconnect with your untamed, wild, and free spirit at these unique retreats. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Gulf Islands, this immersive experience invites you to shed the everyday and step into your most natural self.

Indulge in soulful nourishment, featuring locally sourced cuisine, movement sessions, creative activity, and time to be with the land. Dance under the open sky with Silent Disco headsets. Journal your thoughts, gather in circles to share stories and insights, and carve out quiet moments to explore the stunning landscapes, allowing yourself to reconnect deeply with the wilderness both outside and within.

'Shauna does not need testimonials'

“Because every one who has ever moved
with her wants to be around her embodied humble yet wild and connected nature. If too many people find out how over-the -top amazing this weekend gathering is, we will have to take over all of Ruckle Park!”
"A Magical"

“extraordinary, experience!"
“This weekend of movement and sharing energy "

“This group of diverse and strong women has left an ember of inspiration and confidence that I haven’t been able to access in a long time. By the end of our time together I truly felt love and connection with each and every one of you. My wild is a deep knowing in my bones, and an unleashing of my voice!”
"Listen to your own internal rhythms while you let yourself move and groove in the beat of your own dance," She says.

"Shauna is an incredible leader with the capacity to create openness and comfort in the space she shares with others. 'Listen to your own internal rhythms while you let yourself move and groove in the beat of your own dance.' I love these events so much and have been attending for years while supporting my own self growth and change. They are transformative and healing, fun and sweaty!"
-Laura, Yoga Teacher, Nanaimo
I am SO deeply transformed by the experience of UNTAMED

Shauna, your wisdom, teaching, leading, holding & letting go made more than I could have imagined possible. Thank you for your gifts and for sharing this legacy of healing.
-Tracy Myers Family Counsellor

CANCELLATION POLICY

• This event happens RAIN or SHINE. In the case of rain we will provide a couple of event tents for extra shelter.
• Wildfire smoke is only grounds for a refund when the BC Air Quality Health Index rating is seven or more.
• Cancel 45 days before event ~ forfeit the deposit
• Cancel 30 days before event ~ forfeit 50% of the balance
• Cancel 15 before the event ~ forfeit the total amount
• Exceptions may be considered for exceptional life circumstances, or proof of illness.
• Full refund if the event is canceled by the organizer.

Thank you for understanding and respecting the cancellation policy.

WHAT TO BRING

Tent (Tarp - optional, depending on the weather.)
Sleeping bag, mat, and pillow (I have found that sheep skins are a wonderful addition to my camping experience.)
Flashlight
Camp Chair, sit pad, sheep skin (all optional)
Journal, art supplies, anything that feeds your creativity
Sun hat & toque (nighttimes can be cooler)
Sunscreen
Personal First Aid Kit (bug spray, muscle care products, etc.) There is a good basic kit onsite - but you may wish to have your own.
Plate, bowl, cutlery, mug, cup and personal napkin
Water bottle
Your own coffee - kettle, bodem, and milk will be onsite
Layers (including something warm for evenings)
Good walking shoes
Water shoes / swim suit / towel (optional)

The doors to the world of the wild Self are few but precious.
If you have a deep scar, that is a door, if you have an old, old story, that is a door.
If you love the sky and the water so much you almost cannot bear it, that is a door.
If you yearn for a deeper life, a full life, a sane life, that is a door.
― Clarissa Pinkola Estés