UNTAMED NATURE RETREATs
Salt Spring Island BC, Canada
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WILD EXPANSION • June 20-22
A weekend of movement, sun honouring & full illumination
Includes: 2 nights camping, 5 meals and 7 sessions
$485This workshop invites participants to welcome in the Summer Solstice with dance, writing, circle, Breathwork, and creativity activities. We will honour the power of the sun and the energy of stepping fully into our untamed, radiant selves. Includes sunrise and sunset sessions.
Friday to Sunday -
SHEDDING SKINS • July 27-29
A time for movement, nature connection & transformation
Includes: 2 nights camping, 6 meals and 8 sessions
$575This workshop invites participants to shed old layers, release constraints, and step into their raw, untamed essence. Through dance, circle/partner work, art, writing, and connection with the wild, we will embrace change and rediscover our authentic selves.
Sunday to Tuesday - Option to stay extra night
What's Included in THE
Untamed RETREAT Experience:
Camping Under the Stars: Set up your own tent or bring your van/RV—four exclusive spots available for a cozier retreat.
Five/Six Gourmet Vegetarian Meals: Savour delicious, locally-sourced, catered meals that nourish body and soul, provided by the astonishing Shani Cranston.
Seamless Arrival and Departure: We’ve got your journey covered with ferry or float plane pick-up and drop-off service.
Immersive Sessions: Dive into transformative experiences that reconnect you with your wild side:
Dance Under the Open Sky: Feel the freedom of movement with Conscious Dance and 5Rhythms.
Sacred Circles & Partner Work: Connect with like-minded souls in intimate conversations designed for sharing, reflection, and support.
Guided Nature Walk with a Local Biologist: Discover the hidden wonders of the landscape with insights from a local expert. *July only.
Experience an Outdoor Breathwork Session: Through the power of our breath, we access deeper layers of ourselves and open the door to transformation - with Vela
Expressive Writing Session: Unlock your inner storyteller with guidance from a seasoned writing coach, capturing your untamed journey in words.
Creativity Adventure: Play with art supplies and an invitation, let yourself experience freedom with your creativity, a place to express and play.
Free Time to Explore: Wander the land, dip into the ocean, or simply relax and soak in the stunning natural surroundings.
Step into a weekend that promises not just relaxation
but a reconnection with your truest, most untamed self.
“We are beyond THRILLED to share these life affirming events with you. It is A good thing to dance, eat and sleep outside.”
-Shauna & Shani & Vela
After two decades of bringing people together to dance, Shauna’s enchantment for each opportunity remains as fresh as ever. As a facilitator, DJ, embodiment coach, activist, 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 will be our Caterer
Locally Sourced, Seasonally Inspired Whole Food Meals
Shani specializes in gluten free vegan 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.
VELA will offer a Breathwork session. She is an Internationally Trained and Trauma-Informed Facilitator who creates transformative experiences that empower individuals to reconnect with their breath, body, spirit and authentic self. Drawing on her diverse training and personal journey, she offers a grounded and compassionate approach to help participants release limitations, build resilience, and embrace their full potential.
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
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 Untamed Nature Retreat. 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 a weekend of soulful nourishment, featuring locally sourced cuisine and an array of transformative activities. Dance under the open sky with Conscious Dance and 5Rhythms Silent Disco. Journal your thoughts by the fire and set your stories free. And explore the island on a nature walk guided by a local biologist. 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. And replenish your energy with beautiful, organic catered meals and nourish your heart and soul with connections and conversation over shared meals.
UNTAMED is more than a getaway—it’s a chance to reignite your primal spirit, celebrate your authentic self, and honour the wild connections that shape us all. Dive in, play, and let your untamed soul run free.
CANCELLATION POLICY
• This event happens RAIN or SHINE. In the case of rain we will provide a couple of market 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.
