UNTAMED NATURE RETREAT
Salt Spring Island BC, Canada
July 19-21, 2026
Sunday-Tuesday
“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
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.
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.
Seamless Arrival and Departure: We’ve got your journey covered with ferry or float plane pick-up and drop-off service.
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: July 21-22 is open to camp - food is not included. Lunch will be the last meal served. A small grocery shop and a restaurant are a 10 minute drive away.
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. No experience needed.
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.
Expressive Writing Session: Unlock your inner storyteller with guidance, 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.
Step into a moment that calls you back to your truest,
most UNTAMED self
rooted in NATURE, alive in MOVEMENT.
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 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 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.
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
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.
