Take a day to breathe, reconnect, and gently return to yourself.
Join us for The Gentle Return — a full-day retreat at the beautiful riverside grounds of Eramosa Eden. Blending mindful cooking, creative expression, nature-based reflection, and simple spa rituals, this experience is designed to nourish your body, mind, and spirit.
Whether you’re feeling burnt out, uninspired, or just in need of quiet time, this is a space to slow down and reconnect — with nature, with creativity, and with yourself.
🌿 What’s Included:
Cooking for Connection
Hands-on creation of a nourishing seasonal dish — joyful, simple, and soul-feeding.
Intuitive Art Session
No pressure, no perfection — just colour, movement, and creative play. Materials provided.
Spa-Making Workshop
Make your own natural wellness item (mist, scrub, or roller) using essential oils and intention.
Nature & Reflection Time
Time to journal, wander the trails, and enjoy quiet grounding practices in a serene riverside setting.
Herbal Tea + Nourishing Snacks
Enjoy a self-serve tea bar and light seasonal nibbles.
Optional: Add-on lunch box for $15
Creative Connection & Closing Circle
Leave with more than what you’ve made — leave with clarity, calm, and renewed energy.
💛 This retreat is for you if you’re craving:
A break from busy, burnout, and screens
Time in nature to reset
Creative self-care with no pressure
A welcoming, low-pressure group experience
A way to tend to your nervous system with intention
🎟️ Tickets:
$175 per person – Includes all sessions, materials, tea + snack bar
Optional lunch box add-on – $15
Limited spots to keep the experience intimate.
📍 Location:
Eramosa Eden Retreat Centre
Near the river and trails – exact details provided after booking.
🧺 What to Bring:
A water bottle
A journal (optional)
Comfortable outdoor-friendly clothing
Send a message to register or visit Eventbrite.
About Andrea
Andrea is a therapeutic arts practitioner and creative wellness mentor with over 20 years of experience supporting youth, adults, and families through mindful, neurodivergent-informed practices. She works both in Canada and the UK, offering one-to-one support, group sessions, and retreats focused on emotional regulation, self-expression, and calm.
Her approach blends expressive arts, intuitive tools, and practical well-being strategies to support those navigating ADHD, anxiety, overwhelm, and transition. Known for her gentle yet grounded presence, Andrea creates spaces that are welcoming, adaptable, and rooted in real-life support.
She is also the founder of Mandalia House, a creative wellness practice based in Ontario, and shares guided meditations and calming practices as a teacher on Insight Timer.
Whether online or in person, Andrea’s sessions are designed to help people reconnect with themselves through creativity, mindfulness, and sensory-friendly care—meeting each person where they are.
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