Women-Only Wellness Weekend: Shadow Work, Breathwork, and Sisterhood in Ontario

The Shift is a journey into the heart of transformation. It was created by Lindsay, a certified breathwork facilitator with years of experience across embodied retreat spaces in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Ontario, who wanted a retreat that felt both grounded and deeply human — one that lacked pretense and prioritized real connection. This weekend is that vision come to life.

The retreat is anchored in deep shadow work, guided by the intuitive healer Patricia Macedo. Shadow work involves exploring the hidden parts of ourselves — the patterns, emotions, and self-protections we’ve built — to heal and integrate them. Combined with powerful conscious connected breathwork, this work allows guests to release emotional weight and return to a state of balance and clarity.

The days flow with intention. Mornings begin with gentle movement and breathwork, followed by hearty breakfasts. The heart of the retreat lies in extended shadow work sessions, where women are guided through journaling, emotional processing, and honest conversations. Afternoons offer time for integration — rest, walks through nature, cold pond plunges, and optional sacred plant medicine practices like Hape and Sananga. Evenings are marked by nourishing dinners, Reiki, sound healing, and a fire ceremony for release and intention-setting.

The retreat is intentionally held in a serene, nature-filled setting that supports deep introspection. Laughter, tears, and everything in between find a place here. The small, intimate group size is central to the experience, ensuring that sisterhood forms naturally and every woman feels seen. The Shift is for women who crave more than a surface-level wellness getaway — it’s for those who are ready to do the meaningful work of healing and transformation in a community of like-minded women.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Pre- and post-retreat support from our team - Reiki - Cacao - Luggage storage - Course manual - Parking - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Travel insurance - Additional activities not included in the itinerary