Retreat
The Inner Compass: Navigating Your Nature through Art and Qigong
A 5-Day Facilitated Journey of Art, Qigong, Nature Connection, and Self-Reconnection in British Columbia
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September 9th-13th, 2026
​5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS
Alderwood Farm
Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada​​​​
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Who: Adults 18+
Pricing: Early bird rates, deposit required
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(Deeper dive on location of Bowen Island)
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Registration:
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Accessability​​
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All activities are optional!
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Featuring:
Facilitated sessions​; Qigong, art, forest bathing, mindfulness
Hobby Farm, Natural setting
Comfortable lodging
Fresh, organic food, dietary options
Free time to explore, reset, relax
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Daily Schedule:
Morning:
Qigong movements
Breakfast
Walk/forest bathing
Afternoon:
Qigong guided seated meditations
Art or nature connection or combo
Evening:
Dinner
Open
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What to expect
Qigong
Daily Qigong meditation, movement
Art
Natural art making
Nature Connection
Nature connection
Guided forest bathing
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Venue
Details on venue, lodging, spaces
Get to Know Us
Facilitators:
Ava Larsen, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, Nature Based Counselor , Mindfulness Informed Professional
Alyssa Vincent, Registered Clinical Counselor, Medical Qigong Practitioner
Not included
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Transportation to/from Bowen Island and Alderwood Farm
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Travel insurance
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Gear required for comfort and time spent in nature
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Optional add-ons at venue
Early bird pricing until June 31st!
Secure your spot now
A non-refundable deposit of $___ is required to secure your spot.
Can't make this one?
Interested in another retreat in the future?
What to bring
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Yoga mat, and anything you need to be comfortable while seated
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Gear required for comfort and time spent in nature
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Flexible clothing that you prefer for practicing movement in
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Warm layers for colder evenings
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Sunglasses, sunblock, hat
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Personal toiletries​