Guiding You Into Each New Season of Life
Wellness Retreats for Women in Transition
At Polaris Wellness Retreats, we honour the rhythms of nature as a guide for personal transformation. Our Wellness Retreats are intentionally held during the equinoxes and solstices, times of transition that reflect the natural flow of life. These retreats are designed to help you refresh, rejuvenate, and prepare for the next season—both in nature and in your life.
What to Expect
Each retreat is thoughtfully crafted to cultivate a whole-person sense of well-being—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Inspired by the wisdom of North American Indigenous teachings on seasonal change, participants will explore their interconnectedness with nature and one another while building skills to navigate life’s transitions.
Workshops and experiences are centred on themes including:
Value-Directed Living: Clarify your core values and learn to align your daily actions with what matters most.
Self-Compassion Practices: Move away from self-criticism and cultivate kindness and understanding toward yourself.
Boundary Setting: Build healthy boundaries to protect your time, energy, and emotional space.
Navigating Life Transitions: Embrace change with intention and clarity as you shift through identities, careers, and relationships.
Authenticity & Connection: Discover how to live more authentically and foster deeper, more meaningful relationships.
A Journey through the Seasons
Each retreat is tailored to the spirit of the season:
Spring Equinox – Renewal & Growth
The spring retreats focus on planting seeds for the future—setting intentions, nurturing new beginnings, and embracing growth. Workshops will encourage reflection on what you want to cultivate in your life as nature blooms around you.
Summer Solstice – Energy & Abundance
The summer retreats celebrate the abundance of life and encourages you to embrace joy, vitality, and play. Through mindful movement, workshops on balance, and outdoor adventures, participants reconnect with their energy and zest for life.
Autumn Equinox – Reflection & Release
As nature transitions, so do we. The autumn retreats are a time to release what no longer serves you, reflect on the past season, and prepare for what’s ahead. Workshops focus on letting go, practicing gratitude, and finding clarity.
Winter Solstice – Rest & Restoration
Winter is a time of stillness and inner reflection. These retreats are designed to help you slow down, restore your energy, and tune into your inner wisdom. Topics include self-compassion, rest as a form of resistance, and honouring your personal rhythms.
Our approach to spirituality
At Polaris, spirituality is about fostering a deep sense of interconnectedness—with yourself, nature, and the people around you. Through mindful practices, time spent outdoors, and intentional connection, participants leave with a renewed sense of grounding and belonging.
What’s Included?
Expert-Led Workshops tailored to each season’s theme
Mindfulness Practices: guided meditations, journaling, and breathwork
Outdoor Activities: forest bathing, hiking, and movement-based practices (weather-dependent)
Nourishing Snacks: seasonal, locally sourced meals that align with the retreat’s focus
Community Connection: meaningful conversations and shared experiences in a supportive space
Seasonal Rituals: inspired by Indigenous teachings to honour nature’s transitions