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  • 2013 Programs
    • Back Pack O Rama
    • DIY: Healthy Eats & Happy Trails
    • Permaculture Convergence
    • Rock Climbing & Car Camping Couples
    • Rock Climbing & Stretching
    • Snakes & Ladders
    • Wild About Medicine Making
    • Wild About Photography
    • 2012 Programs>
      • Bread Baking 104.5
      • Chakra Activation!
      • Cob Oven!
      • Energy Balance Workshop
      • Fall into Yoga!!
      • Flow Yoga for All
      • Honor Mother Honor Daughter
      • Intro to Shamanism
      • Intuitive Painting
      • Living Tai Chi
      • Noble Silence
      • Paverpol Sculpting
      • Reiki Level I
      • Shamanic Skills
      • Soul Trauma Training
      • Tai Chi Extravaganza
      • Wise Woman Solstice Celebration
      • Yogic in Nature
  • 2013 People
    • Beverly Gray
    • Cheri Adolph
    • Chris Volkart
    • Darcie-Lyn Duffin
    • Elizabeth Adams
    • Jody Goodwin-Mills
    • Maren Hasse
    • Monique Vigne
    • Sarah Salter-Kelly
    • 2012 People>
      • Ashley Lubyk & Heather Noakes
      • Bradley Krause
      • Brenda Topley
      • Cheri Adolph
      • Darcie-Lyn Duffin
      • Doug Horne
      • Elsbeth Schwizer
      • Gaby Gordino & Fabian Rios
      • Jane Sponiar
      • Jody Goodwin
      • Kathryn McCooeye & Jessica Bamford
      • Maren Hasse
      • Sarah Salter-Kelly
      • Ted Wallace
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Welcome to 2013!
Year of the Female Water Snake
A Year of Action, Co-Creation & Enthusiasm!!

Upcoming Retreats & Workshops:

June 7 - 9, 2013
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Rock Climbing & Stretching

with Darcie Duffin & Chris Volkart
This weekend we will focus on the basic skills and fun of outdoor rock climbing in the stunning David Thompson Corridor, while also ensuring we take great care of these incredible bodies of ours through resting and stretching.  

We will challenge ourselves to new adventure heights, meet new friends and potential climbing partners, and also enjoy the rejuvenating atmosphere of Sheiling Mountain Lodge.

Oooooo yea, and we'll gaze at the most stunning stars from the hot tub!
June 19 - 23,  2013
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Snakes & Ladders
An Authentic Women's Adventure

with Sarah Salter-Kelly, Maren Hasse & the Centre for Outdoor Education
This weekend is for women who are looking to:

  • Awaken their personal power
  • Open their heart to the possibilities within
  • Heal old stories that are no longer serving them
  • Strengthen their intuition, reconnect with their emotional body
  • Transmute and transcend fear that has held them back in the past
June 28 - 30, 2013
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DIY: Healthy Eats & Happy Trails

with Monique 'Mo' Vigne & Darcie Duffin
The time has come!!  

Learn to make the most healthy, hearty, and delicious dehydrated and fresh backcountry food.  

This weekend we will have the privilege of accessing the many years of experience of Monique 'Mo' Vigne and her backcountry catering company, Mo's Mountain Cuisine.

Not only we will learn to make meals to take on trail and share with the ones we love . . . we will also get out on trail with Mo and local Darcie Duffin to explore the pristine David Thompson Corridor, learn some of the basics required for efficient backcountry kitchen set-up, and sample our yummmmmy trail delights.
August 2 - 4, 2013
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Wild About Medicine Making

with Beverly Gray

During this incredible weekend we will be exploring the use of wild boreal forest medicinal plants for health and healing. 

Beverly will share with us her many years of experience of gathering wild plants and weeds to use as food and medicines for the body, mind, and spirit.  Participants will have hands on opportunity to create herbal remedies to take home with them!!
August 23 - 25, 2013
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Western Canada Permaculture Convergence

with Rancho Relaxo

The 4th annual Western Canada Permaculture Convergence is being held at our neighbor's place just outside of Rocky Mountain House and we are SUPER excited about it!

A meeting of amazing minds who continue to explore and expand what is possible when we think outside the box!
September 27 - 29, 2013
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Wild About Photography

with Jody Goodwin-Mills
Wandering around in the mountains with Jody Goodwin and your camera is bound to be one of the best weekends of your Fall.

This woman truly bursts with enthusiasm for both the natural world and the world of photography.  Her enthusiasm is thoroughly contagious and her eye for angles, light, and unique natural features are sure to blow your artistic mind!  

More 2013 Programs in the Works!  Details Coming SOON!

August 23 - 25, 2013
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Car Camping & Rock Climbing Couples

with Darcie Duffin & Chris Volkart 
Darcie and Chris are experts in two things: loving each other and car camping.  

They perfect both these skills by exploring North America in Darcie's mini-van (bed included) through the medium of rock climbing.  

Join them for a few days in their favorite climbing destination (and home) of the David Thompson Corridor where the you and your main squeeze (along with other couples) will spend a weekend enjoying the beauty of the Rockies and learn how to enjoy it from some of the best!
August 29 - September 2, 2013
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Back Pack O Rama

with Maren Hasse, Monique 'Mo' Vigne, and Darcie Duffin
A multi-day mountain adventure of mega-awesomeness!  

We will share the basics of backpacking to ensure the most comfortable adventure possible.  Covering technical topics such as how to pack, what to bring, and pre-trip planning our experienced crew will ensure you feel confident and prepared.

Next we'll hit the trail for an absolutely stunning 4 day, 3 night mountain adventure with breathtaking views and hilarious company!

In addition to lots of laughs our experts will share with you their own specific pieces of trail passion:
Mo shares her love of Healthy Hearty Food.
Maren shares her love of Gentle Trail Yoga.
Darcie shares her love of Edible & Medicinal Plants of the Boreal Forest.
October 18 - 20, 2013
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Soul Jump

with Elizabeth Adams

Join Elizabeth in an Intensive & Impactful weekend learning how to understand your intuition, how to work with energy, how to communicate with your Spirit Guides, Angels and more....

This retreat will give Participants foundational Tools and Knowledge to put into Action in everyday life!
October 25 - 27, 2013
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FIERCE Yoga Fusion

with Maren Hasse
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Contact us if you are interested in collaborating and we are happy to share the details!

Shiny New Sacred Space!

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Cozy Sheiling Mountain Lodge
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YOGA
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Intro to Shamanism
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life@coe.ca.  1 (800) 474-8632.      2013 ~ Year of the Female Water Snake ~ A Year of Action, Co-Creation, & Enthusiasm