There you are, sitting on the porch in the early morning hours with your hands wrapped around your mug full of hot coffee - unwinding in the unparalleled beauty of the North Okanagan / Shuswap region of British Columbia.

B E C O M I N G --> A 4-day retreat experience for women 

I'm Laura and I have the distinct pleasure of leading women through retreat experiences in extraordinary locations around the world. 

I live in Costa Rica, but come from the magical land of BC. I am overflowing with emotions to be hosting on the soil of the land that raised me.  It's the perfect setting for this 4-day retreat experience for women.

See the Itinerary Section for details of this retreat.

This retreat is being hosted at Tin Poppy Retreat.

Tin Poppy Retreat is a solar powered nature retreat nestled on 160 wooded acres overlooking the Shuswap River and North Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada.

It is located a convenient 50 minutes north of Vernon, BC and 1 hr 20 minutes from Kelowna International Airport [YLW]. You can rent a car, hire a driver or car pool with other participants.

This phenomenal property has four unique cabins [we are staying in Lavender Cabin + Tin Poppy Cabin], private wood-fired saunas, and over 14 kms of private, maintained hiking trails on property. 

Lavender Cabin is where our main retreat festivities will be held. Some participants may choose to stay in this cabin while others may opt to stay in Tin Poppy Cabin a leisurely 5 minute stroll away. Both are solar powered with running water and indoor bathrooms. Be sure to check the exact details of what your room and cabin provide when choosing your accommodation package. We have wood burning fireplaces in both cabins.

Nature bathing, hiking, sauna'ing in your own private woodland spa, nature at your doorstep.

https://tinpoppy.ca 

For over a decade I have been creating opportunities for women to CONNECT – whether its for a weekend or for a week or more – so that we can have the conversations that we’re not typically having in a place that inspires us to more fully root into who we are.

In the busyness of our everyday, it is often difficult to hear, feel and bear witness to what our soul knows to be true. 

Retreat experiences allow your heart and head to connect in a way that you may have never experienced before so that when you leave you feel grounded, connected and powerful in your being.

I'm a Canadian living in Costa Rica with my family. For nearly 25 years I practiced full time as Chiropractor in Ontario, Canada before selling my clinic in 2019. I moved to Kelowna, BC to ground into my roots before taking the leap, selling it all, and buying in the South Pacific of Costa Rica.

There's too much to tell, but essentially this journey has been a divinely led jungle experience that has welcomed me back to the places within myself I've yet to discover.  As we hit the two year anniversary in CR,  I've opened up a boutique chiropractic office -- The Healing Space -- where I share my unique style of healing work. I'm also a yoga teacher, leadership coach and breath work facilitator.

You never know where life is going to lead you and with that I bring it all together in my 1:1 and group retreats. 

It is my knowing that we are all divinely created as perfect beings. Nothing about my retreats will endeavour to change you. Rather, the experience will cultivate a deeper appreciation of who you already are and a remembering and a calling back of the parts of you that you feel disconnected from.

Women are meant to commune in circle and community and when we do, magic unfolds. We remember who we are and why we are here. Wounds heal and possibilities present themselves.

If you feel called to this retreat, do not squander that message - follow it. 

I look forward to hosting you,

L

This isn't the fine print (there is none), but here are some things to consider when registering:

1. You will be so held in this powerful retreat container. Get yourself here and then let it all go.

2. It is not necessary, but I will offer up the invitation to disconnect from the outside world. There is wifi in the cabins but wouldn't it be glorious to let that go for a couple days?

3. This is a small, intimate retreat. When registering, pick the accommodation that suits you and if you have questions, reach out to me immediately and we will discuss the suitability and details of this experience.

4. Due to the nature of this retreat, funds are non-refundable; however, if you can't attend and you (or I) can fill your spot, you'll receive a refund minus $100 admin fee.

5. The deposit is $300 CAD. At the time of booking you can pay in full or apply up to 2 instalments.

6. Payments include sales tax. When checking out, you can use Visa or Mastercard in CAD dollars. If you have a US checking account (or are from the US) or want to use an Amex, choose USD and that option will come up. 

Also,

7. We will be sending you a confirmation email with all the details within 36 hours of registration.

If you have questions, message me @ drlaurafoster@gmail.com or on Whatsapp at 1 905 716 0505.

Check in begins at 3:30 pm. Please arrive as close to check-in as possible [but not before please] to allow you plant your feet on the ground and settle in. We will dine together at 6 pm and have an evening opening session.

There will be free time to wander the property, have a sauna or sit by the fire. 

Dinner is prepared by our on-site chef

Today will be all about tuning into your inner compass, creating space for what is and what will be and honouring the uniqueness of YOU.

I purposely hold back the details of our itinerary to allow participants to practice letting go of the details.

Suffice to say we'll commune with nature, eat delicious food, connect inwards and explore our inner realm. You can expect to move your body, partake in experiences such as breath work, meditation and self discovery. We will provide you with a journal and plenty of space and time to connect within yourself and others.

Lots of time to discover, read, laugh and disconnect from the outer world.

Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner prepared by our chef - on site

In the evening you can sit by the indoor or outdoor fire and even partake in an evening sauna, if desired. 

The work and play continues as we weave into spaces of deep integration and outward expansion.

Be prepared to be held in a beautiful cocoon of feminine energy. 

We bring continue our path of self discovery and bring all the pieces together from our time together and allow the wisdom and rememberings to deepen.

Bliss

Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner prepared by our chef - on site

In the evening you can sit by the indoor or outdoor fire and even partake in an evening sauna, if desired. 

For our last morning together we will commune with delicious food, celebrate our time together and ground into the here and now so that we can bring what we've learned and remembered back to our LIFE.

You will feel grounded, centered, inspired and liberated by this experience. 

Check out 10 am

Breakfast is prepared and served by our on-site chef