Join us for our Spring Retreat on Sun April 12th from 9:00 am - 4:00pm.
We will start your day by energizing both body and mind and then unwind into the afternoon for some soothing reset and refresh.
The Morning Energy Burn session includes a refreshing hike, invigorating mat Pilates, a motivational talk to ignite your inner fire, and an empowering upper body sculpt session.
Our Midday Reset is a pause and refuel with a delicious, healthy lunch surrounded by nature at its best — the perfect fuel for body and soul.
Afternoon Unwind eases us into the afternoon with a gentle “Happy Hips & Back” stretch session, designed to melt tension and open the body.
The Grand Finale will allow us to let go completely in the 90-minute HOT STONE Relaxation Class — a blissful blend of soothing hot stone restorative techniques, pampering touches, and magical extras that will leave you floating.
True to its name, this is your day to Sweat & Soothe — all within the stunning, tranquil sanctuary of Vicki Tree, nestled deep in the woods of the majestic forest.
ITINERARY:
9:00am: Arrival & Settle In
9:15am: Gentle Hike
10:15am: Energy Ball Snack Break
10:30am: Upper Body Strength (30 min with light weights)
11:30am: Mat Pilates Core Focus
12:15pm: Healthy Lunch
1:00pm: Wellness Circle Discussion
1:20pm: Gentle Stretch Happy Hips (30 min)
2:00pm: Break & Reset
2:15pm: Pampering Hot Stone Relaxation Class (90 min of Sounds, Gentle Touch and Pampering)
3:45pm: Closing Circle
4:00pm: Departure
Please Bring:
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Bring a change of clothes (new bra, SOCKS, undergarments, shirt and pants and so forth as you will get cold if you do not change from head to toe after snowshoe or movement class.) Have 2 outfits (one for movement, one for yoga). Dress in layers (don’t forget new/extra socks).
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Two large pillow case for the provided bolster (king or reg size)
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Water bottle & yoga mat (we will have one on the floor already so you can have extra cushion with yours - or opt to only use ours!) We have lots of mats so no worries if you do not have one!
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Outdoor hiking attire to stay warm where you can peel off layers once we warm up.
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Positive attitude ready to energize in the morning and unwind + relax in afternoon
Lunch Menu Options: (TBD)
Once you register, we will reach out with ideas for healthy lunch options. Options include for your to order is an energy ball, main, dessert & beverage. The lunches will be homemade by Melina Sue from Oro Home Kitchen (licensed home business) and served in an environmentally friendly lunch box She makes it fresh the morning of :) and can accommodate all dietary restrictions. **Please note: that while we (Vicki Tree) may facilitate the ordering of lunches from Oro Home Kitchen or another provider, the contractual relationship is between client and such third party provider. Melina’s email is orohomekitchen@gmail.com should you wish to reach out to her for dietary restrictions or allergies.
Investment:
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$215 +hst per person based on a minimum of 8 people
- 30 min Gentle Happy Hips deep release movement on your back/seated
- 80 min Hot Stone Relaxation + RESTORE
- 10 min Meditation
- Sound Bath Immersion weaved into all of the above by MJ Crawford
- Two instructors to ensure maximum attention to detail
Allow us to guide you through a thoughful two hour PAUSE to reset.
Enjoy some Happy Hips, Hot Stone, Sound Baths and meditation, allowing you to find stillness in the mind. Class will begin with soft gentle stretches (for everyBODY and gender) that will allow you to be ready to receive for the Hot Stone portion. You will be placed in restorative postures and a layering on and off of hot stones, blankets and extras. We will finish with a soft meditation. During this process, we will weave a sound immersions, peppered throughout, allowing the vibrations to radiate through your body.
There is NO need to have experience with yoga. Class is designed for all bodies and minds (inflexible, active mind, relaxed, hyper or new to Vicki Tree). It all works!
Investment: $80 +hst per person
Location: Vicki Tree Wellness
Facilitator: Virginia (accompanied by MJ Crawford for sound immersion)
Please Note: When booking for more than one person, please contact us with the name and Email of the participants. If names are not registered we cannot allot them a spot on the register for this class. We appreciate your understanding.
Enjoy this hot stone restore class that “bathes” you in stones, blankets and gentle touch for 90 minutes. Limited space for lots of attention!
Treat yourself to a magical experience. This speciality class consists of deeply soothing, long-held restorative yoga postures while you feel the warmth and gentle weight of heated stones being placed onto your body to promote an experience of relaxation and grounding. This luxurious practice will leave you feeling soothed and nurtured.
Investment: $55 +hst per class
Location: 3626 Line 5 North, Horseshoe Valley (come from Horseshoe Valley Road, not Ingram Road as it is closed in winter).
Class will consist of 4 soothing postures where we will weave sound immersion peppered throughout. The hot stones and sound vibrations radiating through your body will allow you to relax and dive deep into a state of relaxation allowing tension to release from your body.
There is NO need to have experience with yoga. Class is designed for all bodies and minds (inflexible, active mind, relaxed, hyper or new to Vicki Tree). It all works!
Investment: $80 per person (each person registers themselves if you bring someone)
Location: Vicki Tree Wellness
Facilitator: Virginia (accompanied by MJ Crawford for sound immersion)
Rooted in Remembrance: A Spring Retreat for Grief
“Continuing to Cultivate Growth Amidst Loss"
Vicki Tree invites you to experience a day of renewal and hope at our Spring Grief Retreat on Sunday, April 19th 2026 from 9:15am - 4:00pm.
This retreat is an offering — a sacred space to be with your grief, held in compassion and quiet support. Together, we’ll welcome the new beginnings of Spring while honoring all that we carry. Whether it has been one year or twenty, the grief process always deserves a moment of pause — to remember, reflect, and acknowledge all that was, and all that now is. This one-day retreat will do just that.
“Continuing to Cultivating New Growth Amidst Loss” is the heart of this retreat. It allows space for both grief and hope to coexist, encouraging participants to gently tend to the potential for renewal and personal growth, even when it feels fragile or unformed.
Through reflection, stillness, and connection, this day will be a beautiful, uplifting part of your lifelong journey of tending to the slow, steady process of healing. We welcome you to join us.
Itinerary:
9:15: Arrival & Settle In
9:30am: Welcome Circle with Tammy Vaters (Thanatologist)
10:15am: Healing Pause Hike: “Mindful steps within the wisdom of the forest.”
11:15: Workshop with Tammy Vaters
12:15pm: Reflective Lunch
1:00pm: Fusion Specialty Class (Stretch/Sound Immersion/Hot Stone Relaxation)
3:15pm: Closing Circle with Tammy Vaters (Thanatologist)
4:00pm: Departure
FUSION Specialty Class:
A harmonious blend of healing techniques designed by Vicki Tree to restore balance and release emotional tension. We begin with 30 minutes of gentle stretch style movements to release the hips/back, opening and relaxing the body. Then we sink deeper into relaxation with our signature Hot Stone Relaxation class which is infused with sound immersion throughout. The sound vibrations wash over you, bringing a deep sense of peace and alignment. This carefully crafted two-hour class allows you to PAUSE and reset by preparing your body first to be ready to receive, followed by a full surrender of mind.
Background of Facilitators:
Virginia Gingras: Virginia has extensive experience in the field of educational leadership and wellness. She holds a Kinesiology Degree, Education Degree and a Master’s in Educational Leadership. As a math/science high school teacher/Principal, yoga instructor (RYT 500 hr ), Pilates certified instructor, fitness trainer, ultra runner, mountain biker and outdoor enthusiast, she loves all aspects of health and fitness and has incorporated this passion into her work life.
For over 15 years, she was immersed in the education system as a teacher and principal holding various leadership roles which include Math Department Head, Elementary Principal, High School Principal, Board Wide Math Consultant, Science Board Consultant and Motivational Speaker. After the sudden death of her sister, Virginia permanently left the education system to pursue her passion for wellness full time and turned her dream of building a wellness centre (from the ground up) in the forest into a reality. That reality today is called Vicki Tree Yoga & Wellness, which is in memory of her sister. Not one to sit idle, Virginia continues to grow + curate this dream.
Tammy Vaters: Tammy is a Hospice Palliative Care Nurse and a Certified Thanatologist through the Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). With deep compassion, she supports individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses, end-of-life transitions, and the complexities of grief and bereavement, offering both clinical care and emotional guidance through these profoundly difficult experiences. In addition, Tammy is a legacy artist who facilitates grief and bereavement workshops, helping individuals honor their loved ones and express their emotions through creative projects. By blending her clinical knowledge with artistic insight, Tammy offers a holistic approach to healing, empowering others to find peace and meaning as they navigate their grief journey.