Relax profoundly,
listen deeply,
leave inspired….
Retreats, Training, Courses and Events
At all of our retreats, events, courses and training programs we invite slowing down to the present moment, quiet contemplative experiences, and share nature connection practices designed to help you feel deeply relaxed and naturally resilient. When you are more fully resourced, you build resilience in your daily lives, and feel a greater sense of connection to all the world around you, and listen more intently to your own highest wisdom.
What if you could slow down time……..
Here’s an invitation to take a few deep breaths.
Perhaps take a moment to scan your body and recognize where you are holding any tension, and with every breath out, allow yourself to release that tension effortlessly and completely.
Imagine yourself here to wander these gorgeous beaches, hug a few giant cedars and spend time in a state of deep connection with yourself and the world around you……and let all your stress slip away.
You love spending time in nature, and intuitively know it’s benefits to your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health, but life is busy and often you combine your time in nature with exercise, or socializing. That’s awesome, ……and …….you know that there’s something more waiting for you in even deeper connection.
You know that when you are deeply relaxed and nature connected…..and fully in the present moment, you hear the invitation to listen to your highest wisdom, to think big, find insight and meet your resilient self.
Naturally Resilient Programs
Delivered ONLINE or across BC and Alberta
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Interested to integrate nature connection work into your professional work? Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 programs accepting registration now. We have programs for:
Healers and Bodyworkers- such as Naturopaths, Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, RMT's, Craniosacral therapists, Energy workers and more.
Front line Service Providers- such as Social workers, Mental Health workers, Coaches, and those who work in personal development, or support new Canadians, and/or support others in your community.
Guides, Nature & Outdoor Educators and Retreat Hosts. For those who want to include nature connection work in their professional outdoor experiences.
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Supporting resilient staff teams and the communities they serve.
Is your Team experiencing burnout, high levels of stress, or a lack of resilience and creativity?
*Our Team offers staff retreats across BC and AB- at a location of your choosing*
2025 Booking available now*
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ONLINE COURSES-
Deepen into the skills that support your nature connected life and work
(Stay Tuned! Spring and Summer 2025 courses will be posted end of January!)
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Design your life and business to serve yourself and others.
Personal and/or business coaching for purpose driven rebels who want to explore what reciprocity can feel like when you align with your values
Local Services
Delivered on Vancouver’s wild west coast- Tofino and Ucluelet
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An intimate nature spa experience for YOU,……and possibly one of your favourite people…….
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Half Day, Full Day or Multi Day Custom Retreats designed for your group of 4 or more!
*Choose your dates
*Choose the length of your retreat (Half Day, Full Day or Multi Day)
*Book your stay/bring your crew……and we look after the rest!
Our Experiences an the memories created have the power to shape us
A Coastal Rainforest Retreat shares nature connected practices that help build deeper connection with these experiences and personal resilience as a daily practice.
*Want to add on special services or experiences? Ask about our Concierge service!
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RETREATS-
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2024. (Watch for 2025 dates/announcements soon!)
Join us at one of our scheduled events here on the coast!
Relax Profoundly, Listen Deeply, Leave Inspired
This month's highlighted services and events.....
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Professional Training- Nature Connection Practices
Standard Program is 4 days, here on the west coast (spring and fall 2025), followed by 4 mth mentored program.
Mastery Level Program (pre-requisite is the Standard Program) is 4 days of (only offered in the fall of 2025), followed by 4 mths mentoring/ clinical supervision.
You are nature connected…..and know that when you slow down to the present moment, that’s an invitation to listen to your highest wisdom, think big, find insight and meet your resilient self.
Explore how a nature connection practice can support your clients’ resilient and resourced state. This is an invitation to learn the fundamentals of engaging the parasympathetic nervous system and help your clients slow down, engage with our senses, and recognize what we call a state of embodied connection.
Professional Training is a good fit for:
* Healers and Bodyworkers- such as Naturopaths, Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, RMT's, Craniosacral therapists, Energy workers and more.
* Front line Service Providers- such as Social workers, Clinical Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists, Mental Health workers, Coaches, and those who support others in your community.
* Guides, Nature & Outdoor Educators and Retreat Hosts. For those who want to include nature connection work in their professional outdoor experiences.
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Exclusive Forest Spa Experience
Imagine a day of luxury just for you.
Begin your day with a guided forest bathing/forest therapy session,…..a wander in forest and beach, slowing down to the present moment with guided support and invitations for a contemplative morning.
Feeling refreshed and fully in the present moment, with a layer of stress released,……it’s time for your personal nature connected bodywork session. In your private natural settings bringing the wisdom of nature forward, and with an expert, compassionate touch, experience those gentle releases with time stretching to allow for all the deepening you can imagine.
Better than your average spa day,….this is work to refresh body, mind and spirit.
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Forest Bathing and Sea Scrubbing- Half Day Retreats
Schedule your own, or join a scheduled event!
This retreat will be a guided wander through forest and beach with a series of invitations intended to support the journey of Relax Profoundly, Listen Deeply, Leave Inspired.
Forest therapy/forest bathing/Shinrin Yoku/Sylvotherapy/nature connection practices focuses on pleasurable experiences as a gateway into the relaxation of the body and a deepening of connection with the present moment and the world around us.
Let’s chat!
Interested in designing your Custom Retreat, want to book a personal coaching call, or looking for more information about our programs?
Send us an email at info@coastalrainforestretreats.ca, and let us know a good time to connect with you. Or book a zoom call with the button below.
Testimonials
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Retreats and Courses
"When I started training, I thought I had good nature connection and even some spiritual experiences. Having Karen as a trainer made me realize very quickly that there are whole other dimensions of nature connection. I feel very fortunate, that I could learn from Karen and deepen the understanding of nature connection and its healing power. Karen is an amazing facilitator, who has the skill to reach people and create brave spaces for everybody to explore and heal."
I. Smidt, AB.
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Retreats and Courses
“It was both a privilege and blessing to have Karen as my instructor for my training. Her warmth, energy and passion were evident in everything she did. She is a brilliant teacher who humbly shared her vast knowledge and experience with each student in a way that we could connect with, comprehend and feel. She quickly became a woman I deeply respect and admire. My personal nature connection practice and journey as a Forest Therapy Guide has changed my life in ways I could not have predicted.”
J. Kennedy, ON
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Nature Connected Bodywork
“I feel great after my craniosacral/bodywork session, The pain I was experiencing has lessened, and a proper flow of energy seems to back to balance and my overall wellbeing feels great! Karen my nervous system would like to thank you for the much needed down time. You are incredibly gifted and inspire me to keep learning and growing in my own practice of healing modalities. Thank you for you ♥.”
E. O’Connor, ON
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Purpose Driven Coaching
“After working with Karen I have a heightened sense of ownership and clarity, and a reference point for how I want my business to work for me as well as the lifestyle I want my business to support. I am generally less stressed and have more confidence making decisions. The choices I make now are more calculated, and build more efficiently towards my goals.”
T. Windsor, BC
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