New Year Retreat:
Intention Setting for 2026
January 23 – 25, 2026
Five Oaks Retreat Centre
Paris, Ontario
Welcome the Year Ahead with Clarity & Calm
Give yourself the gift of a winter weekend to slow down, exhale, and begin again.
Together we’ll honour and release the year behind us and gently welcome the bright possibilities of 2026.
Nestled in the peaceful woods of Five Oaks, this women’s retreat offers a heart-centred sanctuary to pause, reflect, and create your personal vision for the year to come.
What to Expect
This weekend is all about warmth, connection, and soul-nourishing practices. Over three spacious days you’ll be lovingly guided to:
Release & Renew – Melt away the weight of the past year with gentle QiGong movements, healing sounds, sage-clearing, and a guided meditation.
Listen Inward – Through gentle yoga, mindful breathwork, and cosy journaling sessions, you’ll tune into your heart’s quiet whispers. You’ll have the opportunity to share with others if you desire, welcoming the nourishing support from others.
Set Your Intention – In our playful, supportive workshop you’ll discover a single word of the year that captures your hopes and desires for 2026.
Root & Celebrate – Embody your new intention with restorative yoga, self-facial massage, and a creative Saturday craft—plus plenty of time to laugh, sip tea, and share stories with an uplifting community of women.
Every activity is optional and all movement is accessible for every body. You will also be provided with some quiet time for reflection. Come as you are and move how you feel.
Retreat Schedule
Friday, January 23
5 - 6 pm – Arrive & settle in
6 - 7 pm – Light refreshments
7 - 8 pm – Welcome Circle: introductions, QiGong, sage & meditation
8 pm – Nibble, visit, or quiet reflection
Saturday, January 24
8 - 9 am – Coffee, tea & fruit
9 - 10 am – Gentle morning yoga low
10 - 11 am – Breakfast
11 am - 1 pm – Intention-setting workshop
1 pm – Lunch & nature walk
3 - 5 pm – Creative craft (surprise project!)
6 - 7 pm – Dinner at the hall
8 - 9 pm – Self-facial massage & restorative yoga
Sunday, January 25
8 - 9 am – Coffee, tea & fruit
9 - 10:30 am – Yoga & reflection circle with continental breakfast
10:30 - 11 am – Farewells
Meet Your Hosts
Carrie Bergen-Geisel, Yoga Teacher
Founder of For the Love of Movement, Carrie is a certified 500-hour yoga teacher, 100-hour Qigong teacher and registered holistic nutritionist known for her warm, nature-inspired approach to mindful movement. Blending yoga, Qigong, breathwork, meditation and gentle self-care rituals, she helps “burnt-out overdoers” find ease, vitality, and joy in their everyday lives.
Carrie’s classes are welcoming, adaptive, and infused with curiosity, kindness, and playful energy, inviting you to shine bright while staying beautifully grounded.
Stacy Bergen, Mindfulness Coach
Stacy is the Founder & CEO of End to End Financial Services, and she first discovered meditation and yoga as a way to release the daily stress and busyness of the corporate world. What began as a personal outlet for balance and peace quickly grew into a passion for sharing these practices with others.
As a meditation coach, Stacy creates a safe, supportive, and welcoming space where anyone can slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with themselves. Her warm and approachable style makes meditation accessible to all, no matter where they are on their journey.
Early-Bird: $550 (tax included)
Register by November 23, 2025
Regular Price: $650 (tax included)
After November 23rd
$100 Deposit Required
Full payment due by December 5th. Read policy details below.
Your investment includes two nights’ accommodation, all nourishing meals and snacks (accommodations can be made for any food limitations), daily yoga and meditation sessions, the full intention-setting workshop, and all supplies for our Saturday craft.
The retreat will be held in The Chalet at Five Oaks, a bright and spacious lodge with bunk-style sleeping arrangements. While the chalet can accommodate up to 20 guests, we’re intentionally limiting the group to about half that number so everyone can enjoy the comfort of a lower bunk (no climbing required). The shared spaces add to the warm, community feel while still offering plenty of room to stretch out and relax.
Reserve Your Spot
SPACE IS LIMITED!
To reserve your spot, send $100 non-refundable deposit by e-transfer to Carrie at cbergengeisel@gmail.com.
Retreat Policy
1. Purpose
The purpose of this retreat is to provide participants with the opportunity to release the past year and set clear intentions for the year ahead. Programming will include yoga sessions, guided meditations, an intention-setting workshop, creative activities, and additional opportunities designed to foster connection and growth among participants.
2. Vision - Intention
This retreat is open to women who wish to connect with others, reflect on the previous year, and set intentional goals for 2026.
3. Registration and Pricing
Early Bird Rate: $550 (available September through November 23)
Standard Rate: $650 (effective after November 23)
Deposit Requirement: A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required at the time of registration to secure participation.
Final Payment: The balance of all retreat fees is due by December 5. Payments made after this date are non-refundable but may be transferred to another participant.
Registration Deadline: All registrations must be completed by January 8. No exceptions will be made beyond this date.
4. Cancellation and Transfer Policy
The $100 deposit is strictly non-refundable.
Payments made in full are non-refundable after December 5.
Transfer of registration to another eligible participant is permitted if the original registrant is unable to attend.
All transfer requests must be submitted in writing no later than January 8.
5. Participant Expectations
Participants are expected to respect the retreat environment and contribute to a safe, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere.
Engagement in all sessions and activities is encouraged, but participation remains voluntary at each individual’s discretion.
Disruptive or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal from the retreat without refund.
6. Agreement to Terms
By submitting registration and payment, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to abide by the terms outlined in this policy.
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Send $100 non-refundable deposit by e-transfer to Carrie at cbergengeisel@gmail.com.
© 2025 For the Love of Movement with Carrie Bergen-Geisel
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