Do you hear that? It’s the sound of silence. Join us for five days in the forest in Wakefield, Québec. This retreat is designed to help you kick back, relax, and get in touch with the version of “you” that shows up when you escape your to-do list.
Call of the Wild: 5-Day Spa & Nature Retreat in Québec
July 19th-23rd, 2026
The ultimate summer getaway: spa, nature, and superb dining.
With an onsite spa, nature-based activities like hiking and plant identification, yoga, workshops, and a full day at Spa Nordik, you’ll leave feeling like a different person. Join this 5-day retreat in Québec and get ready to unplug and approach stillness with curiosity.
Relaxation Starts Here
What to expect…
The Hotel
Located just a short drive from Ottawa and a few steps away from Gatineau Park, The Wakefield Mill Hotel & Spa blends comfort with indulgence. Oh – and did we mention that there are both indoor and outdoor spa facilities?
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Pricing & Room Types
All Prices Are Per Person
Want to upgrade your room to the best Wakefield Mill has to offer? Just ask.
This retreat requires a minimum of six participants to run.
Spa Nordik
Spa Nordik isn’t just a spa; it’s a “Spa Village.” With countless hot and cold pools, saunas, steam rooms, and tea areas, as two onsite restaurants, this is an experience unlike any other. There’s a reason that Spa Nordik is widely recognized as the “Best Nordic Spa in North America.”
The Schedule
Sunday
- 4:00PM: Arrive, Relax, Spa
- 7:00PM: Dinner, Introductions
- 8:30PM: Campfire & S’mores, Opening Circle
- 10:00PM: Bedtime
Monday
- 8:30AM: Morning Yoga Practice
- 9:30AM: Breakfast
- 11:00AM: Hike
- 12:30PM: Lunch
- 1:30PM: Free Time: Spa, Rest, Relax
- 5:00PM: Afternoon Workshop
- 7:00PM: Dinner, Conversation, Community
- 10:00PM: Bedtime
Tuesday
- 8:30AM: Morning Yoga
- 9:30AM: Breakfast
- 10:30AM: Depart for Spa Nordik
- 5:00PM: Return from Spa Nordik
- 7:00PM: Dinner, Conversation, Community
- 10:00PM: Bedtime
Wednesday
- 8:30AM: Morning Yoga Practice
- 9:30AM: Breakfast
- 11:00AM: Plant Identification Workshop
- 12:30PM: Lunch
- 1:30PM: Free Time: Spa, Rest, Relax
- 5:00PM: Guest Speaker
- 7:00PM: Closing Dinner, Conversation, Community
- 10:00PM: Bedtime
Thursday
- 8:30AM: Morning Yoga
- 9:30AM: Breakfast, Say Goodbyes
- 11:00AM: Depart
Hi, I'm Madison.
Founder, Yoga Instructor & Mobility Specialist
Eight years ago I quit my job, sold everything I owned, and started traveling the world. I’ve lived in Costa Rica, the Cayman Islands, Chicago, and Spain, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that happiness isn’t found in a place – it’s found within.
And yet, I believe that travel (ahem – retreats, in particular!) can be an incredible catalyst for personal inquiry. When you go on retreat, you’re making a commitment to step away from daily life. In turn, you welcome silence, contemplation, and change.
This is why I lead retreats. There’s nothing I love more than helping people connect to the world and themselves through movement, meditation, and community.
Hi, I'm Martin.
Naturalist, Mobility Specialist,
Retreat Assistant
A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, Marty’s love of nature was born deep in the Canadian backcountry, camping, foraging, and stargazing with his dad. After graduating from the Outdoor Adventure guide program at Algonquin College in 2015, Marty turned his passion for exploration and outdoor education into a rewarding career as a naturalist.
From bioluminescent tours in the Cayman Islands to multi-day sea kayak trips in New Zealand, Marty has spent the last 10 years finding new ways to help people experience the beauty of the natural world.
After moving to Spain in 2020, Marty discovered his latest obsession: cycling. As a cycling guide, he combines the two things he loves most–guiding tours and riding bikes. When Marty isn’t on a trip, he can be found lifting heavy at the gym or ripping around on his bike training for his next gravel race.
