Women’s Weekend Retreat
A springtime retreat in honour of Mother’s Day to rest, reconnect, and celebrate the lineage of love that shaped you.
DATE
April 24-26, 2026
LOCATION
Elmhirst’s Resort - 30 min from
Peterborough, Ontario
LED BY
Catharine Tombs
Yoga & Breathwork Teacher, Registered Physiotherapist, Wellness Mentor
Overview
Set on the peaceful shores of Rice Lake at Elmhirst’s Resort, this springtime intergenerational women’s retreat is a heartfelt invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and honour the sacred threads that connect women across generations — in celebration of Mother’s Day.
Created for mothers, daughters, grandmothers, aunties, sisters, and chosen family, this nurturing weekend offers a soulful space to rest, reflect, share stories, and simply be together.
Designed for all ages and experience levels, the weekend gently weaves together grounding yoga, guided meditation, nourishing meals, and unhurried time in community. As spring awakens the land around the lake, you’ll also have space to wander in nature, soften into rest, and enjoy optional spa experiences for added care and renewal.
Leave feeling replenished, heart-opened, and deeply connected — carrying home not just rest, but memories, meaning, and a renewed sense of belonging to the lineage of women who shape your life.
Your 2 night package includes:
4 Yoga classes throughout the weekend
Wellness workshops
Breakfast & Dinner on Saturday
Sunday Smoothie Bar & Brunch
2 nights’ accommodation in a lakefront cottage
For Solo Guests: Enjoy your own private bedroom while sharing a cozy cottage with other women. Perfect if you value personal space while still being part of the community experience
$50 Spa Voucher- product or service
RETREAT VENUE
Elmhirst’s Resort
Elmhirst’s Resort is a family-owned lakeside retreat, where authentic Canadian hospitality meets nature and adventure in the heart of the Kawarthas.
Sometimes just spending quality time with good friends is the only therapy you need !
Itinerary
Subject to gentle shifts to honour spaciousness and flow.
Friday
Arrive early to enjoy the property, amenities and a spa treatment. Walk the lakeside trails and settle in to your weekend.
From 4 PM – Check-in to cottages
7:00 PM – Welcome circle & gentle evening yoga practice.
Saturday
9:00 AM - Yoga & Meditation Practice
9:30-11:30 AM -Breakfast
11:30 AM - Wellness Workshop/Nature Walk
4:30 PM - Yoga Practice
7:00 PM - Dinner
8:30/9:00 PM - Bonfire gathering
Sunday
8:30 AM - Breakfast smoothie bar
9:00 AM – Sunrise movement & meditation followed by closing circle
11:00 AM – Check out of cottages
From 11:30 AM – Brunch Buffet
Frequently asked questions
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This retreat is reserved for women only,
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Absolutely! I commend you for your courage in being willing to try something new and listening to the nudge that is calling you to register.
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Yes, please bring comfy clothes, so you can dress in layers depending on the weather. You do not need ‘yoga wear’ for the yoga practices as long as you have comfortable clothes. Pack some comfortable and supportive shoes for walking, your bathing suit and perhaps a robe. Please also pack your yoga mat, journal, and a small pillow and light blanket for the yoga practices.
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That won’t be a problem, the chef is very accommodating and there are both vegetarian and vegan brunch options. Let us know what your needs are.
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Please let me know what injury you are experiencing, as a physiotherapist I am well equipped to offer you modifications or alternative rest poses. The yoga practice is gentle and completely optional.
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The retreat participant numbers will be a maximum of 30 people.
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That is completely natural and understandable to feel nervous and at the same time curious to try something new. Sometimes the hesitation is being together with a group of people you don’t know well. I can assure you, my retreats attract lovely open-hearted and welcoming people just like you.
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Attending this wellness retreat offers a unique opportunity to reset and nourish yourself through active adventures and culinary delights. You’ll reconnect with your body and spirit by cycling scenic country roads, savoring fresh, local foods, and sampling local wines. Amidst the gentle rhythm of movement and mindful eating, you’ll rediscover the joy of living fully in the moment—returning home feeling energized, inspired, and deeply satisfied.