Spring Renewal Retreat

Weekend of Creativity, Healing, and Connection

Spring is a time of renewal, and we invite you to embrace this season of transformation at the Spring Renewal Retreat. This weekend retreat is designed to refresh your mind and wellbeing through creative artistic expression, heart-healing discussions, and moments of quiet reflection in nature. Led by Tammy and Steven, two experienced and compassionate facilitators, this retreat offers a supportive space for personal growth, connection, and self-discovery.

Meet Your Facilitators

Tammy is a gifted artist and retreat leader with years of experience in creative expression and personal growth facilitation. She is passionate about using art as a tool for self-reflection and healing, guiding participants through unique, hands-on workshops that encourage exploration, play, and mindfulness. Her gentle and welcoming presence allows individuals to feel at ease as they tap into their inner creativity.

Steven is an Intuitive Life Coach with over 20 years of experience as a case manager, youth minister. Steven regularly leads retreats and mentors individuals on their journey toward self-love and healing. His heart-centered group discussions offer a space for deep reflection, emotional release, and personal renewal. Steven’s approach is rooted in compassion, self-forgiveness, and the belief that healing begins with understanding and connection through community.

Weekend Schedule

Friday: Arrive, & Begin Your Renewal Journey

• 12:00 – 5:45 PM | Check-in anytime at Durward's Glen & Settle In
• 5:45 PM | Welcome to Durward's Glen, Orientation & Group Dinner
• 7:00 PM | Whole Group Session – Setting Intentions with Tammy & Steven
• 8:30 PM | Bonfire Gathering Along Prentice Creek – A special time to share stories, laughter, and connection under the stars.
• 9:00 PM | Quiet Time for Rest & Renewal 

Saturday: Embrace Your Healing - Creative Expression, Heart Healing & Connection

• 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast at Your Own Pace
• 9:00 – 10:30 AM | Morning Workshops ( Group A: Trilliums, Group B: Violets ) 
  • Trilliums: Creative Expression with Tammy – Engage in a creative and introspective workshop designed to help you explore your personal values, recognize your unique gifts, and reconnect with your sense of play. Through this hands-on experience, you will create a figurine that will represent your qualities and the reminders you may need in your daily life. This session will offer a space for self-discovery, connection through community, and creativity. As you craft your figurine, you'll reflect on what truly matters to you, engage in meaningful conversations, and rediscover the joy of creating!
  • Violets: Heart Healing with Steven – Embrace your healing or journey toward renewal in this heart-centered group session facilitated by Steven. Through guided discussion and mindfulness techniques, you will explore ways to deepened self-awareness, self-compassion, and emotional clarity. This session provides a supportive and nonjudgemental space to reflect, share , and connect with others on a similar path. Steven will lead participants in mindful exercises and meaningful conversations that encourage presence, acceptance, and personal growth. This group work will be a space to pause, breathe, and reconnect - both with yourself and like-minded community - on a path to a calmer heart and clearer mind.
• 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Unstructured Free Time (Hiking, Journaling, Prayer, Personal Reflection, or Sign Up for Private Sessions with Tammy & Steven)
• 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Lunch in the Main Hall
• 1:00 – 2:00 PM | More Unstructured Free Time Explore & Recharge (Hiking, Journaling, Prayer, Personal Reflection, or Sign Up for Private Sessions with Tammy & Steven)
• 2:00 – 3:30 PM | Afternoon Workshops ( Group A: Trilliums, Group B: Violets ) 
  • Violets: Creative Expression with Tammy - See Description of Workshop Above
  • Trilliums: Heart Healing with Steven - See Description of Workshop Above
• 3:30 – 5:30 PM | Unstructured Free Time (Hiking, Journaling, Prayer, Personal Reflection, or Sign Up for Private Sessions with Tammy & Steven)
• 5:30 PM | Whole Group Dinner
• 7:00 PM | Evening Sound Bath – Get comfortable and immerse yourself in soothing sounds to calm your mind and body, preparing for a restful night of sleep and deep relaxation.
• 9:00 PM | Quiet Time for Rest & Renewal 

Sunday: Nurture Your Soul & Departure

• 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast at Your Own Pace
• 9:00 – 9:45 AM | Morning Awakening Session – A gentle guided practice to calm your mind and listen to your body, setting the tone for a peaceful day. This refreshing session is designed to invite renewal, clarity, and balance by a facilitator who will guide you to focus on being totally present.
• 10:00 – 11:30 AM | Whole Group Closing & Reflection Practice
• 11:30 – 12:30 PM | Light Lunch, Social Time & Final Dismissal 
• 12:30 – 1:30 PM | Self Check-out & Departure

Leave the Spring Renewal Retreat feeling rested, restored, and renewed, carrying with you new insights, creative inspiration, and a sense of deep connection to yourself and others.

*Retreat schedule is subject to change*