What if you allowed yourself a weekend to just be?
Sometimes doing nothing is everything. We invite you to a weekend free from any expectations to see what comes, or what goes, when you can just be.
Tracy and Nicole are back with another women’s retreat June 27-29, 2025, and this year we are in a new location. Sanctum Retreat offers a gorgeous natural setting with lots of room to wander and private rooms in a beautiful lodge.
We’ve created a weekend of opportunities to unplug, recharge, and be open to receive. With sessions designed for self-discovery and wellness, as well as guided meditation and yoga, you’ll be able to get to know fellow retreaters and also take time for yourself. You’ll also have free time to explore the forest or sit by the river.
Prepare for a weekend of fun, laughter, connection, and reflection through learning, movement, and nature. Past retreats have included holistic nutrition information, moon ceremonies, scavenger hunts, reiki, journalling, outdoor yoga and meditation, and opportunities to identify and work with your personal values and priorities.
The Details…
Dates: June 27-29, 2025
Cost: $699 +GST ($649 early bird pricing through January 31)
Where: Sanctum Retreat - Caroline, AB.
Arrival: 4-5pm on Friday, June 27
Departure: After lunch on Sunday, June 29
Our Venue
Established in 2004, Sanctum is a unique facility nestled on a pristine 100-acre parcel of woodlands and open fields to explore, with a spring-fed river flowing through it. A registered charity, Sanctum serves a variety of groups, all that serve the common good, and welcomes groups that facilitate and host educational programs and retreats, charitable organizations, public and private sector groups, and a variety of faith communities.
The lodge offers a solarium dining room with views of the outdoors, a main room overlooking the Raven River, a cozy library, and individual rooms.
Comfortable Single Rooms
Sanctum Retreat offers single rooms for each of our retreat guests. Each room has either an attached full or half bath. Guests who choose a room with an attached half bath can enjoy multiple private shower rooms. (*Note that half of the rooms have full baths and these are selected at checkout. We recommend reserving early if this is your preferred accommodation).
Delicious Meals
Your retreat includes delicious, nourishing meals and snacks. Sanctum prides itself on its high-end meal service prepared by extensively experienced cooks and chefs.
Location
Sanctum Retreat is located in Caroline, Alberta, 2.5 hours south of Edmonton and 2 hours north of Calgary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this a yoga retreat?
A: Movement is an important part of our weekend, and we are excited to offer 3 or 4 yoga sessions that are all-levels hatha yoga, or gentle, practices. This is not a dedicated yoga retreat offering vigorous or advanced yoga classes and workshops.
Q: What if i don’t know anyone? Can I come alone?
A: Of course! Many of our participants attend solo, and they rave about the wonderful connections they make with fellow retreaters.
Q: Can my food allergies be accommodated?
A: Yes. You can provide this information to us upon booking, and as much as possible every attempt will be made by Sanctum to accommodate special dietary concerns.
Praise for past retreats
“This was such an compassionate group of women. The entire retreat was such a delight but I think that the highlight for me were the moments of connection and sharing that happened throughout the weekend.” -Susan
"The Reveal Your Light Retreat calmed my nervous system and lifted my spirits. Beautiful location, comfortable clean accommodations, delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere. I was unsure about attending a retreat alone, but within an hour of arriving I felt like I was surrounded by friends. Nicole and Tracy are so talented and provided high quality enlightening sessions.” -Charmaine
"The Reveal Your Light retreat was worth my time and money! Tracy and Nicole are not only amazing guides to self reflection and personal understanding, they are both authentic and kind humans. The sessions offered were thought provoking and the location was spectacular.” -Colleen
"Tracy and Nicole prepared this wonderful retreat which came into my life at just the right time. The location, accommodations and food were delightful. But mostly the time with myself helped by the leadership of Nicole and Tracy’s meditation, yoga nourished my mind and soul. I found it enlightening and relaxing.” -Michelle
“I enjoyed every single minute of the retreat. Waking up with yoga & meditation was the best for me.” -Larissa
Your Facilitators
Tracy Bardos is a reiki master teacher, BodyTalk practitioner, certified holistic nutritional consultant and certified teacher of meditation with a background in psychology. She is passionate about providing a safe and supportive space for people to learn to attend to their personal needs through energy work, meditation and nutritional support. She loves combining complementary and conventional views of health and wellness and brings all of her education and training for a truly holistic approach to helping others nourish their body, mind and soul.
Nicole Starker Campbell is a yoga, meditation, and reiki master teacher, and writer. She has been practicing yoga for over 16 years and teaching since 2014, and yet still can’t tell left from right. Nicole believes in providing space and opportunities for people to tap into their own inner knowledge and strength because we are our own best teachers.