ALIGNMENT: A Spring Equinox Retreat for Embodied Balance
March 19th–22nd, 2026 | Folk Tree Lodge, Bragg Creek, AB
Facilitated by Jen Reddish, Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor & Forest Therapy Practitioner with Special Guest Contributors Trina Metz, Emmaly Livino, Brea Livingstone, Amelia Larson, Dr Gillian Sawyer & Dr Brittney Wickert
Step into the balance of the Spring Equinox at ALIGNMENT, a retreat designed to help you reconnect the authentic essence of who you are, from every angle. This immersive weekend retreat invites you to align with your body, emotions, relationships, energy, spirit, and the wisdom of nature.
What sets this retreat apart is the intimacy and personal touch. With a small group of women, this retreat offers a safe, nurturing space for deep connection and transformation. You’ll be seen and held in your journey, with personalized attention, tailored experiences, and the opportunity to explore at your own pace. This is a space where you can truly slow down, tune in, and become deeply aligned with your authentic self.
Nestled in the serene forests of Bragg Creek, a short drive from Calgary, Alberta, this retreat is an opportunity to slow down and completely attune to the rhythms of nature and your inner world. Over the weekend, you will engage in a rich variety of practices that foster deep connection with yourself, others, and nature. The retreat weaves together somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), forest therapy, creative expression through art therapy, and energy alignment, supported by both structured sessions and spacious downtime.
At the heart of the retreat lies a powerful Spring Equinox Ritual, a ceremonial circle where we honour the balance of light and dark, reflect on the shifts unfolding in our lives, and set intentions for the growth that is to come.
This retreat offers an invitation to explore and integrate alignment across multiple layers:
💠 Emotional – Cultivate attunement to your inner world with compassion and care.
💠 Relational – Connect with others in an atmosphere of authenticity and presence.
💠 Physical – Ground into the wisdom of your body and align your actions with your energy.
💠 Energetic – Clear, restore, and recalibrate your system to return to your natural frequency.
💠 Spiritual – Listen to your intuitive voice and align with your energetic truth.
💠 Nature – Harmonize with the cycles of the Earth and attune to her wisdom.
The weekend will be a nurturing space where you are supported by the land, the group, and your own self energy. This is a retreat for authentic connection, slow-paced moments of being, and transformative shifts that arise naturally through stillness and intention.
Let’s align together…
Key Sessions & Themes:
Alignment into Authentic Connection Welcome Group: Fire Circle for Authentic Connection & Intention Setting. A space to land into this weekend for slow, honest, non-judgmental presence and witnessing.
Spring Equinox Ritual A ceremonial circle to mark the turning of the season, release the winter within, tune into the balance between darkness and light within and around you, and align with what is ready to be seen, unearthed, and brought to light.
Listening to the Land, Listening Within Guided Forest Therapy Honouring the Spring Equinox Energy through an IFS lens | Tune into nature, grounding and aligning your energy with the land, while reconnecting with your own body’s wisdom. You will be guided to balance your meridians through the power of the forest.
Aligning with your Body’s Wisdom Somatic Experiencing Group Session
Aligning with Your Intuition Intuitive Writing Session: A guided meditation and journaling session to help you align with your inner voice and the energies of the retreat, integrating your insights and emotions.
How Alignment Looks, Feels, Acts, Moves | Expressive Art Therapy: A creative journey to express how alignment looks, feels, and moves, providing space for integration through the arts.
Parts in Harmony Internal Family Systems (IFS) Session: Exploring the harmony of your inner parts, understanding their roles, and fostering alignment within your internal system.
Energy Alignment Group Qi Gong Practice : Harmonize your energy, support your nervous system, and cultivate balance.
Embodied Alignment Somatic Yoga: Embodied movement practices to deepen your connection with your physical self and align with the body’s intuitive guidance.
Chakra Alignment in the Forest Forest Therapy Integration Session: A grounding and calming session designed to help you integrate the shifts and insights from the retreat, this session is designed to support your nervous system, balancing your chakras through forest therapy to anchor the shifts you’ve experienced throughout the weekend.
Bringing Alignment Home Closing Circle: A reflective space to bring your experiences home, integrating the weekend’s teachings into your everyday life and leaving with clarity, peace, and alignment.
Aligned Extras: Mini-alignment sessions (for your physical body & energy body), mini somatic integration sessions, group acupuncture, (available for Tiers 2 & 3)
Retreat Flow:
Arrival & Settling In: You are welcome to arrive anytime after 4:00pm on Thursday, giving yourself time to land, receive personal energy clearings, and meet the group in a safe, welcoming space. There will be charcuterie available for grazing, and you are welcome to spend time walking the land, down time in your room or in the cozy shared spaces in the two cabins we are occupying for the weekend.
Official Start Time: We will being a gentle welcome circle at 7pm on Thursday, March 19th
Official End Time: Open departure between 3:30-5pm on Sunday, March 22nd.
Down Time: Each day will include spacious time for rest, journaling, connecting with nature, personal reflection, or one-on-one energy sessions (tiers 2 &3). This allows for integration and self-care, ensuring you feel fully supported throughout your journey.
Meals & Nourishment: Enjoy nourishing, catered meals that support your body and soul, providing opportunities to connect with others and share the experience.
What Sets This Retreat Apart:
Intimacy: With a small group size, you’ll receive personalized attention, allowing you to connect deeply with yourself and others.
Safety: The retreat is designed to create a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration and healing.
Personalization: Each aspect of the retreat, from one-on-one sessions to group activities, is tailored to meet your unique needs and help you align with your highest potential.
*10% off for current members of EYTM.
TIER 1: GROUND
Foundational Experience
Earlybird Rate: $1,333 CAD (available until November 30, 2025)
Full Rate: $1,444 CAD
[3 SPOTS LEFT]
Step into a nurturing container with shared accommodations, immersive group sessions, and the full retreat experience designed to support alignment, connection, and transformation.
Includes:
3-night shared accommodations at Folk Tree Lodge
All meals, snacks, and beverages (alcohol- and substance-free)
All group sessions, ceremonies, forest therapy, somatic and expressive arts sessions
Personalized welcome gift with grounding and integration tools
Daily downtime for reflection, rest, or connection
Access to cozy shared spaces, bathtub, and nature trails
Optional forest walks, journaling prompts, and self-guided support
Perfect for: those seeking a full, grounding retreat experience in a supportive group setting. Note: This tier does not include any 1:1 sessions.
TIER 2: FLOW
Immersive Healing Package
Earlybird Rate: $1,444 CAD (available until November 30, 2025)
Full Rate: $1,555 CAD
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Step deeper into your transformation with additional personalized support. Flow offers everything in Tier 1 plus targeted 1:1 sessions and healing activations to anchor your weekend’s breakthroughs. Includes 90 minutes of personalized, individual care + group acupuncture.
Includes everything in Ground, PLUS:
Priority cabin choice
One 30-minute 1:1 conscious body & breath alignment session during rest time
One 30-minute 1:1 energy alignment session during rest time
One 30 minute 1:1 somatic integration session during rest time
Group acupuncture session for balance & alignment
Value boost: Over $235 worth of personalized support, yours for just $100 more than Tier 1.
Perfect for: those ready to receive extra attention, integrate shifts into their body and energy, and step into a deeper level of transformation.
TIER 3: RADIANCE
Premium Alignment Package
Earlybird Rate: $1777 CAD (available until November 30, 2025)
Full Rate: $1888 CAD
[6 SPOTS LEFT]
Radiance is the ultimate retreat experience: privacy, priority access, and post-retreat support to extend your transformation beyond the weekend. With targeted 1:1 sessions and healing activations to anchor your weekend’s breakthroughs + post retreat session with Jen. Includes 2 hours of personalized, individual care + group acupuncture.
Includes everything in Flow, PLUS:
Private queen bedroom (only 6 available – first come, first served)
Priority booking for all 1:1 sessions
One 30-minute post-retreat private integration session with Jen (online)
Perfect for: those who want deep, personalized support, integration of the weekend’s breakthroughs into body and energy, and the luxury of restful privacy and a sanctuary within the retreat — the ultimate alignment experience.
Payment plans available.
This retreat is limited to 12 women to support deep connection and intimate group process.
Cancellation & Transfer Policy
Please note that all ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued for group events. Ticket transfers may be considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to facilitator approval to ensure the person you suggest is an appropriate fit for the retreat.