A women’s wellness escape in the woods
A weekend to slow down, soften, and return to yourself . Hosted in Holstein, Ontario.
The Soulful Weekend is an intimate women’s getaway designed to nourish your body, calm your nervous system, and reconnect you to what truly matters.
Set on a stunning 100‑acre cottage property in the woods, only 2 hours from Toronto, this experience blends movement, stillness, creativity, and deep rest all held in a warm, supportive, space.
Come as you are. Leave grounded, glowing, and restored.
July 17-19, 2026.
What’s Included
•Daily yoga & gentle movement • Guided meditation & nervous‑system regulation • Reiki & energy healing • Creative workshops & soulful expression • Time to rest, wander, journal, nap, or connect • Incredible meals prepared by a Red Seal Chef 5 Meals + All your snacks/beverages • 2 nights / 3 days shared luxury cottage accommodations • Nature immersion on a private 100‑acre property
Everything is optional. Nothing is rushed.
The Itinerary...
Friday arrival between 4-6pm
Opening Fire Ceremony
Sakalya Yoga
Dinner
8am Sakalya Yoga
Breakfast
Free Time - Explore the acreage, tap into your creativity
Workshop time - Lets Explore Crystals!
Sakalya Yin Yoga
Lunch
Free Time - Private mini reiki sessions, quiet reflection time
Yoga Nidra
Dinner
Fire Circle Meditation
8am Sakalya Yoga
Breakfast
See you next time <3
The Space
Our home for the weekend is a beautifully curated cottage retreat tucked deep in nature. Quiet, expansive, and intentionally designed for rest and connection.
• Spacious shared rooms and loft • Cozy gathering spaces • Forest trails & outdoor space • Peaceful, unplugged energy
This is the kind of place where your shoulders drop the moment you arrive.
The Investment
Single Bed (shared room): $799
Double Bed (shared room): $899
✔ All meals included - Dinner upon arrival, 3 meals and all snacks/beverages on Saturday, Breakfast on Sunday. (Please note this is an alcohol free event)
✔ All programming included - Yoga, meditation, fire circles, creativity, private reiki sessions
✔ All accommodations included - luxury cottage facilities on 100 acres. There are no shared beds but everyone will share a room. The twin beds are in the loft. Beds will be first come first serve according to booking.
Payment plans available.
Meet your hosts for the weekend...
Kristin Heywood
Host, Yoga and Breathwork (Pranayama) Teacher
Kristin has been guiding women in yoga for over eight years, with a special focus on pre- and postnatal wellness. A devoted Sakalya Yoga practitioner for more than six years, she completed her 200-hour teacher training and is currently completing her 300-hour teacher training, blending Mudra, Mantra, Pranayama, and Asana into a holistic and heart-centered practice.
Kristin has led numerous weekend retreats and brings her nurturing presence as a Birth Companion and Postpartum Doula, creating a space where women feel supported, seen, and safe.
Students often describe her classes as deeply transformative, offering expansion and healing on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. At The Soulful Weekend, Kristin invites you to breathe, move, and reconnect with yourself in a gentle, yet profoundly rejuvenating way.
Meet your private in House Chef... Adam Carroll
Born literally between the cleaver and the counter in a family butcher shop, Adam Carroll’s life has always revolved around food, flavor, and craftsmanship. With over 30 years of experience in kitchens across Canada, he holds two Red Seal certifications, a rare mark of culinary mastery that guarantees both skill and creativity.
Raised with a deep respect for ingredients, seasonality, and the joy of sharing meals, Adam’s philosophy is simple: food should nourish the body, delight the senses, and feed the soul. From rustic comfort to elevated cuisine, his dishes combine heart, technique, and a lifetime of passion.
Over the past three years, Adam has been the Head Chef of Catering at Bingemans, a leader in Canada’s catering industry known for excellence at scale.
For The Soulful Weekend, Adam will be crafting all your meals, turning locally sourced, seasonal ingredients into memorable, delicious experiences that will make every bite part of your weekend’s magic. We are thrilled to welcome Adam to the Ananda Team <3
Eat. Savor. Rest. Repeat.
