Wholistic Wellness Day Dates: TBD
Wholistic Wellness Day is a carefully crafted retreat that offers a day of ease, depth, and spaciousness, providing holistic wellness tools you can use anytime, anywhere.
Facilitators: Leslie Fell & Ruth Shaw
Step into Renewal
In the midst of life’s demands, we warmly invite you to take a breath, immerse yourself in gentle wellness practices, and rediscover the calm within. Wholistic Wellness day is a carefully crafted retreat that offers a day of ease, depth, and spaciousness, providing holistic wellness tools you can use anytime, anywhere. Whether you seek transformation, well-being, or simply the nourishment of a like-minded community, this retreat offers a safe haven for restoration.
Why Join Us?
- Attend to your mind, body, heart, and soul.
- Be nourished by nature, community, and intentional practices.
- Breathe, contemplate, and listen deeply.
- Experience wellness modalities led by experienced facilitators.
- Restore and regenerate your inner energy.
- Rekindle your passion and vitality.
Our Facilitators
Leslie Fell
Leslie has spent years deepening her understanding of the power of the heart, deep listening, and service. She has had the honor and privilege to learn, practice, and offer numerous transformative ways that support well-being and spiritual journeys. Her passion is to cherish nature and support others in living meaningful, authentic lives full of heart and soul. She offers this through mentoring, leading retreats and journeys, creating spaces like Fells Meadows that serve the soul, and supporting projects that make a positive difference in the world.
Ruth Shaw
Ruth earned her Teacher Training Certification with the International Yoga Alliance at a training in Thailand in 2003. She returned to her home in Toronto where she taught yoga for the next 10 years. Her classical Hatha yoga training branched out into Yin Yoga, Chair Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and regular seasonal weekend retreats at Harmony Dawn a Wellness Centre on Rice Lake. In 2006 she wrote and self published “Kitchen Yoga - off the Mat Yoga for people who have no time”, and was featured in local magazines, newspapers and on TV. In 2014 she moved to Warkworth where she continues teaching to her local community.
“This is a day to refresh, relax and revel in nature.” - Donna Bennett
“A revitalizing experience on 100 beautiful acres with trails, elder trees, wildlife, and even a labyrinth for reflection. The food is fabulous with great care for dietary needs. A refreshing getaway to commune with nature." - Oct 2025
Details
- A serene retreat setting immersed in nature.
- A curated day designed to nurture and support you.
- A delicious, healthy lunch to energize your body.
- Time in the yurt and outdoor nature spaces.
- Facilitated sessions, including:
- Short meditations and visioning exercises.
- Gentle movement/yoga and breathwork.
- Guided nature or labyrinth walks.
Fells Meadows Farms is a tranquil 100-acre country property in Northumberland County, between Toronto and Kingston.
Easily reach us from major areas:
Toronto: 75 minutes east of Toronto
Kingston: 75 minutes west of Kingston
Ottawa: 3 hours southwest of Ottawa
Peterborough: 45 minutes southeast of Peterborough
Toronto Pearson Airport: 90 minutes east of Toronto Pearson Airport
Dates
TBD Based on interest
Schedule
8:45 - 9:15 a.m. Arrival & welcome tea
9:15 - 9:30 a.m. Walk to the yurt through the white pine forest
9:30 a.m. Opening circle and intention setting
10:00 a.m. Gentle yoga, movement, and breathwork session
11:15 a.m. Guided nature walk or labyrinth exploration
12:30 p.m. Nourishing lunch and connection time
2:00 p.m. Visioning exercises and meditation (possibly in nature)
3:00 p.m. Reflective journaling or quiet time in nature
3:30 p.m. Sharing and Closing Circle
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Departure
(Note: The schedule may be adjusted to accommodate the group’s needs.)
Rates TBD
HST is additional. Lunch is included.
Booking & Policies
- Registration: Full payment is required at booking, with the balance due one month before the retreat.
- Cancellations: Deposits are refunded if fewer than 8 participants book. Full refunds are provided if the host/facilitator cancels. Other details are noted in the registration form.
- House Rules: By booking, you agree to our house rules, financial policies, and the required waiver (signed upon arrival).
Participants: Minimum of 5 participants; group size is limited for an intimate experience.
Join us for a day of renewal and connection. Reserve your spot now—spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis!
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