Weekend Retreat at the Heriot Bay Inn

Join us for our third annual Celebrate Yourself retreat—a time for reflection, release, and renewal—from Friday, October 16th to Sunday, October 18th, 2026. A weekend of self-care, reflection, empowerment, and exploration in nature as we gather to celebrate the transition from summer into the fall season.

Nestle in at the historic Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra Island, relax under the heritage maples on the banks of picturesque Heriot Bay. Enjoy healthy meals & snacks created from locally harvested ingredients as you move through a nourishing weekend program.

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Angelica Challenger, Somatic Movement Educator, Musician & Creative

Grounding Practice & Breathwork, Somatic Movement, Music

My name is Angelica. I am a neuro divergent, creative, somatic movement educator. I guide you through slow and gentle movements that help connect you to your sensory experience and help release habituated patterns of stress, tension, and so much more.

My philosophy and approach is that we are a whole system and that everything affects everything. Only by developing the ability to sense and feel ourselves as we are right now, without judgement, can we begin to create the changes that we truly want.

As someone who has spent years of my life struggling with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, stored trauma and burnout, I know what it’s like to feel resigned, frustrated, isolated and afraid that things will never change. While at the same time, understanding the inner barriers that can make change feel unsafe. All my work is deeply rooted in cultivating greater self compassion, self awareness, and creating the experience of inner safety to build from, slowly and gently.

In working with me, you can feel safe, at ease and supported on your journey towards healing, well being and freedom!

Sarah Sopracolle, Sound Seed Yoga

Candlelit Sound Bath

Sarah Sopracolle (Sépal) from Sound Seed Yoga, is a channel and co-creator of sacred sound, which is intended to assist in human consciousness awakening. As a « vibrational gardener », she plants seeds on both the physical and ethereal planes.

Her formal training and introduction to vibrational practices come from Sound Yoga (Nada Yoga) and from self study. However her approach is mainly intuitive, allowing her voice to transmit what is needed to set an optimal state of connection, union and harmony. Whatever needs to arise or surface, emerges from there.

Enjoy an hour of full body listening on Saturday evening for the candlelit Sound Bath she will be sharing.

For more info about Sarah and her offerings go to SoundSeedYoga.ca

Chris Wilton, Quadra Island Boat Tours

Boat Tour

Captain Chris Wilton has spent his life on the West Coast of Canada. His intimate knowledge of the coast and general excitement for the outdoors provides a safe, fun and memorable environment.

Explore the wonders of Quadra Island & the surrounding areas of Desolation Sound. Take in these amazing landscapes and the diverse wildlife that this area provides. Chris’ vision is to foster awareness, preservation, and restoration of our Coastal waters by connecting people and nature.

The 32 foot, fully covered vessel comfortably seats 10 guests and is designed and ready for any weather. She is kept at the dock of the historic Heriot Bay Inn located on Quadra Island.

Jennifer Doll, Lost Arts Club

Make Your Own Soap & Healing Salves

Jennifer Doll is from Nanaimo and loves travelling to Quadra to experience what nature has to offer for her inspirations with her variety of classes.

Each participant is encouraged to express their artistic side and create their own unique work of art, using natural ingredients provided. We want you to have fun, enjoy the process!

You will leave this class with two personalized healing salves and four bars of home-made soap to pamper yourself with! Give them as gifts or treat yourself!