I am thrilled you are giving yourself the gift of self discovery ~ time to renew, rejuvenate and dream. The Loon Call Retreat is a wellness experience that uses yoga, mindfulness, nature, positive psychology and appreciative inquiry to chart your course.

My name is Laurie, I will be your yoga teacher and facilitator during your experience with Loon Call Retreat, where you will be surrounded by all the comforts of your own home. I aim to ensure that your retreat will leave you refreshed and your imagination ignited .

 Together we will practice yoga, mindfulness, and experience the four-step appreciative inquiry process in order to help reignite dreams. In addition to providing the information and activities you need to enhance your retreat.

I love to travel, Loon Call Retreat is a fusion of my family's time spent living in Thailand and the quintessential Canadian weekend getaway of Perth, Ontario.

 I began my self-discovery journey 30 years ago, after a year at university in the sciences. I re-evaluated my desires and goals and found myself completing a degree in Drama in Education. This is where I was first introduced to yoga and the power of mindfulness. I completed my yoga certification in 2015 after my time exploring the beauty of Asia.

I have spent more than twenty five years working in education as a teacher and administrator.  My passion for collaborative leadership has fuelled my energy to create space for people to come and discover their own dreams and establish a plan to achieve them.

I completed a Master’s degree of Education in Leadership with an emphasis on Mental Health, in addition to earning certificates to teach Mindfulness through Mindful Schools and lead Appreciative Inquiries through Company of Experts. I also completed certification in Positive Education through the Flourishing Center in NYC.

I find creative energy in the dramatic arts, I have extensive experience performing, directing and teaching drama. Drama in Education opened my mind and strengthened my resolve to try to make the world a better place.  I have come to learn that process is more important than product and that happiness is a life long endeavour.

The way to make the world a better place is by having people in it who are happy and content with their life, in spite of the messiness of living.   I like to see people empowered  and developing healthy relationships with themselves and others. One of my greatest joys is being able to appreciate what someone has within them - their true self, to help them find and release their creative energy and voice.  I love life, people, adventure, and cultivating authentic grit and resiliency.  

 Your entire retreat experience has been planned for you. Loon Call Retreat is a perfect way to celebrate a milestone, relax with friends and family or treat yourself to time alone. It also makes an excellent gift for someone special.

Your experience with Loon Call Retreat will be full but not rushed.  

The loon call beckons...