• 30 Apr - 02 May 2026
  • Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Canada

Nourishing Tender Shoots of Hope: A Courage and Renewal® Spring Retreat

Many of us are called to be in this world with a heart for peace and justice, and we need to sustain our spirit with clarity and courage. This retreat offers spacious time to pause and rest, with an invitation to reflective inner work and meaningful connection with other changemakers.

Many of us feel a deep calling to be in this world with a heart for peace and justice. We may wonder “How can I best serve, what might I best offer?” and “How can I fortify and sustain my spirit with clarity and courage?” This retreat offers spacious time to pause and rest, with an invitation for reflective inner work and meaningful connection in community with other changemakers. A time to quiet the outside noise and distractions, so we may nourish the tender shoots of what most matters to us.

This retreat is grounded in the Courage & Renewal® approach. Our retreat format will be balanced with a mix of large and small group times and quiet individual reflective space. Offerings of poetry, story and wisdom teachings, music, expressive and restorative experiences will be invitations for our wonderings, reflections and sharing.

We are planning to offer clearness committees.

Wondering if this retreat is right for you?  Here’s what one Circle of Trust participant has to say:

“I have benefitted from the rhythm and practices of Circle of Trust retreats over three decades- almost all my entire working life.  I return out of my need for quiet, trustworthy, and unbounded space to hear my inner voice in concert with other voices of wisdom and courage, and to renew my sense of vocation.”

– Pat Thompson

Nestled at the edge of a peaceful bay surrounded by tall whispering pines, the comfortable lodge offers a cozy retreat space to slow down. Walking trails and natural areas invite you to wander and take a deep breath. Numerous meeting rooms and bedrooms are very comfortable. Chef Renato prepares delicious meals that can be adapted to dietary needs. Feel free to arrive as early as 1:30pm on our first day, Thursday, April 30th, to settle into the place.

https://kingfisherbay.ca/

 

 

Cost includes accommodation, meals and retreat program.
Until March 1/25: Single room: $605.00; Shared room: $560.00; Commuter: $468.00.
See more details below. Registration deadline April 15 /25. Space is limited so register early!

Cost after March 1/25

Single room: $685.00      Shared room: $640.00      Commuter: $550.00        

To register begin by emailing Susan Macphail at  macphailsusan1@gmail.com 

If financial assistance would make this retreat possible for you, please be in touch. We are currently exploring funding to offer subsidies.

 Registration fee can be sent via e-transfer: macphailsusan1@gmail.com

Or cheque mailed to S. Macphail, 13 Erie Ave. London, ON N6J 1H9

Cancellation policy: Before April 15/25 – 75% refund.   After April 15/25: 50% refund.  

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