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February 25, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
We all crave it. People tell me they want community and belonging the most from this season. Somehow, we seem to get lost in exhaustion and busyness. Join this celebratory community, where I’ll share some of the best techniques I have for creating meaningful moments with friends and family.
March 25, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
Welcome to The Magic Middle.
Midlife isn’t a problem to fix. It’s a time to celebrate.
A rich, spacious season where you finally get to choose yourself with clarity and confidence.
There’s wisdom here. Freedom. A deeper sense of joy that comes from knowing who you are and honouring who you’re becoming. No crisis required.
Just an invitation to embrace the fullness of this beautifully powerful chapter.
April 29, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
Still wearing the same outfits you loved 20 years ago? Of course not! Then why are you still living the sense of Self that you dreamed up 20 years ago?
Do you have a vision that inspires the authentic part of you to emerge? Re-examine and Rejuvenate. This field trip and retreat will get you to ask, “Who do I dare to be now?”
Mas Edem Farmhouse and Vinyard
Provence, France
May 17-23, 2026
Now more than ever, we want to shake off our old ways and our stagnation and step into “our Best Life”. So focused on trying, proving, striving, and achieving, we forget the joy of living. Come slow down. Life in Provence, with its vibrant markets, rolling vineyards, slow cooking invites us to redefine what it means to live well. Joie de Vivre is a lifestyle, an experience of rejuvenation, and the practice of celebration. Come reconnect to yours.
This retreat is open to everyone.
May 27, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
I learned this on a train in Paris. I arrived carrying perfectionism, control, and the pressure to get everything right. I was determined. Efficient. And not very happy.
As I prepared to get off the train, I let go of what wouldn’t serve the next leg of the journey. A book. A sweater. Shoes that hurt. Then I asked a braver question. What if I let go of the weight I was carrying inside? What if you allowed yourself permission to let go of what no longer serves you?
June 24, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
Have you ever noticed how hard it is to colour outside the lines? We spend so much energy focused on “doing it right” and fearing making mistakes or getting it wrong, that we forget to ask ourselves, “Is it the right thing?” and who made the rules up in the first place? What if you stopped holding yourself back and broke a few of the rules that no longer serve you?
September 30, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
What if you let yourself imagine without editing or explaining?
In this space, we soften the grip of logic and open to wonder.
Together, we’ll play with possibility, rekindle creativity, and remember how to dream again.
Le Monastère des Augustines, Québec City, Canada
Oct 4-7, 2026
As we move into the quiet stillness of winter, I’m inviting you to join me in exploring what it means to create our own wellness and balance. Let’s take a moment to pause and play, finding delight in the sanctuaries we build for ourselves. Discover the warmth and serenity within you.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
October 28, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
What would it be like to meet this moment with a beginner’s mind?
To loosen your grip on expectations and let curiosity lead.
To see with fresh eyes, learn through play, and remember that not knowing can be spacious, even joyful.
Beginner’s mind softens the ego, eases stress, and opens the door to creativity and discovery.
November 25, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
Nature has always been a quiet guide.
It shows us that growth doesn’t follow a straight line and that taking a different path is often how life unfolds.
In nature, there is no rushing, no forcing, only steady becoming.
When we let nature lead, our nervous system softens.
We remember how to slow down, listen, and trust the rhythm of our own growth.
January 28, 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
Everyday Joy means Joy Every Day! My wish for 2026 is to find a moment of joy in every day. But I am not leaving it to chance! Joy is not the outcome of the things we do; I believe it is the intention with which we do things! I’m sharing a simple practice that creates a moment of joy every day. Science proves that you can’t have a better starting point for whatever New Year’s resolution you have set. I can’t wait to enJOY time with you.
The White Lodge
Baja, Mexico
Nov 3 - 8, 2025
This retreat is the deep breath that comes between who you were and who you are becoming.
A deliberate pause - to answer the question - Who do I dare to be now?
Come and slow down, breathe the morning sun, be authentic, celebrate and connect.
Stand chin lifted, heart full, and passion stirred, ready for your next chapter.
The “messy middle” of change in midlife can be a time of magical reawakening.
If not now, when?
Le Monastère des Augustines
Quebec City, Canada
OCTOBER 15-17, 2025
Explore the paradox of a changing season and a changing you. As we enter the introversion and stillness of winter, can we be curious about what it means to create wellness, balance, and sanctuary? Come pause in play; delight in your self-made sanctuary.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
Goodnestone Park Manor House
Kent, England
MAY 27-31, 2025
Ready to create your new normal? It’s time to take stock; dare to choose your path. Play by your own rules, or get rid of them entirely. Then take it up a notch: Quite frankly, after a while, our purposeful walk through life ends up being a bit of a meander. If you could do anything, what would you dare to do now? Who would you dare to be now? You have to define your success before you can own it. NOW IS THE TIME.
This retreat is open to everyone.
May 17 - 9PT / 12ET / 5UK
Join us for a mini-retreat to reconnect with yourself through community, contemplation, and JOY.
Celebrate what makes you uniquely you as we create space for self-discovery and reflection. Together, we’ll nurture your well-being and uncover new ways to embrace your one-of-a-kind life.
Leave feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and ready to live boldly and authentically.
April 27- 10:30PT / 1:30ET / 6:30UK
Step into a mini-retreat where you’ll reconnect with yourself through community, contemplation, and JOY.
Together, we’ll explore the limitless possibilities of asking “What if?” and practice the art of fantasizing—opening the door to creativity, play, and new dreams.
Leave feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and ready to embrace your well-being and live life with renewed imagination and purpose.
March 22- 9PT / 12ET / 5UK
Join us for a mini-retreat where you’ll reconnect with yourself through community and contemplation.
This is your time to pause, reflect, and ask: How will you re-imagine yourself? Explore new possibilities and embrace the freedom to redefine your path in this powerful stage of life.
Leave feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and ready to live boldly and authentically.
February 22 - 9PT / 12ET / 5UK
Step into a mini-retreat designed to help you reconnect with yourself through community, contemplation, and the transformative power of travel.
Discover how to shift from feeling overwhelmed to embracing adventure as you create space for well-being and self-discovery. Together, we'll explore how travel can inspire a deeper connection to yourself and the world.
Leave feeling rejuvenated, empowered, and ready to live your life to its fullest.
January 25 - 9PT / 12ET / 5UK
Reconnect with yourself through community, contemplation, and JOY in this special mini-retreat.
Take time to pause, breathe, and create space for your well-being. Together, we’ll explore what it means to truly nurture yourself and make JOY your guiding light for the year ahead.
Leave feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and ready to embrace life to its fullest.
1-hour virtual mini-retreat hosted on Zoom
December 6, 2024, 9 AM PT/ 12 PM ET/ 5 PM UK
We all crave it. People tell me they want community and belonging the most from this season. Somehow, we seem to get lost in exhaustion and busyness. Join this celebratory community, where I’ll share some of the best techniques I have for creating meaningful moments with friends and family.
1-hour virtual mini-retreat hosted on Zoom
November 16, 2024, 9 AM PT/ 12 PM ET/ 5 PM UK
We all know we should, but if I am truthful, loving myself and the skin I am in, with the changes of menopause and aging surprising me daily, remains the biggest challenge and lesson in self-love I have encountered. Your response to my most successful blog yet, Helen Mirren Made Me Do It, makes me think it is time that we talk frankly, share our experiences and reframe what it means to be glorious at any age.
Read it here: https://www.advivumjourneys.ca/helen-mirren-made-me-do-it
Join us for a day of unity and collaboration, embracing the theme of Ensemble. Experience captivating speakers from the nations capital and beyond igniting curiosity and inspiring collective action.
At TEDxMechanicsville, we celebrate diversity, share ideas and foster connections. Enjoy local vendor lunch, treats, dynamic entertainment, and engaging speakers.
Bring your friends and family to celebrate our community's beauty and leave inspired to make a difference. Join us to ignite collective curiosity and drive positive change ensemble on November 2nd, 2024.
Bayview Yards, Mechanicsville. Ontario, Canada
1-hour virtual mini-retreat hosted on Zoom
October 19, 2024, 9 AM PT/ 12 PM ET/ 5 PM UK
Still wearing the same outfits you loved 20 years ago? Of course not! Then why are you still living the sense of Self that you dreamed up 20 years ago?
Do you have a vision that inspires the authentic part of you to emerge? Re-examine and Rejuvenate. This field trip and retreat will get you to ask, “Who do I dare to be now?”
1-hour virtual mini-retreat hosted on Zoom
September 8, 2024, 9 AM PT/ 12 PM ET/ 5 PM UK
You know that moment, right before you decide to “go all in”… the butterflies, the doubts, the cold sweats, the pang of want…And then, one quick in-breath and … you do it, you take a leap of faith.
I’m curious about the moment right before where we screw up all our courage, where we inhale, gather our energy and throw ourselves into the next step. Each great action is preceded by an equally great moment, like the pulling of the bowstring before the arrow shoots, the inhale before we blow out the candles or the deep bend of the knees before we leap. What is that moment for you?
1-hour virtual mini-retreat hosted on Zoom
August 10, 2024, 9 AM PT/ 12 PM ET/ 5 PM UK
Have you ever noticed how hard it is to colour outside the lines? We spend so much energy focused on “doing it right” and fearing making mistakes or getting it wrong that we forget to ask ourselves, “Is it the right thing?” and who made the rules up in the first place? What if you stopped holding yourself back and broke a few rules that no longer serve you?
I’m thrilled to share how proud I am of our incredible AdvivumJourneys team!
Together, we’re bringing a powerful vision to life, hosting transformational travel retreats that truly change lives. Being nominated for the Purpose-driven Entrepreneur Award is such an honour, but what really makes my heart sing is witnessing the magic our community creates. When we dive into deep questions while embracing adventure and joy, we unlock a potential that elevates not just our own happiness but that of everyone around us. Let’s continue this journey of growth and fulfillment together! Vote here
Spring Virtual Field Trip
These online guided retreats are a time-out in your chaotic day to explore and renew. The result is a sense of both inspiration and grounding.
* These fun retreats include storytelling, break out groups, journalling and creative personal development exercises.
* Connect with a community just like you - inspiration comes when we meet other journeyers asking themselves the same questions
* Develop a daily practice that will keep you grounded while fuelling your creativity and resilience.
You will leave feeling renewed, inspired and one step closer to living your Best Life.
OPEN TO ALL. FREE
EMBRACE THE JOURNEY - HOTTEST TREND- WOMEN IN THEIR MIDLIFE TRAVELLING SOLO LIKE NEVER BEFORE!
March 16, 2024, 9 AM PT/ 12 PM ET/ 5 PM UK
Are you navigating the unique landscape of being or travelling solo in your mid-life?
If you are seeking adventure and self-discovery, join us for this field trip, where we'll explore travel as a powerful metaphor for this transformative stage.
1.5-hour virtual mini-retreats hosted on Zoom - Always free - All are Welcome
1.5-hour virtual mini-retreats hosted on Zoom
February 13, 7 PM ET
Always free, all are welcome!
Joie de Vivre
This expression goes beyond simple happiness; it embodies a zest for life, a celebration of existence, and an enthusiastic embrace of the present moment.
To have "joie de vivre" is to radiate a contagious and lively spirit, finding joy in both the ordinary and the extraordinary aspects of life.
It's about savoring experiences, relishing connections, and maintaining a positive and vibrant outlook on life's journey. It is also what we will do on this mini-retreat.
Warning, you may leave with a real French flair and a longing to live differently!
2-hour virtual mini-retreats hosted on Zoom
Everyday Joy means Joy Every Day!
Feb 4, 2024, 02:00 PM ET
My wish for 2024 is to find a moment of joy in every day. But I am not leaving it to chance!
Joy is not the outcome of the things we do, I believe it is the intention with which we do things! I’m sharing a simple practice that creates a moment of joy every day. Science proves that you can’t have a better starting point for whatever New Year’s resolution you have set.
I can’t wait to enJOY time with you again.
OPEN TO ALUMNI ONLY
1.5-hour virtual mini-retreats hosted on Zoom
January 13, 11:30 AM ET and January 16, 7 PM ET
Always free, all are welcome!
Everyday Joy means Joy Every Day!
My wish for 2024 is to find a moment of joy in every day. But I am not leaving it to chance!
Joy is not the outcome of the things we do, I believe it is the intention with which we do things! I’m sharing a simple practice that creates a moment of joy every day. Science proves that you can’t have a better starting point for whatever New Year’s resolution you have set.
I can’t wait to enJOY time with you.
It’s my birthday month!!
My birthday wish? More love…. for me, for the world, for you. Come and celebrate with me as we explore what it means to “choose love” with my friend and author Sara Heppner.
Like her, I believe that if we choose it together, we can shift our lives into possibility and make the world a better place. What better gift could I ask for?
It’s my birthday month!!
My birthday wish? More love…. for me, for the world, for you. Come and celebrate with me as we explore what it means to “choose love” with my friend and author Sara Heppner.
Like her, I believe that if we choose it together, we can shift our lives into possibility and make the world a better place. What better gift could I ask for?
The month goes by so fast! If you've been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to embark on a transformative retreat or a one-on-one life coaching journey, there's no better time than now. Seize the moment and save with my gift to you: $550 off our life-changing Radical Sabbatical, our rejuvenating Joie De Vivre Retreats, or a 6-month coaching package when you sign up in November. Offer ends Nov 30, 2023, at 11:59 PM.
Don't let time slip away – invest in your well-being and experience the journey of a lifetime!
E-mail: tania@advivum.ca
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VIRTUAL MINI-RETREATS
Oct 21, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Come experience the discovery and community of our retreats! Our 1.5-hour guided virtual retreats are a time-out in your chaotic day to explore and renew.
I marvel at the changing leaves, as they transition from verdant green to glorious hues of yellow and red. It's like a sudden explosion of possibility, a reminder of the beauty that can emerge from change. Just like the leaves, we too undergo transformations in life. So, let's explore the joy of change together and embrace the vibrant journey ahead.
FREE
This is open to former retreat participants only.
Oct 14, 2023 11:00 AM Eastern Time
Calling all Alumni - it is time to gather again! If you have participated in an Advivum Journeys Retreat in Quebec, Hawaii, England, or France, we would love to see your face and virtually stand in circle with you again! Our online retreats are a place for you to stay connected, continue to grow, and be inspired. As you will remember, one of the greatest sources of wisdom and wonder comes when standing in circle with one another.
VIRTUAL MINI-RETREATS
Sep 23, 2023, 11:00 AM Eastern Time
Come experience the discovery and community of our retreats! Our 1.5-hour guided virtual retreats are a time-out in your chaotic day to explore and renew.
September is back to school month and I still feel the excitement I had at the prospect of learning something new. I miss the packing of my school bag and joining new friends - so this month’s virtual field trip will cure just that! Let's explore the timeless wisdom from our early years and see if it is still the key to a life well lived! Don't miss this opportunity to revisit the lessons of your youth and rediscover their profound significance from the comfort of your own home. Sign up now!
FREE
SPRING AWAKE - QUEBEC CITY
La Monastere des Augustines, Quebec City, Canada
May 4-7, 2023
Spring is a time to come alive, to stretch into new freedoms and possibilities. This in person field trip is a chance to put yourself first, to find stillness and play, life balance and delight.
This retreat is open to everyone.
We all know we should, but if I am truthful, loving myself and the skin I am in, with the changes of menopause and aging surprising me daily, remains the biggest challenge and lesson in self-love I have encountered. Your response to my most successful blog yet, Helen Mirren Made Me Do It makes me think it is time that we talk frankly, share our experiences and reframe what it means to be glorious at any age.
This is open to former retreat participants only.
Sun Feb 26, 2023
You know that moment, right before you decide to “go all in”… the butterflies, the doubts, the cold sweats, the pang of want…. And then, one quick in-breath and … you do it, you take a leap of faith.
I’m curious about the moment right before, where we screw up all our courage, where we inhale, gather our energy and throw ourselves into the next step. Each great action is preceded by an equally great moment; like the pulling of the bowstring before the arrow shoots, the inhale before we blow out the candles or the deep bend of the knees before we leap. What is that moment for you?
