Awakening The Wise Woman - ALUMNI ONLY. BY INVITATION.
Awakening The Wise Woman
Advivum Beach · Baja California Sur, Mexico · October 2026
Five days in a private ocean-side villa for nine women ready to go entirely inward. Sacred body practice, intimate circle, the courage of tenderness applied to self. This is the most interior work Advivum offers — and the most transformative. A pre-retreat coaching session and six months of integration are included.
ALUMNI ONLY. BY INVITATION.
Free Virtual Field Trip: Rediscovering Beginner’s Mind
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.
THE BAJA WISDOM COUNCIL-ALUMNI ONLY. BY INVITATION.
THE BAJA WISDOM COUNCIL
Baja Sage · Baja California Sur, Mexico ·
November 2–7, 2026
Five days in an extraordinary intentional community on the Tropic of Cancer, gathered around one question: what would I dare to wish for myself, if anything were possible? Wise Woman Council afternoons. The good life in between. The conversations you've been saving up.
ALUMNI ONLY. BY INVITATION.
Free Virtual Field Trip: Nature as a Guide
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.
JOIE DE VIVRE
JOIE DE VIVRE
Mas Edem Vineyard · Luberon, Provence, France · May 16-22, 2027
This retreat sold out in 2026. It’s back by popular demand — six days in a private Provençal farmhouse with fourteen women at the same threshold you’re standing at, to find your way back to joy. This circle is intentionally small. Register early to claim your place.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
The Cherished Self
THE CHERISHED SELF
Le Monastère des Augustines, Québec City, Canada
Sept 27-30, 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.
Free Virtual Field Trip: Navigating with "What If"
September 24, 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.
Free Virtual Field Trip: Mid-Life Rebel
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?
Free Virtual Field Trip: Travel to Soothe Anxiety
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?
Joie de Vivre
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.
Free Virtual Field Trip: Your Re-Imagined Self
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?”
Free Virtual Field Trip: The Magical Middle
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.
Free Virtual Field Trip: Building Community
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.
Free Virtual Field Trip: Every Day Joy
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 ReImagined Self
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?
THE SANCTUARY OF SELF
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.
Radical Sabbatical - Your Next Chapter
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.
FREE Virtual Mini-Retreat - The Unprecedented You!
The Unprecedented You!
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.
FREE Virtual Mini-Retreat - What if?
What if? - Practicing the Art of Fantasizing
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.
FREE Virtual Mini-Retreat - Midlife Rebellion
MidLife Rebellion - How will you Re-Imagine Yourself?
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.
FREE Virtual Mini-Retreat - Travel
Travel - How I learned to shift from Overwhelm to Adventure
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.
FREE Virtual Mini-Retreat - Revive your JOY
Revive your JOY - Make it your touchstone this year.
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.
Virtual Mini Retreat: Creating Meaningful Connections
1-hour virtual mini-retreat hosted on Zoom
Creating Meaningful Connections
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.
Virtual Mini Retreat: Helen Mirren Made Me Do It
1-hour virtual mini-retreat hosted on Zoom
Helen Mirren Made me do it
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
TEDxMechanicsville: A Celebration of Ideas and Connection
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
Virtual Mini Retreat: The Re-Imagined Self
1-hour virtual mini-retreat hosted on Zoom
The Re-Imagined Self
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?”
Virtual Mini Retreat: Taking A Leap Of Faith
1-hour virtual mini-retreat hosted on Zoom
Taking A leap of faith
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?
Virtual Mini Retreat: Letting Loose with a bit of Rebellion
1-hour virtual mini-retreat hosted on Zoom
Letting Loose with a bit of Rebellion
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?
JourneyWoman Awards
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
Virtual Mini Retreats
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
Virtual Mini Retreats
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
Virtual Mini Retreats
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!
ALUMNI Virtual Mini Retreat
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
Virtual Mini Retreats
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.
CHOOSE LOVE Alumni Virtual Mini-Retreat
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?