Woodlands
Wellness Centre
The centre is a haven of nature, tranquility, and personal transformation. Nestled on 30 acres of serene forested land in central Alberta, Canada, it provides the ideal backdrop for learning, growth, and renewal.
Our spacious lodge features a natural light-filled, 800-square-foot hall designed for a wide array of holistic events. For overnight retreats, we offer comfortable indoor accommodations as well as an expansive lawn area for outdoor camping. Guests can wander forest pathways for peaceful walks and quiet reflection, feast from the abundant vegetable garden, or unwind together by the evening fire pit.Just steps away, the Freeman River and Schumann Lake offer refreshing summer swims and invigorating winter cold plunges.
For a taste of local charm, the quaint hamlet of Fort Assiniboine is only ten minutes away, boasting two award-winning restaurants.
Interested in hosting your next event or retreat here?
Woodlands Wellness Centre is available for rental. Contact us today to learn more.
Your Retreat Experience
When
Aug 21 - 23, 2026
Arrival Friday (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Closing Sunday at 5:30PM
Where
Woodlands Wellness Centre
625015B Hwy33,
Woodlands County,
T0G 1A0, Alberta
PRICE
$350
For 2 day retreat including 6 vegetarian meals
"We welcome you to Woodlands Wellness Centre, situated in Woodlands County, 2 hours north of Edmonton. A sanctuary of peace nestled in 30 acres of magical forest.
Two days and two nights to unplug and look inward, sit and walk in silence, quietude and deep contemplation. The group will be small and intimate and the space warm and inviting."
Sagi & Sally
Your hosts & guides
Retreat Schedule
Friday Aug 21
Saturday Aug 22
Sunday Aug 23
4-6 PM – Arrival & Check-in, handing over the phone
6 PM – Opening Circle
7 PM – Dinner
8 PM – Settle into room and unpack
8:30 PM - Guided meditation, Begin Silence
9:15 PM: Tea and snack
9:30 PM: Guided Meditation, Sound Bath
10:15 PM: Bed Time
6 AM: Wake Up
6:30 AM: Guided Meditation Practice
7:30 AM: Gentle Movement/Qigong
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM: Guided Meditation Practice
11 AM: Break
11:15 AM: Slow Forest Walk
12:15 PM: Break
12:30 PM: Guided Meditation Practice
1:30 PM: Lunch
2:30 PM: Break/Rest
3 PM: Guided Meditation Practice
4 PM: Break and snacks
4:15 PM: Gentle Mindful Movement/Qigong
5:30 PM: Break
5:45 PM: Guided Meditation Practice
6:30 PM: Dinner
7:30 PM: Rest/Journal time
8:00 PM: Guided Meditation Practice
9:00 PM: Time for questions
9:30 PM: Guided Meditation Practice
10 PM: Bed Time
6 AM: Wake Up
6:30 AM: Guided Meditation Practice
7:30 AM: Gentle Movement/Qigong
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM: Guided Meditation Practice
11 AM: Break
11:15 AM: Slow Forest Walk
12:15 PM: Break
12:30 PM: Guided Meditation Practice
1:30 PM: Lunch
2:30 PM: Break/Rest
3 PM: Break Silence, Sharing Circle
3:30 PM:Guided Journaling, Intention Setting
4:30 PM: Closing Circle
5 PM: Tea and Snacks
5:30 PM: Home Time
Lawn Camping
Camp on our huge lawn!
Bring your own tent.
Price:
Free
Small Bunkies
For 1 person or a couple, limited availability.
Price:
$50/ night
Shared Room
Two single beds per room, and a shared bathroom.
Price:
$25 per person
Accomodation options:
Nourishing Food
Simple, healthy vegetarian meals, tea, coffee, fruit and snacks will be provided.
Food is light and supportive of the practice.
Included in the event price of $350.
The Practice:
This intimate retreat offers a simple and grounded space to slow down, step out of daily life, and turn inward through sitting and walking meditation.The practice is Vipassana style. A non-sectarian practice based on awareness of the breath and body sensations without judgment, enabling a direct experience of equanimity, balance, and inner quietude. Benefits of this practice include stress-reduction, self-awareness, body-mind connection, and the ability to respond to life’s challenges calmly rather than reactively.
Your Hosts and Guides:
Sagi and Sally
From a young age, I have been drawn by a deep curiosity to explore the nature of who we truly are. This lifelong journey has taken me through Zen meditation, Buddhist Vipassana, and the profound path of self-inquiry inspired by the teachings of Ramana Maharishi, an Indian sage.
Over the years, I came to understand the deep connection between body and mind. This led me to study therapeutic bodywork, yoga, Qigong, and meditation—not only as a student but also as a teacher and facilitator.For nearly 15 years, I was part of the team at Alumot Farm in Israel, a retreat center dedicated to holistic health and personal transformation. There, I guided meditation sessions, facilitated inner growth processes, and supported people through journeys of physical, emotional, and spiritual renewal. My work included mindfulness, meditation, heart-centered practices, inner child work, breath awareness, and gentle movement through yoga and Qigong.
Five years ago, I moved to Canada to begin a new chapter with my life partner, Sally. Here, I built a window cleaning business—an experience that has reminded me that spirituality and everyday life are not separate. I value both inner stillness and practical action, and I believe that presence can be found in every aspect of life.
Today, Sally and I are creating a welcoming space where people from all backgrounds can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and discover the clarity, peace, and simplicity that arise through mindful living. We look forward to sharing this journey with anyone who feels called to explore it.
Sagi Mor
I am a Personal Growth Coach and Group Facilitator. I have been working in this field for 23 years. When I was in my early twenties I began experiencing a series of profound awakenings that had me realizing that I was more than just my physical body and familiar mind. I was becoming aware of a Deeper and Higher Self which transcended my conditioned self. These openings compelled me to leave my home in South Africa and journey around the world, exploring many different religions and cultures. I enjoyed finding Truth in all the colours and manifestations of this world and its people.
I have had the privilege of sitting in the presence of many incredible teachers and masters, and I have collected many skills through a variety of modalities. I have a Psychology degree, a certification in Transformative Coaching, I am a Mind Mapping Instructor and I also studied Subconscious Metaphor Analysis and Clean Language Coaching. Most recently I have been training to become a Shadow Work Facilitator. A form of Jungian based group work for healing our childhood wounding and limiting imprints. I am also a mother of 2 beautiful souls who are my intimate teachers and friends.
And, like many of us, Life has given me plenty of opportunities to grow through challenging circumstances. I have come through two divorces, the suicide of a close friend and years of debilitating Lyme Disease. These hardships have given me the impetus to dig deeply into the roots of my Being and discover that no matter my life circumstances, I have a wellspring of inner peace that I can draw from whenever I choose to.
My passion is to share this knowledge with others and to help them move through life’s challenges and choices, inside and outside, with the grace and insight that comes from connection to our True Nature. This is a passion which I share with my partner Sagi, and it’s an honour and a blessing to walk beside him in this journey of life and sharing.
Sally Ransen
Join us for a free info session on Zoom:
Thursday Aug 6, 8-9PM MST
Common Questions:
Comfort is important — participants are encouraged to choose what supports them best.
Meditation can be practiced:
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On floor cushions with back rests (provided)
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On chairs (available and welcome)
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2 days of full silence
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Guided meditation
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Breath & body awareness (Vipassana-inspired)
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Gentle Qigong and yoga (accessible to all levels)
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Time in nature (slow walking and sitting)
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A small intimate group
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Simple, healthy vegetarian meals
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Closing with intention setting to bring new healthy habits into daily life
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Post event ongoing support coaching available via zoom
No prior meditation, qigong, yoga or mindfulness experience required.
The retreat is geared towards people of all levels of experience. Whether you're new to all or some of these modalities or you've been practicing for years, we're confident that you'll receive exactly what you need from this unique and nourishing experience.
