Summer Retreat (Full Day or Half Day) in Nature at Camp Kalalla

Camp Kalalla is offering a series of seasonal retreat days with Gong/Sound Baths.
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… come to one or come to some.
Take a full-day or a half-day for yourself…
either to reflect on an intention you’d like to hold, or just to enjoy the season!

Full Day – July 15….. 
Half Day – July 16 (morning half day or afternoon half day)

The SUMMER FULL DAY retreat will include… 

  • A 1-hour Gong / Sound Bath
  • Facilitated time as a group and also time alone 
  • Opportunity to be still (or walk) on the 110-acre waterfront site
  • Time to reflect—with nature / art / journals 

When? July 15, 2023
10:00 – 4:00 (arrival from 9:30)

Fee? $65 (profits to go to Camp Kalalla, Charity Number 12739 1886 RR0001) 

Details? Bring a lunch, a mug, and a pillow, sheet and cosy blanket for the gong/sound bath. Wear weather appropriate clothes. The site is physical, but different fitness levels can be accommodated- plan to walk/hike if you wish, or just enjoy the forest near the Main Lodge. This day is most suited to people 18 and over, and people from all walks of life are welcome. (Please note, we regret the site is not easily accessed by wheelchair at this time.)

Register? Email campkalalla@gmail.com and use the subject heading SUMMER RETREAT FULL DAY.

The SUMMER HALF DAY retreat will include… 

A 1-hour Gong / Sound Bath and your choice of TWO OF THE BELOW:

  • -Facilitated time as a group 
  • -Opportunity to be still (or walk) on the 110-acre waterfront site
  • -Time to reflect—with nature / art / journals 

When? July 16, 2023

Morning:  10:00 – 1:00 (arrival from 9:40)

Afternoon: 2:30 – 5:30 (arrival from 2:10)

Fee? $50 (profits to go to Camp Kalalla, Charity Number 12739 1886 RR0001

Details? Same as the Full Day, but no need to bring a lunch!

Register? Email campkalalla@gmail.com and use the subject heading SUMMER RETREAT HALF DAY (MORNING/AFTERNOON as appropriate).

Your facilitators: Linda Butler and Jenn Bell

Both Linda and Jenn have many years of experience of facilitating retreats and workshops. They are happy to welcome you to this facilitated Summer day at Camp Kalalla!

Linda is a retired United Church minister, and spiritual companion who enjoys spending time in nature. She resonates with the Celtic Christian understanding that the divine can be encountered not only in the little book of scripture, but also the big book of creation. 

Jenn is a Sound Therapist at Ottawa Sound Therapy. She has been involved with community music in a variety of ways and worked in the United Church with adults and youth for many years. Her first training is as a teacher. She is the chair of the Camp Kalalla Camp Committee. 

Where? Both retreats happen at Camp Kalalla
J0X 1A0 (about 20 minutes north of Wakefield, Quebec)

Registration is now open. 

To register or for more information, email campkalalla@gmail.com and use the subject heading SUMMER RETREAT FULL DAY or SUMMER RETREAT HALF DAY (MORNING/AFTERNOON) as appropriate. Spots are limited- please do be in touch if you are interested. Further information and maps will be sent out to registrants closer to the date.