Deeply Rooted Day Retreat

Step into a day of quiet renewal, where the rhythm of the forest gently guides you back to yourself. Surrounded by towering trees, soft moss, and the soothing sounds of wind through leaves, this nature-inspired day retreat offers a sanctuary away from the noise of everyday life.

Rooted in the healing essence of the forest, this retreat blends the proven restorative qualities of forest therapy with simple, supportive tools to help you soften stress and carry a sense of balance into your everyday life.

We’ll begin our day with a forest meditation walk, guided mindful breathing practices and gentle movement in nature, followed by a sound bath meditation, invoking a deeper sense of calm and connection to nature, and to yourself.

You’ll be immersed in grounding activities – nature journaling, and reflective practices designed to restore balance and clarity.

Your retreat includes a holistic picnic lunch, wildcrafted teas and a holistic snack.

You’ll leave feeling refreshed, grounded and gently reawakened, carrying the stillness of the forest with you long after you return.

Plus, a single day trip in the forest – breathing in the terpenes released from the trees, moss, ferns, fungi and plant life – boosts your immune system and anti-cancer cells by about 50 per cent, with improvements in immune cell numbers and anti-cancer proteins lasting for at least seven days.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2026 at The Laughing Forest in Spanish, ON.  www.thelaughingforest.ca

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: $111+tx/person. Register as a couple and save 5%.

Deeply Rooted Day Retreat will also take place Sept. 20, 2026.

For more information or to register, email Sari at friends@thelaughingforest.ca or call 705-662-1469.

Retreat facilitator: Sari Huhtala (bio)