CONSCIOUS LIVING RETREATS
Coming Home
A 7-day retreat in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains
An invitation to slow down, reconnect and return to yourself
June 12 - 18, 2027, Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada
Coming Home To Yourself
Coming Home was inspired by what our participants valued most from our first retreat: the conversations that lingered over coffee, quiet walks through the forest, laughter around the fire, and the rare opportunity to simply be.
Built on those moments, this retreat creates even more space for meaningful connection and quiet reflection. It's an invitation to slow down and make room for the conversations and insights that unfold naturally when there's nowhere else you need to be.
Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning to Folk Tree Lodge, we look forward to welcoming you.
This retreat isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about creating the space to reconnect with who you’ve always been.
Through guided conversations, mindfulness practices, journaling, and quiet reflection, you'll be invited to slow down, notice your patterns, and explore what it means to live with greater intention and awareness.
There is no expectation to have the answers.
Only an invitation to become curious.
What Stuck With Our Guests The Most
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It doesn’t take more than a minute to fall in love with Kristine. She has the sweetest and safest demeanour and I am so grateful for the time I have spent in her presence. She has given me the perfect example of conscious living and the inspiration to strive for that. I love you and thank you.
-Pascale A.
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Artemis embodies an impressive blend of knowledge, resourcefulness, insight, intuition, passion, and presence. Her expertise and ability to inspire growth are outstanding. Engaging in her workshops has been a transformative experience, where her guidance expands skills and broadens perspectives. I am deeply appreciative of the wisdom and inspiration she brings to each session, creating a journey of profound learning and empowerment.
— Diana K.
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Gabby is a bright soul that holds space for everyone in grace. She combines movement, breathwork, sound and consciousness in such a splendid way and her sessions are what true yoga is all about.
— Stella I.
Many of you found something real at our first gathering: a thread of connection to yourselves and to each other that has stayed with you.
This retreat honours that.
You are not starting over; you are going deeper. The women you will sit with have walked their own paths since we last gathered, and there is something quietly powerful about coming back together, changed and still recognisably yourselves.
You will leave with more than memories. You will leave having practiced the art of living consciously, of making choices from your values rather than your fears, of caring for yourself without guilt, of being present in your own life.
Folk Tree Lodge will hold the space. The work and the wonder is yours.
For The Returning Circle
Coming Home
THE RETREAT
Mindfulness Practices
Movement for Mind, Body & Soul
Steeped in Nature
Disconnect to Reconnect
Meals That Nourish the Soul
Our Retreat Venue
Folk Tree Lodge, Bragg Creek, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
As a place of solace and rejuvenation, Folk Tree Lodge at Bragg Creek, provides the perfect escape from the noise of everyday life.
Nestled in a private forested setting, Folk Tree Lodge consists of incredible artisan crafted cabins that sit within the natural beauty of their surroundings. Spread out over 30 acres, we will have the entire Lodge, all three cabins, to ourselves.
This is truly the perfect space to disconnect from the world and reconnect within.
Deer House, Beaver House and Little Red House are the definition of rustic charm, country contemporary design and artistic craftsmanship. Situated in a serene forest setting and surrounded by wide-open pastures, each cabin includes fireplaces, outdoor fire-pits, patios, large lawn areas, beautifully appointed bathrooms, kitchens and lounge areas.
Folk Tree Lodge is located just one-hours drive from Calgary, and the town of Bragg Creek is only a 4-minute drive away boasting shopping and dining.
Kananaskis provincial park is 5 km away from the property.
Folk Tree Lodge, 146 212 Hwy 762, Bragg Creek, Alberta Canada
Meet Your Facilitators
Retreat Facilitator
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Founder, The Change Maven
Kristine Morris is your co-facilitator for this retreat.
Her why is: "To create the space where people can reconnect with themselves, see their lives with greater clarity, and choose their next step with intention."
With a background in social work, adult education, and coaching, Kristine has spent more than two decades creating spaces where people can pause, reflect, and grow. Whether working with individuals or groups, she is known for asking thoughtful questions, encouraging honest conversations, and helping people better understand themselves and the patterns that shape their lives.
Over the years, Kristine has designed and facilitated retreats, leadership development programs, workshops, and coaching experiences across multiple industries and countries. While the settings may differ, her approach remains the same: creating experiences that invite curiosity, meaningful connection, and practical insight that extends well beyond the moment.
Based in Edmonton, Canada, Kristine shares a multigenerational home with her husband, daughter, her partner, and two beloved granddaughters. Living across three generations is one of the greatest joys of her life and a daily reminder of the importance of connection, perspective, and finding meaning in ordinary moments. She also shares her home with a lively collection of much-loved animals and believes kindness is one of the simplest and most powerful ways we can influence the world around us.
Retreat Facilitator
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Artemis Evangelidi is your co-facilitator for this retreat.
Her why is: ‘To raise human consciousness so that everyone can be free to live a life of joy’.
With degrees in Science, Law and Psychology, Artemis has dedicated the better part of her career to integrating mindful and conscious leadership into all that she does.
A successful legal career spanning 20 years and 4 continents, included the launching of her own firm where she has focused exclusively on conscious leadership programs, mindfulness training , strategic advisory, coaching and consulting.
Artemis has developed retreats, workshops, seminars, training modules, presentations, consulting and coaching services for clients internationally and across all industries including law, investment firms, start-ups, charities and schools.
She has trained with Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield and more, adding to her list of complementary trainings and certifications where Eastern traditions, ancient wisdom and philosophy intersect with science.
Her first book, Life. Thoughts That Make The World Go Around (And Up, Not Down) was published in London in 2019.
Based in Melbourne Australia, Artemis is married with two children. She loves being in nature, cooking for her family and friends, and is enrolled in at least one personal development/spirituality course at any given time. A life without travel and adventure would not be a life worth living!
Retreat Facilitator
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Gabby embarked on her yoga journey over 12 years ago, instantly developing a love and curiosity for the practice. Through her time on the mat, she’s uncovered the quiet steadiness beneath the rocky waters of the thinking mind and began deepening her relationship with Self in ways she never anticipated. Over the years her path has unfolded further into conscious connected breathwork, reiki/energy healing, embodied dance, somatics, ceremonial work and plant medicine. Her mission is to create spaces for women to gather that honours the full spectrum of the human experience and gives us permission to feel it all as we come home to ourselves. Her intention is to bring you practices and rituals that nourish all layers of your being, support and inspire you, wherever you are on your own journey.
While We Focus on Our Hearts and Souls, These Women Will Be Nourishing Our Bodies
Our incredible private chefs return once again to Bragg Creek to curate all our meals.
Janice Buckingham
Private Chef [Head Chef]
Private Chef [Sous Chef]
Marcy Allen
Thoughtfully Cared For
One of the things our participants spoke about most after our first retreat wasn't something we taught. It was how deeply they felt cared for.
From the warmth of the cabins at Folk Tree Lodge to the peaceful surroundings and welcoming gathering spaces, every detail has been thoughtfully chosen to help you settle in, slow down, and feel at home.
We're also delighted to welcome back our chefs, Janice and Marcy, whose extraordinary meals became a memorable part of last year's retreat. Every meal and snack is thoughtfully prepared with locally sourced ingredients, exceptional care, creativity and love. More than nourishment, these shared meals become moments to gather, connect, and savour the experience together.
From the moment you arrive until it's time to leave, our hope is that you'll feel cared for in every sense of the word.
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Six Nights, Seven Days To Arrive Home Mindfully
What is Included:
Seven days, six nights’ accommodation;
All meals, refreshments, selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, coffees and teas all prepared by our own private chef;
Communal lounges, patios, lawn areas, fire-pits, kitchens and dining areas for exclusive use by our retreat cohort;
Daily empowering mindfulness practices;
Daily yoga sessions lead by our qualified yoga practitioner;
Daily meditation sessions, nature walks and evening gathering circles (by the fire-pit subject to government fire-ban restrictions);
Use of all yoga mats, equipment, blankets and cushions;
Plenty of free time woven into the retreat program so you can enjoy personal reflection, rest and rejuvenation in the nurturing surroundings of the facility and beyond.
Retreat Commences: Saturday 12 June 2027
Retreat Closes: Friday 18 June 2027
*Please note this retreat is strictly drug and smoke free including e-cigarettes and vapes.
Inclusion Details:
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6 nights’ accommodation in one of the cabins (please indicate if you are travelling with friends and wish to share rooms and or cabins when booking).
Each cabin has bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, lounge, fireplace and a patio and lawn area.
A space unlike any other — The Folk Tree Lodge sits on the leading edge of rustic artisan charm and country style. Inspired by modern day technology, blended with the intrinsic & healing power of nature, this space is designed to strengthen and support your human capabilities — body, mind, and spirit.
WiFi is also available
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This retreat is intentionally designed to create space for what often gets lost in the pace of everyday life. Through guided conversations, mindfulness practices, sharing circles, journaling, time in nature, and moments of quiet reflection, you'll have the opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and explore what conscious living looks like in your own life.
This is not a conference or a workshop. It is a thoughtfully held space where you can step away from the demands of daily life and simply be. A place to pause, reflect, connect, and return to what matters most, while allowing room for the conversations and insights that can't be scheduled.
Together, we'll explore:
What keeps us operating on autopilot, and how we can live with greater awareness and intention.
How to create space amid constant demands, digital distraction, and competing priorities.
Practices that quiet the mind and help us reconnect with what matters most.
Guided reflection and journaling that uncover patterns, create clarity, and support meaningful change.
The restorative power of slowing down, connecting with nature, and simply being present.
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Whether you are new to meditating or an experienced meditator, our guided meditations, silent nature walks and mindfulness activities will provide you with the chance to integrate the work being done during our workshops.
The mind needs to quieten before the soul can speak and a combination of meditative and mindfulness practices will be used to enable you to experience moments of respite from thinking.
All meditations are optional - you can choose to opt in or out as you see fit. Let your intuition guide you.
The practices you learn will be immediately transferable outside of our retreat environment and will equip you with the tools you need to navigate the challenges of your daily life.
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Daily yoga classes led by our expert yoga teacher.
Relax into the flow of pranic energy through ancient rituals designed to open your heart and speak to your soul.
Yoga practices are optional opt in or opt out as you see fit.
They are designed to complement the work done during the workshops to enable the energy to move through you and open your chakras to the growth taking place during the retreat.
They also provide you with the chance to integrate practices that will allow you to manage your every day beyond the retreat environment.
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Allow us to craft the most magical experience - whether it be sitting around the fire-pit in the evenings, or as part of our daily meditative practices.
We will bring the most bespoke and incredible therapeutic practices and wisdom teachings to you.
More details to follow.
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Delicious meals, tailored to awaken the senses, nourish the body and soothe the soul.
Our chef will cater for all our breakfasts, snacks throughout the day, lunches and group dinners.
Coffee, tea and refreshments are all provided including carefully selected wines and beers.
Dietary requirements will be accommodated for.
12 June: Arrival dinner
13 June-17 June: Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner;
18 June: Breakfast
*A detailed itinerary, further information and details will be provided closer to the retreat date.
What’s Not Included:
Visas, flights and transfers to and from the retreat centre;
Transfers to nearby towns or any other independent sight-seeing during the course of the retreat;
Travel Insurance (required to attend).
What Awaits You
Empowerment through Connection
Connect with like-minded individuals.
Share experiences, engage in meaningful conversations and be surrounded by people who ‘get it’.
Expand your network and leave with a new tribe vibrating on the same frequency.
The Conversations That Matter
Some of the most meaningful moments of a retreat can't be scheduled.
They happen over breakfast, during a walk through the forest, beside the evening fire, or in the quiet that follows a thoughtful question.
Throughout Coming Home, we'll create space for those conversations, knowing that some of our greatest insights come not from being taught, but from being truly present with ourselves and one another.
Unleash Your Authentic Self
In the sanctuary of the retreat, the focus is on you; the real you.
By reflecting and reconnecting with your inner wisdom you will develop an even deeper state of self-awareness.
You will be empowered and inspired to speak and live your truth.
Perspective
Stepping away from the pace of everyday life allows us to see ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us with fresh eyes.
Through time for reflection, meaningful conversation, and moments of quiet in nature, you'll create the space to notice what has been asking for your attention, reconnect with what matters most, and gain a renewed sense of clarity.
Sometimes nothing around us needs to change. We simply need enough space to see it differently.
Practice Real Self-Care
Pause, Reflect, Recharge.
Take long walks, breath in the crisp mountain air, and feel the earth beneath your feet as you ground and reconnect with your soul.
Self-care happens when we unplug and have the time and the space to reflect and gain clarity and perspective.
Heal In Nature
Nestled amidst the majestic evergreens and spread out over 30 acres, our retreat space is immersed in a natural habitat that is designed to bring you back to the healing power of nature.
Allow the crisp mountain air to invigorate your senses; listen, smell, feel and see yourself as part of the greater whole.
Become one with the land and open yourself to allow Gaia’s love to flow through you.
YOUR INVESTMENT
$4550 CAD *
*Includes 5% Canadian GST. Please note you can choose to pay in CAD or AUD - if in AUD, you will be advised of the exchange rate current at that time.
Payment Options
Note: Group Booking Discount where 2 participants book together and elect to share a room (twin share), both participants will receive a 10% discount.
Upon confirmation of your registration, a non-refundable deposit of $750 CAD will be invoiced and payment must be made within within 7 days of invoice so that your place can be confirmed. You may then elect to pay the balance of your investment amount as follows:
One Payment of $3800 CAD within 30 days of registration, provided the payment is received by 15 May 2027; OR
Two monthly instalments of $1900 CAD - first instalment due within 30 days of registration and the second instalment due within 60 days of registration, provided that all payments are received by 15 May 2027; OR
Three monthly instalments of $1267 CAD - first instalment due within 30 days of registration, second instalment due within 60 days of registration and third instalment due within 90 days of registration, provided that all payments are received by 15 May 2027; OR
Four monthly instalments of $950 CAD - first instalment due within 30 days of registration, second instalment due within 60 days of registration, third instalment due within 90 days of registration and fourth instalment due within 120 days of registration, provided that all payments are received by 15 May 2027.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE: Our retreat is open to 11 women only - places will be reserved on a first come, first served basis. As demand for this retreat is high, we cannot guarantee your spot until you have paid your deposit.
REFUND POLICY: In the event that you are no longer able to join us, you may transfer your spot to another person or apply for a refund minus the deposit amount until 31 March 2027. After this date, refunds (minus the deposit amount) can only be offered if another participant is found to fill your spot.
To register, click on the link below to be taken to our registration form.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The retreat is made up of a structured timetable of daily sessions including yoga classes, meditations, mindfulness activities and expert-led workshops.
You are encouraged to attend all the structured sessions so that you can make the most of this experience, as everything has been planned to enable a flow of knowledge from day to day.
You are however free to choose to opt in or out of sessions whenever your intuition guides you to do so.
Please note that there will be no discounts or refunds if you choose not to participate in any of the sessions, as all have been pre-paid based on the assumption that by signing up to the retreat you consent to participate in all of the sessions provided to you.
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You will be required to inform us on you registration form of any conditions you may have that require ongoing support, attention or treatment. You will need to provide a letter from your doctor outlining what you may need during your stay, what medications you take daily and what to do in an emergency.
You will also need to show proof of medical insurance or medical cover in Canada for the duration of your stay as all countries have different regulations in place for medical treatment particularly if you are not a Canadian permanent resident.
Travel insurance for non-Canadian residents is a requirement to attend.
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The retreat program has been structured in such a way to provide you with ample free time between sessions.
The communal areas have comfortable spaces for you to sit, mingle with your fellow retreat goers, walk in nature or journal in silence.
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Until the 31st of March 2027, your payments minus the non-refundable deposit, will be returned to you in the event that you can no longer attend.
After the 31st of March 2027, no refunds can be made unless you find another person to fill your spot.
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THIS IS A STRICTLY DRUG FREE AND SMOKE FREE RETREAT (including cigarettes, e-vapes)
This retreat is open to women aged 18 years old and over.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
You must inform the facilitators on our registration form of any medical conditions, pregnancy, disability or any other mental and or physical condition which may affect fitness to travel, including medications you are currently taking.
Failure to notify us may result in you being refused certain activities during the retreat at your own expense. Some activities may be unsuitable for you due to age, mobility, disability, pregnancy or physical or mental conditions. Please email us if you have concerns.
It is absolutely vital that you are accurate with your fitness level and medical conditions for your own safety.
The facilitators will do their best to meet special requests including dietary or physical limitations but such requests may not always be possible and you acknowledge that this is the case.
PHOTOS, VIDEO AND CONTENT CREATION
In the course of participation in the retreat, photos or video may be taken by the facilitators, participants, guides and professional photographers. These images may be used in any of the facilitators’ promotional materials, website, all social media platforms (i.e. Instagram), etc., unless you specifically request to us in writing not use any material your image is depicted in. Otherwise, permission is granted to the facilitators of a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable license to use such images for publicity and promotional purposes.
LIMITED LIABILITY OF RETREAT FACILITATORS
The retreat facilitators, Kristine Morris and Artemis Evangelidis shall not be liable for any unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond their reasonable control, of which the consequences could not have been avoided even when exercising all reasonable care. Such circumstances or events include, but are not limited to, pandemic outbreaks, war or threat of war, riot, civil unrest, industrial disputes or strikes, accidents or failure to perform by third parties, including suppliers and subcontractors, unavoidable technical problems with the accommodation, transport or closure or congestion of airports, terrorist activity, natural disasters, industrial disasters, fire, theft, flooding and adverse weather conditions including snow storms and any incidents with wildlife. In the event of any the above, refunds and compensation payments cannot be made.
The facilitators accept no liability for loss, damage, injury or illnesses which may be suffered by you during your stay or travelling to and from the retreat centre.
All guests must take responsibility for their own medical and physical fitness and be able to use the facilities as stated herein and participate in activities.
The facilitators are not liable for any injuries or losses to guests, as a result of their use of retreat facilities or participation in activities.
Whilst all care is taken, the facilitators cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage of personal possessions or valuables of guests.
DATA PROTECTION
To ensure that our retreat runs smoothly, the facilitators will need to use personal information (such as name, address, special needs, health conditions, dietary requirements etc.) provided by you to us, and also pass on such information to other outfitters/guides or suppliers involved in the operation of the retreat. The facilitators will apply appropriate security measures to protect such personal data and will only pass on data that is applicable to outfitters or suppliers responsible for the retreat. By completing our Retreat Booking Form, you consent to this information being transferred as required.
ACCEPTANCE OF RISK
You acknowledge that the nature of the retreat may involve personal risk. You hereby assume all such risk and hereby release the facilitators from all claims and causes of action arising from any damages or injuries or death resulting from these inherent risks. At the time of payment, you may be required to sign our RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT. Please read this carefully.
Please note that the facilitators reserve the right to change the structure of the sessions and or bring in additional presenters and facilitators where they deem it appropriate.
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Yes, travel insurance for this retreat is required and you must email the facilitators proof of this no later than the 30th April 2024.
If you are a Canadian national or resident, you must have medical coverage during your stay.
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The closest airport is in Calgary, Alberta (YYC) (approximately 60-90 minutes away).
From there you can hire a car - we will let people know of car pooling options closer to the day. Private taxi services will also be able to bring you to the retreat centre.
If you wish to arrive a day early in order to get settled before the retreat starts, please let us know and we will try to arrange accommodation for you at the centre (additional fees will be added to your account).
The retreat centre is a short 4 minute drive to Bragg Creek Town which has shopping and dining options.
If you would like to go exploring before or after the retreat, we recommend hiring a car so that you can have the flexibility to do so.
The Canadian Rockies are spectacular - you may want to add a trip around Jasper National Park to the North or head West to Banff National Park to visit the world famous Lakes Louise and Moraine after your stay with us.
CONSCIOUS LIVING RETREATS
Coming Home
June 12-18, 2027, Bragg Creek, Alberta Canada