MINDFUL SOUL FACILITATOR & LIFELONG EDUCATOR
Half-Day Family Retreat
Yoga, Meditation, & Mindfulness
Summertime Vibes!
NURTURE FAMILY CONNECTIONS WITH FUN AND CREATIVITY
with Jo Sawyer
Meditation & Mindfulness Facilitator,
Children’s Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher,
Public Education School Teacher (Masters of Education)
Stratford, Ontario
Sunday, June 1, 2025
1:30 - 4:30 pm
Welcome to a heartwarming yoga, meditation, and mindfulness retreat for parents/caregivers and children that will give you uninterrupted bonding time in a nurturing environment filled with gratitude and kindness. Throughout our time together, we will explore yoga poses & flows, calming breathing practices, and mindfulness activities through music, crafts, games, and movement.
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Join us for this connective retreat and leave with calming activities and tools that you can continue to use at home as a family.
Our Time Together Will Include...
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Welcome & Fun Getting to Know You Activities
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Creating Guiding Star Intentions
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Exploration of Mindfulness through music, games, and crafts
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Calming, guided visualization meditation
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Learning and exploring yoga poses
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Summer Vibes Yoga Flow
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A mindfulness tool bag filled with tools and activities that you can continue to use at home
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​Nutritious, delicious snacks and refreshments​​
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"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things."
Robert Brault
Registration
Past Retreat Reviews
"Thank you for the wonderful afternoon retreat! Was so lovely to have time to connect with Stella. You spoiled us with food, take home bags full of strategies and hands on calming tools, and reminding us how important it is to slow down and find that little bit of deeper connection with our kiddos (and ourselves!)” J.P.
“Maple loved doing this with mom. Partner yoga was her favourite. I liked the colouring and the guided meditation.
Muffins were a hit!” M.R.
​​"My daughter and I had a wonderful experience at the family retreat in August. Not only did the retreat allow time for my daughter and I to connect, we took home many useful mindful strategies we could apply to day to day challenges. These were strategies my 6 year old was eager to apply as well. Throughout the retreat activities, Joanne's experience and passion for mindful teaching shines through. I noticed the children remained calm throughout the afternoon. I would highly recommend trying out one of Joanne's retreats and I'm already looking forward to the next!" J.N.
“Everly really liked your analogy about flipping your lid. We’ve used it a couple of times already and it really resonates with her when she’s losing her cool.” J.N.
“We had a wonderful afternoon! We both loved the mandela activity and the partner yoga poses. We loved the slow pace of the retreat and the reminders to be grateful, mindful, and to be kind to ourselves. Thank you for a wonderful day!”Rochelle & Ella
“Today I had so much fun. My favourite part was the partner yoga.” Vienna
Meet Your Guide
Jo Sawyer
Certified Meditation Teacher, Children’s Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher,
Mindfulness Facilitator, & Public School Education Teacher (Masters of Education)
As a teacher in the public education system for over 30 years, I have seen an increasing need for providing kids with tools to cope with big feelings and busy minds. As a parent, I understand the value of a shared commitment to helping our children physically, mentally, and emotionally. Building connections and nurturing cooperative opportunities for kids and the important adults in their lives shows our children how much we care, and how we hear, see, and honor the ups and downs of their world. I am committed to playing my part in providing this feeling of unity for you and your families. It truly does take a village to raise a child.
Yoga: unity of body, mind, spirit within oneself; unity of child, family, community within our world.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: 50% of payment is a non-refundable deposit - no exceptions. If canceling greater than 14 days prior to retreat, a 50% refund is available. No refunds available on cancellations 14 days or less prior to retreat as sufficient time is required to fill the vacancy. If retreat is cancelled, a full refund is provided. Thank you in advance for your understanding and consideration.
Inclement Weather Cancellation Policy: At our retreats, the safety and well-being of our guests are our top priorities. While we strive to proceed with scheduled retreats despite inclement weather warnings, there are specific conditions under which a retreat may be canceled. Please note the following policy:
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General Policy:
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Retreats will generally continue during winter storms and inclement weather warnings.
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No refunds or transfers of dates are available due to winter storms or inclement weather.
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It is the responsibility of each retreat guest to monitor the weather in advance and make any necessary travel arrangements. This may include arriving at the retreat city earlier or arranging additional accommodations if required.
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We are unable to accommodate for weather conditions in different locations from which guests may be traveling. Guests should plan their travel accordingly, taking into consideration potential weather disruptions.
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It is the client's responsibility to determine if travel is safe for them. Guests should evaluate weather conditions and their personal travel circumstances to make informed decisions about their safety.
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Cancellation Criteria:
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Retreats will be canceled if any of the following conditions are present in the retreat city location:
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A major snowfall of greater than 25 cm (9.8 inches) within a 24-hour period.
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A major snowfall of 25 cm (9.8 inches) or more within a 24-hour period with winds of 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, causing widespread reductions in visibility to less than 400 meters (0.25 miles) for at least four hours due to blowing snow.
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Rescheduling:
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If a retreat is canceled due to the above conditions, it will be rescheduled to a new date chosen by the retreat leader.
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If a guest is unable to attend the rescheduled date, a refund or transfers of dates will be available.
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We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring the safety and smooth operation of our retreats. Please plan your travel accordingly and stay informed about weather conditions leading up to your retreat.
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