Raw Cleanse & Wellbeing Retreat 3-days
Reset your eating habits and integrate holistic self-care practices to improve your overall health and wellbeing.
October 13-15, 2023
Muskoka, Ontario
1,195-1,495 CDN or 900-1,100 USD
3-day All Inclusive Retreat
be nourished.
Nourish the garden that is your mind~body~heart and spirit, and enhance your natural detoxification system with energy giving raw food ~ change your health, change your thinking, change your life. Melissa Bowers
Raw Cleanse & Wellbeing Retreat 3-days
Do you need a little rest & relaxation in the serenity of nature? This retreat could be a getaway just for YOU, or invite your friends & family for a weekend renewal. Join me at a beautiful retreat space in Muskoka, Ontario and be immersed in nature within a 20 acre private forest.
Are you ready to reconnect with yourself in mind~body~heart and spirit? Do you want to reset your eating habits and learn about the healing power of food? Have you been wanting to integrate a movement & meditation practice, as well as self-care into your daily life? This retreat gives you time to explore YOU!
This is an intimate retreat where Melissa holds space for you to share your story, reset your eating habits and integrate holistic self-care practices to improve your overall health and wellbeing. Be nourished with healthy and nutritious meals throughout the weekend, including a gorgeous 3-course dinner on Saturday night. Melissa is a student of ayurveda and holistic nutrition, and after being a vegetarian since the proud age of 10, is now a vegan.
Courage My Heart
Breathe. Move. Meditate. Heal. Love.
You will be introduced to the Courage My Heart Practice, encouraging your mind~body~heart connection with breathwork, meditation-infused movement, and mindfulness. All levels of yoga and meditation welcome ~ remember, yoga is a practice!
Melissa holds a sacred space for you to be vulnerable, to explore and connect with your life story, and to find a stillness that allows you to listen with your whole heart ♡
BREATHE WITH YOUR WHOLE HEART
DAILY FLOW Our typical retreat flow:
All practices are completely optional, take a break whenever you want, have a nap or read a book in your cabin, or maybe take a scenic walk and ground yourself in the natural beauty of Mother Earth.
DAY 1
Friday Oct 13th
ARRIVAL
4:00pm-5:00pm
Afternoon Arrival & Registration
Get settled in your cabin
5:00pm-5:30pm
Welcome Drinks & Introductions
Review Agenda for the Retreat
5:30pm-7:00pm
Group Dinner
7:00pm-7:30pm
Free Time
7:30pm-9:00pm
Evening Practice
Opening Circle & Yoga Nidra Meditation
DAY 2
Saturday Oct 14th
6:00am-7:00am
Morning Rise & Shine Practice (optional)
Courage My Heart
The Practice: Breathe. Move. Meditate. Heal. Love.
7:30am-9:30am
Breakfast at Your Leisure
Raw Food Recipes: Practice & Preparation
Juices, Smoothies & Breakfast Bowls
*Teas, juices & water, as well as fresh fruit & snacks available from 7:00am
9:30am-10:00am
Group Introductions & Optional Sharing
10:00am-10:45am
Learning & Journalling: The Healing Power of Food
10:45am-11:00am
Break
11:00am-12:30pm
Raw Food Recipes: Practice & Preparation
Balls, Buddha Bowls & Salad Rolls
Yes, this will be our second breakfast! We will enjoy tea & get to taste test our nourishing recipes.
12:30pm-1:00pm
Break
1:00pm-2:00pm
Group Lunch: Mindful Eating
2:00pm-3:00pm
Walking Meditation (rain or shine, please dress for the weather)
3:00pm-4:00pm
Free Time
4:00pm-5:30pm
Afternoon Practice
Mindfulness Discussion + Guided Meditation
5:30pm-7:00pm
Group Dinner
This will be a gorgeous 3-course meal with options for the Starter, Main, and Dessert.
7:00pm-8:00pm
Free Time
8:00pm-9:00pm
Evening Practice
Yin Yoga + Meditation
DAY 3
Sunday Oct 15th
DEPARTURE
7:00am-8:00am
Morning Rise & Shine Practice (optional)
Pilates Flow + Meditation
8:30am-10:00am
Breakfast at Your Leisure
Juices, Smoothies & Bowls
*Teas, juices & water, as well as fresh fruit & snacks available from 7:00am
10:00am-11:00am
Spiritual Learning with Self-Care & Wellbeing Practices
11:00am-12:30pm
Guided Meditation & Optional Sharing
12:30pm-1:30pm
Group Lunch
1:30pm-2:00pm
Setting Intentions & Closing Circle
2:00pm-3:00pm
Afternoon Departure
What’s Included in Your 3-day All Inclusive Retreat
Private Retreat
Muskoka, Ontario
✔ 2 x nights accommodation in a beautiful cabin nestled within a 20 acre forest. Communcal washrooms with toilets, showers & sinks are located in the main house / yoga studio.
Cabin Options:
Shared accommodation (up to 4 people sharing a cabin), Semi-private accommodation (up to 2 people sharing a cabin), or Private accommodation (private room all to yourself, 1 king bed).
✔ Time to reconnect with yourself in mind~body~heart and spirit.
✔ All raw meals ~ lots of nutritious options for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Teas, juices & water, as well as fresh fruit & snacks available throughout.
✔ Morning breathwork, movement (yoga/Pilates), and meditation practices. All levels of yoga and meditation welcome ~ remember, yoga is a practice! Even if you are an absolute beginner, you will feel comfortable practicing mindful movements and gentle yoga.
✔ Morning detox tea, juices, smoothies & bowls.
✔ Raw food recipe practice & ‘hands-on’ preparation.
✔ Mindfulness discussions and group practices including mindful eating, walking meditation, and self-care & wellbeing practices.
✔ Evening candlelight meditations.
✔ Mindfulness practices to integrate into your daily life.
✔ 60min HeartCompass Method Mentorship Session with Melissa, to be scheduled for after the retreat. *There may be a few private sessions available on Sunday afternoon.
✔ Crazy Sexy Kitchen: 150 Plant-Empowered Recipes to Ignite a Mouthwatering Revolution, by Kris Carr and Chef Chad Sarno. Plus digital PDF of all retreat recipes.
Your Retreat Info
For more info on the retreat and surrounding area:
October 13-15, 2023 | Muskoka, Ontario
The address & info for this retreat will be provided upon booking.
Your Retreat Cost
Shared accommodation (up to 4 people sharing a cabin, 4 single bunk beds with staircase).
Cost per person: 1,195 CDN | 900 USD
Semi-private accommodation (up to 2 people sharing a cabin, 2 single beds or 1 king bed).
Cost per person: 1,295 CDN | 950 USD
Private accommodation (private room all to yourself, 1 king bed).
Cost per person: 1,495 CDN | 1,100 USD
Your Retreat Guide – Melissa Bowers
INSPIRATIONALIST
Certified Grief Educator. Wellbeing Mentor. Mindfulness Facilitator.
Meditation & Movement Teacher (Yin Yoga + Pilates).
Melissa Bowers is the founder of Courage My Heart and creator of the HeartCompass Method. Melissa is a meditation & movement teacher and grief educator supporting you to heal your heart and honour your grief with mindfulness and self-compassion practices. She teaches group and private classes, encouraging the mind~body~heart connection with breathwork, meditation-infused movement, and mindfulness.
Melissa is an Inspirationalist, devoted to helping you live a healthy, heartful, and inspired life ~ grow your courage, cultivate your resilience, find hope and create meaning, with a little magic along the way!
The Small Print
I am so excited to share this retreat with YOU! Once your Retreat Registration & payment have been received, I will be in touch by email with confirmation of your registration, and to introduce myself and setup a call to learn a little bit about YOU. I will confirm your room preference, dietary requirements, and answer any questions you might have. I will also provide you with a link to the Retreat Info (address/map/driving directions), and the Retreat Forms & Waivers to be completed, as well as a list of all the things you might want to pack & bring with you. Also included will be additional FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions. I look forward to our journey together x
Retreat Forms & Waivers
The Retreat Forms & Waivers will be emailed to you upon booking. Please ensure the following are completed once you have booked your retreat, and BEFORE you pack your bags(!):
RETREAT REGISTRATION
✔ Should be completed when payment is made. You will receive a confirmation of your registration by email.
LIABILITY WAIVER
PHOTO / VIDEO IMAGE RELEASE
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Please do not make any travel arrangements before receiving confirmation of your registration.
We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance including cancellation and medical insurance to protect your investment.
*For international travel please make sure your passport is up-to-date, you have confirmed visa requirements, and you have booked travel insurance. Please also take any COVID / health requirements into account. For your safety and security, we do request that you email proof of travel insurance and a copy of your passport (international travel only).
CANCELLATION / COVID / TRANSFER POLICY
Our Cancellation / COVID / Transfer Policy is strict and firm. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance including cancellation and medical insurance to protect your investment.
Cancellation requests must be made by email to: Melissa@CourageMyHeart.com
For cancellation requests received with 31 days or more before the Retreat start date, a $500 deposit is non-refundable; the remainder of your payment will be refunded to you.
There are no cancellations with less than 30 days before the Retreat start date, you will forfeit ALL money rendered – you may transfer your booking to another person at any time.
In the event that travel is restricted or COVID / health requirements prevent running the Retreat in-person, the retreat will move to an online live format.
You may transfer your booking to another person at any time, please email Melissa@CourageMyHeart.com with the participant details.
If you have any questions, or require additional info please email: Melissa@CourageMyHeart.com

Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.
Hippocrates
READY TO BOOK YOUR RETREAT?
Step 1:
Shared accommodation (up to 4 people sharing a cabin, 4 single bunk beds with staircase).
Cost per person: 1,195 CDN | 900 USD
Semi-private accommodation (up to 2 people sharing a cabin, 2 single beds or 1 king bed).
Cost per person: 1,295 CDN | 950 USD
Private accommodation (private cabin all to yourself, 1 king bed).
Cost per person: 1,395 CDN | 995 USD
Please specify your accommodation preference on the Retreat Registration form in the Message box, we will do our best to meet your request.
*If you are registering for more than yourself, please indicate the number of participants on the Retreat Registration form.
Step 2:
Once payment is made, please complete the Retreat Registration form below.
If you have any questions, or require additional info please email: Melissa@CourageMyHeart.com

Raw Cleanse & Wellbeing Retreat Registration
October 13-15, 2023
Muskoka, Ontario