Sea, Sand & Soul
Fitness Getaway 2026
September 10-15
Your hosts, Barb & Nina!
Update (July 21):
We currently have 15 participants registered. The retreat sold out in early April, but we may be able to secure one or two additional rooms. If you'd like to join us, please contact us as soon as possible. If you're considering attending next year, send us a quick note and we'll let you know as soon as our 2027 retreat details are available.
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It’s hard to believe that our 5th Sea, Sand & Soul retreat in beautiful Brackley Beach, PEI, is quickly approaching.
Over the past year, we wondered if it might be time for a change in venue. We explored several possibilities, including locations in Ontario, Quebec, and even Costa Rica.
In the end, though, we came to the same conclusion that we always do: Prince Edward Island, and Shaw’s Hotel in particular, is simply unmatched as the ideal setting for our retreat.
The island and Shaw’s offers everything that makes this event so special: a warm and welcoming atmosphere, delicious meals, plenty of single rooms, spaces ideal for Nordic walking and yoga, and a five-minute walk to a vast red-sand beach and the Atlantic Ocean.
One of the most rewarding parts of hosting this event has been seeing participants return year after year. The retreat has truly created a wonderful sense of community. (A high-five to Maureen L., who is registered for her fifth year!)
And here’s some more good news: We’re keeping our 2026 pricing the same as 2025!
Is this your year to join us? We hope so!
Barb Gormley & Nina LePage
At a Glance
5 nights in a cozy comfortable cottage
6 days of “summer camp for adults”: Nordic walking, yoga, cycling, and additional miscellaneous fun
3 delicious chef-prepared meals per full day, including a lobster supper; first and last day meals per arrival/departure times
12-20 participants; average age typically 63
Atlantic Ocean a short stroll away; fresh air everywhere
an all-inclusive event (except for one lunch & airport transfers)
What to Expect This Year
daily Nordic walking (all levels)
daily yoga (novice through intermediate level)
a lower-key late afternoon activity
new and more local guest speakers
small-group cycling on oceanside trails
ocean swimming/wading/aquafit
craft session with local artist
after-dinner fun
time to relax & socialize
all activities optional
A Typical Day
Morning
7:30 beach stroll, beachcombing, ocean swim and/or morning stretch
9:00 breakfast
10:30 Nordic walk
Afternoon
12:30 lunch or picnic
2:30 yoga
4:00 cycle, dip/beach time, restorative yoga, or siesta
Evening
6:00 dinner and guest speaker
7:30 bonfire, lantern walk, fun & games, local ceilidh, etc.
Schedule may flex due to weather and inspiration.
FAQs
If you still have questions, contact us here!
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SS&S 2026 is September 10-15. Check-in is after 3pm and checkout is before 11am. If you want to arrive earlier or depart later, the hotel is flexible. We find that most people who fly to the event arrive and depart on the same few flights. We ask for and share everyone’s flights so you’ll know that your flight times sync with everyone else’s.
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This retreat is ideal for you if you …
are age 50 to 70ish
are in good health
have an easy-going and flexible approach to life
are a regular exerciser and have good stamina
know how to Nordic walk and practise yoga (or are keen to learn)
love the outdoors
love meeting new people and making new friends
enjoy a wide variety of foods (though the chef can easily address vegetarian diets, food allergies and food sensitivities)
are comfortable sharing a lovely cottage with others in either a single or double bedroom
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Barb Gormley is a master trainer for Urban Poling Inc., a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, and 200-hour yoga teacher. She is the author of The Urban Poling Ultimate Guide to Nordic Walking, & The Urban Poling Ultimate Guide to Nordic Walking For Instructors.
Nina LePage is a longtime personal trainer, a group exercise instructor, & master trainer for Urban Poling Inc. She is a Hatha Yoga teacher, holistic nutrition educator & Heart Wise fitness instructor. She teaches on Zoom, at local community centres, senior centres & at Ottawa’s Rideau Sports Club. -
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Many retreats focus solely on yoga, focus on relaxing, offer a large amount of free time and/or just two or maybe three organized classes per day.
Some retreats require participants to contact the hotel to organize their own accommodation and meals.
At S,S & S, our focus is more about energizing than relaxing. We offer a full day of activities! Sessions of course aren’t mandatory, but we find people don’t often skip a session (well maybe the extra-early morning ocean swim, though many come to walk and enjoy the beach instead).
We don’t jampack the schedule or rush from activity to activity. But we want you to be outdoors as much as possible, learning new skills and information, meeting local people, making new friends, and getting a good feel for the province of PEI.
We also organize and include all your accommodation and meals (except one lunch). -
Simply grab a taxi at the airport for the quick and picturesque 20-minute ride. Many participants arrive and depart on the same flights and share the cost of taxis.
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No, these are all supplied for you.
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The majority of participants come on their own. Each year’s group has been different but super friendly, and we have all gone home with new friends.
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55ish to 70ish. We typically have a small handful of participants over 70, and they tend to be fitter than than the average 70+ woman.
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A variety of casual clothes for all types of early fall weather. We’ll send packing suggestions closer to the date of the event.
THANKS FOR THE AWESOME FEEDBACK !
The Nordic walks on the beach were spectacular!
Being surrounded by so much blue and green was invigorating.
Thank you both for a retreat of wonderful women, energy, and regeneration.
The variety of activities was perfect and just the right intensity for me.
The location was just perfect, could not be improved upon!
The yoga was truly outstanding. I felt challenged but not overwhelmed.
Thank you both. It was such a memorable trip!
An exceptional experience!
ACCOMMODATIONS
Shaw’s Hotel and Cottages is a true gem, uniquely positioned in the centre of pristine Prince Edward Island National Park.
Cottage 16. Brackley Bay view to the south, the Atlantic a 5-minute walk to the north.
Shaw’s offers walking access to the island's iconic beaches, its breathtaking UNESCO-protected dunes, and an array of scenic trails ideal for Nordic walking and cycling.
We stay in lovely cottages, which create an instant feeling of home and offer breathtaking views in all directions. While simple in design, the cottages are impeccably clean, and well maintained. Each cottage has two to four bedrooms.
MEALS
Shaw’s provides all of our delicious meals (except for one lunch) and is adept at managing food allergies, sensitivities, and plant-based diets. (And there’s plenty for seafood lovers to enjoy!)
PRICING
Double Room with shared or private bathroom: A spacious room with two beds (queen or single) with a large bathroom, shared kitchen & living room with a deck overlooking Brackley Bay. Coming solo? We'll be happy to try to pair you with another solo participant, though we can't guarantee a match.
Before June 1: $2,843 ($3,269 including HST)
After June 1: $3,103 ($3,569 including HST)Single Room with shared or private bathroom: A spacious private room with a queen bed, shared kitchen & living room with a deck overlooking Brackley Bay.
Before June 1: $3,130 ($3,599 including HST)
After June 1: $3,390 ($3,899 including HST)
PRICE INCLUDES
6 days/5 nights cottage at Shaw’s Hotel
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners (including a lobster supper)
all fitness activities; loan of Nordic walking poles, yoga mats & bicycles/helmets
professional instruction for Nordic walking, yoga, cycling, etc.
welcome meet-and-greet party; evening activities
15% PEI HST plus all hotel & dining room gratuities
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
transportation to/from PEI
transportation to/from the airport (approx. 20 min.)
travel and health trip insurance
one lunch
alcoholic drinks
Barb & Nina
Barb Gormley & Nina LePage
bgormley@rogers.com
nina.lepage@gmail.com
co-founders
Sea, Sand & Soul Fitness Getaway
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You will be directed to Movement Travel for all registraions, payments and other travel arrangements (www.movementtravel.com, info@movementtravel.com). LM Movement Travel Ltd. is affiliated with Nexion Canada, ULC, 380 Wellington St, Tower B, 6th Floor, London, ON N6A 5B5, 519-660-6966, TICO Reg # 1549342. Out of province emergency medical and trip cancellation insurance avialble through Movement Travel. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking. 25% refund if cancelled 60-90 days prior to the retreat start date. No refund if cancelled less than 60 days prior to retreat start date. Final payments due June 1, 2026.
