Sea, Sand & Soul 2026
September 11-16
Join inspiring women from across Canada for an energizing fitness retreat on Prince Edward Island.
Move, laugh, learn, and soak in the beauty around you.
It’s hard to believe, but 2026 will be the 5th year of our Sea, Sand & Soul fitness retreat on the stunning shores of Prince Edward Island!
Over the past months, my retreat colleague Nina LePage and I have explored potential new locations—Costa Rica, Ontario, Newfoundland, Quebec—wondering what a fresh setting might offer. Some of you have told us you’d love to return (shoutout to Maureen L., who’s joined all 4 retreats!) while also being curious about something new.
But after much research, we kept coming back to the same conclusion: nothing compares to Shaw’s Hotel in Brackley Beach, PEI. The cottages, meals, staff, sunrises, sunsets, and peaceful setting in PEI National Park just feel like home.
In addition to its unbeatable charm, we’ve also noticed increasing requests for single rooms, and Shaw’s remains one of the few venues that offers both a natural Nordic walking- and yoga-friendly setting with plenty of single rooms at a reasonable price.
And speaking of value, here’s something special: Even though prices are rising everywhere, our 2026 retreat prices will be the same as 2025.
Is this the year you join us? We hope so!
AT A GLANCE
6 days of “summer camp for adults”: Nordic walking, yoga, cycling (optional), and additional miscellaneous fun
5 nights in a cozy modern cottage
3 delicious chef-prepared meals per day, including a lobster supper
12-20 participants
Atlantic ocean a short stroll away; fresh air everywhere
all-inclusive event (except for one lunch & airport transfers)
WHAT TO EXPECT
daily yoga (novice through intermediate level)
daily Nordic walking (all levels)
a lower-key late afternoon activity
local guest speakers
small-group cycling on oceanside trails
ocean swimming/wading/aquafit
after-dinner fun
time to relax & socialize
all activities optional
a tYPICAL DAY
Morning
7:30 beach stroll, beachcombing, ocean swim or morning stretch
9:00 breakfast
10:30 Nordic walk
Afternoon
12:30 lunch or picnic
2:30 yoga
4:00 chill time, cycle, beach activity or restorative yoga
Evening
6:00 dinner (guest speaker)
7:30 bonfire, lantern walk, fun & games, local ceilidh, etc.
*Schedule may flex depending on weather and inspiration.
WHAT’S NEW FOR 2026
More and new and engaging speakers
Cycling is back! (optional, of course)
Separate Level 1 and Level 2 classes offered for most fitness sessions
A short craft workshop with a local craftsperson
An optional outing to a local ceilidh (a lively Scottish-style evening of traditional music and fun)
And more, as our plans continue to take shape
WHAT’S THE SAME
fully serviced, cozy cottages with fireplaces, large bathrooms (some private), kitchens, decks, and water views
a short walk to the beach and ocean
healthy, delicious meals
a full daily schedule of Nordic walking, yoga, learning, and connection with time for quiet, too
programming tailored to all fitness levels
PRICING
Double Room (with private bathroom)
(only 2 rooms/4 beds available):
A spacious room with two beds (queen or single) with a large bathroom, kitchen & living room with a deck overlooking Brackley Bay.
Coming solo? We will do our best to pair you with another solo retreat guest.
$2,843 ($3,269 including HST & all gratuities)Single Room (with shared or private bathroom) (only 10 available):
A spacious private room with a queen bed, large bathroom, kitchen & living room with a deck overlooking Brackley Bay.
$3,130 ($3,599 including HST & all gratuities)
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
all local transportation
professional instruction for Nordic walking, yoga, cycling, etc.
welcome meet-and-greet party
evening activities
15% PEI HST
all hotel & dining room gratuities
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
transportation to and from PEI
airport transfers (approx. 20 min.)
trip insurance
one lunch
alcoholic drinks
FAQs
If you have more questions please contact us!
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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, practise yoga or are keen to learn
are able to Nordic walk/walk continuously and at a moderate pace for at least one hour
are comfortable cycling at a moderate pace on a car-free trail for a total of one hour or two hours (if you plan on cycling at this retreat)
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 (your choice)Description text goes here
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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.ription text goes here -
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Many retreats focus solely on yoga, focus on relaxing, offer a large amount of free time and just two or three organized classes per day.
Some retreats require participants to contact the hotel to organize their own accommodation and meals.
Our goal is more about energizing than relaxing. We offer a full day of activities! Sessions of course aren’t mandatory, but we find people rarely 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, learn ing 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).scription -
Simply grab a taxi at the airport for the quick and picturesque 20-minute ride.
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Nordic walking poles, yoga mats & bike helmets are all supplied. We provide a general packing list at a later date.
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About 50/50. Each year’s group has been super friendly, and we have all gone home with new friends.
Thanks for the Rave Reviews!
“The variety of fitness activities was perfect and just the right intensity for me..”
“The Nordic walks on the beach were spectacular!”
"What an experience; it couldn't have been better!"
“When my friend got back from your PEI fitness retreat, where she learned to Nordic walk, her shoulders were back and down and relaxed, and she stood taller. Wow!
"An exceptional experience! The yoga was truly outstanding; I felt challenged but not overwhelmed."
"The location was so key to the retreat. The beauty of the sun as it rose and set, the glow on the water, the freshness of the water during our epic morning dips. It couldn’t be improved on."
"I felt so seen and supported and had an amazing time!"
“Thank you both. It was such a memorable trip!”
Whether you’re thinking of joining us for the first time or returning to familiar ground, we can’t wait to welcome you!
Barb & Nina
Sounds so Fun! I’m ready to book!
NOTE: Once registered, you will be directed to Movement Travel, who handle all travel arrangements. LM Movement Travel Ltd. is affiliated with Nexion Travel Group-Canada, 380 Wellington St., Tower B, 6th Floor, London, ON, N6A 5B5, Email: info@movementtravel.com, TICO #1549342.
A $500.00 CAD non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking. 25% refund if cancelled 90 days prior to the retreat start date. No refund if cancelled less than 90 days prior to retreat start date. Full payment required by July 1, 2026.