Joyful Journey Retreat
At Loon Lake

Join Anita Adams at Loon Lake for a restorative weekend of mindfulness,
soulful connection, and guided artistic expression.

January 30 - February 1st, 2026

Step Into Stillness, Nature, and Creativity

In the rush of daily life, it’s easy to lose touch — with nature, with stillness, and with yourself. You may feel a quiet longing — a whisper calling you back to balance, clarity, and joy.

The Joyful Journey Retreat is your invitation to pause, breathe deeply, and remember who you truly are.

Nestled along the tranquil shores of Loon Lake in Maple Ridge, this restorative weekend offers space to unwind, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and awaken your creative spirit.

Through guided meditations, gentle yoga, mindful walks, reflective journaling, and soulful discussions rooted in The Wisdom Way, you’ll be guided on a journey of self-discovery and renewal. A special creative session led by award-winning artist Danielle Adams allows you to explore your artistic expression amidst nature’s beauty.

This is more than a retreat — it’s a joyful exploration of being, where nature, movement, stillness, reflection, and art come together to open the heart and nourish the soul..

Retreat Highlights

  • Reconnect with nature’s quiet wisdom as you walk forest trails, breathe in crisp winter air, and feel yourself soften into stillness.

  • Move out of your head and into your body through soulful practices like meditation, gentle yoga, and breathwork that invite calm, clarity, and flow.

  • Reflect and realign through soul-centred teachings and practices from The Wisdom Way, first introduced in Anita’s award-winning book Whispers of the Soul. These nourishing practices will help you slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with the light, love, and joy already within you.

  • Deepen your growth through heartfelt group sharing and Wisdom Circles that open space for vulnerability, laughter, and authentic connection.

  • Awaken your creative spirit in a guided landscape painting session led by award-winning artist Danielle Adams, a playful exploration of color, light, and expression inspired by the natural beauty surrounding you. (Fun fact: Danielle is Anita’s daughter, and they are thrilled to share this unique mother-daughter experience with you!)

  • Return to what truly matters as you let go of stress, reconnect with your essence, and rediscover the joy of simply being.

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What to Expect

Over three rejuvenating days at Loon Lake, you’ll be gently guided through a flow of practices designed to restore balance, awaken joy, and nurture creativity.

Each morning begins with guided meditation and gentle yoga, inviting you to arrive fully in your body and set intentions for the day ahead.

During the day, you’ll explore mindful nature walks, reflective journaling, and group discussions rooted in The Wisdom Way, guiding you to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with your inner wisdom. You’ll also have spacious free time to rest, wander by the lake, or simply be still in nature’s quiet embrace.

A highlight of the weekend is our creative expression session, where Danielle Adams (Anita’s daughter) will guide you in capturing the landscape through paint. No experience is needed — this is about presence, play, and discovering your own creative voice.

You’ll also have the opportunity to experience a guided cold plunge, awakening your senses and refreshing your body, followed by soothing sauna sessions to restore warmth and relaxation.

Evenings are devoted to community and reflection — shared meals, laughter, and Wisdom Circles that nourish heart and soul.

As the weekend unfolds, you’ll find yourself softening into stillness, expanding into joy, and leaving with a renewed sense of clarity, vitality, and inner peace..

Who This Retreat is For:

This retreat is for women who feel the quiet nudge to slow down, reconnect, and realign with what truly matters.
It’s for those yearning for time in nature, meaningful connection, and a gentle space to nurture both body and soul.

You’ll feel at home here if you:

  • Sense it’s time to pause, reflect, and refill your inner well

  • Long to reconnect with your authentic self and spiritual center

  • Crave time in nature’s stillness and the company of kindred spirits

  • Are drawn to meditation, yoga, and soulful conversation

  • Feel curious about exploring your creative expression — even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before

  • Are ready to release stress, restore balance, and awaken joy

You don’t need any experience in art, yoga, or meditation — only a willingness to show up as you are, open-hearted and ready to receive what this weekend has to offer.

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What’s Included

Your Joyful Journey Retreat at Loon Lake is thoughtfully designed so you can relax, recharge, and immerse yourself fully in the experience:

  • 2 nights’ shared accommodations (double occupancy) in a serene lakeside setting

  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners featuring nourishing, wholesome meals

  • Guided meditations, gentle yoga, and breathwork to support relaxation, clarity, and connection

  • Mindful nature walks to reconnect with the beauty and stillness of the outdoors

  • Soulful discussions and Wisdom Circles inspired by The Wisdom Way to deepen insight and connection

  • Guided journaling and reflection practices to help you tune into your inner wisdom

  • A guided cold plunge experience and sauna access designed to awaken energy, refresh the body, and promote holistic wellness

  • Creative expression through landscape painting, led by an award-winning artist — a playful, inspiring way to connect with nature and your own creative voice

  • Support and guidance from your retreat facilitator, ensuring your weekend is restorative, balanced, and transformative

Everything is arranged to allow you to arrive fully present and leave refreshed, inspired, and reconnected with yourself.

What’s Not included

  • Travel to and from Loon Lake

  • Personal expenses or optional activities outside the retreat program

  • Any additional meals or drinks beyond those provided

Sunset shining over a grassy field with trees in the background.
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Total Investment & Retreat Details

Investment: $655 CAD per person

Retreat Dates: January 30 – February 1, 2026
Location: Loon Lake, Maple Ridge, BC
Participants: Maximum 12 women
Accommodation: Shared double occupancy
Meals Included: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Experience Level: Open to all — no prior experience in yoga, meditation, or art required (and all activities are optional)

This intimate retreat is designed to provide a restorative, soulful, and creative weekend — a space to reconnect with yourself, nature, and your creative expression. 

Meet Your Guides

Anita Adams, spiritual guide and author, smiling in a calm and grounded headshot

  • Founder, Joyful Journey Coaching & Retreats

    Anita is the visionary behind The Wisdom Way Method, a transformative path to conscious living and courageous leadership. Through her work, she empowers people to reconnect with their soul voice, embody their true essence, and create lives rich in meaning, well-being, and joy. Rooted in a deep relationship with Mother Earth, Anita’s teachings invite a return to nature as a mirror and guide for inner transformation.

  • Danielle Adams Art & Design

    Born and raised in North Vancouver, Danielle Adams spent her formative years exploring the mountains, forests, and coastlines of British Columbia. These experiences in the wild have become integral to her creative process and foundational to her artistic work. While art has always been central to her life, it was after earning a Bachelor’s of Design in Visual Communications from Capilano University that she fully began pursuing a career in fine and applied arts. Now based in Squamish, BC, Danielle continues to explore the connections between environment, love, and art, creating work that inspires others to engage with the natural world with care, respect, and wonder.

    View her work here: https://www.danyeti.ca/art

 FAQs

  • Friday, January 30th to Sunday February 1st, 2026

  • 14500 Silver Valley Rd, Maple Ridge BC V4R 2R3

    Loon Lake is part of the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest and is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Katzie (q̓ic̓əy̓) First Nation.

    Those that visit often refer to Loon Lake as 'the Lower Mainland's best kept secret'. Sitting on the Vancouver side of Golden Ear's Provincial Park.

  • There are 8 peaceful sleeping rooms, each with two beds, a writing desk, and wifi.

  • $655 per person plus tax

  • Your retreat experience includes:

    • Two nights of accommodation (Friday & Saturday)

    • All meals and refreshments, including:

      • 2 nourishing dinners (Friday & Saturday) 

      • 2 wholesome breakfasts (Saturday & Sunday)

      • 2 fresh, soul-fueling lunches (Saturday & Sunday)

      • Snacks, teas, and refreshments throughout the weekend

    • Skilled facilitation with Anita Adams

    • Daily yoga and meditation

    • A guided art lesson with Danielle Adams

    • Access to the sauna

    • A signed copy of Anita’s bestselling book Whispers of the Soul to support your continued journey description

  • Transportation to and from the retreat centre.

  • Yes. If you have specific restrictions, such as no gluten or dairy, please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance so we can work with the caterers to ensure your dietary needs are met.

Testimonials

  • “Anita is a guiding light in inspiring me to listen and feel more deeply into all of who I am and how I can expand more fully into who I am becoming. I am forever grateful for her wisdom, kind-heartedness and thoughtful care. Thank you for an amazing retreat experience!”
    ~Lorna Williams

  • “Anita is a wonderful facilitator and I have attended three retreats that she has led. I highly recommend you jump at the chance to share in the goodness of the joyful experiences she creates.”
    ~ Mariee Devereau

  • "The Joyful Journey Retreat [is] such a wonderful experience... The activities, meditations and conversations were engaging and did a great job of facilitating my own personal discoveries and exploration. The group discussions were dynamic and there were fantastic women to connect with to share laughter and tears. Anita offers her unique perspective of her journey and does it with great courage and vibrant enthusiasm. She is a wonderful kind host and I would recommend the Joyful Journey Retreat to many along their own path of discovery."
    ~ Dawn Torroba

  • “The retreat at Epona Rise was exceptional! Nourishment for body, mind and soul was what I needed, and I received that and so much more. I so appreciated the time in nature, the magical experience with the horses, Wisdom circle sharing, journalling time, and connecting with other women at the retreat. Anita's planning, leadership and heart are what made this retreat one of the best I've attended. Highly recommend!”
    ~ Nadine Hope

  • “The retreat at Epona Rise in the fall of 2025 was a very enjoyable experience. I felt rejuvenated afterwards and feel inspired to seek out more joy as I travel on my journey. Anita’s light-hearted approach to leading made for an atmosphere of openness and safety for all women to fully engage and participate. It was a joy to get to know Anita better and the other wonderful participants who are attracted to her work.”
    ~ Ann Rushlow

  • "The Joyful Journey Retreat was a beautifully insightful weekend hosted by Anita Adams in her lovely sea view home on Bowen Island. Over the course of the weekend Anita shared her philosophies and practices for tapping into your Inner Wisdom and creating a life full of purpose and joy. Together we enjoyed yoga, breath-work, meditations, forest reflective walks and many opportunities to share and be present with a great group of women. I would recommend this retreat for any women wishing to experience some serene "me" time dedicated to getting in touch with their inner selves and creating a practice of reflection."
    ~ Cheryl Kyllo

  • "Joyful Journey Retreat was an amazing experience. The environment was so pleasant, the meals and hospitality so warm. I can’t say enough about your kindness. A lot of favourite memories, but walking (hiking) through the forest for me, created an incredible sense of awe. I felt like I was greeted with peace listening to the sounds of nature because I was surrounded by it, Thank you so so much Anita for the most wonderful weekend getaway!"
    ~ Suzanne Laqua

  • "Anita is a master in finding and connecting with amazing people and creating magic. I was lucky to join her first Joyful Journey retreat and found answers that I did not know I was looking for. She is a gracious, kind, patient, and insightful host and finds ways to make her guests feel comfortable and open up. I admire how grounded and connected to nature Anita is, she left me inspired"
    ~ Hana Lynn

  • "Anita has a distinct ability to break down complex concepts into practical, actionable steps. Anita gave me a renewed sense of purpose and a toolbox of strategies for navigating personal and professional challenges. Highly recommend Anita for anyone seeking guidance in their journey toward well-being and joy!
    ~ Nora Nnadi 

Is your soul calling you to join us? If you feel the nudge — that quiet inner knowing — trust it. This retreat may be the space your soul has been waiting for.

Contact me today to by filling out the form below to reserve your spot.
Spaces are limited, and I’d be honoured to welcome you into this sacred circle