The Alpine Way
A One-Day Pilgrimage into Presence, Connection, and Aliveness
July 18, 2026
Why We Walk
There is a reason women travel across the world to walk the ancient paths of the Camino. It’s not just the destination. It’s the way the journey changes you.
The slowing down.
The quiet.
The rhythm of your own footsteps.
The space to finally hear yourself again.
And while you may not have weeks to step away from your life… You can experience the essence of The Way—in a single, intentional day.
A Different Kind of Retreat
This is not a hike. This is not a workshop.
This is a guided, sacred walking journey set in the breathtaking
alpine beauty of Sun Peaks.
A day designed to gently lead you back to yourself.
To your breath.
To your body.
To the quiet inner voice that often gets lost in the noise of a full life.
The Sacred Walk
At the heart of this experience is a slow, intentional journey through alpine wildflower meadows. We walk not to arrive. We walk to remember.
Guided by gentle prompts and spacious silence, you’ll move at a pace that may feel unfamiliar at first… Slower. Softer. More aware.
You’ll begin to notice things you usually pass by. The way the light touches the mountains. The sound of wind moving through the grasses. The quiet intelligence of nature all around you.
And somewhere along the way… something shifts.
Not dramatically. But meaningfully.
You return to yourself.
A gentle invitation
If you feel the quiet pull toward this experience…that’s usually where it begins.
You don’t need to overthink it. You don’t need to have a reason.
Just a willingness to step away for a day—and return to yourself.
A Modern Day Pilgrimage
Inspired by the spirit of the Camino, this experience honours a simple truth:
The path itself is the teacher.
You don’t need to go far to find clarity.
You don’t need to push for transformation.
Sometimes, what you need most… is space to walk, to listen, and to be.
This day is not only about how you move…
It’s about how you are held, cared for, and nourished—through every sense.
Alpine Welcome Breakfast
You’ll arrive at a beautiful alpine home—warm, inviting, and intentionally prepared.
A nourishing breakfast awaits you.
Fresh, seasonal, and thoughtfully curated to gently awaken your body and ease you into the day.
Coffee or tea in hand, you settle in.
You exhale. You arrive.
Nourishment As Part of the Journey
Summit Lunch Experience
Midday, we gather at the top of the mountain.
Surrounded by expansive views and open sky, you’ll enjoy a vibrant, energizing lunch designed to support your body and deepen your presence.
This is more than a meal.
It’s a moment to pause.
To connect.
To savour not just the food—but the experience of being fully here.
Après-Walk Celebration
As we return from the mountain, the day softens into a beautiful closing experience. You’ll be welcomed back with the aroma of fresh, artfully prepared food—created in front of you by our private chefs.
A glass of champagne.
Exquisite, thoughtfully crafted bites.
A relaxed, elevated atmosphere.
This is a celebration—of the day, of connection, of what has quietly shifted within you.
The Rhythm of the Day
Arrival & Alpine Welcome Breakfast
Opening Circle & Gentle Grounding
Chairlift Journey into the Alpine
Sacred Walking Pilgrimage through wildflower meadows
Summit Lunch Experience
Return from the Mountain
Guided Reflection & Wisdom Circle
Journaling & Integration
Après-Walk Celebration & Closing Ceremony
This is a one-day retreat. And yet, it often creates space for something deeper than expected. You may leave feeling:
more grounded in yourself
more connected—to nature, to others, to something within
more present in your body
more open, clear, and quietly alive
more joyful
And perhaps less alone in what you’ve been carrying.
What you may experience
This is for you if …
You’ve created a full life—but something within you feels disconnected
You crave meaningful connection with like-minded, heart-centered women
You long to slow down and hear yourself again
You feel drawn to nature, beauty, and intentional experiences
You want to feel nourished—not just physically, but emotionally and energetically
You’re ready to step, even briefly, onto a different path
Not all pilgrimages require weeks away.
Some begin with a single, intentional step.
A single day where you choose to slow down…
to listen… to reconnect.
If you feel the pull toward this experience, trust it.
Something within you already knows the way.
An invitation to walk
your own way
A note on the experience
This is not a fitness-based hike or structured workshop.
It is a gentle, guided walking journey designed to support presence, connection, and reconnection—with yourself, with nature, and with others.
Meet Your Hosts
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Founder, Joyful Journey Coaching & Retreats
Anita creates spaces that help women slow down, reconnect with themselves, and return to what feels true.
An award-winning, bestselling author of Whispers of the Soul, certified life coach, and international retreat leader, Anita has guided women through transformative experiences across Canada and abroad—including along the Camino de Santiago.
Her work is rooted in a simple belief: that we each carry an inner wisdom that becomes easier to hear when the noise of life softens.
Through her signature approach, The Wisdom Way Method—a guiding framework that has supported hundreds of women in reconnecting with their inner knowing—she gently leads people back into connection with themselves, supporting clarity, presence, and a deeper sense of alignment in their lives.
Her teachings are grounded in a deep reverence for nature, which she sees as both a mirror and a guide for inner transformation.
At the heart of her work is a commitment to helping people feel more like themselves again—clearer, more connected, and more at home within their own lives.
Anita lives in connection with nature and brings that grounded, spacious presence into every experience she creates.
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Co-Founder, Cole Compass
Tammy specializes in VIP concierge services, curating bespoke mountain experiences that blend adventure, comfort, and exclusivity. Her passion lies in anticipating every detail, creating seamless itineraries, and delivering the kind of personal touches that make guests feel truly valued. Whether it’s a private sunrise ski, a surprise in-chalet celebration, or a once-in-a-lifetime off-mountain adventure, Tammy ensures every experience is as effortless as it is extraordinary.
Investment
This all-inclusive day retreat has been thoughtfully designed so you can arrive, exhale, and be fully taken care of.
Your experience includes:
Alpine Welcome Breakfast in a private mountain home
Chairlift access to and from the alpine
A guided Sacred Walking Pilgrimage through wildflower meadows
Summit Lunch Experience in the open alpine
Après-Walk Celebration with champagne
Beautifully prepared food throughout the day by two award-winning chefs
A small, intimate group setting (8–12 women)
A fully guided, intentional experience from beginning to end
Everything is taken care of.
You simply arrive—and receive.
Join us for The Alpine Way
This is a small, intimate gathering by design.
With just 8–12 women, the experience remains personal, spacious, and deeply connected.
If this speaks to you, we invite you to trust that.
To take the step.
To say yes to a day that is entirely for you.
FAQs
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Saturday, July 18th, 2026
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Arora Ridge
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