Parks Creek Retreat

01/06/2022

Today we say goodbye to our family home and beloved Parks Creek Retreat.

Before it became the space we shared with so many of you, it was our family home. Two of our girls were conceived and brought home from the hospital here. We celebrated many milestones, holidays and birthdays on this property and we spent countless hours exploring the woods and enjoying the creek.

Over the last 6 years we have welcomed so many wonderful people into this space to relax, connect, disconnect, soak up the beauty of nature, share vows, brainstorm, create life and art, move, heal and explore.

Over the years we have made friends with you, created memories and shared experiences. Playing even a small part of your big life moments; engagements, weddings, birthdays, celebrations of life and healing, has meant the world to us.

To say that we and all of you are going to miss this special place, may be an understatement.

Thank you for your years of support and for loving Parks Creek Retreat (almost) as much as we do!

In case any of you are curious; we bought a farm near Belleville, and are growing our own food and chickens, as well as CBG h**p.

My husband Travis is growing his new excavation and landscaping business which was actually inspired by the gorgeous hardscaping and landscaping he completed at Parks Creek.

I am excited to put more time and effort into my small business Loveleaf Canna Co.] as well as homeschooling our three daughters, Charlie, Frankie and Letty and tending to our new farm.

The girls are loving having a permanent home and room to call their own after years of living season to season in different places. With 100 acres to explore we plan to spend lots of time in nature.

I won’t be posting to this page after today, so if you would like to stay in touch, you can find me over at Loveleaf Canna Co.]

The reality of saying goodbye hasn’t fully set it in yet, but ‘I look to the future, because that’s where I am going to spend the rest of my life’ - the hippie city chick

Xo Becky

29/05/2022

The first few boxes have been packed … it’s getting real now 😢

21/05/2022

Last chance! ♡

Are you joining us for our weekend getaway on May 27th-29th? Booking will close on Monday so that we can spend next week preparing food + packages for the appropriate amount of guests.

So now is the chance to jump in + take care of yourself for one weekend. Which you so deserve!

Gentle movement, nature, whole food nutrition (which you don't have to plan or prepare), rest + healing.

We have 2 spots available, so grab a friend and come heal together.

06/05/2022

If you have been thinking about attending a retreat at Parks Creek but haven’t had a chance yet, this is literally your last opportunity to do so.

On June 1st Parks Creek Retreat will no longer be our beloved nature escape. While I have faith that the new owners will love her as much as we have, they will not be offering you the chance to love her, as it will be a private residence once again.

I have asked Sophie + Amanda to give her the sweetest farewell during their retreat, which I am sure they will.

Is it fate that a retreat called ‘gather’, with a focus on taking care of our mind, body and soul, and created by two lovely humans will be the last group of people to gather in our space? Absolutely.

I may even have the chance to be there too; relaxing with some much needed pampering, sharing space with my fellow sisters, and giving Parks Creek the farewell she deserves.

This is the first time I have publicly begun to say goodbye and it is breaking my heart to do it. Saying goodbye in person, with others who love the space (almost) as much as I do, will be the greatest gift.

With that said …

Allow Sophie + Amanda to be your guides for this weekend that is all about taking care of yourself. Nestled in the most gorgeous + cozy retreat space, we will explore ways of taking care of our body, mind + soul.

May 27th - May 29th, arriving early on Friday morning, and departing late Sunday afternoon, we cannot wait to pamper you, and give you the care that you so lovingly give to others.

We don’t want to reveal the whole itinerary just yet, but you can expect yoga movement, meditation, hands on workshops, essential oils, and plenty of time to rest or explore on your own.

Your weekend investment is an all inclusive price: a place to sleep, your classes + workshops, and nourishment (food + drinks). Main meals will be prepared for the group, and snacks will always be available throughout the whole weekend.

Accommodation is shared with 4 people per room.

Your individual investment: $799+tax.

https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-view.html?id_sale=3&k_id=379279

24/03/2022

The creek (and myself!) have woken from our winter slumber.

I will never get enough of this view.

21/03/2022

Welcome spring! 💐 ☀️

Yesterday was the spring equinox, so we celebrated by taking down the Christmas lights + decor and then decorated the front porch with a fresh springtime feel!

We also looked for signs of spring outside and started sprouting some seeds.

How did you celebrate the spring equinox?

30/01/2022

This is why we joined the to Ottawa today.

This is why we braved the cold weather to be a part of history today on Parliament Hill.

I cried, I laughed, I danced and I cheered for with our fellow Canadians, Americans and indeed people around the world today.

It is time we take back our freedoms. We should all have the right to choose and we shouldn’t be penalized, demonized or ostracized because we might make different choices.

Let’s leave our children a world where they are free to share their voice, make their own decisions and live in peace.

01/12/2021

Are you looking for a last minute getaway?! We are currently offering Decemeber specials, from the 2nd through the 8th and the 12th through the 23rd, for only $599/night for 6 guests, plus hst. Extra guests are only $50/night during this magical time of the year.

Email [email protected] for more details and booking.

08/11/2021

Another great reason to staycation this year!!

The Ford government is offering Ontarians a refund in 2022 when they travel within the province. Here’s some ideas on where to spend it.

04/11/2021

Falling leaves 🍁

19/10/2021

Are you ready to Explore and Uncover your mind, body and soul? ✨

This will be a special weekend around the Full Moon and Lunar eclipse taking place on the 19th; with heightened energy, a powerful time for cleansing our emotional waters and setting intention for renewal and rejuvenation in the coming months.

Love Yourself Retreats is hosting a 3-night retreat from Nov 19-22 and it includes the following:

- daily morning + evening yoga and meditation
- 3 nutritious meals daily + healthy snacks
- unlimited coffee and tea
- chakra balancing & energy healing
- private reiki healing session with Tanja
- An outdoor adventure
- Workshop with a Guest Speaker (TBC)
- group fitness activity
- an empowering Self Love photo session with Aleks
- intention setting
- sacred cacao ceremony
- circle gatherings around the fire
- leisure time
- gratitude journaling
- gift bag and takeaways

For more info including cost, payment plans and room availability, check out

18/10/2021

The world has gone a little crazy … get back in touch with nature and come back to centre with a last minute getaway!

October 29th - October 31st is available for you to enjoy the changing colours, crunching leaves under foot, bonfires under the stars, and soothing soaks in the hot tub.

Don’t forget to snooze your phone and take a social media break. 🍁🍂

01/10/2021

After an absurd amount of timing being closed, the yoga studio is finally ready to welcome you again!

This weekend we are happy to be hosting for a wellness retreat. If you missed out on this, don’t worry, they are coming back next month to do it all over again.

will also be in this space for a weekend in November teaching Wim Hof Breathwork and cold water therapy.

Contact or directly to book!

28/09/2021

RESET & RECONNECT Retreat (October 1-4) with

If you feel like you need to disconnect from the world for a few days and reconnect with yourselves, this retreat is for you!

The retreat is for anyone looking to start or deepen their yoga and meditation practice, for those looking to kick-start a healthy lifestyle, for anyone who wants to learn something new and connect with like-minded women. The 3 night, all-inclusive retreat is also a great opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, be more present and go home feeling inspired and recharged! You will also have an opportunity to have a professional photoshoot where you can have fun in front of the camera, be creative and get more comfortable in your own skin.

For more info, contact

23/09/2021

Join for a Wim Hof Weekend Nature Retreat Nov 26-28

Includes breathwork, yoga, mindset training, cold exposure training and more!

Contact Dan directly to book.

20/09/2021

This morning my heart is full of hope and a firm belief that we are about to make change in this country we all love and call home.

I have been quiet on social media this summer, choosing instead to put my energy into my family.

I just can’t wrap my mind around the state of this country - and the world - so I pulled back from the world.

I never thought it was possible to have our rights and freedoms restricted, to witness such deep division between people based on our medical choices.

Our children are growing up in a world where they can’t show their faces in public; where they can’t run around carefree with their friends in the school yard; where they have to get a swab jammed up their nose every time they get the sniffles; where they are isolated and scared of the world; where they are being forced to inject an experimental substance into their bodies; where they can’t go to the movies or a playgroup because of their parents medical choices; where very soon they will need to carry a digital passport with them everywhere they go.

This is only the tip of the iceberg and this is not about health. If it was about health, alcohol and fast food would have been restricted instead of gyms and fresh air.

We are here because we have said ‘yes’ to giving over an ounce of our rights at a time.

Well I say ‘NO’. Actually I am shouting it! NO!

NO! You can’t make our medical decisions for us.

NO! You can’t determine where and when we can leave our home.

NO! You cannot subject us to your medical experiments.

NO! You cannot close the doors to our businesses again.

NO! You cannot force us from our jobs for saying no.

NO! You cannot say we are less worthy then others based on our medical decisions.

NO! You can’t discriminate against me or force me to discriminate against others for their decisions.

NO! To all of it.

I refuse to sit back in fear and leave this responsibility to our children.

Today we have been given a gift!

Whether you have always voted or never voted, check out ALL of the platforms before you head to the polling stations. There are more options then just red and blue.

Don’t waste this gift. Vote for change. Vote for freedom.

16/08/2021

We will never get tired of this view!

11/08/2021

I know it’s only August 11th and we’ve got a lot of summer left to soak up, but just in case you are thinking of a Fall getaway, here is your sign to get booking! 🍁

29/07/2021

How have I forgotten to share the mini bathroom makeover!

From lime green to boho chic.

19/07/2021

Last minute midweek getaway special Aug 16-21

Comment below and I will send you more details on this once in a staycation opportunity!

Thanks for this awesome video ❤️

16/07/2021

Two of our little wildflowers adding the final touches for our next group of guests. 🌸🌸

01/07/2021

As the mother to three young daughters, I can only imagine the heartbreak, fear, anger, sadness and grief that Indigenous families throughout Canada have felt for the past 150+ years.

For the past few weeks I have been at a loss as to what we can do as an individual, as a family and as a business to help heal our nation.

I think it starts by accepting that our existence here on these lands is not what the history books taught us.

Canada was founded on bloodshed and the truth was buried in the ground.

We can’t change the past, but we can change the history books and we can come together to bring about a better future.

So I’ve been teaching our three girls what the schoolbooks aren’t. I’ve been listening, learning and sharing with them the unspeakable suffering of the Indigenous community, with the hopes that history will not repeat itself and so that they can be a part of the change and healing of our nation.

Parks Creek Retreat is nestled on the lands of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. I want all of our guests to know this and respect this.

So that is why we will be adding an acknowledgement on our website and in our guide book and that is why starting July 1st, we will be donating a portion of bookings to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society.

Today, on Canada Day, we honour the souls of the children who never grew up, we mourn with the individuals and families who lost their children, language and computer and we stand in solidarity with all of the survivors of the Residential Schools. 🧡

28/06/2021

Finding inspiration for a creekside, sunset yoga sequence for tomorrow night.

I know that so many of my yogi friends have found their zen Creekside - so if you have any sunset 🌅 poses to share with me, please do! 🙏🏻

12/06/2021

Long story short, the retreat is now available June 20th to the 24th for a family bubble getaway!

Contact us today to learn about our special last minute rate!

11/06/2021

One of the things I love the most about working for myself is that I can work from anywhere and for the most part, when I choose.

One element that has always dictated my time and tied me physically to the retreat is preparing the space for our guests.

I have really high standards and some might say control issues 🤣 so the thought of passing this off has held me back, but this year we have contracted out our cleaning to which means even more time and freedom for our little family.

Thank you DawnAnne for making me feel confident and excited about giving you the reins!

08/06/2021

Dreaming of a summer getaway?!

We only have VERY limited availability left for this summer, so don’t delay!

August 16-22
and
August 30th through the Labour Day weekend.

Contact us today to book your summer escape.

27/05/2021

The creek might be calling you through the window, but so is this bed. It is not only as cozy as a bed can be, but it is also chiropractor and planet approved.

Happy snoozing 💤

11/05/2021

Enclosing below the Muskoka room made such a big change - both functionally and aesthetically.

28/04/2021

It feels like a lot of time has passed since we embarked on our 200 hour yoga teacher training ... I mean the house was still yellow and red then!

I am so excited (and nervous😬) to be teaching my final 60 minute class this morning with to complete my certification!! Yay!!

Congrats to my fellow yogis who have already completed theirs and a big nudge of encouragement for those who need to finish! Miss you all and can’t wait to see your faces in person again soon.

27/04/2021

No more blah ... we’ve got green grass and buds sprouting.