Fundy Regenerative Retreats

06/21/2023

"The Huntsman Marine Science Centre initiative engages fishing associations, fish farmers, provincial & federal levels of government, coastal businesses and concerned citizens in efforts to reduce and remove marine debris, plastics and other waste from the Bay of Fundy."

This is a fantastic initiative. Check it out!

03/09/2023

Diving into 2023 Tourism Trends with GMIST .
This trend speaks for itself and we have this in abundance here in Fundy - St Martins

02/07/2023

Learning more about testing a visitor experience through GMIST
This program is exactly what I have needed to get me started on the tourism track!
Building tourism experiences is all new to me and my confidence is growing with each course taken, zoom meeting with the other cohorts and the individual coaching.

01/24/2023

Learning about Travel Packages and managing guest expectations today. I am grateful for the opportunities that are available as I go through the GMIST LIFT program.
Molly is enjoying a morning snooze 😴

01/17/2023

Starting today with a zoom chat with Regenerative Travel , the subject of today's gathering is Resource Management in Plastic and water for boutique hotels. First up is Lioc Amado of Emboo River Camp Maasai Mara in Kenya.
We are learning from the best!

01/12/2023

Diving into some fun videos on 'Shmurgling' (look it up) and learning about costing and pricing Visitor experiences through GMIST .
So much happens behind the scenes in tourism and I am soaking up all this new to me knowledge so I can put it into practice.

01/09/2023

I am currently reading Burnout...The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle.
"This is a book for any woman who has felt overwhelmed and exhausted by everything she had to do, and yet still worried she was not doing "enough."
I appreciate the chapter on sleep and rest and how to allocate your valuable time.
These important subjects are core to the "Reclaiming Time" workshop which is part of the Fundy Regenerative Retreats experience.

If your company is looking for a day of team building and regeneration this might be a good fit!

12/22/2022

As 2022 winds down and 2023 is on the horizon I wanted to share my year end ritual.
It helps me to bookend the year with presence and a reminder of my priorities.
I would love to know what your year end rituals are! xo elaine 💕

Year-End Ritual in 10 Steps by Elaine Shannon | Blog | 0 comments 10 steps to finish the calendar year with Presence, Purpose and set Priorities for the next year! I love it when a plan works…this annual review was something I started back in 2016 and has expanded over the years into the format I ...

12/06/2022

Truly inspiring, this article on Fogo Island Inn shares the dream (for me) of what Socially conscious travel could be...."which honors the tenets of regenerative travel by requiring the guests to give back to the community they’re visiting"
It's all about giving back!


Have you had the opportunity to stay in a Regenerative/Socially Conscious Inn?

A furniture workshop, culinary initiatives, and a community host program serve guests and locals alike.

12/01/2022

Looking forward to this session from Regenerative Travel on the Take Aways from COP 27.
What is COP 27....Each year, a country representing a different region of the world takes over the presidency of the Conference of the Parties (COP). Egypt was selected for 2022 and is hosted the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 27) from November 7-18 in Sharm el-Sheikh, a remote resort town between the desert of the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea.

11/19/2022

Bravo to Fundy Biosphere Region for their Regenerative Beach clean up efforts!
https://www.facebook.com/196311393716986/posts/6218906294790769/?sfnsn=mo&mibextid=6aamW6

10/27/2022

Learning and refining.
Every day we are challenged with new experiences so we can craft our own tourism offerings through many lenses.
I am so grateful for this GMIST opportunity and the group of p*ers who are asking me the hard questions!

10/23/2022

Welcome to Adventure....a great message as I arrived in Newfoundland for the in-person week of the GMIST LIFT program.
I am excited to be part of this Sustainable Tourism program to help me develop and deliver a memorable Fundy Regenerative Retreats experience.
Stay tuned this week for amazing photos of our week of Adventure.

10/09/2022

Do you live in a constant state of interruption, always putting out fires?
Lately....YES!
This was one of the great questions that I had a sacral response to while listening to this podcast.
I am not normally a podcast listener but when Phil Gorman of Cranial Waves suggested I listen....well I listened.

This was a great podcast and I enjoyed the conversation between Ed Mylettand Rory Vadenand their chat about some important topics. I got four pages of nuggests.

What spoke to me most was their chat about Priority Dilusion and how our most significant priorites are often left incomplete because we allow our attention to shift from less significant to more urgent tasks. Then you are living in a constant state of interruprion, always dealing with fires.

I am grateful that Phil shared this with me and I spent the valuable time listening to a well timed message.

And....the podcast is about way more than personal branding.

Enjoy, xo elaine

09/27/2022

It's World Tourism Day and I am enjoying this zoom conference with Regenerative Travel learning about Nature Based Solutions in a tourism context and how that will help us here in St Martins with our Future Regenerative Retreats!

09/22/2022

Today has me thinking....
If you plant the seeds you need to make time to harvest!
Way Back in September 2021, May and June I planted a garden and had all the expectations of a plentiful harvest.
As each seed grew and matured the crops were ready for what was next!
Ready for me to pick and eat, harvest and preserve and to also share with others.
I have had to block time in my calendar 📅 for preserving.
I made it a priority.
Not sure exactly where all this is going but it feels satisfying to work some kitchen magic and hearing the sound of the jars as they pop...which means they have sealed and are ready to be stored for a special meal.

09/05/2022

Happy New Year 🌟🌟
Technically the New Year starts on January 1st.
After spending the months from June to August enjoying the lazy days of summer, September really feels like is the New Year.
It is the time of year when the kids go back to school and the garden is ready for harvesting.
It is the time of year when breezy summer wardrobes are switched out for cozy fall sweaters.
It is the time of year when the leaves turn crimson and the transition to a new season is evident all around us.
If you listen closely you can hear the clicking of the leaves as they dry out in preparation for falling.

This all leads to a time of change...a time of renewal regeneration and an energy that comes after a long vacation.

This energy is the kind that can propel new ideas forward. It is also a time when you are hungry for connection.

You are excited and you want to share that excitement with your clients, your co workers and your business associates.

All of this being said perhaps it is time for you to take advantage of the opportunities that September has to offer and create a New Year intention that starts when the first school bell rings.

Is it time to revisit those New Years goals, aspirations and resolutions that got left by the wayside back in the cold short winter days of January?

Here is the traditional version of a SMART Goal
Specific (rather than general or vague)
Measurable (so you know once it’s achieved)
Attainable (make sure the goals are realistic!)
Relevant (make sure there is a connection with your bigger goals)
Time-bound (there’s an end point, or a ‘deadline’ for it to be accomplished by)
Does the traditional SMART system for goal setting work? For many it does.

Never one for following rules I have created my own version that speaks to me and I hope it can help you to build momentum around your own autumn aspirations.

Simple - means that the intention/goal is attainable. So many people set their intentions so far above what they have the skills and capacity to do that they automatically set themselves up for failure. Remember that simple is not always easy. Think of dieting, it is simple...but is it easy?
Meaningful - means that the intention/goal has some heart, meaning that you are engaged and invested in the outcome.
Aspirational - means that intention/goal is inspiring to you and to others that will be impacted by your goal.
Relevant - to your life. Have a look at who you are and what is important to you right now. What you are passionate about what gets you jazzed...something that gets you excited!
Timely - meaning, does it fit into your current schedule and lifestyle. All projects or initiatives have different time requirements...do your planning based on time available and time needed.
While you are enjoying the last few dog days of summer...set aside time to think about the coming months, the journey and the direction you are on and how you can add energy and create momentum in your projects using your SMART’s.

08/17/2022

I had the opportunity to retreat at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health it was beautiful and mane at just the right time for me.
This article is so TRUE our times.
Looking forward to retreating with you

When the world feels too big, problems too overwhelming, complexities too tangled, chaos too pervasive, small spaces bring comfort.

08/09/2022

Remember the movie Toy Story?
We watched this so many times with our kids.
You pull Woodys string and he said, "there's a snake in my boots!"
Today as I was walking around with our pup for our morning p*e walkabout in the yard I took a step, looked down and this SNAKE was right at the toe of my right rubber 👢
THERE WAS A SNAKE ON MY BOOT
Well....I let out a scream which startled my friend Jules of Cranial Waves who I was talking to on the phone.... we were actually talking about the retreat.
After I was able to speak to tell her what happened we laughed hard and then she shared with me what the animal wisdom meaning of seeing a snake was.
- transformation is now in progress, shedding old skin and emotions.
- change is in the wind, it's safe with nothing to fear
- death and rebirth
A reminder that you are at the center of it all as a catalyst.

I would say this is a good thing that snake came today as a reminder for me and my friend as we embark on this amazing experience with all of you at a Fundy Regenerative Retreats

08/09/2022

Meet Jules and Phil of Cranial Waves two of our facilitators and my friends.
They are really this amazing.
Every time I drive by I smile and breathe and think of how awesome they are and this is.
This will be your first greeting as you come into the Village for your Regenerative Retreat weekend.

08/01/2022

Welcoming the dog days of summer.



REGENERATE!!!!

07/31/2022

Thanks to my friend Eaglespirit from Eaglespirit Journeys for sharing this.
Looking forward to playing and creating new synapses with you at a Fundy Regenerative Retreat

07/23/2022

Another reason to visit St Martins with so much to experience beyond the weekend Retreat

07/21/2022

Hello all, Have a look around the website it's live today for a soft launch with the registrations opening next week, thanks for your interest

Regenerate with the Energy & Magic of the Bay of Fundy. Fundy Regenerative Retreats is an oceanfront, curated, transformative experience. Yoga, meditation, full moon celebration and more! Relax | Reconnect | Recharge | Regenerate

07/14/2022

It's getting real...
Joshua and I have been checking, rechecking, testing all the functions and putting everything in place for the retreat website.
Molly is also hanging out nearby to lend her beautiful loving puppy energy.
Stay tuned....it's getting closer to launch day!

07/13/2022

June of 2020 Elaine had the opportunity to chat with Kelly Lawson on her podcast about her favourite subject....Time!
It's a sneek p*ek into what Elaine will be sharing at the October Regenerative Retreat.
Grab a cup of tea, settle into your favorite comfy chair and enjoy the conversation.

With Guest: Elaine Shannon Have you ever said to yourself, I would love to do this thing, like go to the gym, or start a business, or take on a special project or maybe even attending social events or dating, but you just cant seem to find the time? Do you ever just feel like […]

07/11/2022

Introducing your Regenerative Retreat Host Elaine Butler Shannon
Two years ago Elaine met with her good friend Eaglespirit of EagleSpirit Journeys on her video podcast.
The video may be a few years old but the conversation topics are timeless.
Grab a tea and settle in for this interesting and though provoking conversation.
Topics discussed; Ageism, yoga, meditation, connection to our body, embodying ourselves fully, being relevant, ego, Third Act, stages of life, menopause, seasons and rhythms of life, attention and focus, managing change, perspectives and what does it mean when bad things happen and Elaine's favourite topic....following breadcrumbs.

07/11/2022

25 amazing reasons to come the week before your Regenerative Retreat and enjoy all that the Village of St. Martins and Fundy Trail has to offer!

06/27/2022

Why Regenerative you ask?
"With regenerative tourism, locals, tourism companies, and travelers can feel confident that the trips they provide or purchase are making a positive impact."
Check out this article!

These 5 principles to develop effective Nature-Based Solutions make tourism environmentally friendly, culturally inclusive, and economically sustainable.