February 12, 2022 update:
Thank you for your interest in the Women’s Fitness Retreat, September 12-16, 2022 in Prince Edward Island!
We are still working on the final agenda and cost, but we want to share the latest information.
FYI, we are easy-going, well-organized and friendly people. We are looking for like-minded people to join us in PEI! Our ideal participant loves being active (especially outdoors), is easy going, is interested in meeting new people, and has a positive attitude.
Also FYI, there are just 20 spots available...and we have had a very enthusiastic response. One of our future steps will be to ask for a small deposit (refundable by a specified date) to hold your spot. We will give some warning before this email arrives. The 20 spots will be filled first-come-first-served.
Current Trip Details (cost is not yet available):
Vaccinations: All participants and instructors must be fully vaccinated.
Getting to PEI: Participants will responsible for making their own travel arrangements to PEI and to Shaw’s Hotel (20 minutes from the airport).
Accommodation: Shaw’s Hotel has a mix of single rooms, double rooms and small cottages. Participants can choose the option that works best for them (but rooms are first-come-first-served). We believe that many people may be coming as individuals. If you would like a roommate, the hotel may be able to help with this.
Meals: 4 breakfasts and 4 lunches will be included in the cost. There will be 3 dinners at three different local restaurants (this expense is not included in the Retreat cost).
Mornings: Each day will begin with Nordic walking, and the location will vary. It could be on the hotel property and the nearby seaside Confederation Trail; or in the nearby National Park; or we could take a walking trail into picturesque Victoria-by-the-Sea and visit some lovely local shops. A Nordic walk could include a bird expert or a photography expert to help enrich the experience. All walks will likely be 60 to 90 minutes with rests along the way. Mornings will also include Yoga and/or a Strength & Stretch class. Depending on the weather, these classes will happen outdoors or in a large bright room.
Afternoons & other times: One afternoon will include some cycling (perhaps with a picnic lunch), one afternoon will include some kayaking, and there will be a sunrise or sunset relaxing boat ride/tour (on a flat-bottom boat in calm waters). There will be time one afternoon to explore the shops and sites of Charlottetown before dinner at a restaurant.
Varying fitness levels: We know that some people like to move at a relaxed pace and some like to exercise more vigorously. We will do our best to accommodate a variety of fitness levels. For example, for Nordic walking there will likely be one moderate-pace group and one faster-pace group. For cycling, one instructor will lead a leisurely slower-paced ride on quiet bike paths, and a second instructor will lead a faster and longer ride. Kayaking will likely be two groups as well. Not interested in cycling or kayaking? See the next item…
Personal time: Participants are welcome to attend as many or as few sessions as they like. For example, instead of cycling you may prefer to cycle or walk to the nearby ocean/beach on your own or with a friend. Instead of kayaking you might prefer to find a comfortable spot outdoors to read. Instead of the sunset/sunrise boat trip you may prefer to sleep in, go for a Nordic walk on your own, or have a relaxing evening in the hotel’s small bar.
Next step:If you are no longer interested, please reply to this email with a quick note and we’ll remove you from the mailing list.
If you are still interested, please CLICK HERE for a 3-Minute Survey.
Barb & Nina
Barb Gormley & Nina LePage
bgormley@rogers.com
nina.lepage@gmail.com
November 30, 2021
When I visited Prince Edward Island this summer, I discovered a Nordic walking paradise! Quiet paved trails by the ocean, fresh air, friendly people, delicious food, and much more.
This upcoming September 5-day retreat will have lots of options, including Nordic walking (of course), cycling, yoga, a shopping excursion, sightseeing, healthy meals, relaxing time, the wonderful company of like-minded women, etc. Special sessions for Urban Poling instructors. Special guest presenter/fellow participant will be Mandy Shintani, co-founder of Urban Poling. Woo hoo!
Accommodation will be at the lovely Shaw's Hotel, a five-minute walk to the Atlantic!
To be updated as this event evolves, with no pressure to commit at this time, please register your interest here.
