*** For more information on SS&S, go to this link! ***
(See updates added to the end of this post)
We know that many of you are anxious for information about our 3rd Annual Sea, Sand & Soul Fitness Getaway in PEI (Sept. 6-11, 2024). Thank you for your interest and support!
Love you to join us!
Nordic walk, cycle, practise yoga, explore, breathe the fresh sea air.
WHAT IS SEA, SAND & SOUL?
SS&S is an incredible women-only opportunity to enjoy a variety of outdoor physical activities while taking in breathtaking landscapes, fresh salt air breezes, and PEI red sand.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of PEI’s walking trails, cycling paths, seashore, and culture.
Come on your own or with a friend or two. Either way, you’ll go home with a slew of new like-minded friends from across the country.
When we’re not being active outdoors, we’re enjoying delicious healthy meals, singing around a campfire, exploring the nearby area, and learning from local experts.
Unlike other similar retreats, which often offer just one yoga class and one hike per day, we carefully schedule the entire day to give you the most value for your money.
Our goal is to create an experience that blends physical activity, laughs, learning, and relaxation.
THE DETAILS
Our 2024 dates: September 6-11.
We’ve booked several small cottages at the wonderful Shaw's Hotel once again!
We love a good mix of activities: early morning walking on the beach (and swimming for the hardiest), outdoor yoga, Nordic walking, cycling and more.
There’s always some post-dinner fun.
Our guest speakers are entertaining and very interesting.
The food is delicious!
You’ll get good taste of Charlottetown and the local area (without too much van travel).
No activities are mandatory. Think adult summer camp not bootcamp!
We hope you can join in!
Barb & Nina
Thanks for the Rave Reviews!
“This year was just as fun as last year! The weather, new activities, and new participants put a fresh take on everything. I’m looking forward to kayaking next year!”
Maureen, Ottawa
“These days have been rejuvenating and inspiring in so many ways. THANK YOU!”
Heather, Toronto
“What a wonderful and warm opportunity! Thanks for all the personal attention.”
Joyce, Ottawa
“I made some great friends, the activities were fantastic, and some of us even had early morning swims in the sea!”
Janet, East York
“No words to describe what it has meant to me to meet you and join you all. Thank you so much! “
Linda, Charlottetown
“I had such a fantastic time in 2022 that I couldn’t wait to sign up for next year!
Corinne, Toronto
Did You Know?
JANUARY 19, 2024 UPDATE
Hello everyone:
Here are the final Sea, Sand & Soul details you’ve been waiting for!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (as of January 21 & all subject to change):
WHEN AND HOW TO REGISTER:
Registration begins JANUARY 24 starting at 9am EST. A $500 deposit is required. (See big CLICK HERE TO REGISTER button near the bottom of this page.)
IMPORTANT NOTE: This year we have many more people on our “interested” list than we are able to accommodate. We will be giving returning participants first dibs on a spot and then begin accepting new people. Please be ready to register at 9:00am to avoid disappointment.
PRICE:
SHARED room (two beds in a single room in a cottage) - $2,549 + HST
SINGLE room (one bed in a single room in a cottage)- $2,849 + HST
NO ACCOMMODATION (for PEI locals) - $1,550 + HST
If you like, we will connect you with another participant for room sharing.
Attending with one or more friends? We will gladly arrange to have you in the same cottage.
(See How do you calculate the registration price? further down this page.)
PRICE INCLUDES:
all fitness activities & outings, including daily Nordic walking & yoga, cycling, guided tours, guest speakers, etc.; loan of Nordic walking poles, yoga mats & bicycles (including water bottle, water bottle cage & helmet); all transportation (except airport transfers); professional instruction for Nordic walking, yoga, and cycling; welcome meet-and-greet party; evening activities, and more.
6 days/5 nights accommodation at Shaw’s Hotel with shared double occupancy (two beds) or single occupancy.
14 healthy meals at the hotel: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners (including a lobster supper)
all hotel/dining room gratuities
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
airfare/transportation to and from PEI
transportation between Shaw’s Hotel and the airport (20-minute trip)
medical and travel/trip cancellation insurance (strongly recommended)
one restaurant lunch
any alcoholic drinks at the hotel or elsewhere
15% PEI HST
FLIGHTS:
If you are flying, please wait to book your flight until you hear from us!
FAQs:
How does this event differ from other fitness retreats?
We’re not sure there are many similar events! (Please let us know if you know of any.) We find that most retreats: focus solely on yoga; focus on relaxing; offer a large amount of free time; offer just two or perhaps three physical activity sessions/yoga classes per day. Several yoga retreat schedules we've seen are very low-key and have "quiet time for refection" and "journaling" on their agendas as two of their daily four sessions! Some retreats require participants to contact the hotel to organize their own accommodation and meals.
In comparison, at Sea, Sand & Soul we organize all your accommodation and meals (except one lunch) and offer a full day of activities. Our goal is more about energizing than relaxing; sessions of course aren’t mandatory, but we find people rarely skip a session (well maybe the extra-early morning swim in the Atlantic!…though many come to walk the beach instead). We don’t jampack the schedule or rush from session to session. But we want you to have a full experience, to learn new skills and new information, make new friends, and get a good feel for the province of PEI.
How do you calculate the registration price?
Our goal has always been to offer as much as possible for as reasonable a price as possible. Despite this year’s very high rate of inflation (8.1%), (food prices in particular have skyrocketed), we have increased our pricing by just 6%/$150 per person to make our event as accessible as possible. Also note that, with one lunch exception, our event is now completely all-inclusive. (In our first year we had two fancy-ish dinners out and a theatre outing that were an additional cost.) If you research other fitness retreats we are confident you’ll find our pricing very competitive.What if I have food allergies or sensitivities?
No problem. The chef can easily accommodate for vegetarian and gluten free diets and allergies.How do I get from the airport to the hotel?
We will share everyone’s flight information so you can organize cab sharing. Or any cab driver will easily be able to take you to Shaw’s. We have a wonderful driver George, who has a van and small bus, who has assisted us with this in the past.Should I bring my yoga mat, bike helmet, Nordic walking poles, etc.? No, we supply all fitness equipment for all activities.
Will there be time for reading and relaxing?
Yes! For example, the hour before dinner is quiet time. No activity is mandatory. We aim for an active but relaxed pace.Do most people come on their own or with a friend?
About 50/50. Each year’s group has been super friendly, and we have all gone home with new friends.What’s the age range of participants?
50ish to 70ish. We typically have a couple of participants over 70, and they tend to be fitter than than the average 70+ woman. Check here to be sure this retreat is a good fit for you.What should I pack? We’ll send packing suggestions closer to the event. (Mostly a variety of casual clothes for all types of early fall weather.)
Questions? Contact us at SeaSandSoulGetaway@gmail.com
or call Barb at 416-543-2606 or Nina at 613-290-4285.
“These days have been rejuvenating and inspiring in so many ways. THANK YOU! “
Heather
“There's nothing more enjoyable and relaxing than a trip like this. You take care of everything and let us just go with the flow. Wonderful! Your resourcefulness is legendary!”
Corinne
“What a fabulous crew! Merci!”
Isabelle
“I so enjoyed our time with you and the others. The entire group that you two assembled was awesome!”
Jackie
April 6, 2024 Update
Hello everyone:
We continue to be busy planning and organizing with our PEI contacts and getting more excited as September creeps a little bit closer each day.
FYI we are over half-full with participants at this point. As usual, people are mostly from the Ottawa and Toronto areas (where Nina and Barb are based) with a sprinkling of women from other provinces.
We are beginning to think about our first Zoom call with the group, which will happen sometime in late April or early May. On these calls we all get to introduce ourselves, Nina and Barb talk about what to expect and what clothes to bringe, and we answer lots of questions.
Because we’ll be in PEI a little earlier in September this year than in previous years, we’re discovering a few new options that are available to us…locations, businesses, entertainment, etc…. and we are exploring these for our programming.
If you’re thinking of joining but have questions that need answering, please don’t hesitate to contact us by email, text or phone.
Barb
416-543-2606
bgormley@rogers.com
Nina
613-290-4285
seasandsoulgetaway@gmail.com
