When the holidays end, the mountains go still.
When the holidays end, the mountains go still.
When the holidays end, the mountains go still. Snow muffles the noise, the days slow down, and the world seems to lower its voice. This weekend is set inside that hush. After a season of doing for everyone else, it’s a weekend of doing for yourself, gently. There’s nothing to fix, no plan to follow, and no version of you to become. Guided sessions, time by the fire, and space at Yora Nordic Spa give you room to restore what fills your cup, and to leave feeling like yourself again.
Every session is optional, and all levels are welcome, yes, even beginners. The same schedule runs both weekends, whichever building you stay in.
Arrival and settle in early
Arrive at your mountain retreat, settle in and let the weekend of relaxation begin.
Welcome reception
Join us for a short orientation over light bites and a welcome drink. Meet Tracey and get an overview of the weekend ahead.
Morning meditation and slow flow yoga
Start the day with guided meditation followed by a nourishing slow-flow yoga practice. Breathe, stretch and move mindfully as you ease into your first full day in the mountains.
Breakfast
Enjoy a leisurely, nourishing breakfast and time to connect with others.
Session: the power of presence, simple tools for slowing down
Explore practical mindfulness strategies to slow down, quiet mental chatter and bring more presence to everyday life.
Mindful winter walk
Take your mindfulness practice outside with a guided mindful winter walk.
Lunch
Slow down and refuel for the afternoon.
Afternoon access to Yora Nordic Spa or afternoon at leisure.
An afternoon at Yora Nordic Spa. Phones away while you slip between hot, cold, rest and repeat for body and mind restoration.
Small rituals by the fire
Settle in by the warmth of the fire for a facilitated session of reflection and intention.
Session: breathe, release and restore. Meditation and deep relaxation
Unwind with calming breathwork, guided meditation and deep relaxation. Release the tension of the day and leave feeling rested and restored.
Group dinner
Gather for a relaxed evening of great food, conversation, laughter and connection while enjoying the warmth and atmosphere of the mountains.
Morning meditation and Hatha yoga
Begin your final morning with meditation and mindful movement, checking in with yourself and your experience so far.
Breakfast
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and one more chance to connect with fellow guests.
Snowshoe adventure or mindful walk
Choose between a snowshoe adventure or a mindful nature walk. Breathe in the fresh mountain air, move your body and enjoy one last moment in nature.
Session: closing circle. What fills your cup
Move beyond traditional resolutions and set intentional goals for the year ahead. Reflect on what matters most, what you want more of and how you want to show up, leaving with clarity and meaningful intentions.
Check out
Enjoy a late check-out so the calm follows you beyond your room.
We keep refining the days. Sessions and timings may shift slightly, and the same schedule runs both weekends, whichever building you stay in.
Kananaskis is where the Rockies feel wide open and wonderfully quiet. In January, fresh snow softens every sound, the peaks catch the low winter light, and the air is crisp and clean. It’s a place that slows you down long before any session begins. Step outside for a gentle walk, come back to a warm fire, and let the mountains do what they do best.
Weekend one takes place in Black Diamond Club, our private, tucked-away building made for enhanced relaxation. Settle into a stay that feels like a retreat within the retreat. Breakfast and lunch are hosted right in the Club, so the whole weekend stays calm, unhurried, and close to your room.
Weekend two takes place at Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, our rustic mountain home, close to all the action. Settle into a restful bed in a room with a view, then step out to the spa, the village, and the trails whenever you like. It’s the same unhurried weekend, with a little extra mountain-lodge warmth.
Tracey Delfs is a mindfulness and meditation teacher, certified yoga instructor, mindset and life coach, and founder of Balance Quest. For more than two decades, she has led over 65 mindfulness, meditation and yoga retreats worldwide. Drawing on her studies with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, she helps participants slow down, reconnect with themselves and live in the present moment. Her Calm Mind Mindfulness Meditation podcast has over half a million downloads.
Sessions are a gentle mix of yoga, sound baths, guided meditation, and relaxed group conversation. No experience is needed, and everything is optional.
From the welcome reception to your last breakfast, our Executive Chef looks after every meal. Expect fresh, nourishing food made to be savoured. There’s nothing to plan, order, or figure out, so you can focus on getting the most out of your weekend. Dietary needs will be accommodated.
All meals are included in the price of the weekend
plus applicable taxes
plus applicable taxes
Non-refundable fee: $40 CDN