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Find Your Joy Retreat
Thank you all.... this was amazing!
Our First Annual
Find Your Joy Women's Wellness Retreat
was more than we imagined!!
Filled with healing, connections, laughter, tears, vulnerability and courage...
and the food!!! My gosh the food!!!
Stay tuned for more retreat dates in 2025.
Retreat Details
Imagine a quiet natural setting where women gather together to re-centre, reconnect and revive your inner joy in activities that nourish your soul and bring peace and calm to your life.
Your getaway includes:
- Three nights in a private room (with private bath) based on double occupancy
- All Meals (3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners, 1 Welcome Appetizer Buffet)
- Guided nightly group sound bath sessions
- Daily Group Workshops on Art Therapy, and Identity By Design and Wellness
- A minimum of 2 - 45 minute wellness treatments
- Group activities
- Meaningful connections, laughter, and so much more
Riverside Lodge
World Class Destination in A World Class Custom Built Log Lodge. The tranquil rural lands are 15 minutes outside of Port Alberni are on expansive private grounds with wilderness views.
Catering by V9Y Culinary
V9Y Culinary, where a remarkable culinary journey unfolds, rooted in the passion and vision of Chef Megan York. Megan is a red seal chef and her creations are farm to table artistic masterpieces. https://www.v9yculinary.com/
This calming 3-night retreat is limited to a small group, to allow more meaningful connections and treatments as you relax and recharge. Register early to secure your spot.
$1495 includes everything listed above + tax. (based on double occupancy in a full suite - single surcharge available on request) Less $200 October booking savings.
This is a no-scent event for the profound regard of all (ie, no perfume please), and there is no smoking on the property.
Meet the Team
Dr Carmen Carpenter - Goji Wellness
Dr. Carmen Carpenter is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, graduated Valedictorian from Pacific Rim College in Victoria BC. She became interested in alternative health while studying Anthropology at the University of Calgary and is now registered as a DTCM with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of BC.
Dr. Carmen has always had an interest in medicine from a young age, and has found a way to make it a part of her life. Through a family friend she discovered Chinese Medicine and its power to work with the individual. As the owner of Goji Wellness Clinic, Dr. Carmen fosters the idea that healing emerges from within, and she works to empower her clients to tap into their body's innate capacity for healing. With a love for nature and the outdoors, she also integrates elements of nature into her practice, recognizing the connection between environmental harmony and personal well-being.
When not in the clinic, you can often find Carmen either exploring the island or at a beach with one of the many dogs in her life!
Your Hosts
Ali Perry-Davies - Ali Way Art
Alison Perry-Davies is a practitioner of Sound Therapy and Creative Art Therapy with diplomas
in Holistic Integrated Creative Art Therapy (HICAT), Ministry, and Theology. She also holds an
advanced diploma in Human Resource Management and advanced certification in Vibrational
Healing and Sound Therapy. Ali is certified in Humanistic approach counselling and Fathers
heart prayer counselling, and she has completed courses in Streams ministries (The Art of
Hearing God) and is currently studying Somatic Integrated Trauma Therapy.
With 30 years of experience in music and music therapy, Ali has worked extensively in the
disability community, including in group homes, day programs, and as a Disability Case
Manager.
She is a best-selling author, having co-authored three books and written her own book,
"The Art of Healing Trauma: Finding Joy Through Creativity, Spirituality, and Forgiveness."
Ali is also set to launch her children's books, "Ginger and The Fun Bunch" as part of the
"Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared" collection.
While healing with a brain injury and PTSD, Ali delved deeper into all that is possible and is
now sharing this with others. . She is known for her compassion and commitment
to seeing people healed and living to their full potential.
Ali lives in Victoria, B.C. with her husband Dave. They have two adult children, Jessica and Ryan and
two grandchildren Hannah and Kashus and love exploring with their German Shepherd,
Sammie the wonderdog.
