Wellness & Mindfulness Retreat

08:30 — Arrival & Gentle Welcome

• Herbal teas, fruit-infused water, and light breakfast
• Soft instrumental music and sensory welcome table (e.g. essential oils, grounding stones)
• Retreat packs with journals, blankets, and intention cards

09:00 — Opening Circle & Intention Setting

• Guided breathwork and body scan
• Group reflection: "What am I releasing today? What am I inviting in?"
• Light movement to settle into the space

09:30 — Mindful Movement Session

• Choice of yoga, tai chi, or guided stretching
• Focus on breath, posture, and presence
• Optional silent reflection walk post-session

10:30 — Nourishment Break

• Healthy snacks and teas
• Quiet zones for journaling or solo reflection
• Optional sound bath or aromatherapy corner

11:00 — Workshop: The Art of Pause

• Facilitated dialogue on burnout, boundaries, and balance
• Tools for integrating mindfulness into work and leadership
• Group sharing and journaling prompts

12:30 — Conscious Lunch

• Seasonal, locally sourced menu
• Silent first ten minutes to encourage mindful eating
• Optional table prompts: "What does rest look like in my life?"

13:30 — Creative Expression Lab

• Choose-your-own activity: Nature mandalas, Watercolour journaling, or Guided storytelling or poetry
• Designed to unlock flow and emotional release

14:30 — Restorative Practice

• Guided meditation or yoga nidra
• Weighted blankets, eye masks, and ambient soundscape
• Space to fully unplug and reset

15:30 — Closing Circle & Integration

• Group reflection: "What am I taking home?"
• Sharing of insights, commitments, and gratitude
• Distribution of symbolic tokens (e.g. affirmation cards, seed packets, intention stones)

16:30 — Departure

• Herbal tea and light snacks to close
• Optional solo time in nature before departure
• Follow-up resources shared digitally (e.g. guided meditations, journaling prompts)