“Return To Self” Women’s Mini Retreat
A mini retreat for women The return to self retreat A Mini Retreat For The Woman Who’s Done Being Last On Her Own List. Friday, April 24th, 2026 from 7-9 PM @ Largo’s Loft. St. Catharines, ON Sign me up You’ve built a beautiful life. And you’re still exhausted. You’re always managing something. A calendar. A crisis. A never-ending to-do list. You’re capable — everyone knows it — and that capability has quietly become a cage. But at some point, the holding becomes too much. And the cost of keeping it all together… is you. This is for you if… You feel exhausted in a way that’s hard to explain, because nothing is technically wrong You’re always the one holding it together, and no one is holding you You feel unseen, even by the people who rely on you most You keep hitting the same walls no matter how much you understand yourself You’re ready to stop managing your life and start actually living it Friday, April 24th, 2026 from 7-9 PM @ Largo’s Loft. St. Catharines, ON Register Today Return to yourself includes… Chanelled Guidance Through intuitive guidance, Laurie names what you’ve been carrying before you’ve found the words for it. For many women, this is the first time someone has reflected back exactly what they’re feeling — without them having to explain or justify a single thing. You come to receive. That’s it. Guided Meditation Sink into deep relazation and regulation with a guided meditation to help you quiet the mind and connect inward. This is a moment to return to yourself, to your intuition and a higher power. Supportive Community Connect with other women who can see you, support you, and validate you. We all want to feel less alone, retreats give you just that and so much more. How do I know if a women’s Retreat is for me? You’re tired of being the strong one. You’re the one everyone leans on. The one who keeps it all together. But inside, you’re exhausted—and craving space where you don’t have to perform or explain. This is that space. You don’t have to carry it all here. done the “work”—but still feeL OFF You’ve read the books. Done the therapy. Tried the routines. But something still feels… off. These circles meet you in that space where logic ends and deeper self-connection begins. You don’t just want to talk more… You’re in your head all the time—planning, fixing, managing. You’ve talked about healing and your wounds, and now you want to feel grounded. This is where you get to soften, breathe, and remember what it’s like to feel fully human again. Imagine being held in a space where you don’t have to explain yourself. Where the pressure drops, your nervous system softens, and you finally feel like you again. This isn’t another thing to do. It’s a space to remember who you are beneath it all. You already know it’s time to put yourself first Self love starts here Return To Self – April 24th, 2026 7-9 pm $ 66 00 CAD Save your spot at this mini-retreat Snacks & Refreshments provided Sign up Meet Your Guide Laurie Oakes is an Intuitive Coach and Spiritual Teacher who helps high-achieving women stop spiralling in burnout, overthinking, and self-doubt so they can finally trust themselves again. After years in a high-pressure culinary career and a lifetime of navigating her mother’s illness, Laurie hit a level of burnout that forced her into her own spiritual awakening. What began as survival turned into a calling: a return to intuition, truth, and the deeper inner work most women avoid. Today, she coaches women who look “put together” on the outside but feel disconnected on the inside. Through direct, grounded intuitive coaching, Laurie helps them break lifelong patterns, release the emotional load they’ve been carrying, and rebuild a relationship with their soul that feels clear, honest, and actually sustainable. What Clients are Saying Screenshot “Laurie is the real deal. She has helped me so much that I have happily referred her to several friends. I have attended several of her retreats and well as had personal sessions with her. Both have changed my life. The insights I have gathered about myself, the openness of Laurie to assist, and her genuinely open and loving attitude has all been awesome. I fully recommend Laurie’s retreats and services to anyone wanting to learn about themselves. Laurie is like a life partner and she is invaluable to my life journey. Thank you Laurie.” Tammy M.Client “My experience this past weekend at the Journey to Self day workshop was incredible! Shawna and Laurie fostered a safe and inviting space to share, learn and grow. The course offered many different aspects of self that anyone could implement with the end goal being peace, healing and happiness. The strategies and tools provided throughout the day are an invaluable resource that I will be using daily to improve my focus and life goals. I am inspired by both these professional women; I have been taking Shawna’s Breath Work class for close to a year now and love it. I also joined the Five Weeks of Manifestation course – quite eye-opening! Laurie and I have an upcoming 1:1 meeting too. I feel blessed to have found these amazing women – funny how life send us opportunities when we are looking! Thank you ladies” Laurie F. Client “Laurie is a blessing – can’t say enough about how she helped guide me through a very difficult time in my life. Her patience and understanding as well as her knowledge, helped me get to the other side and start the healing process. I count her in as one of my supports and a good friend. Would highly recommend her to anyone along their journey.” Tera MoonClient “I’ve done a private reading, as well as attended a couple classes at Calming Tree, and have always had a wonderful time, so I finally decided to sign up for
Release & Regulate Day Retreat
When: WHERE: Sunday, March 15th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm EST Fort Erie, ON, in a stunning lakefront property (address provided upon booking) ABOUT: You don’t need another escape. You need a reset from the inside out. This isn’t a retreat for women who want to “take a break.”It’s for the woman who’s silently spiralling behind the scenes—high-functioning, burned out, and tired of doing everything right but still feeling off. You’re outwardly capable but inwardly overwhelmed.You’re emotionally exhausted, over-functioning in every area of your life, and relying on just-one-more-glass-of-wine or the next getaway to numb the noise. You don’t need more mindfulness tips.You need a space to unravel—and remember who you are underneath the pressure. This isn’t about “just doing the work” It’s about releasing what no longer fits and making space for the life you actually want. Throughout the day, we’ll use a powerful combination of practices to help you release emotional buildup, reconnect with your body, and restore your nervous system. You’ll walk away feeling clearer, more grounded, and back in your power. Register Now Modalities included on The Release & regulate Retreat The Release & Regulate Retreat includes a powerful combination of modalities that can provide deep release, healing, clarity, insight and shifts within. These include meditation, breathwork, intuition development exercises, group mediumship sessions, inner child work, embodiment + co-creation. Intuitive coaching Laurie channels personalized messages to help you break the cycles keeping you stuck. These sessions are raw, real, and often exactly what you didn’t know you needed to hear. Somatic release practices To move the emotional backlog you’ve been carrying and finally exhale. Think: sacred rage release, guided breath journeys, and embodied release that don’t require words—just your presence. Inner Child & Shadow Work You’ve done the therapy. This helps you integrate it. We’ll explore the parts of you still operating from outdated stories—and give them space to shift. This retreat is for you if: You’re the one who holds it all together You’re tired of being “the strong one” and silently unraveling behind the scenes. You’ve mastered the art of overthinking… You want to stop spiraling in your head and start feeling grounded in your body. You’re done waiting until “when this happens” You’re done outsourcing your peace to wine, work, or the next trip. WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH: A nervous system that feels more regulated—so you can breathe again. Emotional release that doesn’t require talking it to death. Greater clarity on what’s next and the groundedness to pursue it. Insight into the patterns keeping you stuck—and how to finally shift them. The feeling of being held—for real. Boosting of self-esteem, confidence & feelings of empowerment Release & Regulate Day retreat Sunday, March 15th, 2026 $ 297 A healing day retreat with Laurie Oakes to release, regulate and find greater clarity and groundedness within. 10am-5pm EST, Fort Erie, ON Lunch is included as well as drinks and snacks throughout the day A PDF of the days teachings One month post integration in a group coaching container (virtual) Payment Plan Available At Checkout Register now Cancellation/Refund policy: 50% of payment is a non-refundable deposit – no exceptions. If canceling >30 days prior to retreat, a 50% refund is available. No refunds available on cancellations 30 days or less prior to retreat. No transfer of dates or retreat credits available due to high volume of requests. If retreat is cancelled, a full refund is provided. WHAT TO EXPECT About the Day: This retreat is a guided reset for the woman who’s tired of holding it all together. It’s a space to stop over-functioning, overthinking, and over-performing—and finally drop into what your body and soul have been trying to tell you. You’ll be led through the exact modalities that helped Laurie break cycles of burnout, emotional suppression, and self-abandonment. But there’s no expectation to share or show up in a certain way. You’re in control of your own depth. You can stay quiet, go inward, or fully participate—whatever feels safest for you. Every emotion is welcome here. Whether you’re carrying grief, anger, confusion, or nothing you can quite name, you won’t be asked to make it make sense. This space is built to hold the parts of you you usually hide—the ones that are tired of being managed. If you’re done living for everyone but yourself, and you’re ready to reconnect with your own truth—this day is for you. Register Now Frequently Asked Questions I’m not good at resting, is this for me? This is made for you! High-functioning women often struggle to receive support because they learned to associate safety with self-reliance. Asking for help can feel unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or even threatening to their sense of stability. Even when support is offered, the body may not know how to relax into it. This is what I will teach you and guide you to understand on retreat! I’m thinking about coming alone…is this ok? Absolutely! YES YES YES! Going to a retreat alone can be extremely powerful and transformative. Common feedback we also receive is the welcoming, safe and connected vibe we create and the relationships you create on retreats sometimes turn in to lifelong friends. I’m not too experienced in meditation, breathwork, yoga or mediumship…is this ok? Another big YES! We welcome women of all levels and complete beginners too! Retreats are a great place to learn or to solidify established practices and routines. Is there a what-to-bring list? Yes, a retreat information email with all this information will be sent out closer to the retreat date. What if I have dietary restrictions? We are able to accommodate dietary restrictions. Please send an email to laurieoakes111@gmail.com to make arrangements. Is being the strong one a trauma response? Being the strong one is often a nervous system adaptation rather than a personality trait. It can develop in response to environments where emotional needs were minimized, where others relied on you too soon, or where vulnerability didn’t feel safe. This does not mean something is wrong
