A women's mini retreat with Laurie Oakes to heal, connect to your true self and step onto your highest path.
When:
Thursday, July 30th 2026
Time:
7:00-9:00 PM EST (Please arrive no more than 10 minutes in advance)
WHERE:
Private Location in St. Catharines (Address provided after booking)
ABOUT:
Stop me if this sounds like you… You’ve been running on empty for a while now.
You’re the one holding everything together, and nobody’s holding you.
You know the feeling. You wake up already feeling behind. You move through the day managing, fixing, anticipating. And by the time you finally sit down, you’re too tired to do anything but scroll or sleep. The things that actually fill you up—the stillness, the connection, the sense that you matter too—keep getting pushed to someday.
July 30th is your “someday”
The Soul Expansion is a mini retreat for women who need more than a glass of wine and an early bedtime. It’s a few hours to breathe, get still, and remember what it feels like to be in your own body again, surrounded by other women who are carrying the same invisible weight.
We’ll move through guided meditation, intuitive connection, and honest conversation in a space that asks nothing of you except to show up as you are.
But you don’t have to be burned out to deserve this, you just have to be ready to come back to yourself and your soul.
What to expect...
- Insights and understanding of different situations in your life
- Healing of the mind and body
- A deep sense of peace and bliss
- New creative ideas
- Deep connection towards oneself
- Ideas of life direction and next steps
- Release of emotions that might be limiting you and keeping you stuck
- Calming of the nervous system
- Greater awareness of patters of the mind
- Boosting of your mood
- Boosting of self-estemme, confidence and feelings of empowerment
WHAT TO EXPECT
During our time together, you’ll be guided through:
- Nervous system reset — Gentle guided breathing, meditation and grounding practices
Intuitive reflection — Spiritual teachings, journaling + coaching prompts to help you release what’s no longer needed
Group Mediumship for guidance and clarity + intention setting for the season ahead
Integration — guided meditation in candlelight, soft music, and space to land
You’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected to yourself—without needing to explain, fix, or perform.
We will be planning to be outdoors, in nature, weather permitting. If the weather doesn’t allow, we will move inside.
How do I know if a women's circle is for me?
You’re the one who holds it all together
You’re the one who everyone leans on. But you’re tired, overwhelmed, and craving space to be held for a change.
You’ve tried to “rest,”
But even after the weekend of rest or the day at the spa, the tension in your body, the spiralling thoughts, or the emotional heaviness haven’t really shifted.
You want to feel like yourself again
You know that the ‘you’ that you are performing isn’t really you. You want to feel grounded, clear, connected—but don’t know how to get there on your own.
Thursday, July 30th, soul expansion Mini retreat
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Save your spot for this mini-retreat
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Snacks & Refreshments provided
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve got most of it covered—you don’t need much.
Here’s what we recommend bringing:
A journal and pen for reflections and prompts
A refillable water bottle to stay hydrated
A yoga mat or something comfortable to sit/lie on
A blanket or cozy layer (think: socks, sweater, scarf—whatever helps you feel grounded)
An open heart and willingness to receive (the most important part)
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.
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.
Yes, a retreat information email with all this information will be sent out closer to the retreat date.
About your Guide
Laurie Oakes
Her journey to find answers about spirituality and life outside of the physical body began at a young age. She found herself questioning her soul’s purpose, following her intuition, and receiving messages and “inner knowings” as young as she can remember.
Today, she shares her wisdom through various platforms, including workshops, retreats, and online courses. Her teachings empower individuals to awaken their spiritual potential, find inner peace, and live authentically.
Laurie gently guides her clients into letting go of the trauma and that which no longer serves them and empowers them with channelled guidance on their journey of personal growth and spiritual exploration.
She believes in the inherent divinity within each person and strives to help others discover their own inner truth and connection to their Creator.
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