THE BIG EXHALE RETREAT
WITH DEBBIE SMITH & KELLY NIGHTINGALE
Date:October 2 – 4, 2026
Set among 54 acres of forest, wildflower meadows and gardens along the Nottawasaga River, The BIG Exhale is an intimate weekend retreat for anyone who has been holding it all together and is ready to pause, release and reconnect. Through yoga, breathwork, somatic practices, forest therapy, coaching and meaningful connection, you will be guided through a supportive journey of renewal and transformation. This weekend is not about escaping your life—it is about creating the space to return to it feeling lighter, clearer and more connected to yourself. With only 10 participants, private bedrooms and personalized support throughout the weekend, every element of the retreat has been intentionally designed to create space for both transformation and rest.
INCLUDES:
- 2 nights at BlackHouse at Wild Nature Retreats in Egbert, Ontario
- Exclusive access to the BlackHouse property and its on-site amenities
- Access to 54 acres of forest, wildflower meadows, gardens and land along the Nottawasaga River
- Private bedroom with a balcony
- All meals prepared by Wild Nature Retreats’ retreat chef, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- Dietary accommodations, where required
- Daily all-levels yoga practices
- Guided breathwork experiences
- Guided Forest Therapy experience with a certified Forest Therapy Guide
- Somatic practices, meditation and restorative yoga
- Group coaching, reflection and integration sessions
- Access to Debbie and Kelly throughout the weekend
- 2,000-square-foot communal space for yoga, programming and gatherings
- Cedar sauna
- Steam room
- Saltwater pool, weather permitting
- Hot tub
- Linens and property amenities
- Free time to rest, journal, explore the property or connect by the fire
WEEKEND EXPERIENCE:
Friday is an opportunity to arrive, settle in and take your first intentional exhale. The day will include an opening circle, group reflection, grounding yoga, meditation and restorative practice.
Saturday will focus on releasing, reconnecting and remembering. Experiences will include morning yoga, a guided forest immersion, group coaching, a Conscious Connected Breathing journey, dyad meditation and somatic practice.
Sunday will create space for integration, alignment and returning home. The morning will include meditation, gentle yoga, group coaching, a letter to your future self and a closing blessing ceremony.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Transportation to and from Wild Nature Retreats
- Travel insurance
- Personal purchases or expenses
MEET YOUR HOSTS:
DEBBIE SMITH
With nearly two decades of experience teaching yoga, breathwork, trauma-informed coaching and somatic healing, Debbie creates an environment where healing feels safe, supported and deeply transformative.
Her compassionate and intuitive approach will help you reconnect with the wisdom already within you, release what you have been carrying and create greater space for peace, freedom and possibility.
Debbie is the co-founder of Power Yoga Canada Durham and Breathwork Healing.
KELLY NIGHTINGALE
Kelly brings a warm and welcoming presence that invites you to let your guard down, reconnect with yourself and remember who you are beneath the busyness of everyday life.
Drawing on her experience in yoga, breathwork, somatic healing and personal transformation, Kelly will guide you with authenticity and compassion as you release what no longer serves you and reconnect with your breath, body, community and authentic self.
Kelly is the co-founder of Power Yoga Canada Durham and Breathwork Healing.
Spaces are extremely limited, with only 10 participants welcomed into this intimate weekend experience. If you have been craving a moment to slow down, let go and reconnect with yourself, your exhale is waiting.