Sacred Celebrant of Avalon Training Retreat
October 2 @ 4:00 pm – October 9 @ 11:00 am
A Transformational Retreat on Cape Breton Island
We are honored to host the Sacred Celebrant of Avalon Training—a deeply immersive 7-day residential retreat set in the wild beauty of Cape Breton.
Surrounded by forest, ocean air, and wide open skies, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from the noise of everyday life and into meaningful connection—with nature, community, and purpose.
Held in an intimate circle, this experience blends ceremony, personal growth, and professional training, creating space for both inner transformation and practical skill-building.
✨ The Experience at Cabot Shores
At Cabot Shores, your retreat experience extends far beyond the training itself:
- 🌲 Nature Immersion – Walk forest trails, breathe ocean air, and reconnect with the land
- 🔥 Evening Gatherings – Fire circles, shared meals, and meaningful conversations
- 💧 Thermal & Wellness Experiences – Optional access to sauna, hot tubs, and relaxation spaces
- 🌊 Ocean & Mountain Energy – Located along the world-famous Cabot Trail
This land—known as Unama’ki (Cape Breton Island)—offers a powerful and grounding setting for ceremonial work and personal reflection.
🕊️ About the Retreat
Facilitated by Lilli Vandermeer, Izzy Machado-Williams, and Karen Cassidy, this training invites participants into the art of holding ceremony with authenticity and heart.
Over seven days, participants explore the following:
- Elemental ritual work (Air, Fire, Water, Earth)
- Naming ceremonies & rites of passage
- Handfasting & wedding ceremonies
- Ceremony design, structure, and flow
- Sacred transitions, grief work, and completion
The journey begins with a welcome dinner and unfolds through guided teachings, hands-on practice, and shared experience.
🏡 Accommodation at Cabot Shores
Participants stay on-site at Cabot Shores, choosing from:
Shared Chalet (Shared Occupancy)
- $1,350 CAD
- Includes shared accommodation
- Continental Breakfast, lunches, dinners & snacks included
Private (Single Occupancy)
- Lodging ($1,360 – $1,850) + Food ($564)
- Private accommodation
- Continental Breakfast, lunches, dinners & snacks included
🌿 Why This Retreat is Unique
This is not just a training—it is a full retreat experience combining the following:
- Professional certification (IPHM Accredited)
- Deep personal transformation
- Nature-based immersion on Cape Breton Island
- A supportive, intimate learning environment
Cabot Shores provides the perfect setting for this work—where land, ceremony, and community come together.
📍 Location
At Cabot Shores, along the scenic Cabot Trail, it boasts ocean views, forests, and mountains—one of the most beautiful landscapes in Canada.
🔗 How to Book
- Register with Sacred Steps and secure your spot with a deposit.
- Receive confirmation and next steps
- Book your accommodation directly with Cabot Shores
- Complete your course payment
🌊 Join Us
If you feel called to deepen your connection to ceremony, community, and the natural world, this retreat offers a truly meaningful path.
We look forward to welcoming you to Cabot Shores for this special gathering.