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SUMMARY:Sacred Celebrant of Avalon Training Retreat Oct 2-9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:A Transformational Retreat on Cape Breton IslandWe 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. \n\n\n\nSurrounded 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. \n\n\n\nHeld in an intimate circle\, this experience blends ceremony\, personal growth\, and professional training\, creating space for both inner transformation and practical skill-building. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n✨ The Experience at Cabot Shores\n\n\n\nAt Cabot Shores\, your retreat experience extends far beyond the training itself: \n\n\n\n\n🌲 Nature Immersion – Walk forest trails\, breathe ocean air\, and reconnect with the land\n\n\n\n🔥 Evening Gatherings – Fire circles\, shared meals\, and meaningful conversations\n\n\n\n💧 Thermal & Wellness Experiences – Optional access to sauna\, hot tubs\, and relaxation spaces\n\n\n\n🌊 Ocean & Mountain Energy – Located along the world-famous Cabot Trail\n\n\n\n\nThis land—known as Unama’ki (Cape Breton Island)—offers a powerful and grounding setting for ceremonial work and personal reflection. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🕊️ About the Retreat\n\n\n\nFacilitated by Lilli Vandermeer\, Izzy Machado-Williams\, and Karen Cassidy\, this training invites participants into the art of holding ceremony with authenticity and heart. \n\n\n\nOver seven days\, participants explore the following: \n\n\n\n\nElemental ritual work (Air\, Fire\, Water\, Earth)\n\n\n\nNaming ceremonies & rites of passage\n\n\n\nHandfasting & wedding ceremonies\n\n\n\nCeremony design\, structure\, and flow\n\n\n\nSacred transitions\, grief work\, and completion\n\n\n\n\nThe journey begins with a welcome dinner and unfolds through guided teachings\, hands-on practice\, and shared experience. \n\n\n\n🏡 Accommodation at Cabot Shores \n\n\n\nParticipants stay on-site at Cabot Shores\, choosing from: \n\n\n\nShared Chalet (Shared Occupancy) \n\n\n\n\n$1\,350 CAD\n\n\n\nIncludes shared accommodation\n\n\n\nContinental Breakfast\, lunches\, dinners & snacks included\n\n\n\n\nPrivate (Single Occupancy) \n\n\n\n\nLodging ($1\,360 – $1\,850) + Food ($564)\n\n\n\nPrivate accommodation\n\n\n\nContinental Breakfast\, lunches\, dinners & snacks included\n\n\n\n\n\nBook Lodging\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🌿 Why This Retreat is Unique\n\n\n\nThis is not just a training—it is a full retreat experience combining the following: \n\n\n\n\nProfessional certification (IPHM Accredited)\n\n\n\nDeep personal transformation\n\n\n\nNature-based immersion on Cape Breton Island\n\n\n\nA supportive\, intimate learning environment\n\n\n\n\nCabot Shores provides the perfect setting for this work—where land\, ceremony\, and community come together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📍 Location\n\n\n\nAt Cabot Shores\, along the scenic Cabot Trail\, it boasts ocean views\, forests\, and mountains—one of the most beautiful landscapes in Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🔗 How to Book\n\n\n\n\nRegister with Sacred Steps and secure your spot with a deposit.\n\n\n\nReceive confirmation and next steps\n\n\n\nBook your accommodation directly with Cabot Shores\n\n\n\nComplete your course payment\n\n\n\n\n\nBook with Sacred Steps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🌊 Join Us\n\n\n\nIf you feel called to deepen your connection to ceremony\, community\, and the natural world\, this retreat offers a truly meaningful path. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to Cabot Shores for this special gathering.
URL:https://cabotshores.com/event/sacred-celebrant-of-avalon-training-retreat/
LOCATION:Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort\, 30 Buchanan Drive\, Indian Brook\, Nova Scotia\, B0C 1H0\, Canada
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