For the burnt out and depleted woman:
Revitalize your soul as you retreat into the wild with your own personalized nature experience.
Soul-O Retreats
On Manitoulin Island
Where your body exhales… and your soul begins to listen.
Manitoulin Island, known as “Mnidoo Mnis” (Spirit Island) in Anishinaabemowin, is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, including the Odawa (Ottawa), Ojibwe (Chippewa), and Pottawatomi Nations (the Three Fires Confederacy). Today, several Anishinaabeg communities live on and around the island
You’ve been holding it together for too long. Showing up. Pushing through.
Giving everything you have, until there’s nothing left.
There’s a version of you—
the one before the burnout,
before the quiet ache of disconnection—who still knows how to rest,
how to breathe,
how to be.
She’s waiting for you in the wild.
You don’t have to earn your rest.
It’s already yours.
A Personal Nature Retreat for Women Who Are Ready to Let Go of Forcing, Fixing, and Faking It
Soul-O Retreats are gentle, restorative experiences crafted for women who feel burned out, overwhelmed, and untethered from themselves. If you’re longing for a pause, a sacred interruption in the noise, this is your invitation.
Leave behind the “shoulds” and the endless lists.
Step onto the land. Let it hold you. Let it speak.
Let yourself listen. Let yourself receive. Let yourself give back.
This is an opportunity to deepen your relationship to earth.
To re-connect to the wild, within and around you.
This is a relationship… not an escape.
And your healing nourishes the land, too.
What Is a Soul-O Retreat?
A Soul-O Retreat is a personalized 1:1 experience curated just for you.
Set on the island of Manitoulin, you will leave behind the demands of daily life and enter onto a land held by the deep waters of Lake Huron.
You will be immersed in untouched vibrant forests teeming with deer and rabbits, wild coastlines of granite, and vast crystal clear waters of inland lakes.
This is not a group retreat or a rigid itinerary.
It’s an intimate reclamation, of stillness, of truth, of your own natural rhythm.
Guided by Angela Herzog, a Registered Psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, you’ll be gently supported in a retreat experience that honours your body, your story, and your nervous system.
Some days might be slow forest wanders and journal prompts by the lake.
Other days, it might be a somatic session, a ritual by the fire, or simply… rest.
Every moment becomes a conversation, between you and the living world around you.
For the Woman Who’s Lost Herself in the Doing
This retreat is for you if:
You feel depleted — physically, emotionally, spiritually.
You're constantly caring for others and leaving yourself behind.
You've forgotten what joy, creativity, or stillness feel like.
You crave space to not be productive, performative, or responsible.
You may not even know what you need.
That’s okay. The land remembers.
We’ll find the way back, together.
Why Soul-O?
Because the world has asked too much of you.
Because capitalism doesn’t make space for your softness.
Because your soul is tired of pretending.
And because there is healing in solitude,
when solitude is safely held.
At Wellness in the Woods, we believe in slow, reciprocal healing.
Nature is our guide.
We honour the body's wisdom.
We move at the pace of restoration.
We give thanks as we receive.
What You’ll Experience
🌲 Location
Manitoulin Island, Ontario: Your home base is a cozy woodland home at the Wellness in the Woods Community Hub or a nearby off-grid Airbnb, selected with care for peace, privacy, and natural beauty.
💆♀️ Guided by Care
Angela offers a deeply attuned, trauma-informed presence, rooted in Somatic Experiencing, trauma-informed mindfulness, and nature connection.
This isn’t a program. It’s a presence.
🌊 Nature Immersion
Swim. Wander. Sit by the lake. Create forest mandalas. Watch the stars. Let yourself be moved with gratitude.
🌀 Soul Renewal Menu
(offered in select packages; see details below)
Choose intentional experiences to shape your retreat journey. Each offering will be customized to your intention, with the menu evolving through the seasons:
Somatic Practices (informed by Somatic Experiencing®)
Guided body-based sessions to support nervous system regulation, embodied presence, and deep inner safety.Ritual Facilitation
Personalized ceremonies to honour transitions and intentions.Creative Expression
Writing prompts, collage-making, and gentle art invitations to explore your soul’s symbols and stories.Wonder Walks
Mindful, sensory-based nature walks to ground you in the present moment, attune you to the land, and remind you of your place within the natural world.Seasonal Practices
Earth-honouring rituals and reflections inspired by the time of year. These practices invite deeper connection with natural rhythms and reciprocal relationship with the land.
🧺 Local Services
(Optional Add-Ons)
Enhance your experience with local healing arts, such as:
Reiki sessions
Massage therapy
Creative arts
Other seasonal wellness services by request
Subject to availability and coordinated in advance. These offerings are priced separately.
🕊 Unstructured Time
No need to be “on” here. There will be space, real space, for doing nothing at all.
In the stillness, relationships deepen.
With yourself.
With the land.
Soul-O Retreat Packages
Every Soul-O Retreat begins with a Soul Attunement Call to co-create your unique experience. All offerings are by invitation only (after attunement call) and include gentle daily check-ins with Angela.
Whether you crave solitude, subtle structure, or a deeply guided journey, you’ll be held with care and free to follow your own natural rhythm.
💛 Please Note: Each Soul-O Retreat is intentionally personalized and co-created to reflect your individual needs. Pricing varies based on the level of support, depth, and customization involved. Reach out to receive a custom quote and explore what’s possible for your soul-o retreat.
🌙 Soul Reset — A Spacious Personal Retreat
For those who long to simply stay and exhale.
This lightly held experience offers you open, unstructured time to rest, reflect, and explore at your own pace.
You’ll have access to the land, a cozy space to settle, and optional check-ins with Angela, with no set itinerary, just the freedom to be.
Optional Add-Ons available if you’d like to shape your retreat with gentle guidance or healing support.
Note: This is not a short-term rental. Soul Reset retreats are offered by invitation as part of our intentional wellness experiences
🐚 Self-Directed + Add-Ons — A Lightly Guided Experience
For those seeking clarity, nervous system nourishment, and a soft container to explore within, without losing freedom.
This offering is a gentle blend of curated support and spaciousness, guided by your unique needs.
This tier includes:
3 personalized Soul Renewal Sessions of your choice
A lightly structured daily rhythm tailored to your needs
Gentle check-ins with Angela for compassionate presence and light accountability
You’ll receive intuitive guidance, creative inspiration, and space to breathe, all within a framework designed to support your soul’s current season.
🌾 Soul-O Off-Island — Your Personalized Retreat, Anywhere
Are you drawn to the profound healing of a Soul-O Retreat but can't make it to Manitoulin Island? You don't have to miss out on the intentional, guided support your soul is yearning for.
Angela can create and facilitate your unique Soul-O experience, tailored to your needs, right from the comfort of your own home.
Perhaps you’ve already planned a solo trip, booked an Airbnb, or have a dream destination in mind, let’s transform that space into a truly intentional journey for your soul from wherever you are.
Whether it is a one-day getaway or multi-day journey, Angela will co-create a personalized itinerary (with access to the Soul Renewal Menu) designed to deeply enrich your chosen getaway. Optional virtual support is also available throughout your retreat to ensure you feel held and guided every step of the way.
🌊 Immersive Journey — Deep, Transformational Rest
For those ready to fully immerse. To rest. Release. Realign.
This all-inclusive experience offers a deeply curated retreat infused with somatic healing, ritual, creative expression, and nature immersion.
Includes:
3+ Soul Renewal Sessions (customized to your journey)
A fully personalized itinerary of somatic-informed sessions, seasonal practices, and nature-based rituals
Daily connection and one-on-one presence with Angela throughout your stay
Angela will walk alongside you with deep presence and care, weaving together a soulful, therapeutic journey that supports lasting inner transformation.
Where You'll Stay: Manitoulin Island, Ontario
Wellness in the Woods Community Hub: Cozy woodland home or tent accommodations nestled on the edge of a cedar forest.
Experience the true essence of nature in our simple, shared living space. At Wellness in the Woods, we believe in stripping away distractions and modernization to embrace the natural world. Our cozy, rugged home provides a warm and safe base for your soul-o journey, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the surrounding forest and water. Here, simplicity becomes a pathway to profound connection to the wild. More info here.
Off-Grid Airbnb: Private, rustic, and close to the retreat hub (Angela can come to you for parts of retreat).
Food Options
BYO: Bring your own simple meals and snacks
Catered: Nourishing, pre-prepped meals, tailored to your needs
What’s Included
Personalized retreat planning + support
Somatic- and nature-informed practices designed to support presence, connection, and rest
Daily check-ins with Angela (unless you choose otherwise)
Access to the Soul Renewal Menu offerings
Unstructured time for movement, rest, creativity, or solitude
The space to breathe again
Your Next Step
You don’t need to be “ready.”
You just need to be willing to pause.
Are you ready to reclaim your soul?
📅 Limited spots available. Angela curates only a few Soul-O Retreats at a time to ensure depth and care.
Fill out form below to begin the conversation and start creating your customized Soul-O retreat.
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💌 Questions or curiosities? Reach out — you’ll be met with kindness.