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 Offerings
(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 & Seasonal Practices
Personalized ceremonies and 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.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.
🧺 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 and include gentle daily check-ins with Angela (unless you prefer more spaciousness).
Whether you crave solitude, light guidance, or a fully immersive journey, you’ll be held with care and free to follow your own rhythm.
💛 Each retreat is intentionally personalized to reflect your individual needs. Pricing varies based on the level of support and customization. Reach out for a custom quote and explore what’s possible for your season of healing.
🌟 Introductory Offer: Become an Early Adopter
These special, introductory rates are available for a limited time as we welcome our first Soul-O guests and gather feedback. Pricing will increase in the fall. Secure your spot now to take advantage of reduced early-supporter pricing.
🤔 Which Rhythm is Right for You?
Ask yourself:
Do I want space to simply be… meaningful ritual and support woven throughout… or an immersive co-created journey?
Whether you’re seeking a quiet, restorative solo stay or a fully immersive guided experience, there’s a Soul-O option to meet you where you are. All tiers begin with a gentle Soul Attunement Call to ensure alignment and intention.
🌙 Soul Reset: Spacious Self-Directed Retreat
Retreat Package Highlights:
Access to the land, water and peaceful accommodations.
Complete freedom to rest, reflect, and wander at your own pace (no set schedule).
Invitation-only access (this is not a short-term rental).
Investment: Starting at $85/night (Food and travel not included unless otherwise arranged.)
You’ll know it’s right if: You prefer to guide your own journey with minimal external structure, seeking ample quiet and self-directed time to simply be.
🐚 Soul Support: A Nurturing Blend of Personal Space and Intentional Guidance
3-Day Retreat Package Highlights:
Prior to Retreat: Soul Attunement Call
Day One: Intention Setting Ceremony, Guided Wonder Walk
Day Two: Choice of Somatic Session OR Intentional Ritual, Evening Soul Check-in
Day Three: Closing Integration Ceremony
Daily: Dedicated Sit Spot Practice, Personalized Writing Prompts
Investment: Starting at $595 (3 days / 3 nights) (Accommodation included; food not included unless otherwise arranged.)
You’ll know it’s right if: You desire a meaningful structure to anchor your journey, yet crave ample self-led space.
🌾Soul-O Off-Island: Your Personalized Retreat, Anywhere
For the ones who need flexibility, but still long for depth.
If travel isn’t possible, Angela can co-create your personal Soul-O Retreat for wherever you are: your home, an Airbnb, or your dream destination.
Includes:
Soul Attunement Call and personalized retreat itinerary
Access to the Soul Renewal Offerings
Optional virtual support throughout your experience
Pricing varies based on length and level of support. Reach out to explore your unique vision.
✨ Still Unsure?
Start with this simple question:
“Do I want my retreat to be self-directed, gently guided, or fully curated?”
Let your answer lead the way. And if you’d like support choosing the best fit, I’d love to connect.
🌿 Ready to Begin?
Reach out to schedule your Exploration Call, where we can start to co-create your retreat and lock in your introductory rate before prices go up this fall.
A Note on Personalization & Duration
The sample packages above reflect a 3-day journey to give you a clear sense of structure and activities. Your actual Soul Support or Soul Immersion experience will be entirely your own.
You are invited to choose the duration that feels right for you, whether that’s a 1-day reset, a 5-day deep dive, or something in between. Regardless of length, your retreat will be thoughtfully adapted and curated by Angela to align with your unique energy, emotional landscape, and personal intentions.
🌊 Soul Immersion: Fully Guided & Deeply Curated
3-Day Retreat Package Highlights:
Prior to Retreat: Soul Attunement Call
Day One: Intention Setting Ceremony, Guided Wonder Walk, Evening Soul Check-in
Day Two: Somatic Session, Intentional Ritual, Evening Soul Check-in
Day Three: Creative Expression Activity, Nature Connection Activity, Closing Integration Ceremony
Daily: Dedicated Sit Spot Practice, Personalized Writing Prompts
Investment: Starting at $895 (3 days / 3 nights) (Accommodation included; food not included unless otherwise arranged.)
You’ll know it’s right if: You are ready for a deeply guided journey to immerse yourself, and be witnessed, in your soul's unfolding.
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.