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Awaken Her by
Tasha
2026
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asha brings five years of retreat leadership rooted in warmth, safety, and deep compassion.
She’ll support you in shedding old stories, embracing your worth, and rediscovering the light within, alongside a community that welcomes you exactly as you are.
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all meals
daily FLOW circles
energy therapy support
floral release ritual
nature, nervous system peace, and sisterhood
Your Self-Love Homecoming Retreat in Westmeath, Ontario a 4 days / 3 nights
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A Westmeath-to-Westmeath Self-Love Adventure for Women 40+ June 2026 • 8 Women • $5,555 CAD
Hosted by:
Tasha Maggie Mae : IET® Trainer
Shane Cowell: IET® Master Instructor
This retreat includes:
Dublin
Trinity College & Book of Kells
Ha’Penny Bridge journalling
Hill of Uisneach (sacred feminine centre)
Giant’s Causeway journalling retreat
Guinness 0% celebration
Daily FLOW sessions, sisterhood, transport, and entrance fees
Why Exists
Awaken Her was born from grief, guidance, and a promise:
to help women step into their next chapter with more love, more truth, and more courage than they thought possible.
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Your Signature 4-Day Self-Love Retreat at the Sunkissed Sanctuary
A nature-immersed awakening for women 40+ ready to rise into their next chapter with clarity, confidence, and love.
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What surrounds you:
This land softens you.
The river clears you.
The Ottawa Valley holds you with a strength that feels ancient and familiar.
Why Women Love this Place
For five years, women have travelled here to reconnect with themselves.
Not for entertainment.
For a remembering.
A remembering of who they are.
Of what they desire.
Of the woman within who is ready to awaken.
This is your homecoming.
Hidden in the Ottawa Valley, along one of Canada’s oldest rivers, rests a 14-acre sanctuary of forest, riverfront, trails, and soul-level stillness.
Welcome to the Sunkissed Sanctuary
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A boat-up-only soft-sand beach over an acre wide, a secret local treasure
The historic Ottawa River flowing between Ontario + Quebec
Laurentian Mountain sunsets that wash the water rose-gold
A natural geological fault line that amplifies energetic movement
Empowerment walking trails through your private forest
A freshwater pool + hot tub (seasonal)
A grandmother tree + sacred ceremony centre
Star-filled nights, open skies, morning mist
Rugged. Romantic. Real.
The sanctuary draws out the softness within it and within you.
Private Retreat Options
For women seeking a more intimate, private, or individually curated experience, including high-profile guests or long-term clients, we offer a limited number of private retreat dates each year.
These private immersions:
are accepted by application
honour your unique needs, privacy, and intentions
can be designed as 1:1 or small-group experiences
Inquire privately if you feel called into a 1:1 or small-group private retreat.
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The Ottawa River:Ancient Energy, Modern Healing
The sanctuary holds you.
The river moves with you.
The land remembers you.
As an IET® Master Instructor Trainer, I work with this land intentionally:
preparing the field, grounding the energy, and aligning the space so your transformation feels held and safe.
flow
release
clarity
return to love
The Ottawa River is one of Canada’s oldest waterways.
Carved by a powerful fault line, she carries history, resilience, and flow.
Her currents mirror the inner work we do here:
This retreat is not about fixing you.
It is about remembering you.
Worthiness. Joy. Confidence. Connection.
A renewed sense of self.
RETURN TO LOVE: Rising Into Your Next Chapter
Understanding what’s next.
Inviting a deeper connection to your truth.
CLARITY: Opening Your Inner Path
Letting go of old patterns and emotional heaviness.
FORGIVENESS: Releasing What You No Longer Carry
Seeing yourself clearly.
Allowing softness.
Letting your nervous system breathe.
SELF-ACCEPTANCE: Coming Home
The Essence of Awaken Her
Awaken Her: Canada follows the same heart-led framework as our global retreats — rooted in FLOW:
Forgiveness • Love • Oneness • Worthiness
Your inner journey moves through four stages:
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This shift slows your nervous system.
It reconnects you with nature’s timing.
It makes space for the woman inside you who is ready to breathe again.
Our hospitality model is warm, accessible, and deeply restorative, a true Canadian homecoming.
Each evening we gather for a shared meal
Stories rise, laughter opens, sisterhood deepens
This is where many women say, “This is what I’ve been craving and didn’t know how to ask for.”
Communal Dinners: The Heart of the Retreat
Take your lunch to the river, into the forest, to the beach, or into a hammock with a book
Let nature hold you while you eat, think, feel, or simply be
Picnic-Style Lunches on the Land
Self-serve breakfast in your private retreat fridge
Coffee, tea, fruit, yogurt, simple options ready when you are
No rush, no lineups, no pressure, just time to wake at your pace
Quiet, Gentle Mornings
We’ve reimagined Awaken Her: Canada so it reflects the way we actually live here, close to nature, community-minded, slower, softer, more intentional.
Your 4-day retreat now follows a nourishing Canadian rhythm:
Our Canadian Hospitality Experience
How Your Four Days FLOW
We move with themes rather than strict timelines, so your body and soul can relax into the experience.
DAY FOUR: RETURN TO LOVE
Theme: Carrying this home with you.
Morning FLOW ritual
Integration circle
Final river or forest moment, time to mark your own inner threshold
Closing blessing for your next chapter
Airport drop-off at YOW by 5 PM
You leave changed in ways that feel gentle, grounded, and real.
DAY THREE: AWAKEN THE HEART
Theme: Letting go, opening up, receiving more.
Morning breathwork, movement, or forest walk
Forgiveness work, a bridge to opening your heart
Spacious free time for integration (beach, trails, rest, hammock, journal)
Sound bath or guided meditation session
Signature Saturday-style soul dinner, an elevated, candlelit meal that feels like celebration, not performance
This is the night many women say: “I feel more like myself than I have in years.”
DAY TWO: REMEMBER YOURSELF
Theme: Meeting the woman you are now.
Sunrise or slow morning, your choice
FLOW ritual for self-acceptance and nervous system reset
Self-love and emotional awareness workshop
River time, swim, float, wade, cold-plunge or simply sit with your feet in the water
Journaling with our retreat workbook
Evening circle around the fire or poolside (seasonal)
Your inner world begins to soften open.
Theme: You are safe to land.
DAY ONE: ARRIVE & EXHALE
Airport pickup from YOW at 3 PM
Arrival at the Sunkissed Sanctuary
Time to wander the trails, meet the land, meet the horses
Opening circle under the grandmother tree
Sacred Geometry Activation, connecting to your heart, breath, and energy field
Gentle evening, early night, soft landing
Food is part of your healing. Every bite is an invitation to receive.
Canadian Farm-to-Table Soul Nourishment
All meals are crafted in the spirit of Canadian comfort, simplicity, and celebration.
Locally sourced ingredients where possible
Red Seal chef–designed menus or curated farm-to-table style meals
Maple, harvest flavours, seasonal touches
Picnic lunches, river evenings, fireside desserts
Rest Easy: Your Bed is Waiting
Whether you stay in the river-facing A-Frame cabin or one of our nature suites, you receive:
Your own cozy single bed
Warm heating (seasonal)
Soft textures + natural tones
A simple, soulful sleepover-style sanctuary
Rooms are intentionally relaxed and semi-private, welcoming women of all identities, body types, and stories.
This is comfort, not performance.
A place where your body can finally relax.
The Energetic Architecture Behind Your Retreat
Awaken Her: Canada is held by more than walls and schedules.
Behind every circle is:
IET® Master Instructor & Trainer leadership
Sacred geometry practices woven into the land
A small, heart-led SKH Leadership Team fluent in energy work
#HannahsHeartTribe values: compassion, courage, community
Our leadership field supports:
emotional release
nervous system regulation
intuitive clarity
spiritual alignment
Many women say: “I don’t have words for what happened here, I just feel different.”
That’s the energetic architecture at work.
Meet Your Hosts
OUR EXTENDED TEAM
co-holding circles
offering grounding when emotions rise
supporting integration moments
tending the unseen energetic field
Throughout the year, select women from the SKH Leadership community, trained in IET®, sacred geometry, and heart-led leadership, may join as guest hosts.
Their role:
You are held by many hearts, seen and unseen.
SHANE COWELL
Shane brings structure, safety, and steady love — the kind of grounded support that allows women to soften, explore, and rise.
IET® Master Instructor
Co-leader • Teacher • Grounded masculine presence
TASHA MAGGIE MAE COWELL
Guided by lived experience, lineage work, intuition, and the ever-present love of her daughter Hannah, Tasha holds each circle with depth, tenderness, and truth.
Founder, Sunkissed Healing Co.
IET® Master Instructor Trainer
Retreat Leader • Spiritual Teacher • Mother
#HannahsHeartTribe breathes through every retreat.
September 28–30, 2026
Optional IET® training:
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September 24–27, 2026:
September 14–16, 2026
Optional IET® training:
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September 10–13, 2026:
Expect orange and earth-tone themes, teachings that acknowledge our shared responsibility, and a retreat field that holds space for both personal and collective healing.
ancestral truth-telling
heart-level reconciliation
the bridge between forgiveness and action
These retreats honour:
September in Canada carries the energy of Truth and Reconciliation and Every Child Matters.
SEPTEMBER 2026: TRUTH, HEALING & REMEMBRANCE
August 17–19, 2026
Optional IET® training:
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August 13–16, 2026:
July 6–8, 2026
Optional IET® training:
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July 2–5, 2026:
SUMMER 2026
Retreat Dates and IET® Extension
All retreats run Thursday to Sunday.
Optional IET® training runs Monday to Wednesday immediately afterward, for women who feel ready to deepen.
2026
Inquire privately if you feel called into a 1:1 or small-group private retreat.
are accepted by application
honour your unique needs, privacy, and intentions
can be designed as 1:1 or small-group experiences
These private immersions:
For women seeking a more intimate, private, or individually curated experience, including high-profile guests or long-term clients, we offer a limited number of private retreat dates each year.
PRIVATE RETREAT OPTIONS
All of this work builds toward our Annual Festival of Lights in the Ottawa Valley:
December 4–5, 2026
A community gathering of Master Instructors, retreat alumni, local guests, and #HannahsHeartTribe, celebrating light, remembrance, and the return to love in the darkest season of the year.
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Your time at
prepares your heart to experience the Festival of Lights in a deeper way.
ANCHORING LIGHT: FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Payment plans available.
Optional IET® training Monday–Wednesday (application-based; tuition discussed individually).
It is a once-in-a-season invitation for midlife women to experience deep, land-based awakening at an accessible investment.
our desire to keep transformation accessible
the blessing of hosting on our own land
the legacy of #HannahsHeartTribe
This rate honours:
for women who commit during this inaugural 2026 season.
$1,111 CAD
For this first full year of our new 4-day model, we are opening a foundational “homecoming” rate:
2026 Homecoming Rate
$2,222 CAD
Standard 2026 Retreat Value
the expanded 4-day experience
our Canadian hospitality rhythm
the intimacy of a small group
all meals, lodging, transportation from YOW, activities, ceremonies, and gifts
the energetic and emotional field you are held in
Your retreat investment reflects:
YOUR INVESTMENT
If your heart whispers yes as you read this, she is already awakening.
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is for women 40+ who:
feel ready for an emotional reset
crave time in nature away from noise and pressure
long for connection with women who “get it”
desire clarity about their next chapter
want to feel grounded, loved, and alive again
are willing to show up honestly, as they are
WHO THIS RETREAT IS FOR
She has been calling you.
Welcome home, beautiful soul.
in the forest,
on the water,
under the sky,
and within themselves.
The sanctuary is ready.
Your bed is made.
The river is flowing.
The circle is forming.
is where women rise
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THIS IS YOUR HOMECOMING
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Real women. Real tears. Real breakthroughs.
Stephanie
July 2024 self love retreat
georgia USA
The openness of the retreat allowed for deep participation and life shifts. I'm beyond grateful that Tasha opens her home and teams up with all of us to create this experience.
The peaceful setting put me at ease and allowed me to relax, creating an open environment for transformation.
Dawn S
July 2024 retreat NH USA
The small group size and being in person was key for me. I had never been to a retreat before, so I soaked up all of the lessons and activities. You gave us in-depth experiences about all the things you share online. I had so many breakthroughs. My course book, journal and your lives will be my guides to continue this work at home.
What I loved most was the supportive vibe from the entire team, including Tasha, the behind-the-scenes staff, kitchen crew, special guests, and participants.
Jodi H
Self love retreat 2021 & 2023
Renfrew, on, CA
What can you expect ?
- Lots of learning about yourself and others
- Gorgeous accommodations
- Meeting new friends
- Insanely delicious food
- Breakthroughs you would never expect
- An abundance of smiles and laughter
You will feel better and lighter for it….
Do yourself a favour!!
WATCH OUT FOR THIS LADY, HER TEAM AND HER RETREATS COMING UP!
Susan M
Self love retreat
perth ON CA
From the moment I arrived, everything was life-changing. The early mornings focused on self-care were perfect, and the pure kindness and caring made it easy to relax and let go. The delicious food, the welcoming atmosphere, and the magical connection with the horses created a weekend that made me feel safe, loved, and transformed. Sunday's beautiful soul drumming is something I will cherish forever.
Everything about the retreat, from the moment I arrived, was life-changing
Alexis
Self Love Retreat June 2023
Montreal QC, CA
I really liked the countryside with horses and dogs, adding the wooded area was lovely. A healthy place to heal. A nice clean place to rest my head at night. Hot coffee in the morning with great food all day and night. I enjoyed the gentle kindness with everyone and their laughter that kept it light – sharing stories was intriguing. I loved the Indigenous drum ceremony that started the weekend. I saw an incredible team that works very hard to make everything come together to ensure a successful and wonderful experience at the retreat. Keep up the good work
The retreat was a healthy and peaceful place to heal, with clean accommodations, great food, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Holly A
Private Self Love Retreat 2021
Petawawa ON, CA
Our retreat stay was simply beautiful in every way. It had everything we needed and very comfortable. Our hosts Tasha and Team made us feel so welcomed and helped guide us to our inner peace. I’ve never felt so alive and happy during my stay and I highly recommend this retreat for anyone! I already can’t wait to go back!
THE AWAKEN WHAT’S POSSIBLE RETREAT WAS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED TO CONNECT WITH MYSELF AGAIN.
Caroline
Private Retreat Experience 2021
Ottawa ON CA
Stocked with books, healing crystals, and fresh towels. The beds were extremely comfortable and everything was clean. Our retreat hosts, Tasha and team were so friendly and welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed at all times. They took us boating on the Ottawa River where we spent the day soaking up the sun on the beach and had lots of laughs. The entire experience was so peaceful and rejuvenating, we can not wait to go back!
MY GIRLS retreat WAS UNFORGETTABLE! THE A FRAME ACCOMMODATION WAS DECORATED BEAUTIFULLY MAKING AN INCREDIBLY COMFORTABLE AND PEACEFUL ATMOSPHERE.
Amanda W
Private Retreat Experience 2021
Deep River ON, CAN
We had little gift bags on our beds and ate the most delicious food, while having the most amazing experiences. We had many laughs & cries while sharing so much joy. I worked through some anxiety issues I have dealt with my whole life and look forward to going back.
FROM THE MOMENT I ARRIVED I FELT AT HOME. I HAD THIS AMAZING PEACEFUL ENERGY COME OVER ME THE INSTANT I MET TASHA AND HER retreat team
Danika V
Private Retreat Experience 2021 Ottawa ON CA
The retreat A-frame style cabin is a unique stay and feels so cozy. Our retreat hosts Tasha and team ensured we enjoyed every minute of our stay and showed us the best time. I can’t say enough good things about this little slice of heaven. If you’re in need of a healing and transformative experience, this is the spot!
MY WEEKEND AT SUNKISSED HEALING CO. WAS NOTHING SHORT OF MAGICAL. WE SPENT THE WEEKEND IN THE SUN, THE FRESH AIR, THE WATER, AND BY THE FIRE. THE ACCOMMODATIONS WERE STUNNINGLY FURNISHED AND INCREDIBLY CLEAN.
Danielle S
Private Retreat Experience 2022/ 2023
Ottawa Valley, ON CA
The afternoons spent on the river and beach are so relaxing, and the sunsets overlooking the hills are outstanding. The night is capped with a bonfire, where countless laughs and stories are exchanged.
Accommodations are beautiful and clean, and you can tell thought has been put into all the little details to make your experience even more special. I highly recommend unplugging and unwinding at their little slice of paradise, you will leave feeling recharged.
TASHA AND team ARE WONDERFUL HOSTS WHO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO MAKE YOU FEEL RELAXED AND CARED FOR. THERE IS NOTHING MORE CALMING THAN HAVING A COFFEE WITH THE HORSES IN THE MORNING AND JUST HEARING THE SOUNDS OF THEM MUNCHING HAY.
