Walking the Medicine Wheel Home - A Spiritual Vacation
Spirit School Retreat 2027
JUNE 7–11, 2027
A five day journey toward wholeness at Loon Lake
Limited to 24 guests. Application-based. From $3,000 CAD plus GST , all meals and Accommodation included.
At Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre, Maple Ridge, BC - Katzie and Kwantlen First Nations Territories
A Vacation for your Spirit
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A Vacation for your Spirit ✨
Your Invitation
There is an ancient map that has been guiding people home to themselves for thousands of years. It lives in the land, in the body, in the turning of the seasons, and in the wisdom of those who came before us. It is the medicine wheel. And this year at the Spirit School Retreat, we walk it together.
Over five days in the old growth forest at Loon Lake, you will be invited into a living experience of The Wheel. In ways that only Danielle could teach it. A lens in which we reconnect, restore, and realign to our whole selves. You will feel this week in your body, hear in the wind, receive in ceremony, and carry home in your bones.
Have you ever felt so safe in a space that your Spirit just exhaled?
That the noise of your life grew quiet and something older and truer in you began to surface?
That is what these forests do. That is what this community does. That is what we have been building here for five years.
Each day is curated for deep teaching and sacred experience, woven together with time for joy, rest, laughter, and genuine connection to the land and to each other.
Throughout the week you will touch The Medicine Wheel through a variety of lenses:
The four directions and the elements of earth, air, fire, and water as living teachers
Harmonizing the relationship between mind, body, spirit, and emotion
Working with the animals, ancestors, and wisdom keepers our seen and unseen worlds
Restoration and reconnection to your most Spiritual self
Wholeness as a practice, not a destination
No two sessions look the same. Some will move you. Some will ground you. Some will make you laugh until you cry.
All of them will bring you closer to the most complete version of yourself - preparing you for your life, well lived and experienced.
You do not have to arrive ready. You just have to arrive.
Tansi, I’m Danielle, you may know me as The Squamish Medium
It is my hope to host you for a divine and harmonious week of spiritual connection, laughter and joy.
I’m known for creating spaces where people feel safe enough to soften. Spaces where you’re held, not handled. Where you can laugh until you cry, cry until you laugh, and remember who you are underneath all the noise. I see you, and this week in the woods with me year after year to be an uplifting and restorative experience for all.
For five years at Loon Lake, I’ve watched guests arrive as strangers and leave as a little spiritual family. They tell me they met their guides, met their people, and finally felt supported in a way they didn’t know they were missing.
That’s what I protect. I keep this circle small and I gather it with care, because the magic of this week isn’t just the teachings. It’s the safety. It’s the belonging. It’s the exhale.
Think of it as a vacation for your Spirit. You don’t have to perform, prove or arrive ready. You just have to arrive. I’ll hold the rest.
Choose your retreat experience
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Choose your retreat experience ✨
Single
Accommoations
✦ Solo room with two single beds, a desk and private bathroom
✦ Private space to decompress
✦ All rooms come with hair dryer’s, towels, bring own towel from home for the lake!
$4000 CAD + gst
Only 8 spots
Duo
Accommoations
✦ Share a room with a friend or have us match you with an aligned guest
✦ Two single beds, shared bathroom with desk and outdoor first two get patio access - lakefront
✦ All rooms come with hair dryer’s, towels, bring own towel from home for the lake!
$3500 CAD + gst
Only 8 spots
Trio
Accommodations
✦ Share a room 2-3 others on top floor
✦ One Queen, three Single Beds, dining table + chairs, large open space separate shower and toilet bathroom
✦ All rooms come with hair dryer’s, towels, bring own towel from home for the lake!
$3000 CAD + gst
Only 9 spots
$500 Deposit + 3, 6, or 8 month Payment plans available
what’s Incuded?
Meals provided Monday dinner to Friday breakfast, all teachings and ceremonies, materials, gift bag, two live pre-retreat gatherings in a dedicated Sprit School classroom, sauna, canoes and trails.
Not included: travel to and from Loon Lake Resort. We do provide opportunities for ride shares with other guests from airports.
“Oh my goodness Danielle.
I am completely changed.”
ASHLEY, 2026 GUEST
You will leave this retreat with more than memories. You will leave with a map. One you can return to again and again when life pulls you off centre. One that was always yours. One that the land helped you remember.
Each day holds deep teachings and sacred experiences alongside generous time for rest, connection, nature immersion, and the kind of laughter that only happens when you are truly safe in community.
This retreat is as much vacation as it is recalibration.
Clear in your mind
Connected to your body
Grounded in your spirit
Open in your heart
Belonging to something larger than yourself
“My soul, my heart, has never felt this full, I don’t think, ever. I am so grateful for this experience. For meeting everybody, all the magical times we had together, I love you all so much from the bottom of my heart. So so grateful to meet you and to have had this time together.”
–Courtney
What to Expect Each Day
Each day we balance:
Rest + reflection
Guided spiritual practices
Community sharing and heartfelt connection
Nature immersion and quiet time
This retreat is spacious, intentionally crafted for inner work and soulful leisure.
Truly a Vacation for your Soul and Spirit
See highlights and activities from our 2025 retreat
See highlights and activities from our 2024 retreat
The Location
Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre
Maple Ridge, BC
Katzie and Kwantlen First Nations Territories
A Sanctuary for Your Spirit
Held at Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre, a quiet lakeside haven where the world’s bustle drops away, this week allows your nervous system to soften, your intuition to strengthen, and your heart to open. Wrapped in forest and water, you’ll feel the earth’s quiet support as you slow down, breathe, and simply be.
Whether you’re a seasoned healer or a newly awakened lightworker, this space welcomes you with openness, care, and deep respect for your journey.
“I met my guides, I met my people, I feel supported and held like a child. …I met some lifelong friends and made some lifelong memories. People have been asking me how it has been and I can’t even put it into words. I just want to say thank you, thank you for your love, I feel it everywhere.”
–Kay
Spirit School Retreat FAQ
Location: Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre, Maple Ridge, BC
1.5 hrs from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) / 45 minutes from Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
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The retreat takes place at Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.
Loon Lake is a forest-immersed retreat centre located inside the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest, owned and operated by UBC. It is a quiet, serene lakeside environment surrounded by old-growth trees, wildlife, and miles of walking trails … a perfect setting for deep spiritual work, ceremony, and community connection.
Loon Lake offers a mix of cozy lodge rooms and community-style cabins, beautiful dining spaces, and multiple indoor gathering rooms right beside the water.
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From Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Loon Lake is approximately 1.5–2 hours depending on traffic.
Basic Route:
• Hwy 99 → Hwy 91 → Hwy 1 East
• Exit toward Maple Ridge
• Continue toward the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
• Follow signs to Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat CentreA detailed map + GPS link will be provided in your welcome package.
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Yes! On April 15th, we are opening a dedicated retreat community space on Spirit School Online where you can:
• Offer or request rides
• Coordinate carpools from Vancouver & the airport
• Connect with others arriving at similar times
• Ask travel questions in real time -
• Dinner on Monday
• All meals Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Breakfast on Friday
• All ceremonies, teachings, workshops, and gatherings
• All retreat materials
• Retreat gift bag with useful keepsakes
• All retreat materials
• Access to the retreat centre and forest walking trails, sauna, canoes and more(Travel to and from the retreat is not included.)
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Yes, payment plans are available - we offer up to 6 month payment plans making monthly nstallments
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You can choose from several room types at Loon Lake:
Solo Room
• A private 2-bed room
• Ideal for those who want privacy and deep restDuo Room
• Two-person shared room
• Each person gets their own bedSlumber Party Room (3–4 guests)
• A larger shared room 4 beds
• Separate Toilet from Shower Bathroom
• Dining Table + For Chairs
• Perfect for community-minded guests
• Cozy, fun, and supportive space -
Yes! Leading up to the retreat, you’ll receive:
• Two live community gatherings
• Full packing list
• Travel + carpooling coordination
• Access to the retreat community space on April 15th on Mighty Networks
• Reminders, orientation, and gentle preparation guidance -
A full, printable packing list will be provided, including:
• Comfortable clothing for ceremony & movement
• Cozy layers (Loon Lake evenings can be cool)
• Indoor shoes or slippers
• Water bottle
• Journal + pen
• Any personal spiritual tools (cards, crystals, etc.) -
Loon Lake dining services accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and food sensitivities where possible.
Please let us know your specific needs when you complete your intake form once deposit is paid. -
Each day includes a balance of:
• Morning teachings
• Guided inner work
• Ceremony + connection
• Integration time
• Evening community gatherings
• Optional quiet time, nature walks, or restA full schedule will be shared closer to the retreat - see past itineraries below.
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Arrival: Monday afternoon AFTER 3:30 pm
Departure: Friday morning after breakfast -
Some lodges and rooms are fully wheelchair-accessible.There is also an elevator in the lodge. If you have specific mobility needs, please let us know so we can book you into the most supportive room.
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Yes, this retreat is designed to nurture your spirit and your relationship to the spirit of everyone and everything around you. All humans are welcome.
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Due to high upfront venue and catering costs:
• Deposits are non-refundable
• 50% refund is available up to 90 days before the retreat - less deposit
• No refunds within 90 days of the retreatYou may defer your spot 1 years, once - only within 60 days of retreat.
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• This is a semi-tech-free environment
• Confidentiality and emotional safety are core values
• You may bring comfort items (pillows, blankets, etc.)
• Come as you are, I accept you as you come.
Below is a sample schedule that is subject to change to provide an overview of our anticipated retreat experience:
What I experienced here was incredible. It far surpassed my wildest expectations. …It’s just like a reconnection to the earth, my practice, and everything. It’s been such an amazing experience and I really truly feel that we are leaving as completely different people than we came in as, and that in of itself is incredible powerful, so thank you.
–Bri
