27 August 2024

For the first time Have you ever heard a favorite song get covered by a new artist? Suddenly there’s a whole new meaning. It’s the same with your internal stories. Many of those narratives are not yours, they’re covers. Listen to yourself for the first time. Spotify Playlist – Stoic 9

Women in Nature

Sometimes we need to gather with our sisters. We allow our stories to flow through us within the container of the gentle, nourishing feminine held by mother nature.

Men’s Retreat

the men’s RETREAT Spring Retreat May 30 – Jun 01 ~ Summer Retreat Jul 11 – Jul 13 ~ Fall RetreatOct 10 – Oct 12 What’s the Men’s Retreat? Sometimes we sit still and let the moss grow on our feet. We feel the stories of our ancestors flow through us. We bang our drums […]

Integration

integration aka WHAT THE HECK JUST HAPPENED TO ME? Integration is the process that follows our psychedelic experience. Integration begins after the medicine has worn off and we go back to our “default” operations and perspectives. We lose the direct connection to our subconscious, the shadow retreats back into the dark, and we rebuild our […]

Books

When it’s time to get down to the serious business of learning, we like to cuddle up on the couch with all the comforts of modern living and read together.

Paddle into Play – French River

Paddle into PlayFrench River This isn’t just a canoe trip—it’s an invitation to laugh, splash, explore, and remember the simple joy of being in nature. Together, we’ll paddle the waterways, make camp under the stars, share stories around the fire, and open space for our inner children to play. Think of this as recess for […]

Hero’s Journey – Backpacking in Algonquin

The Hero’s Journey Algonquin This is a remote wilderness setting that will be physically and emotionally challenging. That is the point of a transformational journey. But you’ll be in safe hands; Steve and Nici are experienced guides – may it be the actual wilderness or the wilderness of our own hearts, spirits and minds. The […]

High Park Yoga

Nici leads community Yoga classes in High Park and in our healing room. Classes are by donation, for all levels and every body is welcome.

Men In Nature

Here we learn to express our true, divine masculine nature. Steve leads a weekly in-person circle and guides men on wilderness trips and retreats.