The Expand Beyond Recovery Fall Day Retreat is for women recovering and healing from any (and all) of life's challenges, who are longing to reconnect — with themselves, with nature, and with the wisdom of shared experience.

September is a transition time; the last remnants of summer mingling with the energy of fall. The energy of this day is created for allowing, releasing and grounding as we prepare for a new season in our lives.

This is an opportunity to gift yourself a day free of work, family and life responsibilities; to purposefully fill your cup emotionally, physically and energetically.

The Expand Beyond Recovery Fall Day Retreat runs from 10AM to 4PM at the Annie Bananie Photography Studio, a cozy, lake-side cottage property just 35 minutes from downtown Ottawa. (Address will be confirmed upon registration.)

What to Expect...

🍂 Yoga, Qigong & Joyful Dance…to awaken our bodies and invite presence

🎨 Creative art activities to express what words can’t always express

✍️Time for reflection and journaling; solo and together in circle

🌿Nature-bathing on a beautiful lake-front property (including swimming)

➕ Meaningful conversation, space to breathe and rest, connection, laughter, quiet-time and...the magic women inherently create when they gather.

Herbal tea, coffee, sparkling non-alcoholic drinks, lunch and snacks are included! Bring your water bottle and anything else you need for support and comfort during the day!

Come as you are. Leave feeling grounded, inspired, and deeply connected.

The Expand Beyond Recovery Fall Day Retreat is for all women on a healing or recovery journey, in any or all areas of their lives. Out of respect for those in recovery from substances, this retreat is a sober experience, no alcohol or drugs are permitted on the premises.   

For more information and questions, please email payton@paytonkennedy.com.

 Prices are in CDN dollars and include sales tax.

Payments are non-refundable, no exceptions can be made. Please confirm the date in your calendar before you book and before you register.

By registering for this retreat, you agree to the above. Thank you for your kind attention and adherence to our policies.

Payton Kennedy, CPRC, RYT, SRDC

Founder, Expand Beyond Recovery

Payton Kennedy is a grateful, sober woman and the founder of Expand Beyond Recovery, a program for recovering women featuring embodiment & movement, curated & original content, and group and 1:1 coaching.

Payton is a certified Life & Professional Recovery Coach, a SHE RECOVERS® Coach, and a certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher. She is also a Dancing Mindfulness Facilitator (Institute for Creative Mindfulness) and creator of SHE RECOVERS Dance, a guided movement experience promoting self-awareness, body positivity, freedom, joy, and empowerment. Payton is currently studying 5 Animal Qigong Teacher Training with White Tiger Qigong.  .

Payton's signature offerings include in-person retreats (since 2018), the online Empowered (Word of the Year) program and the Embodied Book Club. She also works with and volunteers for the SHE RECOVERS Foundation, an organization with legal charitable status in both the US and Canada, providing resources and community for women recovering from all of life's challenges.

Annie Boudreau, RYT

Founder, Annie Bananie Photography

Annie’s path has woven through yoga, world travel, and years behind the lens—each chapter deepening her connection to healing, creativity, and community. As a portrait and event photographer, Annie is drawn to capturing authenticity. Her work with women is especially close to her heart: helping them see themselves with tenderness and strength, often in ways that transcend the self-critical lens we carry inside.

On a journey of recovery from anxiety, co-dependency and low self-worth, Annie knows how powerful it can be to feel seen. Her photography is a tool for reflection and self-remembrance—a way to rediscover the spark in someone’s eyes and to offer back a mirror that says: you are worthy. She brings this belief into every project she joins, offering a presence that is gentle, joyful, and deeply affirming.

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