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The events listed below are in chronological order for your convenience.

If you have any questions about attending any of these retreats or events please contact the group's leader. If you would like to book the Ecology Retreat Centre for your group, or display a full page feature of an event you would like to run, CONTACT US for more information.

JANUARY 2012
NEW MEDICINE WHEEL
Private Booking. Sold out! For more information contact Heidi McBratney at (416) 284-5190 or email hmcpanther@sympatico.ca
CREATIVITY RETREAT
Crafts and creativity! A wonderful weekend of creation and fun.
Contact Ev Scott at 519-284-2424 or email at evscott@quadro.net
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FEBRUARY 2012
CANADA WORLD YOUTH RETREAT
Founded in 1971, Canada World Youth (CWY) is a world leader in developing international educational programs for young people aged 15 to 35. A non-profit organisation, CWY is dedicated to enriching the lives of young people that have a desire to become informed and active global citizens. CWY programs are designed to help youth experience the world for themselves, learn about other cultures and diverse Canadian communities while developing leadership and communication skills.
FREEFALL CREATIVE WRITING
A week long creative writing workshop with Barbara Turner.
Contact Barbara at 905-722-3608 or email barbaratv@gmail.com
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MARCH 2012
FREEFALL CREATIVE WRITING
A week long creative writing workshop with Barbara Turner.
Contact Barbara at 905-722-3608 or email barbaratv@gmail.com
ETOBICOKE SUZUKI SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Contact Anne Balmer at 905-852-1915 or email info@essm.ca
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APRIL 2012
TRUE LIFE
Work with less effort in harmony with the natural dynamics of life to find and manifest your Heart's desire. Dissolve karma and create good luck. Awaken every day to deeper meaning and embrace your life as the creative spiritual adventure it actually is! "U-choose-tuition" With Russell Scott 519-942-8339, info@TrueSourceSeminars.com, www.TrueSourceSeminars.com
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MAY 2012
ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards for young adults.
Call Carole Berry at 905-279-5878 or e-mail:carole.berry@rogers.com
ESTHER MYERS YOGA RETREAT
Call Marjean Olsen at 416-944-0838 or email emyers@interlog .com
TRUE AWAKENING

Who am I? What is Life? Spend 5 days dissolving the beliefs and internal barriers that hold you back and awaken to the magnificence of your true nature and the oneness of life. Then spend 2 days quietly deepening your experience to integrate the peacefulness and inner strength of your True Self into your daily life.
Contact Russell Scott at 519-942-8339 or e-mail info@TrueSourceSeminars.com. Visit his website at www.TrueSourceSeminars.com
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JUNE 2012
EXPERIENTIAL TRAINING IN TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
Within the context of the perennial philosophy and the wisdom traditions.
Call Moira Canes 416-481-6777 or email mjcanes@sympatico.ca
REFINING INQUIRY
A Centre For Mindfulness Studies Program
This is an advanced training for those professionals who have attended a five-day MBCT training, have facilitated at least one MBCT group and who wish to have the opportunity to study the process of inquiry intensely. Inquiry is both a skill and a practice as it incorporates the MBCT teacher's capability to reveal the underlying principles of mindfulness and to embody a presence that invites the MBCT participant to embark on a journey of discovery about the relevance of mindfulness practice as an approach for the prevention of depression relapse. Seen through this lens, inquiry is the keystone to the MBCT program. This training is highly interactive and highlights the necessity of personal practice as a platform from which to teach.
Click here for flyer and more information
IN FLOW FESTIVAL
2nd Annual Ontario Hoop Retreat
30 June - 1 July. Our hooping community has grown so much and is filled with so many incredible people it only seems fitting that we all come together to celebrate our love of the circle. Join us as we go deep and explore the meaning of "flow" within our hoop practice.
Why flow?
Flow can be thought of as an optimal experience; the moment when the mind is free from all distractions and the body is connected honestly and openly to the movement of the dancer. We have all experienced these moments in our practice. Our focus for the weekend will be tapping into that powerful inner space from where flow initiates and radiates. Through hoop workshops and yoga explorations we will connect with our bodies and open up to expressive new ways of moving. Pushing limits, exploring edges, and playing with new sensations will encourage us to grow and challenge us to integrate new techniques into our practice. This retreat is intended for all hoopers who are excited to expand their movement vocabulary and are open to personal explorations. Please join us for a magical weekend filled with sunshine, smiles, spinning, fire, music, and FLOW.
Please email inflowfestival@gmail.com or visit inflowfestival.com for more information.
JULY 2012
Octopus Garden Holistic Yoga Retreat
Check out the website at octopusgardenyoga.com or call 416-515-8885 to book your spot.
RETREAT WITH DR. SIROTA
Private Booking
BREAKTHROUGH
A Personal Growth Centre retreat.
What relationship breakthroughs do you desire? What career breakthroughs do you want? What leadership breakthroughs do you aspire to? Manage stress! Clarify what's important to you.
More than 30 breakthrough for change exercises - how to build personal power and charisma - identify your strengths and abilities - recognize your blind spots - uncover your hidden potential - create more fun - get the best out of life!
For more information visit the Personal Growth Centre website or click here to sign up.
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AUGUST 2012
HUMAN AWARENESS INSTITUTE
Contact Eric Nagler at 519-925-0009 or email eric@ericnagler.com
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SEPTEMBER 2012
RETURNING TO TRUE NATURE
The Returning to True Nature Program is an advanced 12-month to 24-month program (the 2nd year is optional and highly encouraged!) based in Nonviolent Communication consciousness and skills that focuses on shared leadership, deep transformation of habitual ways of showing up in the world and in having moment to moment access to our inner True Nature and to the fullness of the Natural world. For full details click here to view the flyer.
TORONTO UNSCHOOLING CONFERENCE

Come Share Your Unschooling Journey With Us...
"At the Toronto Unschooling Conference I strive to create a rich and stimulating environment where you can learn about unschooling in depth. Whether your family is considering a move to unschooling, has begun this amazing journey and is discovering just how all-encompassing it can be, or has years of experience, you will learn something new, understand an idea more deeply, and come away more inspired to live the unschooling lifestyle with your family each day."
~ Pam Laricchia
Register here at Conference. Visit their website at livingjoyfully.ca/conference/index.htm
RUAH
An Eco-Centred Community of Faith. Visit their website at ruahtoronto.org
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OCTOBER 2012
BREAKTHROUGH
A Personal Growth Centre retreat.
What relationship breakthroughs do you desire? What career breakthroughs do you want? What leadership breakthroughs do you aspire to? Manage stress! Clarify what's important to you.
More than 30 breakthrough for change exercises - how to build personal power and charisma - identify your strengths and abilities - recognize your blind spots - uncover your hidden potential - create more fun - get the best out of life!
For more information visit the Personal Growth Centre website or click here to sign up.
WOMYNSPIRIT FESTIVAL
Womyn celebrate the Witches' New Year, Samhain - the midpoint between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice - a time of divination, remembering our ancestors and those who have passed. Rituals, magic, wisdom, healing, firelight, workshops, marketplace, drumming, dancing.
Call 416-488-1392, or email exploration@sympatico.ca
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NOVEMBER 2012
Danforth Jewish Circle
Private Booking
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DECEMBER 2012
HUMAN AWARENESS INSTITUTE
Contact Eric Nagler at 519-925-0009 or email eric@ericnagler.com
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