Purposeful Pause Local

Ontario-based Retreats
Next up: November 2025

Purposeful Pause Retreat: November 2025

Beaver Valley, Southwestern Ontario

Step away. Clear the noise. Make space for what matters.

The Purposeful Pause, Beaver Valley is a guided experience for leaders, creatives, and change-makers who are ready to pause with intention, reconnect with their purpose, and move forward with clarity and courage.

Whether you’re at a professional crossroads, feeling stretched thin, or simply craving time to think deeply, this retreat offers space—mentally, emotionally, and physically—to:

  • Reflect on your journey and the lessons that have shaped you

  • Reconnect with your inner compass—what energizes and grounds you

  • Release what no longer fits—habits, roles, or beliefs that are holding you back

  • Reimagine what’s possible when you live from alignment, not exhaustion

Through a mix of guided exercises, open space for reflection, and nature-anchored experiences, you’ll walk away with:

  • A clearer sense of purpose

  • A renewed vision for your next chapter

  • Practical tools to live with intention

  • And perhaps most importantly—a deeper connection to yourself

We host our flagship retreat annually in the mountains of Costa Rica—and now, we’re bringing the same depth, presence, and transformation to a growing number of local retreats in Ontario throughout the year.

Slow down to move forward more meaningfully.

“Transformation feels like an understatement.
I left feeling clear, connected and grounded.”

Megan Dumais

Meredith Perez

“I returned home with a full heart, a clearer path, and a renewed sense of energy.”

“I can’t wait to go through these Purposeful Pause exercises again and again each year.”

Peggy Bell

Venue

The June is a boutique retreat nestled in the heart of Beaver Valley

Tucked into the heart of Beaver Valley, The June Motel is a boutique getaway where vintage charm meets modern comfort. With views of the Beaver River and surrounded by rolling hills and forest, this thoughtfully designed space invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and reconnect. Cozy communal spaces create the perfect balance of warmth, comfort, and connection.

Settle into the quiet beauty of Beaver Valley, where vintage-inspired design meeting the tranquil flow of the River, inviting you to unwind and reconnect.

Meals at The June are a shared experience—simple, beautiful, and deeply satisfying. Through collaboration with a local chef, menus are seasonal and locally inspired, featuring fresh, ingredients and a farm-to-table sensibility. Tables are thoughtfully set, the atmosphere relaxed, and the experience designed to nourish not just your body, but your conversations too.

Our retreat group will be intentionally small—just 8 to 12 guests—staying across The June’s 8 cozy king rooms. This scale creates space for deeper presence, honest reflection, and meaningful conversation. Whether you come solo or share a room with a trusted friend or collaborator, you’ll find the environment supports both personal clarity and collective growth.

Your purposeful pause includes:

  • Four days and three nights accommodation

  • Three nourishing meals each day

  • Daily sessions that blend solo reflection, small group dialogue, and large-group facilitation

  • A personal copy of Purposeful Pause: A Guide to Navigating Uncertainty with Clarity

  • Time in nature, access to sauna and river cold plunge

  • Virtual retreat preparation call to meet the group and set the stage for your experience

Your Investment Options

$4,300

Single-occupancy, Standard Room

$3,600

Double-occupancy, Standard Room

$4,900

Single-occupancy, Deluxe Room

$4,200

Double-occupancy, Deluxe Room

All prices are listed in Canadian Dollars (CAD) and include taxes and services charges; insurance can also be purchased when you book your spot. Schedule a call with Sarah Nicole to learn more. Then if you’re excited to join, bookings will be made through our travel partner Wassermann Retreats, an affiliate of Direct Travel, 93 Main Street S, Georgetown, ON L7G 3E5, TEL 905.873.2000 ext. 1232,  susan@wassermannretreats.com TICO 50023504

Terms & Conditions

  • A Non-refundable deposit of $500.00 CAD is required at time of booking.

  • Final payment is due by [date] and is 100% non-refundable from final payment date to departure date.

Meet Your Host

I’m Sarah Nicole, your retreat facilitator and founder of Optimal Affect.