“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry” Robert Burns

When Dakota was in her teens, she broke her arm during gymnastics, a moment that unexpectedly changed the course of her life. What followed was a difficult journey that began with a prescription for OxyContin and spiraled into a struggle with addiction. She found herself in a crowd that led her further down a dangerous path. One of the mothers was even supplying pot to her daughter and friends, which only fueled Dakota's downward spiral.

In an attempt to save her from the negative influences surrounding her, we made a bold decision. We sent her to Botswana, to my sister, where she would work at a safari camp. The hope was that being far from the environment that was dragging her down would help her reset and come back with a fresh outlook on life. For a while, it seemed to work. Dakota returned to school and tried to stay on track, but the pull of her old crowd was strong, and eventually, she found herself back in the same troubling situation.

After school, Dakota moved to Vancouver for a time, and later back to the Island. In the later years, we started to rebuild our relationship. We began Yoga Teacher Training together and had plans for a future filled with purpose and healing. But life, as we all know, doesn’t always follow the plans we so carefully lay out. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, things take a different course.

Just two days ago, I was overjoyed that my upcoming retreat was fully booked. But life, ever the unpredictable teacher, threw in a curveball—a cancellation. Now, I find myself with one room left, a reminder that even the best-laid plans can change in an instant.

🌹 Life has taught me to have plans A, B, and sometimes all the way to Z.

🌺 The best-laid plans often fail, but that’s part of the journey. Now, as it stands, I have one spot left for my retreat.

🧘 So here it is, your last chance this year to join us. If you are grieving, this is for you.

- Join us for the Radiant Renewal Retreat in Akumal, Mexico! 🌅✨

- Dates: Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2024 📅

- Experience yoga 🧘‍♀️, wellness 🌿, and Day of the Dead celebrations 💀

- Enjoy stunning ocean views 🌊 and nourishing vegetarian meals 🥗

- Unique healing sessions: Temazcal and cacao ceremonies 🍫

- Connect deeply with yourself and others 💖

- Return home transformed and refreshed 🌟🌺

This retreat offers a space for healing and connection, a time to reset. If this speaks to you, I invite you to join us and find your own path to renewal.