Wellness Retreats Ontario | Nature Immersion & Somatic Healing Retreats Near Toronto

Wellness Retreats in Ontario: Nature Immersion, Somatic Healing & Nervous System Support

These small-group wellness retreats are held at nature sanctuaries within 1.5 hours of Toronto, Ontario, and are led by a registered physiotherapist and retreat facilitator. Each retreat combines evidence-informed somatic practices — including breathwork, craniosacral therapy, sound healing, and mindful movement — with nature immersion to support nervous system regulation, embodied healing, and authentic human connection. Retreats are intentionally small to preserve intimacy and depth.

Upcoming Retreats in Ontario

Belonging to Joy

A 3-Day Nature Immersion

May 29 – 31 2026

This retreat is an invitation to step out of the noise of daily life and return to something essential.

Over three days, we’ll gather in a soulful field of curiosity, presence, and shared humanity. Nature will be a guide, while embodied practices support insight, integration, and meaningful inner shifts.

You may feel drawn to this retreat if…

 • you’ve been “working on yourself,” yet still feel fear quietly directing your choices
• meditation or spiritual practice hasn’t fully translated into daily life
• you sense a deeper version of yourself wanting to emerge
• you feel ready to reconnect with joy, trust, and vitality
• you long for authentic connection and meaningful community

You’re welcome exactly as you are.

Even if you arrive not knowing anyone, the way we gather naturally creates warmth, safety, and a sense of companionship.

Throughout the weekend you’ll experience

 • Nature immersions
• Breathwork
• Earth-based ritual
• Mindful movement
• Somatic practices
• Sound healing
• Conscious dance
• Reflective writing
• Group coaching and integration circles

Each offering is optional — you’ll always be encouraged to listen to your own rhythm and needs.

Retreat Details

May 29 – 31
 Friday midday – Sunday afternoon

Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre
A beautiful nature sanctuary about 1.5 hours from Toronto

Includes accommodation, nourishing meals, and all retreat sessions.

We are keeping the group intentionally small to preserve intimacy.

If something in you feels curious — or gently says yes — we’d love to welcome you.

Sign up details: BelongingToJoy

Mel Cundari
Mabel Vonk

Upcoming Retreats in Ontario

Stillness on the Ridge

A 3-Day Quiet Nature Retreat with Mel Cundari

October 16-18th 2026

This retreat is focused around deep relaxation & down regulating the nervous system. If oyu are looking for more quiet time & really like the idea of slowing time down for a weekend - then this is for you!!

Check in starts on Friday at 3pm. Check out is Sunday after 12 pm, with options to relax and stay longer.

Tickets include accommodation, nourishing meals, and all retreat sessions.

This retreat may be for you if:

  • You are looking to have time to yourself

  • You feel overstimulated

  • Your nervous system wants some down regulation

  • You want to be surrounded by nature

  • You feel like your running everyday and want moments of pause

  • Giving yourself time to be with yourself has been hard

Classes will include:

  • Sound baths

  • Breath-work & Somatic exercises

  • Movement

  • Meditation

  • Nature Wanders

  • Creative Activities

Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre - A beautiful nature sanctuary about 1.5 hours from Toronto

Includes accommodation, nourishing meals, and all retreat sessions.

We are keeping the group intentionally small to preserve intimacy.

If something in you feels curious — or gently says yes — we’d love to welcome you.

Sign up details: Book here

Mel Cundari

About your facilitators

This retreat is hosted by Mel C & Mabel Vonk who are retreat facilitators based in Toronto, Ontario & Guelph.

Mel Cundari is a physiotherapist, movement trainer & soundbath and breathwork facilitator. She loves slowing down time in nature and sharing spaces with others.

Mabel Vonk guides individuals, couples and communities into living a Relational Sacred Life. She’s the lead facilitator of SoulRise Conscious Dance, leads Women Circles and coaches for transformation.

Why Attend a Wellness Retreat in Ontario?

Wellness retreats offer something that day workshops and online programs simply can't: sustained, uninterrupted time to reconnect with yourself. Research on nervous system healing and somatic therapies consistently points to the importance of immersive, low-stimulation environments for meaningful integration.

Ontario's retreat landscape offers stunning natural settings within easy reach of Toronto — making a weekend away an accessible and genuinely restorative choice, without international travel.

FAQ for Ontario Retreats

  • Currently Located in SugarRidge

  • depending on the retreat! Please feel free to request the itinerary or read the details above. Note all classes are always optional!!

  • I would love to! Stayed tuned!

  • "From my very first session with Melanie, she was able to pinpoint the underlying cause of my injury and start getting to work on it immediately - I’ve looked forward to every session since! Melanie always brings a deep knowledge as well as elements of fun to my treatment and exercise plans. She’s super adaptable, and is always open to listening to my feedback and adjusting as needed. Truly I think Melanie can fix anything! The difference between when I started seeing her and now is remarkable.”

    — Natalie I.

  • “I have been a personal trainer for over twenty years. As such, I have worked with many physiotherapists. Melanie stands out as one of the best practitioners I have had the pleasure of working with. I never hesitate to refer a client to Melanie. In fact, I get excited to refer people because I know that Melanie will connect with me and communicate so we can offer collaborate care! Also, I trust her with my body. She helped me recover from a pesky right hip injury in 2020. Melanie is personable, highly professional and dedicated to continuing education.”

    — Kathleen T.

  • " Melanie has been my physiotherapist for over four years. She has helped me through a broken wrist, a sprained ankle, and sore achy hips. When I'm not seeing Melanie for an acute or chronic issue, I make sure to see her once or twice a month for "preventative" therapy to keep myself agile as I age. Melanie knows her stuff! She is vastly bright and science based, yet incredibly intuitive as well. She takes her profession seriously and is often taking courses to continue to deliver the very best to her clients. Melanie is one of the most compassionate and empathetic people I know, which gives me and others an instant calm when in her presence. She truly cares. I can't say enough great things about Melanie as she embodies the perfect balance of an accomplished, experienced physiotherapist, and a warm-hearted person. "

    — Jeffron D

  • “Melanie is truly the best of the best! I started seeing Melanie about three years ago when I could barely walk as a result of a running injury. Not only did she get me back to walking, but to half-marathon racing and she continues to save the day with any injury or physical issue that I am faced with. Melanie is the most compassionate, knowledgeable and dedicated practitioner there is - always going above and beyond to see that complete recovery and wellness is achieved for her clients. I am incredibly grateful to be under her care!”

    Taylor C.