Paddle Play Grow 2025
Paddle Play Grow is your stand-up paddleboard yoga retreat in Ontario
Join us from Thursday, July 17 to Sunday, July 20, 2025, @ Northern Edge Algonquin
What's included with this paddleboard yoga retreat?
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Accommodation - choose your cozy glamping-style cabin when you register
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Farm-to-fork seasonal meals (catering to all dietary restrictions)
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Coffee and tea are available throughout the weekend
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A variety of guided activities including daily yoga classes, SUP yoga sessions, paddling adventures, reflective journalling sessions, campfire circles, camp-style games, a campfire concert, and guided hiking adventures
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All equipment and supplies needed for the activities
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Free time to read by the lake, chill in a hammock, explore trails by bike, sit in the meditation hut, or have conscious conversations in the many gathering spaces
Nestled in nature, the Northern Edge Algonquin Retreat Centre features cozy glamping-style cabins, a relaxing cedar sauna, a forest yoga studio, and nourishing local farm-to-fork meals—all designed to create a nourishing environment that supports personal growth and transformation.
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is for adventurous souls seeking a blend of relaxation, fun, and personal growth. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a new to paddle boarding, you are welcome here! If you love being outdoors, crave creative challenges, and are ready to deepen your connection with yourself and nature, this retreat is for you.
It’s ideal for anyone looking to balance play with inner reflection and calm in a supportive conscious community.
more than a getaway—it’s a journey to rediscover your joy
Imagine paddling across clear waters, laughing under an open sky, and feeling the warmth of a crackling fire as you gather with like-minded souls.
This retreat isn’t just about taking a break from daily life—it’s about reconnecting with your playful side, reclaiming your sense of wonder, embracing the freedom to explore, and returning home feeling deeply renewed and inspired.
This paddleboard yoga retreat is the perfect blend of...
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paddleboarding courses and intro to SUP yoga
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yoga, embodied movement, breathwork, and meditation
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playful camp-style activities and outdoor adventures
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reflective journaling practices
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free-time to relax, explore, and connect
Expect a balance of movement, creativity, and time in nature to calm the mind and uplift your spirit at our Paddle Play Grow Retreat!
*No paddle boarding or yoga experience is needed
Your adventure at the Northern Edge Algonquin awaits!
Where is the retreat located?
The Northern Edge Algonquin is nestled on Kawawaymod Lake surrounded by nature while offering cozy cabins, a relaxing sauna, and world-class farm-to-fork meals—all designed to create a nourishing environment that supports personal growth and transformation.
What do I need to pack?
You’ll receive a detailed packing list after you register for the retreat, but essentials include comfortable outdoor clothing, a swimsuit, sunscreen, a journal, headlamp, and any personal items you need.
Yoga mats and paddle boards are provided but if you prefer to bring your own that’s perfectly fine.
Will equipment be provided?
All necessary equipment, including paddleboards, paddles, and safety gear, yoga mats, & props will be provided. If you have a paddleboard you love, feel free to bring it!
Can I opt for a canoe instead?
Absolutely, the retreat centre is well equipped with canoes and paddleboards with safety gear or you can choose to bring your own!
Do I need to have paddling and/or yoga experience?
No experience is necessary! Your retreat hosts will provide instructions and guidance for all levels, so you’ll have plenty of support whether you’re new or experienced.
We try our best to make our yoga sessions accessible for all, and we will offer modifications and support to ensure everyone feels comfortable and confident.
Will I have access to the internet or cell service?
This retreat is unplugged and disconnected.
There are no cell phone towers in and around our Algonquin Park location. The Edge team uses secure satellite internet for business and emergency purposes, but this is not available to guests. We can make arrangements to connect you to loved ones if needed. If you plan to call home on arrival, please do so from South River before your last 20km where cell signals will be reduced.
Will there be free time?
The schedule includes a balance of structured activities and free time for you to relax, explore, and enjoy the surroundings.
What kind of food will be served? Do you cater to dietary needs?
Meals at the Northern Edge take into account specialty food restrictions for health and personal reasons ensuring each individual’s needs are looked after when they deliver a colourful, tasteful buffet-style meal.
The Edge’s mealtime steward, Greg Waters has been recognized by the tourism industry as some of the best in Canada, and they were proudly the first food provider in Ontario recognized by Feast ON as a certified purveyor of locally sourced food.
What are the accomodations like?
You’ll stay in cozy, solo or shared, cabins nestled in nature, offering a comfortable space to rest and recharge. There are a variety of cabins to choose from depending on your comfort level. You’ll be asked to choose your cabin at the time of registration.
Meet Your Hosts
How we met!
Sylvie and I first met at a SUP Yoga retreat in 2021 at Northern Edge, and we instantly clicked when we realized we were both SUP Yoga business owners who started the same year!
We’ve built a friendship rooted in our shared passion for SUP Yoga, always there for each other as business soundboards and adventure buddies. I’m beyond grateful that she’s invited me to co-host this retreat with her—it’s going to be something truly special!
Karley @ Wolf Flow SUP Yoga - If you're on this page, chances are we've already met-but if not, let's change that! I am an Alberta girl who landed in Haliburton County just over 10 years ago. Being a water lover who moved from the Foothills to the Lakes, I felt it was my calling to incorporate something I love with the water. In 2019, I launched my SUP Yoga business, blending movement, relaxation, nature and mindfulness into a floating adventure. And fun, don't forget the fun!
My personality is a mix of country girl and beach gal. You will often find me barefoot or in cowboy boots.
Sylvie, Head Rebel @ Rebel Soul - I have been making waves teaching SUP Yoga since 2019, combining my love of movement, nature, and being on the water into playful and grounding experiences that invite people to connect deeply with themselves. Over the years, I've led everything from SUP Yoga Experiences to SUP Skills Workshops, and weekend paddle retreats. Whether I'm leading a retreat, coaching paddle skills, or holding space on the water, I bring a balance of skill, lightheartedness and soul to my experiences.
Check out Sylvie @ Rebel Soul
