Sacred Celebrant of Avalon Training Retreat Oct 2-9, 2026
St. Ann's Bay & North Shore
from $1,350
About
A Transformational Retreat on Cape Breton Island
We are honored to host the Sacred Celebrant of Avalon Training—a deeply immersive 7-day residential retreat set in the wild beauty of Cape Breton.
Surrounded by forest, ocean air, and wide open skies, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from the noise of everyday life and into meaningful connection—with nature, community, and purpose.
Held in an intimate circle, this experience blends ceremony, personal growth, and professional training, creating space for both inner transformation and practical skill-building.
✨ The Experience at Cabot Shores
At Cabot Shores, your retreat experience extends far beyond the training itself:
🌲 Nature Immersion – Walk forest trails, breathe ocean air, and reconnect with the land
🔥 Evening Gatherings – Fire circles, shared meals, and meaningful conversations
💧 Thermal & Wellness Experiences – Optional access to sauna, hot tubs, and relaxation spaces
🌊 Ocean & Mountain Energy – Located along the world-famous Cabot Trail
This land—known as Unama’ki (Cape Breton Island)—offers a powerful and grounding setting for ceremonial work and personal reflection.
🕊️ About the Retreat
Facilitated by Lilli Vandermeer, Izzy Machado-Williams, and Karen Cassidy, this training invites participants into the art of holding ceremony with authenticity and heart.
Over seven days, participants explore the following:
Elemental ritual work (Air, Fire, Water, Earth)
Naming ceremonies & rites of passage
Handfasting & wedding ceremonies
Ceremony design, structure, and flow
Sacred transitions, grief work, and completion
The journey begins with a welcome dinner and unfolds through guided teachings, hands-on practice, and shared experience.
🏡 Accommodation at Cabot Shores
Participants stay on-site at Cabot Shores, choosing from:
Shared Chalet (Shared Occupancy)
$1,350 CAD
Includes shared accommodation
Continental Breakfast, lunches, dinners & snacks included
Private (Single Occupancy)
Lodging ($1,360 – $1,850) + Food ($564)
Private accommodation
Continental Breakfast, lunches, dinners & snacks included
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