RE/SET: The Sanctuary Series

YOUR PREMIUM ALL-INCLUSIVE HALF-DAY OUTDOOR WELLNESS RETREAT

We weren't made for constant distraction.

Screens. Notifications. Deadlines. Full calendars. Half breaths.

Modern life keeps us connected to everything except ourselves.

RE/SET was created as a sanctuary from that pace. A premium, nature-based retreat experience designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your body, and remember what it feels like to be fully present.

This is more than a day of wellness. It's a guided return to rhythm, breath, presence, and the natural world, equipping you with practical tools, restorative practices, and everyday rituals to continue your RE/SET long after the retreat ends.

Each experience is guided by leading practitioners with highly specialized credentials whose expertise bridges ancient Eastern teachings with modern scientific understanding, bringing centuries of wisdom to life for modern living.

What happens at RE/SET?

A half-day in nature designed to bring you back to yourself.

From arrival to departure, every part of the RE/SET experience is intentionally designed to help you transition out of daily life and into a more restored state.

Throughout the day, you'll move through a thoughtfully guided blend of holistic traditions and today's leading-edge wellness practices, featuring forest bathing, guided breathwork, mindful movement, grounding practices, a restorative sound bath, red light therapy, nourishing food, and quiet moments for reflection surrounded by nature.

No experience required. No performance. No pressure to be anything other than present.

Your All-Inclusive RE/SET Experience

Your day fully guided and includes:

  • Outdoor sound bath and frequency-based healing by Leshift Institute
  • Red Light Therapy from Kala, Official Wellness Recover Partner of Team Canada
  • Guided forest bathing and nature connection
  • Breathwork and nervous system reset practices
  • Grounding practices and intentional movement
  • Time for reflection, conversation, or quiet solitude
  • Practical rituals to carry the experience home

Culinary Experience

Begin and end your RE/SET with a vibrant culinary experience featuring a nourishing breakfast and restorative lunch featuring wellness-inspired beverages like adaptogenic mushroom coffee and fresh juice. The menu is thoughtfully designed to be naturally inclusive for vegan and gluten-free guests.

Before your visit, you'll receive a guest intake form to let us know about any food allergies or dietary requirements. This allows our team to make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs safely.

August Dates Available Now

Your Day at the Sanctuary

Arrive As You Are | 8:30 AM
Enjoy a nourishing breakfast featuring adaptogenic coffee and fresh juice. Leave the pace of daily life behind as you ease into the day's wellness experiences, and discover what practices resonate with you the most.

Reconnect
Experience guided forest bathing through gentle movement rooted in ancient Eastern traditions, bringing greater awareness to the natural world, birdsong, and the rhythm of the sanctuary.

RE/SET
Immerse yourself in guided breathwork, an outdoor sound bath, grounding, and evidence-informed wellness practices designed to support the nervous system.

Nourish
Continue your culinary exploration with a restorative lunch, then enjoy the sanctuary at your own pace. Discover practical wellness tools and products from our East West Manifest partners, connect with fellow guests, or simply enjoy a few quiet moments of solitude.

Return Different | 1:00 PM
Leave restored, reconnected, and recalibrated. There's no need to rush. Explore the sanctuary's walking trails on your own, or simply linger a little longer before heading out.

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The Forest Effect

For centuries, cultures around the world understood that time in nature was essential to human wellbeing.

More than a walk in the woods, forest bathing is the intentional practice of slowing down, engaging your senses, and reconnecting with the natural world.

As modern life became faster, louder, and increasingly screen-based, many of us lost the importance of that connection.

At RE/SET, we bring time-honoured wellness practices and today's leading-edge technologies to the forest, where the environment itself deepens the experience. Guided breathwork, sound healing, mindful movement, biofield tuning, red light therapy, and quiet reflection take on a different quality when surrounded by trees, birdsong, fresh air, and the living rhythms of nature.

Modern science is now beginning to quantify the benefits of intentional time spent in nature, including its impact on stress, attention, mood, sleep, and the human nervous system.

Curious to learn more? We highly recommend Dr. Marc Berman’s conversation on The School of Greatness Podcast to learn more about how nature affects the brain and why time outdoors may be one of the most overlooked tools for modern wellbeing.

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Why the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary?

There is a reason your body softens around singing birds.

In nature, singing birds can signal an environment alive enough, active enough, and safe enough for sound. Your nervous system reads that cue as safety, which helps the body begin to relax.

Less threat. Permission to exhale.

That is what makes the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary such a powerful setting to RE/SET. With forest trails, flowing water, and more than 150 species of birds, the sanctuary is more than a beautiful setting. It creates the conditions for the body to slow down, settle, and fall back into rhythm with the natural world.

RE/SET invites you to take in the forest through the senses. Grounding practices deepen that connection by bringing your awareness back to the earth beneath you.

EXPLORE THE SANCTUARY

Different paths. Same destination.

  • NATURE AS MEDICINE

    Nature is not the backdrop. It is part of the practice.

    Forest trails, birdsong, fresh air, and open space help quiet the pace of daily life and invite the body into a slower rhythm.

    At RE/SET, the natural world becomes the first guide back to presence.

  • EASTERN TRADITIONS

    Some practices do not need to be reinvented.

    Breathwork, acupressure, intentional movement, and energy-based practices help release tension and create space for inner steadiness.

    At RE/SET, Eastern traditions offer a time-tested way to reconnect with what daily life asks you to ignore.

  • MODERN SCIENCE

    Science is beginning to explain what ancient teachers intuitively knew.

    Sound, vibration, light, and frequency-based practices are used to help regulate the nervous system, and support a deeper state of calm.

    At RE/SET, these modalities are woven together to deepen the experience and restore energetic balance in the body.
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Guided by Leshift Frequency Institute™

RE/SET is delivered in collaboration with Leshift Frequency Institute™, Montréal's immersive sound wellness studio and learning institute, recognized for its integrative approach to sound, vibration, nervous system regulation, and restorative wellbeing.

Leshift's practitioners are trained under the guidance of Amarys, Acutonics®' exclusive Eastern Canada and global Francophone educator. Her work bridges Taoist philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi Gong movement, meridian theory, acupressure, breathwork, and energy-balancing practices with contemporary wellness science to create deeply restorative experiences with lasting therapeutic value.

Together with the Leshift team, every RE/SET experience is delivered with precision, care, and intention, helping participants restore balance, reconnect with themselves, and leave with practical tools they can carry into everyday life.

Photo credit: Camille Gambier
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Brought to you by East West Manifest

East West Manifest is reimagining the neighbourhood café as a place where wellbeing becomes part of everyday life.

We're creating a space where coffee is intentional, your daily ritual becomes more than autopilot, and Eastern-inspired practices, modern wellness, and meaningful community invite you to pause, reconnect, and prioritize yourself.

The image is an AI-generation of our vision. While the space is still taking shape, our mission is clear: help people feel better, connect deeper, and care more consciously for themselves, their community, and the planet.

RE/SET: The Sanctuary Series is the first expression of that vision, bringing the East West Manifest philosophy to you before we can bring it home to the café.

WITH SUPPORT FROM

John Daoud | Sun Life Financial

John has reserved a collection of RE/SET experiences for valued clients, helping us bring this new wellness experience to the community while creating a meaningful opportunity for his clients to step away, reconnect, and reset.

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Ready to RE/SET?

One morning in nature can change the way you experience the weeks that follow. If you're ready to step away from the noise and reconnect with yourself, we'd love to welcome you. Book now to reserve your spot. Capacity is limited.

Everything You Need to Know

Do I need experience with breathwork, meditation, or wellness practices?

No. RE/SET is designed for all experience levels. You'll be guided throughout the day, but participation in every activity, wellness practice, and therapeutic experience is always optional.

There is no pressure to perform or "do it right", only an invitation to explore what feels right for you.

What should I bring?

Wear comfortable clothing and weather-appropriate layers. RE/SET takes place rain or shine, so please dress for the forecast and bring whatever you need to enjoy a comfortable day outdoors. We also recommend a water bottle, yoga mat or towel, and footwear suitable for walking on forest trails.

Is food included?

Yes. Breakfast, lunch, beverages, and adaptogenic coffee are thoughtfully prepared to create an inclusive culinary experience for vegan and gluten-free guests.

Can you accommodate dietary needs?

Yes. For food allergies or other dietary restrictions, please notify us when booking so we can make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs safely.

Where is RE/SET located?

RE/SET takes place at the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Ingleside, Ontario, along the St. Lawrence River. 5591 Morrisons Rd, Ingleside, ON K0C 1M0

BY CAR:

30 minutes from Cornwall

50 minute from Massena

1 hour 15 minutes from Ottawa

1 hour 30 minutes from Kingston

1 hour 30 minutes from Montreal

BY BIKE:

The sanctuary is located directly along the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, making it a beautiful destination by bike.

For cyclists, the ride from Lamoureux Park in Cornwall to the sanctuary is a scenic route of about 1.5 hours, following the waterfront through one of the prettiest stretches of the region.

For exact directions, parking details, and arrival instructions, please check your confirmation email before the event.

Who can attend RE/SET?

You are welcome to enjoy RE/SET on your own, with a partner, or with a small group of friends. The experience is open to guests 14+. Guests under 18 require their own full-price ticket and must attend with a parent or guardian.

Planning for a larger group, team, retreat, or special occasion? A private RE/SET experience may be a better fit and can be customized around your group’s needs.

What happens if it rains?

RE/SET is designed to be experienced outdoors, rain or shine. We recommend dressing in comfortable layers and bringing weather-appropriate footwear. A gentle rainfall brings deeper greens, softer trails, quieter air, and reveals the forest in an entirely different light.

If conditions become unsafe, guests will be contacted with updated plans.

Is this a physical or strenuous retreat?

No. RE/SET is designed to be gentle and restorative. While the experience includes time outdoors and walking on natural trails, all activities are optional, and guests are encouraged to participate at their own comfort level.

Before your visit, you'll complete a brief intake form to help us understand any mobility concerns, injuries, or accommodations that will allow us to create the most inclusive experience possible. With more than two decades of experience, our practitioners are trained to thoughtfully adapt the experience whenever appropriate.

If you have questions about whether RE/SET is the right fit for you, please don't hesitate to contact us before booking.

Do you offer corporate bookings or private groups?

Yes. RE/SET offers customized experiences for corporate teams looking to invest in the long-term wellbeing of their people. From one-time retreats to ongoing wellness programs, we'll work with you to create experiences that help reduce burnout, build resilience, strengthen connection, and support healthier, more engaged, and productive teams.

Private RE/SET experiences are also available for groups looking to reconnect and celebrate together. Whether you're planning a girls' getaway, couples' retreat, bridal or baby shower, book club, birthday, or simply looking for a meaningful way to spend time with family and friends, we'll create a personalized experience tailored to your group's interests and goals.

How do I book a private group experience?

Private RE/SET experiences can be tailored to your group’s size, goals, interests, and desired energy for the day. We can create custom itineraries for corporate teams, wellness groups, retreats, private gatherings, conferences, and special occasions.

Popular private group themes include:

Women’s wellness and self-care
Active and cycling recovery
Healthy aging and gentle wellbeing
Business traveler and conference wellbeing
Corporate and team-building experiences
Custom themes based on your group’s goals and interests

To begin, use the Private Group Inquiry button or contact us directly at goodenergy@eastwestmanifest.ca or call +1 (263) 552 2822 with your preferred date, group size, and intention for the experience. We’ll help shape a custom itinerary that fits your group.

Booking Policies

Ticket Policy

Tickets are limited and must be reserved in advance.

Your spot is confirmed once your booking is complete. Capacity is limited to preserve the quality and intimacy of the experience.

Cancellation Policy

All ticket sales are final.

Because each RE/SET date has limited capacity and includes food, practitioner planning, and event preparation, tickets are non-refundable.

Transfer Policy

Can’t attend? You may transfer your ticket to someone else.

Please contact us in advance and we will handle the transfer of your reservation.

Weather Policy

RE/SET is designed as an outdoor nature-based experience.

Guests are asked to dress for the weather. If conditions are unsafe, we reserve the right to adjust, postpone, or reschedule the experience.

Arrival Policy

Please arrive on time.

Breakfast will be served at 8:30 AM. We recommend arriving approximately 15–20 minutes early to allow time for parking and check-in, so you can relax into the morning and enjoy a leisurely start to your RE/SET experience.

Late arrivals may miss important orientation and opening practices.

Your guided RE/SET experience concludes at 1:00 PM. Guests are welcome to continue enjoying the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary's beautiful walking trails at their own pace after the retreat, making the most of everything this remarkable natural setting has to offer.

Dietary Restrictions & Food Allergy Policy

Dietary restrictions and food allergies must be shared in advance.

A guest intake form will be provided with your information packet before the retreat. Please complete this form to let us know about any food allergies, dietary requirements, or requested accommodations.

We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs safely when shared in advance.

Same-day requests may not be possible.

Participation Policy

Participation is always by choice.

Guests are encouraged to listen to their bodies throughout the day. You are welcome to participate at your own pace and step back from any practice if needed.

Throughout the retreat, our practitioners will guide you through a variety of experiences and offer options to support different comfort levels, abilities, and intentions, allowing you to participate in the way that feels right for you.

Wellness Disclaimer

RE/SET is a restorative wellness experience designed to support relaxation, reflection, and general wellbeing. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace medical, psychological, or therapeutic care.

If you have a medical condition, injury, or other health concerns, we encourage you to consult your healthcare provider before participating to ensure the experience is appropriate for you.

If you have any mobility considerations, accessibility needs, or other accommodations that would help you fully enjoy the experience, please let us know in advance. Our team will make every reasonable effort to create a safe, comfortable, and inclusive experience for every guest.