WHAT’S INCLUDED

Accommodation | 3 nights accommodation, staying high in the mountains, in a cosy backcountry lodge - we can watch the sun set and the moon rise. Rooms are comfortably shared between 2-3 people, and there is a communal lounge space downstairs with a log burner to light in the evenings.

Welcome in the simplicity of staying so close to nature, and let’s get back to what’s truly important in life.

Guided Hiking | We have a certified ACMG guide leading us into the mountains, & taking us off the beaten track! Two full days of guided hiking in the Valhallas, exploring forested trails and alpine lakes, summiting peaks, and soaking up the beauty of this untouched region.


Yoga | I’ll be guiding you through Yoga, breath work and meditation throughout the retreat, on our beautiful outdoor deck that overlooks the mountains.

Starting each day with an awakening flow filled with mindful movement and tapping into the breath, we’ll take the essence of the practice with us onto the trails. Every evening we’ll wind down gently with a restorative practice, soaking up the last of the sun and unwinding any residual tension.

We’ll move together, grounding and opening, and leaning into new spaces within. [No prior experience needed].

Breakfast, lunch & dinner | All meals will be prepared for us by our experienced retreat chef. We’ll eat breakfast and dinner at the lodge, fuelling our bodies with colourful, veggie forward dishes, and take our packed lunches with us each day into the mountains. On our final day, we’ll share a celebratory brunch before parting ways.

Facilities | The lodge is equipped with a wood-fired hot tub and sauna that will be lit each day for our return from hiking. Heat therapy in the great outdoors, to ease our mucsels and nervous system, landing into alignment with the ryhthm of nature.

Transport | We’ll meet at the bottom of the forestry road just near Hills, BC, that leads up to the lodge. Vehicles with 4x4 and high clearance will be required for the drive up. We can help organise car sharing from here if needed.

Fitness | A good level of fitness will be required to join this trip. You will be carrying a day pack and hiking in varied terrain with elevation and descent. If you have any queries surrounding this, don’t hesitate to connect via email and let’s chat!

 “This was one of the best hiking trips ever. The scenery was outstanding, our guide was amazing and Emily's yoga as always was fabulous in the mountains. Don't miss this one next year - they just get better”.

~ Camille, The Journey Retreat 2024

“I was fortunate to attend a 4 day yoga retreat with Emily in the French Alps. Emily's attention to detail is excellent. In addition to being a first class Yoga instructor she puts everyone at ease with her 'No right No wrong' phrase. Yoga & walking in the hills allowed us to interact with nature, chat, laugh and generally enjoy a nice pace of life. Emily combines true professionalism with kindness and a joy for life that is infectious”.

~ Mary, The Secret Retreat 2024

“The Journey Retreat was an amazing experience, a combination of fun, yoga, meditation, physical effort, breathtaking landscapes. Perfect organisation, Emily is a passionate yoga teacher and the mountain guide Dylan was very well prepared. I will definitely go again”.

~ Francesca, The Journey Retreat 2023