The Rewild Retreat: Algonquin Park
A 5-day contemplative canoe trip combining mindfulness practice and men’s work
July 15th to 19th, 2026
What to Expect
Ground yourself, dive inwards, and connect with mindful men in the wilderness of Eastern Canada. Designed around contemplative and somatic practices, this canoe journey will transform your relationship with yourself and the living world.
❋ MeditationCultivate presence, openness, and calm via a progressive meditation path. Our approach bridges lineage-based contemplative wisdom with contemporary mindfulness theory and the latest cognitive science.
❋ Men's WorkRediscover authentic brotherhood in an environment of openness and honesty. By sharing the journey with other men, you’ll gain a deeper reflection of yourself, forging bonds that extend far beyond the trip.
❋ MicrodosingExplore the subtle shift in perception through intentional, sub-perceptual microdosing. Facilitated by experienced guides, the focus is on integration of heightened awareness to deepen your contemplative practice.
❋ Wilderness ImmersionStep away from the digital noise and back into the natural rhythm of Nature. Our expeditions prioritize physical safety and emotional courage, allowing you to shed your daily roles and return to your essential self.
Nature is where we find ourselves, where we see ourselves honestly. Here, there are no distractions.
— Unknown
The Itinerary
A Five Day Journey
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Arrive at the outpost. Dinner. Mingling. Campfire. Sauna. Sleep.
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Into the wilderness we go. Settle into your body through the rhythm of paddling across serene lakes. Learn mindfulness meditation and begin your practice. Set up our first camp. Council under the stars, around a fire. Eat delicious organic whole foods throughout the day.
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A more relaxed day with plenty of space and time for meditative practices, group council, breathwork, and bushcraft. Again, eat delicious organic whole foods throughout the day.
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Sunrise pack up and paddle with periods of silence. Optional microdosing to synergize with paddling meditation. Evening combining breathwork and council under the stars and around a fire. And again, eat delicious organic whole foods throughout the day.
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Our final journey home. Sauna when we return to close in ceremony. And one last time, eat delicious organic whole foods .
The Rewild RetreatWhat & Why
Something reliably happens in the wilderness: consciousness changes.
Away from constant stimulation and social noise, the mind settles into a slower, more coherent and ancient rhythm. Perception sharpens. Emotions flow. Small details—wind, light, effort, timing—become more vivid and more meaningful. What initially feels like “slowing down” reveals itself as deeper wakefulness, a more complete and interconnected consciousness.
On a journey like this, the group is responsible for meeting its own needs. Progress happens through steady, physical effort. Distance is crossed stroke by stroke, hour by hour. This cultivates a quiet confidence and self-trust that does not depend on performance or affirmation.
A canoe trip carries this power. The Rewild Retreat makes it intentional.
By combining contemplative practice, men’s work, relational inquiry, and somatics, this offering turns time on the water into a gentle but powerful training ground for awareness, responsibility, and purpose. You will leave not just refreshed, but clearer—about your mind, habits, and how you want to live.
Disconnect to reconnect. Leave the phone behind
While we don’t confiscate phones during the trip, we highly encourage you to turn your phone off or leave it behind. There is no cell service in Algonquin Park.
We invite you to disconnect from scatter-brain, task-oriented consciousness for the duration of the trip so you can get in touch with the innate wisdom that lives beneath the surface, tuning into a consciousness in resonance with Nature, and thus your authentic self or soul, the other participants, and the web of life as a whole.
Who this is for
You’re committed to becoming your best self
You recognize the importance of slowing down and looking inwards
You value deep connections with other like-minded people
You believe in investing in experiences that feed your soul
You’re ready to heal parts of yourself that are wounded or hurting
Who this is not for
People who don’t take breaks from tech
People who don’t believe in rest or self-care
Lone wolves who don’t play well with others
Anyone afraid of getting dirty in the woods
People who don’t like one-of-a-kind experiences in nature
Nature is a network of infinite interlocking intelligences emitting frequencies that you can tune into at levels way beyond knowing the names of birds and trees. When you do this, your capacity for imagination, innovation and feeling return naturally. Life comes back to life.
— Boyd Varty
Meet Your Guides
Since late 2022, Louis and Jack have been collaborating on a wide range of projects, from hosting 200+ person ceremonial raves to creating online courses and communities, and putting on world-class retreats.
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Yoga, Mindfulness & Breathwork Teacher
Psychedelic Researcher & GuideLouis is a psychedelic researcher and guide, as well as a yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork teacher. His work is dedicated to deepening our knowledge of psychedelics, spirituality, and planetary health, in addition to helping people connect with their innate wisdom and navigate life’s complexities through mindfulness and holistic health practices. He is passionate about personal growth and thrives on supporting others in developing their consciousness and discovering their true nature.
Louis's journey began at 17, when he discovered the transformative potential of psychedelics after struggling with mental health. These early experiences, combined with an innate curiosity towards psychology and spirituality, sparked a lifelong passion for Buddhist and yogic philosophy, and Indigenous traditions. In 2020, he graduated from McGill University with majors in Psychology, Philosophy, and Comparative Religion. In 2026, he graduated from the University of Ottawa with a MA in Psychedelics & Consciousness Studies. As the executive director of Psygaia, a psychedelic research and education nonprofit, he understands psychedelic experience as a fundamental human right with important implications for individual, community, and planetary health. This view drives his commitment to democratizing informed access to psychedelics/
As a certified yoga and breathwork teacher, Louis shares his expertise in rehab centers and privately, empowering others on their journey toward wholeness. In his free time, he loves skiing, trail running, writing, gardening, meditating, scuba diving, and anything else that connects him to Nature and ignites his spirit.
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Somatic Healing Guide
Breathwork FacilitatorJack is a somatic healing guide and performance coach who helps people improve their mindset and mental health. His mission is deeply personal, drawing from experiences with overcoming anxiety, PTSD, and panic attacks. Jack’s toolkit spans many modalities including shadow work, breathwork, somatic therapy, men's work, and psychedelic integration.
In February 2025, Jack received his 80-hour wilderness first responder (WFR) training in order to provide medical support in the backcountry, building on dozens of backcountry skiing, hiking, and canoe trips he’s been on since he was a kid.
His goal is to support you in coming into wholeness – meaning feeling safety, love, trust, and connection with all parts of yourself. Jack loves to ski, read, go hiking, play guitar, and DJ – anything that stirs up adrenaline (safely) or moves his heart.
We often forget that we are nature. Nature is not something separate from us. So when we say that we have lost our connection to nature, we’ve lost our connection to ourselves.
— Andy Goldsworthy
Reserve Your Spot
This retreat is limited to 12 men.
To support accessibility for Canadians navigating the exchange rate, we’re offering a CAD-adjusted price for Canadian residents.
CAD/USD $3000
Single Payment
✓ 4 nights of accommodation + gear
✓ Fresh and organic meals and snacks
✓ 5 days of facilitated inner work
✓ Guided microdosing (optional)
✓ Daily yoga + breathwork + meditation
✓ Council with other conscious men
✓ Incredible views + wildlife in Algonquin Park
CAD/USD $3400
4 Separate Payments
✓ 4 nights of accommodation + gear
✓ Fresh and organic meals and snacks
✓ 5 days of facilitated inner work
✓ Guided microdosing (optional)
✓ Daily yoga + breathwork + meditation
✓ Council with other conscious men
✓ Incredible views + wildlife in Algonquin Park
Frequently Asked Questions
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You’ll likely fly into Pearson International Airport (YYZ). From there you can rent a car and drive to Driftwood Paddle Algonquin, our base camp. The drive takes about 4 hours. We can arrange a shuttle or shared rides as needed, possibly for an extra cost.
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Once you arrive at the retreat, everything will be taken care of, including meals and snacks, tents, and of course, canoes.
Throughout each day, you’ll be facilitated as a group in men’s council, meditative practices, bushcraft, and wilderness immersion - an experience you’ll remember for life.
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This retreat is limited to 12 spots in order to keep the container tight and create strong bonds between you and the other guys.
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Yes, this is intentionally only for men. If you’re interested in attending other co-ed retreats with Jack and Louis for all genders, send us a message.
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Cancel 2 months in advance and receive a full refund, minus a $500 booking fee.
Cancellations less than 2 months in advance will incur a 50% late cancellation fee.
Cancellations less than 1 month in advance will incur a 100% cancellation fee (no refund).
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You can contact us.