Turning Inward: A Coastal Wellness + Writing Retreat

Nov 10-14, 2024

Explore available room options for our upcoming retreat at

Oceanstone Resort + Spa in Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia

Book Your Spot

An overview of accommodation options is listed below. This list will be updated for availability as participants register. All options are available on a first-come basis, with early bird rates EXTENDED* until September 30/24, so book early to secure your desired accommodation to avoid disappointment!

Retreat rates will vary depending on the accommodation option you choose. We’ve kept retreat options flexible to allow you to select both private and shared accommodation options - if you are looking for the most affordable option, we encourage you to bring a partner or organize a small group in order to take advantage of further discounts and the lowest rates available.

Further discounts are also available to past retreat participants

*The prices quoted reflect the full retreat rate, including accommodation of your choice, all workshops, opening reception, selected meals, and group activities.*

*THE SWEET RETREAT DEAL*

*THE SWEET RETREAT DEAL*

Good news! For a limited time only, we're pleased to offer special incentive rates for groups of 2-5 in select Oceanstone cottages and luxury suites. You and a friend can cozy up beside your own private wood stove, fall asleep beside the ocean, or whip up a gourmet meal in your own stocked kitchen! Group rates apply as follows to the cottages and suites below.

Special group rates until September 30 

$2500+HST per person for group of 3-5 (Captain’s House)

$2500+HST per person for group of 2 (Crow’s Nest)

$2250+HST per person for group of 3 (Periwinkle)

$1975+HST per person for group of 2 (Hollyhock 5)

$2075+HST per person for group of 2 (Hollyhock 6)

  • Cottages

    Find seaside bliss in a private cottage on the coast. Each Oceanstone cottage has an unique spirit, all have private fire pits, and many have water views. To truly get away from it all and be restored by the magic of the sea, look no further.

    Larger cottages (Captain’s House, Crow’s Next, and Periwinkle) are perfect for sharing with friends!

    Cottage pricing from $2200 + HST per person

    (Note that this rate is per participant, not the rate for the entire cottage). Rates will vary depending on the cottage choice, selected room, and number of participants in the cottage.

  • Suites

    Watch the sun rise and set from a beautiful seaside suite. Bright and comfortable, Oceanstone suites offer a luxurious space to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Suites are perfect for couples or solo travellers looking for more spacious quarters. A few larger suites feature more than one bed and are perfect for friends or family sharing space!

    Suite pricing from $2000 + HST per person.

    (Note that this is a shared room rate, per participant, not the rate for the entire suite.) Rates will vary depending on the suite selected and the number of participants in the suite.

  • Guest Rooms

    Get coastal-cozy in one of our petite guest rooms. Oceanstone Inn Rooms are just a moment’s walk to the water and offer an intimate atmosphere for some well-earned rest and relaxation. Guest rooms offer the most affordable option for accommodation.

    Guest room pricing from $2100 +HST per person.

    This is the private room rate for a single person. Additional participants and/or guests will be charged the additional participant fee of $1480 + HST.

  • Hydrothermal Spa

    Carved into the breathtaking natural landscape at Oceanstone is a one-of-a-kind Hydrothermal Journey designed to help you find wellness from within. Accompanying the Hydrothermal Experience is a curated Spa Menu of Treatment Services to meet your bespoke needs and deliver an elevated & exceptional experience.

    Further, enjoy the Oceanstone meditation den & lounge for quintessential restorative moments.

  • Cottages

    Full list of cottages with availability below:

    Captain’s House (2 queen, 2 twin, 1 king)

    Crow’s Nest (1 queen, 1 double)

    Dovekey (1 queen) [BOOKED]

    Grey Owl (1 queen) [BOOKED]

    Periwinkle (1 queen, 1 double, 1 single)

  • Suites

    Full list of suites with availability below:

    Hollyhock 1 (1 queen)

    Hollyhock 2 (1 queen) [BOOKED]

    Hollyhock 3 (1 queen) [BOOKED}

    Hollyhock 4 (1 queen)

    Hollyhock 5 (1 queen, 1 double)

    Hollyhock 6 (1 king, 1 queen)

    Oceanvista (1 king) [BOOKED]

  • Guest Rooms

    Full list of guest rooms with availability below:

    Rhubarb Guest Room 1 (1 queen)

    Rhubarb Guest Room 2 (1 queen) [BOOKED]

    Rhubarb Guest Room 3 (1 queen)

    Rhubarb Guest Room 4 (1 queen)

    Rhubarb Guest Room 5 (1 queen) [BOOKED]

    Main Lodge Guest Room 1 (1 queen)

    Main Lodge Guest Room 2 (1 queen) [HELD]

  • Hydrothermal Spa

    Check out the Oceanstone Spa Menu and book with them directly to get the most out of your relaxation time during the retreat.

An Ocean Paradise

Oceanstone Resort is one of the most luxurious seaside resorts in Nova Scotia, located directly on the Atlantic Ocean where the land meets the sea. Its state-of-the-art facilities (including a brand-new full-service Nordic spa) and award-winning cuisine will ensure you enjoy the pampering you deserve. We’ve structured the retreat to provide you with the widest range of both private and shared accommodation options, so whether you need some healthy alone time, or wish to enjoy the retreat with family or a groups of friends, we’ve got you covered!

Stay in a private cottage, room or suite just a stone’s throw from Peggy’s Cove and the Atlantic Ocean. All accommodations at Oceanstone are bright, welcoming, and filled with East Coast charm. All feature cable TV, free wifi, and coffee and tea, and most have access to private or shared kitchens.

For a detailed list of accommodations and pricing, check out our Accommodation Guide PDF or visit the Oceanstone Resort website for photos, list of amenities, and room dimensions.

Once you’ve selected a room, contact me below in order to secure your spot.

*Note that registration is not complete until a deposit is received.

RETREAT PROGRAM RATES STARTING FROM $1975 +HST*

Retreat rates will vary depending on the accommodation option you choose. We’ve kept retreat options flexible to allow you to select both private and shared accommodation options. Prices reflect the full retreat rate, including all workshops, opening reception, selected meals, and group activities.

The retreat rate listed is per retreat participant. Non-retreat participants (such as partners, friends and family members) are welcome to join the retreat for a non-participant rate of $1480 + HST (early bird rate), which includes all breakfasts, selected meals, and accommodation costs.

Non-residential participants (those with their own accommodation) are welcome to join the entire retreat for the non-residential rate of $1455 + HST (early bird rate), which includes all workshops, selected meals (not including breakfasts), meditation and grounding activities, opening reception, group activities, and future discounts.

RETREAT OPTIONS + PRICING*

See our Accommodation Guide for details on all room options listed above and for a complete listing of accommodation details and pricing.

*All rates are listed in CAD. HST of 15% will be applied.


EARLYBIRD RATES EXTENDED UNTIL SEPT 30, 2024

  • A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $500 + HST is required at the time of registration to guarantee booking.

  • Earlybird rates in effect until September 15

  • After September 15, all rates increase by $250

  • Full payment is due by October 1

  • Payment will be accepted via e-transfer or by secure online credit card

  • Full refund (minus the deposit) is available before August 30.

  • Between Sept 1-30, cancellations are subject to a 50% refund, minus the deposit.

  • There will be no refunds on cancellations after October 1.

LIMITED DISCOUNTS AND INCENTIVES AVAILABLE FOR:

  • Previous One Life Writing and Yoga with Joshua retreat participants

  • Group Booking Incentive Discount (see Accommodation Guide for more information.)

  • One hour private writing consultations with Trevor available for retreat participants at special retreat rate of $90/hour.

Contact Me To Reserve Your Spot