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Reclaim Your Well-Being with the Returning to Real Retreats Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 | Northern Ontario

2025 Returning to Real Retreats will be offered in June, September, and October.  Email us now at carmen.jelly@newperceptions.ca to reserve your spot for our June 14th retreat, or for your name to be added to our wait list for the September and October retreats.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or burnt out? It’s time to put yourself first. The Returning to Real Retreats are designed to help you reconnect with yourself, rejuvenate your spirit, and discover lasting tools for mental wellness. Hosted by three experienced Registered Psychotherapists—Carmen Jelly, Betty Hagey, and Leah Brown—these one-day retreats are your opportunity to prioritise your mental health, embrace self-care, and rediscover your inner joy.


Join us in the peaceful beauty of Northern Ontario throughout the 2025 spring, summer, and fall. Each retreat offers a unique chance to step away from the demands of everyday life and immerse yourself in a day of healing, reflection, and rejuvenation. Surrounded by nature and the calming presence of horses, you’ll experience profound personal growth and connection to self and others.

Why Attend the Returning to Real Retreat?

  • Reconnect with yourself: Take a step back and reflect on your life, goals, and inner desires.
  • Nurture your mental health: Learn strategies for managing stress, overcoming burnout, and embracing self-care.
  • Find support and community: Join a group of like-minded women, supporting each other in a safe and compassionate environment.
  • Healing connection to nature: Immerse yourself in the calming beauty of the natural world, and experience the grounding presence of horses.

As Carmen Jelly shares in her book, Returning to Real: Embracing the WE in Me, "True healing begins when we give ourselves permission to be—to be who we are, free of the pressures to conform, and to accept our own journey with compassion.” This is the heart of the Returning to Real Retreats—helping you embrace the essence of who you truly are, while providing the tools you need to nurture your well-being.

Your Mental Health is Essential

The retreats focus on reclaiming the balance and joy that often gets lost in the busyness of life. It’s easy to put everyone else’s needs before your own, but your mental health is a priority, your happiness is essential, and your self-care is a necessity.

Through workshops, mindfulness practices, group discussions, and time in nature, we will guide you through ways to reconnect with yourself and heal. You will leave with a refreshed perspective, equipped with the knowledge and tools to support your ongoing well-being.

A Beautiful Rural Setting in Northern Ontario

Each retreat is held in a tranquil rural setting, away from the distractions of everyday life. Picture yourself in the heart of Northern Ontario—a place filled with lush landscapes, expansive
forests, and the gentle presence of horses. This serene environment provides the perfect backdrop for reflection, connection, and rejuvenation.

“The energy of the land, the animals, and the community will bring you back to yourself,” says Betty Hagey. “This is a space where you can breathe deeply and reconnect to the essence of who you are.”

Burnout Recovery and Beyond

In today’s world, burnout is all too common, especially for women balancing multiple roles. The Returning to Real Retreats are here to help you understand the causes and effects of burnout, and give you practical tools to recover and heal. These retreats are a safe space to focus on your mental health, gain clarity, and restore your energy.

As Carmen Jelly writes, “Burnout happens when we forget that we, too, need nurturing and care. We give and give, but without replenishing ourselves, we soon have nothing left to give.”

Join Us in 2025—Spaces Are Limited

The Returning to Real Retreats will be offered throughout the spring, summer, and fall of 2025. Each retreat is a one-day experience that provides a space for deep healing, connection, and personal growth. Whether you’re seeking to restore balance, gain clarity, or simply take a moment to nurture yourself, this retreat is the perfect way to invest in your well-being.

Email us now to join the waitlist and be the first to reserve your spot for one of these transformative retreats. We can’t wait to share this rejuvenating experience with you.
Your journey to reclaiming joy, mental wellness, and connection begins here.
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Carmen Jelly, Betty Hagey, and Leah Brown are dedicated to creating spaces of healing, support, and empowerment for women. With their expertise in mental health and compassionate approach, they offer the guidance and space needed to help you thrive.
Make 2025 the year you prioritise yourself. Join us for a Returning to Real Retreat and return to the essence of who you are.



Raw Risky & Real Women Podcast co-hosted by Carmen Jelly and Suzanne Rochon
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  • Home
  • Therapists
    • Carmen Jelly
    • Sydney Mcknight
    • Cade Sheridan
    • Stephanie Zufelt
  • Services
    • Clinical Supervision
    • Virtual Online Therapy
    • Walk and Talk Therapy
    • Accelerated Resolution Therapy
    • Anxiety
    • Women's Issues
    • Sports Performance
    • Stress
  • Podcasts & Returning To Real Retreats
  • Publications
  • Jelly's Jam