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Holistic centre in Grand Pré offering bespoke retreat experiences, therapies and classes

06/08/2026

Khuya Limpia is a traditional Q'ero and Mayan healing technique for clearing heavy or stagnant energy from the Luminous Energy Field (LEF)—the energetic body that surrounds and informs your physical and emotional well-being.

In this ceremonial practice, two sacred stones (Khuyas) are gently passed over the body. These stones act as conduits and magnets, intuitively collecting unwanted energies such as stress, emotional residue, and energetic heaviness. Once the stones have gathered this energy, it is then released back into the universe to be transformed and recycled.

Join shamanic practitioner Minga Mintz for this afternoon workshop.

Sunday June 14 from 1-4pm

To register please contact Minga at [email protected]

Payment by e-transfer to the same email confirms your registration.
$125

06/05/2026

Have you been struggling with depression or PTSD?

Cheryl Oxford (she/her), a Registered Psychologist specializes in holistic, trauma-informed care. As a multi-minded practitioner, she views the mind not as a single entity, but as a dynamic system of different parts; each one deserving of compassion, curiosity, and understanding. By blending mind-body and psycho-spiritual frameworks, Cheryl supports her clients in achieving deep, transformative healing. Cheryl's primary focus is working with individuals seeking to heal from the ongoing impact of unresolved trauma.

"Intensive group therapy program for men".
When: Saturday, June 13th, 2026.
8:45AM - 5:30PM

Cost: $295

Private insurance accepted for this group therapy intensive program.

Limited spots available. Registration is required.
[email protected]

06/04/2026

Come and join Svenja for Restorative Yoga Wednesday June 10th from 7-8:30pm.

Take time to rest, rejuvenate, and reset your nervous system through Restorative Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, and Nada (Sound) Yoga .
Connect with your deeper Self and the rhythms of nature to find balance and healthfulness. Listen to what your body needs and let this self-inquiry be your guidance for this practice.

This class is very gentle and adaptable and draws upon the wisdom of Ayurveda, the holistic and traditional medicine of India, and the sister science of Yoga.

Bring your own mat. Props and blankets are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own blanket, small pillow, and eye pillow for added comfort.

No experience necessary.

Wednesday June 10th
7:00–8:30 PM

At Our Celtic Hearth, 2367 Ridge Rd, Grand Pre
Upper studio

Email [email protected] to register by June 8th, as space is limited. Class will need a minimum of 5 participants to take place.
$22 with prior registration

06/01/2026

Continuing education is so important for health and wellness professionals in order to keep up to date with new methods, research and practices. Learning new skills and practicing with colleagues in your field are vital to keeping your work up to date and fresh.

Ailsa is offering an introductory, in-person course in trauma-informed myofascial release for Hands on practitioners and an approved Elective course for the ISSSE training in Somatic S*x Education. Non professionals are welcome to join the class with approval. 16 hours of course content.

Friday-Monday June 5th-8th: The Fascial Feel in person (half days)

Friday 4-8pm
Saturday 10-2pm
Sunday 10-2pm
Monday 10-2pm

$500 CAD plus 15%HST tax
Accommodations can be provided onsite for $50 per person pro night.

Email [email protected] to register.

05/31/2026

This Full Moon we invite you to open your heart to healing, new connections, and a more expansive version of your Self. Let go of negative and limiting opinions of yourself and outer restrictions, and embrace the freedom of your soul and the joy of divine love.

Take a moment to reflect:
What does freedom mean to you?
How can you support your growth?
What are you calling into your life this lunar cycle?
How can you support others to be free of suffering?

"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." -Nelson Mandela

May you be free🙏

05/29/2026

Our Celtic Hearth was born of an idea for community and healthy living. We are rooted by family with branches extending to locals as well as people from away. Both Ailsa and Declan have a passion for the land, and the community they wish to share with others. In addition to being highly accomplished in their fields, they are also energetic, positive and caring people. Ailsa is a professional Bodywork Therapist with degree's in Physiology, Massage Therapy, Yoga & Somatic Psychology. Declan is a practitioner and teacher of the Internal Arts with a passion for growing gourmet mushrooms.

At Our Celtic Hearth we offer a variety of classes such as Tai Chi, Qigong, Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Writing, etc., as well as retreats and workshops.

We invite you to subscribe to our newsletter to find out first about new classes, workshops and retreats!

https://www.ourceltichearth.com/

We are looking forward to welcoming you at Our Celtic Hearth!
Ailsa and Declan

05/27/2026

Are you looking for the perfect place to host your boutique retreat or group workshop this year?

Our Celtic Hearth offers an ideal space for your offering.
Get in touch!

Our century old farmhouse and purpose built Wellness Center is nestled in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, the heart of wine country. The area boasts a plethora of tourist attractions, outdoor activities and beautiful scenery.

We have shared accommodations for a small retreat group and can host up to 10 or 12 people for overnight stays. We also have two yoga/movement studios and a processing Kitchen area that can be rented as well for group retreats. Single visitors or smaller groups are welcome to book as well.

Please enquire if you have questions. We are a health and retreat centre and so we prefer our guests to appreciate yoga and health classes, massage and bodywork and quiet times between 10pm and 6am. Usual cost for rental of the accommodation space is $450 per night plus HST and the studios are booked at $30 plus HST per hour.

For more information, please visit:
https://www.ourceltichearth.com/copy-of-the-studio

05/24/2026

At Our Celtic Hearth we believe in the importance of supporting Gaelic language in Nova Scotia. We want to honour the cultural traditions of the Celtic World through community, language, story, music, land connection and seasonal practices.

As a member of , we are committed to keeping these values alive in a meaningful contemporary way as a living connection to our Celtic roots.

Visit our website to learn about our offerings:
https://www.ourceltichearth.com/

05/22/2026

Lughnassadh Retreat time!
A creative retreat focused on writing and movement.

As summer ripens and the first grains are gathered, we call on Lugh — master of many crafts — to guide us in recognizing and refining our own gifts. Through reflection, creative expression, and shared ceremony, we honor what we have cultivated and offer our talents in service to community and the greater good. This is a time to celebrate harvest, generosity, and purposeful action.

Let us take care of all the details:
- All meals and snacks provided
- Inexpensive accommodations
- Curated activities to inspire your inner growth
- Small group experience to allow lots of personal attention
- All materials provided
- Beautiful setting to restore your body and mind

$450 plus tax - sessions and meals
$150 - accommodations

Book your spot here:
https://www.ailsakeppie.com/2026seasonalretreats

We are looking forward to welcoming you at Our Celtic Hearth!

05/20/2026

3rd Annual Bioenergetics Retreat - July 11-17th
Only one spot left!

Bioenergetic Analysis, developed by Alexander Lowen, is a form of body-oriented psychotherapy based on the understanding that the body and mind are inseparable. Lowen observed that our emotional history is held in patterns of tension, posture, breath, and movement. When feelings are repressed or unmetabolized—especially in early life—they become organized into chronic muscular contractions and character patterns that shape how we relate to ourselves and others.

Bioenergetic work uses grounding exercises, breath, expressive movement, and therapeutic dialogue to help release these patterns, restore vitality, and support a more authentic, feelingful, and embodied way of being.

A retreat that includes both group and individual Bioenergetic therapy offers a powerful container for this kind of change. In individual sessions, participants receive focused attention to their unique emotional history and bodily patterns, allowing for deep, personalized work. In the group, shared exercises and witnessing create a sense of connection, normalization, and support, helping participants feel less alone in their struggles.

The retreat setting, removed from daily pressures, allows the nervous system to settle and the body to open more fully to new experiences. Over several days, this combination of personal attention, communal process, and embodied practice can help participants release tension, deepen self-awareness, and return home with a greater sense of aliveness, grounding, and emotional freedom.

For More Information, email [email protected].

Register for the last spot here:
https://www.ailsakeppie.com/bioretreat2026

Address

2367 Ridge Road
Wolfville, NS
B4P2R3

Telephone

+1 902-489-5320

Website

http://www.ourceltichearth.com/

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