The Edge Insider Blog

Welcoming Lama Tashi Norbu as Artist-in-Residence This July This July, we are delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed Tibetan artist Lama Tashi Norbu to Northern Edge Algonquin for a special two-week Artist-in-Residence. Rather than arriving with a fixed schedule of workshops or classes, Tashi will be joining us in the spirit of creative retreat — spending…

Northern Edge Algonquin Becomes Rainbow Registered We are pleased to share that Northern Edge Algonquin has officially been recognized as a Rainbow Registered business through the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC). Rainbow Registered is a national accreditation program that recognizes businesses and organizations that meet established standards for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. Developed by the Canadian…

Northern Edge Algonquin Recognized as a National Leader in Sustainable Tourism The retreat and wellness centre becomes the first business to achieve Level 5 Standing through GreenStep’s Sustainable Tourism Pathway and also receives Rainbow Registered accreditation following independent reviews of sustainability and inclusion practices. ALGONQUIN PARK, ON — Six months of documenting, evaluating, and independently…

Northern Edge Algonquin donates to support the Dr. Jane Goodall Birthday Auction in support of community-led conservation initiatives.

This summer, The Edge is excited to welcome back Brenda McMorrow for a kirtan experience! Sunday, May 31, 2:00 – 3:30 PM Brenda McMorrow is a sacred music artist who is known for her unique and warmly embracing style of mantra medicine music, in which she blends elements of acoustic folk, world rhythms, and ancient…

Retreat facilitators are not just teachers or event organizers. They are leaders who create space for people to step away from everyday life and engage in meaningful experiences together. A good facilitator balances many roles at once: teacher, host, guide, listener, and community builder. So how do people become retreat facilitators? There is no single…