Evolve

The Art of Facilitation

Evolve

The Art of Facilitation

Evolve

The Art of Facilitation


Are you in the midst of a transition, looking to cultivate your inner leader and build a sustainable community inspired by collaboration?
stand up paddling - taking a break for a swim

Many seek a new way of leading, a leadership model that gently dismantles the leader-follower hierarchy while rebuilding a community of empowered people who support and learn from one another while joyfully sharing in responsibility.

Evolve introduces leaders of all kinds to a transformational toolbox, whether they are leaders in their families and communities, coaches, teachers, facilitators, or leading teams in different modalities, and sectors. Facilitation skills and processes within the toolbox will help deepen one’s leadership ability through shared leadership practices. Shared leadership supports the knowing that no one person has all the answers, evolving the leader-follower model into a co-leadership model where all can support and learn from each other.

algonquin park moose in the river eating lilies canoe trip

Experience Transformational Leadership:

It’s all experiential – Together we will actively:

  • Create safe, inclusive space and strong sense of community.
  • Move our heart-fueled passions out into action and service to the world.
  • Lead from a place of presence, intuition and authenticity. 
  • Gain insight on our personal & collective journeys by tuning into how nature can inform us.
  • Build resilience through self-care, honouring our personal boundaries.
  • Lead with more joy and energy; and less stress and resistance. 
  • Build a support system with other leaders and allies.
  • Engage the hidden talents, creativity, and abilities of our communities.
  • Practice heart-centered communication and active listening.
  • Embrace “planned spontaneity,” flexible programming to take advantage of special opportunities that may arise.
  • Experience how rituals and ceremonies can initiate and anchor our learnings.
  • Debrief experiences, considering “What happened?”, “Why it matters,” and “What next?”, taking the learning one step further.

waterfall rapids and people at algonquin park near north tea lake

This program is co-facilitated by members of Edge’s core facilitation team with some special guests. Most importantly, your own gifts, needs, insights, and wisdom will co-create the group program experience as it unfolds.

Martha Lucier with rattle - co-founder northern edge algonquin

Martha Lucier

Co-Founder, Retreat Facilitator

Martha’s work as a teacher and healer is infused with her deep love of mother earth and desire to empower others to discover the gifts they came to the world to manifest. She feels most alive on Vision Quests into Algonquin Park.

Todd Lucier; co-founder Northern Edge Algonquin

Todd Lucier

Retreat Designer, IGNITE Facilitator, Keynote Presenter

Todd designs retreats and experiences at the Edge and beyond.  He tells stories, informs and enlightens and inspires people to live a life with passion and purpose.

Tim Lucier

Operations Manager, Retreat Facilitator

The son of Northern Edge Algonquin co-founders Todd and Martha, Tim balances his time between living & working at the Edge and engaging his passion for performance, fitness, and travel.

Martha Lucier with rattle - co-founder northern edge algonquin

Trae Robinson

Way of the Circle Centre Coordinator

Tracy (Trae) Robinson loves facilitating ‘aha’ moments.

She balances health promotion, community engagement and strategic planning in her role.

Courtney at the Edge

Courtney Sinclair

Facilitator & Evolutions Coordinator

Courtney first discovered The Edge while participating in a retreat with Wild Women Expeditions in 2013, where she discovered Stand-Up Paddleboarding.


Deposits & Cancellations

In short: Spaces are limited.  When you book a retreat with us, a non-refundable deposit (50% of your overall balance) reserves your space and allows us to plan accordingly. Remaining balances are due 15 days before arrival.

Deposits protect our group-based experiences by acting as a commitment from our guests. If you need to cancel your visit, the timing of your cancellation will determine the level of flexibility we can offer in rescheduling your visit or holding your deposit as a credit to be used in the future. Please refer to our full deposit and cancellation policy for more information on our policies, timelines, and the commitments we make based on your registration.

Meals & Dietary Needs

Edge guests are well nourished and experience mealtime itself as a program element, with storytelling to introduce the seasonal flavours of the region and the relationships with the folk who grew and raised the ingredients close to home. Cooking at the Edge focuses on balancing globally far-flung tastes with provincially produced foods. Meals are served buffet style and are guests often enjoy lakeside dining outdoors when the weather allows it.

Over the years we have met many diverse dietary needs. Guests are invited to identify their dietary needs & preferences as a part of the registration process, and those with restrictions love the options we provide.

Itinerary & Program Timings

We offer unique, tailored experiences that flow as our facilitators respond to the interests of our guests, seasonal conditions, and special opportunities that may arise.

Each retreat at the Edge features healthy doses of dreamtime, adventure, community, creativity, time spent in nature, and a dash of surprise. Guests always have the choice to take solo or rest time in lieu of planned experiences.

While a detailed itinerary is not available, you can count on and prepare for the activities used to describe the flavour of this retreat. Meals are generally served at 8:30, 12:30, and 6pm. When appropriate, optional early-morning or late-night experiences may be offered.

Arrival Time & Directions

Arrival time is between 1 – 3 pm.  We encourage our guests to stay and experience the full retreat, which generally ends after lunch on the final day.

You can find us easily on Google or Apple maps, or view detailed directions here.

What to Bring

We’ll be spending time both indoors and out in nature, and we invite you to dress appropriately for the season to stay comfortable, warm, and dry. There’s no dress code and most guests wear their “retreat-casual”.

We encourage guests to bring a surprise to share with others – this might take the form of a game or activity, an instrument/song/poem, or a tasty treat.

transformational leadership training

All-Inclusive Pricing from

$ 1599 +HST

Next Training:

Apply now to begin registration or to receive updates about future dates.

What’s Included

  • Your choice of shared or private cozy cabin accommodation.
  • Transformational leadership program infused with personal and professional development in the Way of the Circle.
  • Equipment & materials included*
  • Nourishing, nutritious meals and snacks from Day 1 Dinner to Day 4 Lunch (locally sourced and catered to your dietary needs)
  • Meet new allies and establish relationships with people who are going to help you evolve your leadership through follow-up zoom calls and continuing online community.

What’s Not Included

  • 13% Harmonized Sales Tax
  • Gratuities for the hospitality team, facilitators & guides.
  • Wi-fi access and cellular signal are not available for this unplugged experience.

Explore Accommodation Options

Habitat Cabin

Cozy, rustic habitat cabins are located just a short walk away from main programming spaces and amenities such as washrooms and showers. Each offers a loft double bed above 2 single beds, making them ideal for sharing with friends or other participants.

$ 1599 (Shared)

Canopy Cabin

Glamping-style canvas cabins bring participants closer to nature, just a short walk away from main programming spaces and amenities such as showers and flush toilets. Each canvas cabin features a double bed, ideal for solo travellers or couples.

$ 1699 (Private)

Studio Cabin

Comfortable & spacious eco-friendly studio rooms are located just a minute’s walk away from main programming spaces and showers. These feature a small en-suite bathroom with a composting toilet. Both a double bed and a single bed make them ideal for couples or friends.

$ 1699 (Shared)
$ 1879 (Private)

Log Cabin Bedroom

The luxurious and comfortable log cabin is located a bit further from main programming spaces for optimal rest, and features en-suite bathrooms with showers. Each room’s Queen bed can convert into two twin beds, providing flexibility for solo travellers, couples, or friends.

$ 1879 (Shared)
$ 2104 (Private)

testimonials

I attended a 3 day Leadership Summit that was rooted in teaching meaningful leadership skills. I walked away from the weekend with information that can be applied right way to creating meaningful retreats that will leave people feeling transformed, as I did after my time at Northern Edge Algonquin.

Leadership Summit Attendee,  

I attended a 3 day Leadership Summit that was rooted in teaching meaningful leadership skills. I walked away from the weekend with information that can be applied right way to creating meaningful retreats that will leave people feeling transformed, as I did after my time at Northern Edge Algonquin.

Leadership Summit Attendee,  

 “As always, Northern Edge Algonquin managed to access the medicine of the land and the inherent power of the participants to create a transformational experience borne out of power from within and power with. I walked away more ‘fully me’ than I have felt before. Thanks Edge!”

Allie Chisholm-Smith  

As always, Northern Edge Algonquin managed to access the medicine of the land and the inherent power of the participants to create a transformational experience borne out of power from within and power with. I walked away more ‘fully me’ than I have felt before. Thanks Edge!

Allie Chisholm-Smith,

I accepted an invitation to further develop my leadership skills at the Leadership Summit 2022. The retreat was warm and welcoming, we each had an opportunity to grow our skill set through active co-creation and planning. Our days were filled with brilliant experiences shared with talented and inspiring people developing new ideas to bring out the best in guest experiences as a collective community and individual empowerment.

-Amanda Farrell,

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