Natalie Goerner
- PSYCHOTHERAPY, GROUPS & RETREATS -
"Reconnect" Weekend Retreat
A weekend retreat to learn mindfulness practices to create greater inner quiet, awareness and reconnection with self and others
October 24th - 26th 2025, Lac Brome, QC
with Natalie Goerner
Social Worker (MSW), Psychotherapist, & Meditation Group Facilitator
This retreat is for anyone (18+) wanting to learn mindfulness meditation skills and centering/grounding techniques to calm the nervous system and find greater inner peace, quiet and reconnection with oneself.
Throughout the weekend, we will explore various mindfulness meditation practices that help to soothe the nervous system, improve emotion regulation and reactivity and bring greater awareness, presence and inner calm.
This retreat can help if you are struggling with: racing thoughts, low mood, stress, overstimulation, emotional dysregulation or reactivity or if you are interested in mindfulness, learning how to slow down and how to create an improved and healthier relationship with oneself and with your mind, thoughts, emotions and body.
After this retreat, you’ll return home with a toolbelt of skills that you can use daily (many times over!) to center yourself, come back to greater peace and to use when you feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed or triggered and need to return to your body and calm.
Beginners welcome! No experience necessary.
What's Included
ITINERARY (Approximate)
Friday, Oct. 24th
4:00pm - Arrival/Settling In
5:00pm - Introductions & Opening Circle, Practice
6:00pm- Dinner
7:30pm - Light Movement/Yoga Practice (with Jeannine Plaiche)
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Saturday, Oct. 25th
7:30am - Morning Practice
8:00am - Breakfast
10:00am - Teachings - MBCT and Practice Outdoors
11:30am/12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm - 2:30pm - Mindfulness Meditation Practice
2:30pm - 3:30pm - Movement (with Jeannine)
3:30pm- 5:30pm - Free Time
5:30pm - Dinner
7:30pm- Bedtime Yoga Practice (with Jeannine)
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Sunday, Oct. 26th
7:30am - Practice
8:00am - Breakfast
10:00am - Teaching & Practice Outside
11:30am/ 12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm - Closing Circle & Practice
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Registration
Date: Friday, October 24th (4pm) - October 26th 2025 (2pm)
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Location: Auberge Yoga Salamandre
151 Chemin Brandy, Lac-Brome, Quebec
Price: Deposit of $350 CAD to secure spot by July 20th
Remaining balance due by September 15th by e-transfer to
(See below for varying costs according to rooms)
Receipts are provided for submission to insurance companies.
*For longer retreats with guest workshops, meals, accommodations, insurance receipts will cover time and cost for therapeutic workshops and teachings provided by Natalie Goerner.*
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Room Options (Prices include all meals & group sessions)
Private Room A: $1075 (double bed, small desk) - first photo
Private Room B: $1075 (main level, large bed) - second photo
Semi-Private Room C: $850 per person (2 single beds) - third photo
Semi-Private Room D: $850 per person (2 single beds) - fourth photo
Dormitory: $650 per person (8 single beds available) (select top or bottom bunk)
Catered meals from Allard C'est Bon https://allardtraiteur.com/ - Vegetarian and vegan options will be available.
*There are 7 parking spots available at the auberge. Please let me know if you are able to carpool if you are coming with a friend or could offer a ride to someone else attending.
Cancellation Policy
CANCELLATION 91 DAYS OR MORE PRIOR TO RETREAT START DATE: Receive a full refund
CANCELLATION 61-90 DAYS PRIOR TO RETREAT START DATE: Receive a 50% refund
CANCELLATION 60 DAYS OR LESS PRIOR TO RETREAT START DATE: Due to limited retreat spots and overhead administrative retreat costs, no refund will be issued for cancellations 60 days or less prior to retreat start date, nor for no shows, late arrival to the retreat, early departure from retreat, personal injury/illness, weather, travel delays, and/or scheduling conflicts leading to cancellation within this timeframe. No exceptions to this policy.
No transfer of dates available at any time. If retreat is cancelled by the organizer, a full refund of all amounts paid will be provided.
Your Guide
Natalie Goerner
Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, MBCT & Somatic Approaches
I am a social worker (MSW), psychotherapist and I am a trained mindfulness meditation group facilitator.
Within my practice, through individual sessions, group programs and retreats, I guide adults to find the path to more calm, ease and peace in their lives. This is done through a combination of modalities such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to treat trauma and challenging life situations, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms, and Mind/Body Integration to assist the nervous system to return to safety.
It is of utmost importance to me to create a safe space for my clients to feel heard and witnessed. In my groups, I create a dynamic for people to connect with others in feeling less alone while learning lifelong skills.
I worked in the public sector as a social worker and psychotherapist for 17 years in mental health services and I have now moved into private practice, focusing on the modalities I have found to be most effective and the ones I am most passionate about. ​
​My own life challenges and inner work in the last 10 years, has led me on my own journey of learning and studying trauma, healing and the mind/body connection through various modalities, and is the work that I now share with others!
Join me for private sessions, a MBCT group program or a retreat for a space to heal, grow and reconnect to yourself and others.
FAQs
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Can I come alone?
You can or you can bring a friend, sibling, partner who is also interested in this type of retreat. You will be meeting other people who may also be coming alone so there will be time and space for connecting with others.
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Do I need to know how to meditate?
No! This retreat can be an introduction to you or if you have experience already, it is a refresher. People come to my services with all sorts of life experiences and some experience with mindfulness, meditation, yoga or none. All are welcome.
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Do I need experience with therapy?
No, you don't. This may be a first time doing any inner work and that is ok. Or you may have tried other types of modalities and been drawn to try out a group retreat.
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What should I bring?
Wear comfortable clothing, you can bring your own yoga mat, cushion if you wish, but these will be provided. Bring a water bottle, and dress in layers as our body temperature can drop when meditating. You can bring a notepad and pen to take notes. You can bring some of your own snacks, meals daily will be provided.
Testimonials
"I am very happy that I found this retreat on Facebook and decided to register. It was a lovely afternoon and it made me realize that I am not alone in trying to quiet my mind. I hope to put into use some of the tools you shared with us."
-Sue M.
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"During the retreat, Natalie showed us examples of mindfulness exercises that we can reproduce in our daily lives. The retreat provided me with tools to handle stressful situations. After doing yoga for quite some time on my own, it was the first time I did some mindfulness in a group setting and it was a great first stepping stone into the world of mindfulness."
-Julie P.
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"Natalie is such a pleasure to deal with — warm, inviting, and so easy to open up to. Her mindful meditation approach is thoughtful and grounding, and she knows just how to ask the right questions. This weekend retreat was exactly what I needed — the calm surroundings in beautiful Lac-Brome and the connection with 10 incredible women made it truly special. I left feeling refreshed, inspired, and grateful.
I highly recommend Natalie’s retreats or any of the services she offers. She’s a wonderful soul who has truly found her calling."
-Lori. W