October 3-5, 2025 | Thousand Islands, Ontario
Every choice we make informs what comes next.
By stepping outside of the “usual” way of doing life, we can open ourselves up to new ways of being and operating, creating pathways to opportunities and ideas we couldn’t see before.
By immersing ourselves in nature and community, we can shift the ways we relate to ourselves and each other. We can get clear on what success feels like on our own terms and what’s truly important to us.
The Clearing is a retreat dedicated to creating space, connecting deeply and finding answers in the stillness.
By helping you to get out of your head and into your heart, we can create new pathways for powerful problem-solving, self-trust and responsibility that have the potential to change everything about how you show up as a leader, parent, friend, mentor, daughter, son or human.
From October 3-5, 2025, we’re inviting an intimate group of leaders to Horseblock Point in the breathtaking Thousand Islands near Gananoque, Ontario. Together, we’ll embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and connection, in a beautiful natural setting.
We’ll dive into experiences and discussions designed to help you uncover and move past what holds you back, connect meaningfully with peers on similar but different journeys, and immerse ourselves in the natural beauty of the area.
Expect powerful breakthroughs, memorable shared experiences, and space to reflect and reset. You’ll leave with fresh energy, a new perspective, and the tools to step into your life and leadership with renewed purpose.
The Clearing is an immersive retreat that offer new tools and helps you to “slow up” to reap the rewards of mindfulness and intentional action, so you can create your life and work from a place of creativity, collaboration and curiosity rather than from fear, scarcity and competition.
We’re all about community, connection and curiosity: when you shift the way you see and experience the world, anything is possible!
Play helps us to be more creative, remember more, and make better decisions. When we’re digging into challenging topics and bringing our blocks and self-defeating patterns into the light, we bring in playful approaches that are motivating and connecting.
When we cut through the noise, magic happens. Getting out of the city and into connection with ourselves and nature helps us to see the proverbial forest for the trees—we return home and to work with more clarity, grounding and energy.
Our virtual world can feel disconnecting. We bring leaders and entrepreneurs together to create deep connections with peers who are walking the same path and who are equally hungry to learn, share their experiences, support others, and feel supported.
Slow down and everything becomes clearer. We believe time in nature has the power to bring busy people the awareness, grounding and balance required to take a more conscious approach to working, leading and growing themselves and their businesses.
LJ has spent this lifetime seeking truth, contemplating belonging and social systems, and questioning the status quo. After 15+ years working in communications across numerous industries, she landed in the tech and startup world where she found her calling as a guide and coach—bringing conscious leadership and her spiritual training to the hyper competitive startup landscape.
Caitlin is a sensitive, creative spirit who spends the majority of her time raising two feisty kiddos. She spends the rest of her time dreaming poetry, baking sourdough, noticing the awe of nature and thinking about how to make this world a little kinder and more inclusive. She has worked in the finance and tech industries in the leadership development/talent management space for the past decade. She is now committed to taking her corporate experience and flipping it on its head in order to help others shift and grow in their lives.
LJ discovered Horseblock Point in the Thousand Islands during the COVID years, and it felt nothing short of miraculous. On her very first visit, she felt an immediate and profound connection. There was a quiet peace, a sense of truly being at home with herself, just by being there. Since then, she’s brought her family and community year after year, spending more and more time. It’s where we led the first Shine+ retreat in 2021, and celebrated LJ’s 40th birthday. Over the years, we’ve experienced the deep healing and wonder that comes from being surrounded by so much vibrant life, both above and below the surface.
There is something truly special about this place. It holds a hush—a calmness. The energy of the rocks, the islands, and the very earth feels charged with connection, love, and joy.
As we come together for deep work, we know you will feel fully supported by this extraordinary land. We can’t wait for you to experience it firsthand.
There are only 10 beds available across the 8 cabins, so we expect to sell out quickly. If you are considering joining, we encourage you to reserve your spot as soon as possible.
The retreat takes place from October 3-5, 2025, at Horse Block Point in the Thousand Islands. Please plan to arrive by 4 PM on October 3rd. The retreat will conclude by 12 PM on October 5th.
You can expect a transformative weekend spent connecting deeply with yourself and others, enjoying outdoor experiences, and gaining new clarity and vision for your future. This retreat is designed to help you overcome limiting beliefs and step into full responsibility and action in your life. It’s a weekend of rejuvenation, reflection, and action.
Our meals will be healthy and delicious, focusing on nourishing your body and supporting the transformative experience. We will provide all meals during the retreat, including snacks and beverages, to keep you energized throughout the day.
The retreat is hosted at Horseblock Point, a beautiful property near Gananoque, Ontario with eight rustic cabins. These cabins are available for either single or shared occupancy. Couples enjoy a special discount for single occupancy cabins. There are only 10 beds available across the 8 cabins, so we expect to sell out quickly. If you are considering joining, we encourage you to reserve your spot as soon as possible.
Horseblock Point is located just a 10-minute drive from Gananoque, Ontario. It’s roughly halfway between Montreal and Toronto, and only 20 minutes from both Kingston and Brockville train stations. We recommend carpooling or taking the train followed by a taxi for the easiest transportation options.
Your retreat fee covers all meals, lodging, and activities throughout the weekend. Transportation to the retreat is not included, and we encourage participants to connect and share rides. Additionally, there will be a post-retreat integration call a few weeks after the retreat to support you in applying what you’ve learned.
Yes, you and a friend can select the pricing for couples, provided you’re happy to share a bed in a tiny cabin.
Yes! We offer a flexible payment plan with three payments for each package. If you prefer to pay in full upfront, please contact us to make arrangements. We want to make this retreat accessible to you in the way that works best.
This retreat is for those who are ready to break through their limiting beliefs and step into full responsibility and action. You will leave with a renewed sense of purpose and a clear vision for the next steps in your life. The time spent in nature, with like-minded individuals, will give you the space to reset and reclaim your personal power.
There are no refunds for The Clearing, however, up until 30 days prior to the start of the event, you can make a one-time ticket transfer to The Clearing Retreat for the following year.
