Alder Wilderness Experiences

06/02/2026

PETITE RETREAT
Saturday–Sunday, June 20–21, 2026

Join Nicola Roberts-Fenton and Karla Delaney for a refresh, restart and reassessment of the gorgeous summer that awaits. Stay overnight or come for the afternoon and evening. The choice is yours. Relaxation and a feeling of readiness when you leave is the goal.

The longest days deserve a pause. 🌿🔥
A gathering of celebration, reflection, and connection through mindful practices, evocative movement, sacred stillness, and community.
✨ Saturday Afternoon & Evening — $70 (3pm - 9pm)
Includes supper
✨ Overnight Retreat — $140 (Sunrise and brunch until 10am)
Extend your retreat, Includes accommodations and brunch

To reserve your space: [email protected]
Spaces are limited.
Pickup from the end of the road can be arranged.

04/25/2026

The Tobeatic does rocks well 🪨

Just back for an amazing trip into the back woods, more to come!

03/25/2026

Would you stay here?

Birchdale is remote. It’s eight miles down a dirt road with no consistent cell service. (we love this part!!!) That remoteness is part of what makes it what it is—the silence, the sky, the way the lake holds you. We would never trade that. But we also know that remoteness can feel like a closed door if you don’t already know how to find your way in.

So we think about this a lot! We think about the person who’s never been. We think about the family who’d love a day at the lake but isn’t sure it’s for them. We think about the person coming from away who needs the solitude of Birchdale the way you need water—and doesn’t yet know this place exists.

What does it take for someone arriving from away, carrying whatever they’re carrying, to set down their bag and feel like they’ve come to a place that was somehow expecting them?

A retreat to this remote and magical place is a special kind medicine and WE INVITE YOU to try a dose.

Email 📧 [email protected] for details

03/16/2026

02/13/2026

Could spend your day cleaning out the junk drawer OR…..

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01/28/2026

Some places feel like they were waiting for you

🧣🪾🌞🪵🪐🛶

12/14/2025

12/05/2025

Petite Retreat: Winter Solstice

📆December 20 & 21 (21st optional overnight)
🕞 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Birchdale, Nova Scotia
👥Led by Nicola Roberts-Fenton and Tracey Erin Smith

Arrive at 3:30pm on Saturday and let the evening unfold gently indoors and out.

A simple shared meal, quiet reading and reflection, a shadow-casting art moment, an outdoor meditation with ice lanterns calling light into the dark and guided work to find your story with Tracey Erin Smith.

At 9:30pm we’ll close the evening together before heading home—unless you choose to stay.

For those staying overnight, the night deepens into morning: Sunrise Yin Yoga, a small hike, brunch, and an 11am farewell.

Details:
Saturday Retreat Only — $60
Retreat + Overnight — $100
Drive-in assistance from end of paved road is available.

📲Email to reserve: [email protected]

11/29/2025

🌖 S O L S T I C E
Petite Retreat

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I am so excited to announce that we are already full for the optional overnight spaces✨🔥

So what we are wondering is…
Are YOU interested in coming for the extended SOLSTICE retreat ???

If we have the interest, we are able to open another 4 spaces as the extended overnight options.

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~ The Petite Retreat: Solstice Time ~
Date: December 20 & 21 (21st optional overnight)
Time: 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Birchdale, Nova Scotia

Led by Nicola Roberts-Fenton and Tracey Erin Smith, 🕯️

Arrive at 3:30pm on Saturday and let the evening unfold gently indoors and out.
A simple shared meal, quiet reading and reflection, a shadow-casting art moment, an outdoor meditation with ice lanterns calling light into the dark and guided work to find your story with Tracey Erin Smith.

At 9:30pm we’ll close the evening together before heading home—unless you choose to stay.

For those staying overnight, the night deepens into morning: Sunrise Yin Yoga, a small hike, brunch, and an 11am farewell. 🌞

ℹ️ Details:
Saturday Retreat Only — $60
Retreat + Overnight — $100
*Drive-in assistance from end of paved road is available.

💌 Email to reserve:
[email protected] to

11/07/2025

Once a gathering place for actresses, sportsmen and families alike — next weekend (Sunday November 16th), the tradition continues.

Join us for the first reintroduction of the BIRCHDALE SUNDAY SUPPER

The evening will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate history. We’re excited to hear stories of the region and the great guides of Birchdale, with our special guest and treasured mementos adding something truly unique to this cherished tradition.

Our tables are almost full, Register now!
Sunday, November 16, 2025 • 4:00–7:00 PM

Delicious four-course menu by Chef Sam Hoffman.

Wine pairings from a local vintner.

Gentle music from Richard LeBlanc & Sue Kerr, and stories from the past.

Dress as you are or lean into “fancy in the forest.”

🎟️ $120 per person
🪑Limited spots available
📲To reserve your seat: [email protected]