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SUMMARY:The Ocean Pause: A Mother’s Day Retreat for Women at The Quarterdeck Resort
DESCRIPTION:A Weekend of Deep Rest and Renewal\nMay 8th – 10th\, 2026 \nHosted at The Quarterdeck Resort Beachside Villas & Grill in Summerville Centre\, NS  \nFacilitated by Jacqueline Milner\, Psychologist and Director\, Breathe Mindfulness Centre \n\nYou are the anchor.  But even the anchor needs the shore.\nFor mothers\, caregivers\, leaders\, and women navigating the transformative tides of midlife\, this is your invitation to exhale. \nSo much of life is spent holding – family\, work\, responsibility\, and the quiet emotional labor that keeps everything moving forward. In that constancy\, it is easy to lose your own rhythm. This Mother’s Day weekend\, we invite you to the edge of the Atlantic to gently put the weight down. To be held by the ocean long enough to remember who you are when you aren’t needed – only present. \n\nThe Intention\nGiving back to those who give so much. \nThis weekend is grounded in evidence-based mindfulness\, gentle movement\, breathwork\, and guided rest\, with a particular sensitivity to women’s nervous systems – especially during midlife and caregiving years. \nThe intention is to support: \n\nNervous-system regulation and emotional settling\nPhysical and mental replenishment\nImproved rest and sleep\nA renewed sense of steadiness and inner spaciousness\nIntegration that carries gently into daily life\n\nTo reserve your space\, please call Quaterdeck directly at:  1-902-683-2998 or Toll Free 1-800-565-1119 \n\n\nWhat the Weekend Includes\nMindful Mocktails and Opening Savoring Practice \nA guided sensory welcome introducing the practice of mindful savoring — lingering with what is pleasant and noticing what feels nourishing. Through taste\, scent\, pacing\, and pause\, this opening evening sets the tone: slowing down\, arriving fully\, and listening inward. \n Morning Gentle Yoga and Breathwork \nTwo grounding morning sessions of slow\, mindful movement and breath awareness\, designed especially for midlife bodies and varying energy levels. Always optional and choice-based; no prior experience is required. \n The Changing Tides Circle (Optional) \nExploring Women’s Transitions \nA gently facilitated morning circle offering science-informed insight and practical guidance for navigating perimenopause\, menopause\, and post-menopause. \nTogether\, we explore: \n\nCommon physical\, emotional\, and nervous-system shifts in midlife\nExperiences many women carry quietly\nEvidence-informed strategies to support energy\, mood\, sleep\, and stress\nOptional sharing to reduce isolation and foster perspective\n\nListening is participating. There is no expectation to share. \n Evening Ocean-Inspired Yoga Nidra – Deep Rest \nTwo distinct guided practices — one releasing what you carry\, the other settling into the stillness beneath the waves. Both support nervous-system regulation and deep\, restorative sleep. \n Spacious\, Unstructured Time \nIntentional space for rest\, reflection\, ocean walks\, the sauna\, the pool\, or doing nothing at all — because restoration cannot be rushed. \nBetween guided sessions\, you are invited to walk the shoreline\, journal\, nap\, or simply sit with the sea without agenda or expectation. \nHere\, rest is not a pause from the weekend. It is the heart of it. \nSee Full Intinerary \n  \nThe Setting and Registration\nSet along Nova Scotia’s South Shore\, The Quarterdeck Resort offers a naturally calming coastal environment where the rhythm of the ocean supports restoration without effort. \nBooking Your Experience\nRegistration for the entire weekend is managed directly through the Quarterdeck Resort by calling 1-902-683-2998 or Toll Free 1-800-565-1119. \nThe Retreat Package – $599 plus HST (per person\, based on double occupancy). \nYour booking includes a two-night stay in a Seawood two-bedroom apartment featuring full kitchen and ocean-view terrace\, the complete Ocean Pause retreat curriculum with all facilitated sessions\, and a curated welcome gift to support your restoration. \nFor those seeking a private stay\, single occupancy options are also available. Please inquire with Quarterdeck at the time of booking. \nEnjoy the flexibility of preparing meals in your private kitchen or reserve a table at the oceanfront restaurant and order from the à la carte menu. Reservations are recommended to ensure availability. \nIs This For You?\nThis weekend is inclusive of all women and may be especially supportive if you: \n\n\n\nCarry responsibility for others—at home\, at work\, or in leadership roles.\nAre navigating midlife transitions\, change\, or renewal.\nFeel quietly depleted\, overstimulated\, or stretched thin.\nLong for rest that doesn’t require effort or performance.\n\n\n\nTo reserve your space\, call the Quarterdeck Resort directly and reference the Mother’s Day Retreat on May 8-10\, 2026: 1-902-683-2998 or Toll Free 1-800-565-1119 \n\n Discover Your Ocean Pause!
URL:https://breathemindfulness.ca/event/the-ocean-pause-a-mothers-day-retreat-for-women-at-the-quarterdeck-resort/
LOCATION:Breathe Mindfulness Centre\, 107-24 Harbourside Drive\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4P1L6\, Canada
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