Summer Solstice: A Women’s Retreat for Cultivating Light in the Darkness

With special guest Shannon McAdam. Scroll down to see Shannon's bio.

“…you too have come into the world to do this, to go easy, to be filled with light, and shine.”
---Mary Oliver, “When I am Among the Trees”

Join us as we celebrate the Summer Solstice, allowing the warmth of community and the warm rays of the sun to revitalize our spirits and shine a light into the darkness.

Slow down. Breathe. Release. Heal. Kindle the light within.

Spend time outside on the beautiful grounds of Hills of Peace campground, and let nature remind you of your sacred connection to all life. Explore healing spiritual practices to help ground and resource you for difficult times, integrating body, mind, heart and spirit. Shine the light of awareness inwards, illuminating places in need of healing, and finding the resources and courage you need to let your light shine.

Travelling to Hills of Peace: The best way to get to Hills of Peace is from the Hwy 600. Turn south onto Range Road 55A, following the signs to Capt Ayre Lake and Resort. From the turn off, travel about 5 kms to the Compressor Station (on left), turn right onto the access road and follow the sandy road to the campground (4 kms). We recommend travelers avoid using the access road from Jct Hwy 41 & 599 as this road is not maintained and is in poor condition. Be cautious about using use Google

Friday, June 20, 2025 (7 pm) to Sunday, June 22, 2025 (noon)

Hills of Peace Campground

Registration fee: $170

Registration deadline: Monday, June 9, 2025

Registration fee includes accommodations, all meals and snacks, and session supplies

Special guest facilitators:

Shannon McAdam

Shannon is a minister, spiritual guide, and teacher. She loves people of all kinds (the stranger the better) and is most happy when listening to people share deeply about their lives. Shannon is dedicated to challenging and questioning institutions, creating spaces of hospitality both physically and philosophically. Committed to helping all people make meaning in the ordinariness of life, Shannon is known for teaching and guiding people into listening as a spiritual practice - "listening for the soul". Shannon's formal training includes a Master of Divinity degree from Vancouver School of Theology and an undergraduate degree in technology and leadership. Shannon's newest adventure is in embracing a call to be an Apostle of Christ's Peace in Community of Christ church.

Shannon gets to journey through life with her supportive husband Matthew as well as a joyous extended family and eclectic group of friends. She loves playing board games, making a mess in her garden, creative embroidery, and cooking up delicious meals.

Vickie MacArthur

Vickie is a writer, spiritual director, and yoga teacher passionate about integrating embodied awareness, breath, and spirituality into everyday life.

As a minister and spiritual director, Vickie accompanies people of all faiths on their spiritual journey, and is connected to a broad network of spiritual directors and faith communities across North America. Since 2001, Vickie has been intentionally building community through her yoga studio, Spirit in Motion Yoga, creating a safe and peaceful space to explore the deep inner work of yoga and meditation. Vickie teaches the “art of slowing down and listening deeply” to ourselves, to each other, to our planet, and to the Great Mystery that holds us all. With an inter-spiritual heart that embraces the oneness of all spiritual traditions, Vickie seeks to build bridges of shared practice and understanding through her writing, teaching, and retreats.

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Summer Solstice: A Women's Retreat for Cultivating Light in the Darkness