“Rev-It Up +Wind Down” SCI Wellness Retreat Weekend

Join us for the “Rev-It Up +Wind Down” SCI Wellness Retreat Weekend from Sept 28-Oct 1 in the Bow Valley.

The cost will be $200 and will include all activities, transportation from Edmonton, accommodation and food!

Activities will include adaptive mountain biking, yoga, meditation, SCI education sessions and more!

Reserve your spot here: https://rockymountainadaptive.com/book/797/

 

Tentative Itinerary is Outlined below:

Rev-It-Up and Wind-It-Down SCI Retreat Weekend in the Bow Valley                                 

 Weekend Overview:
When: Thursday, Sept 28- Sunday, Oct 1
Where: Bow Valley
What: Adaptive Hiking, Adaptive yoga, meditation, and Tibetan singing bowl sound bath session. SCI Education Session, round table discussion and a chance to connect with peers. Transportation will be included to and from Edmonton. Accommodations, activities and food will all be included for an all in price of $200 to the participants.
Who: Open to those living with SCIs – congenital or acquired (total of 6 participants + Kendra)
Why: Showcase adaptive recreation opportunities through RMA, and take time to reflect on the experience, and set future goals that help the adjustment process to living with an SCI. It will also be an opportunity to get out into the mountains and take time to connect with nature, and explore places with adaptive equipment that would otherwise be difficult to navigate as a wheelchair user. 

 

                                              Tentative Weekend Schedule: updated 09-27

 

Thursday Sept 28:

• • 12:00pm: participants will be at pick-up site ready to go in Edmonton, pick up at there at the REYU Clinic (Reyu address is 17716 107 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T5S 1G8) 
    • travel will be in your chair
  • 1:00pm: Depart Edmonton
    • no bagged lunch on the bus, eat beforehand
  • 5:00pm: arrival, give people time to settle  No Appies supper will be provided guests on own for snacks till supper
  • 6pm: intro to weekend, discuss itinerary and requirements – Dave (not staying for dinner)
    • while waiting for food
    • Dinner provided: participants can choose at the table

• Pioneer Dinner @ hotel the Keg

• Starter Caesar Salad (VG/GF/DF)

• Entrée choice of 

• Sirloin Steak GF, Center cut and grilled to medium. Served with vegetable garnish and garlic mashed potatoes.

• Oven Roasted Chicken GF (DF) Pan seared and roasted. Served with vegetable garnish and garlic mashed potatoes.

• Mediterranean Cauliflower V, VG -Oven roasted with green garbanzo bean hummus, pistachio nuts, couscous, and tahini lemon sauce.

• Dessert : Chef’s Choice (GF/DF/V/VG)

Coffee or Tea and Soft Drinks included

NO ALCOHOL COVERED BY RMA

 

Friday Sept 29:

• • 8:30am: breakfast at hotel buffet:

• Buffet Service

• Assorted fresh cut fruit

• Assorted baked goods

• Yogurt, cottage cheese & assorted cereals

• Assorted cheeses

• Scrambled eggs

• Eggs benedict

• Hash browns & sausage & crispy bacon

• Chef’s choice of pancakes, French toast, or waffles

• Coffee & tea, chilled juice

 

• 10:00am: participants will be ready at lobby to load van 
• 10:30am: bus departs hotel

• • 11:00am: arrival at location for equipment showcase and bowhead intro sessions 
    • 3 participants (Wade, Heather, Louise)
    • not a wheelchair
    • bowheads
    • bikes
    • sitskis (whatever is in the office)
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm: lunch break, bathrooms – Rocky Mountain Bagel Co. Coke, Sprite, Water
  • 2:00pm-3:30/4:00pm: afternoon sessions
    • leisure bike @ Millennium Park
  • 5:00pm-6:30pm: post-activity wind-down, free time

• 6:30pm-8:30pm: Dinner at the Keg (same menu as Thursday)

 

 

Saturday, Sept 30:

• 8:00am  get organized for the day →will be crisp so wear layers and warm clothes

• 9:00am: Breakfast Buffet in KEG menu same as before
• 10:00am: participants ready at lobby, load van
• 10:30am – 3:30pm: Paddlesports @ Rundle Forebay

• lunch break mid-paddle at CNC – cornerstone lunch

• 3-3:30pm: load van, Depart back to the accommodations and have some downtime before dinner
• 5:00pm: Dinner time

• KEG Dinner Menu – Canadian Dinner 3 course meal
• Canadian Dinner
• Starter
• Caesar Salad (VG/GF/DF)
• Entrée
• Alberta Prime Rib 10 oz. GF (DF)
• Aged for extra flavor and tenderness, then rubbed in our unique blend of spices
• and slow roasted to medium.
• Served with vegetable garnish and roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
• Baked Salmon GF (DF)
• Served on mushroom rice and steamed asparagus.
• Oven Roasted Chicken GF (DF)
• Pan seared and roasted. Served with vegetable garnish and garlic mashed potatoes.
• Mediterranean Cauliflower V, VG 
• Oven roasted with green garbanzo bean hummus, pistachio nuts, couscous, and tahini lemon sauce.
• Dessert
• Chef’s Choice (GF/DF/V/VG)
• Coffee or Tea and Soft Drinks

• 7:00pm: load van
• 7:30pm: arrive and get settled into the studio space (Hot Yoga studio, so will be warm)
• 8:00pm: start time for Yin Yoga and Tibetan Singing Bowls class with Kenny + Stef – Canmore Hot Yoga
• 9:30pm: Session ends and begin loading back into the transport
• 10:00pm-10:30pm: Arrive back at the accommodations, get settled into evening routine

 

Sunday, Oct 1:

• 9:00am: Wake up and breakfast
• 10:00am-12:00pm: Morning activity: SCI Education Session/Presentation, and round table discussion 
  • focused on reflection of living with a SCI, and the experience of being able to return to nature/mountains in an adaptive way. 
  • Exploration of the mental, physical, emotional aspects of the journey and activities. Allow space for open discussion and support.  
  • lead by Dave
• 12:30pm: Load up the van and begin departure back to Edmonton
  • Rocky Mountain Bagel Co. bagged lunch provided for drive home Coke, Sprite, Water
• 5:00pm: Approx arrival time back in Edmonton