New Moon Hike ‘n’ Yoga

Four days With Kathy

August 09 - 12, 2026

Kathy discovered the magic of Pictou Island while attending a Wooden Tents retreat in 2019, and knew she would be back - as an instructor. She is returning for her sixth year of leading wonderful yoga classes and fun invigorating daily hikes across beaches, over rocks, and sometimes even through a bit of water - hopefully making it all the way around the island! And again this year your food will be ready for you when you get back!

Unplug, unwind, and recharge by starting each morning with a session of energizing yoga and meditation before setting off together to explore the extraordinary shorelines, beautiful beaches, and many special places. Challenge yourself while soaking up the sunshine, nature, and stillness of the island. Enjoy an ocean swim in the warmest waters north of Virginia and cap off each day with more yoga and meditation to soothe your body and ease your mind.

Across cultures and spiritual traditions, new moons represent renewal, intuition, and alignment with the universe. This retreat coincides with the New Sturgeon Moon on August 12. What better time and place to learn how yoga practice in conjunction with the energy of the moon can help release what is no longer good for you. Not to mention the opportunity to experience a darkness you won’t see on the mainland. Let Kathy’s lunar knowledge guide you in manifesting the things that you want in life. Enjoy your summer and take a step in the right direction.

A note from Kathy: This retreat marks my 7th trip around the island and while the challenge may not be for the faint of heart, it is one that tests both physical endurance and mental strength. Each year the scenic shoreline provides an optimal setting to test our ability to connect with nature and build trust deeply within ourselves that manifest as confidence. For many, this cultivates a profound sense of gratitude that will fuel your resilience long after you return to everyday life on the mainland.

Your retreat includes:

4 nights in a wooden tent with bedding included
8 Full yoga lessons at various island locations
8 catered meals (not vegetarian)
(Sun. evening thru Thu. morning)
3 Guided Coastal Hikes
1 full day bike rental
Daily journaling to develop a deeper sense of inner peace, love, and gratitude.
Transportation from the ferry

* Following the final leg of the island circumnavigation, Kathy will host a gathering with crackers, cheese, and a glass of Pictou Island Vineyard grape juice to help celebrate!

Double Occupancy $595
Single Occupancy $795

HST must be added to these prices.

Kathy loves people, nature, music, hiking, yoga and life. She has studied yoga under several inspiring teachers. Once ignited, her passion drove the need to share this mind and body practice with others. Kathy completed her yoga teacher training in 2018, with a focus on Hatha Yoga & Ayurveda. Her classes are rooted in awareness - the connection between our minds and bodies with the nature all around us. She believes fervently in the healing power of gratitude and how the simple practice of being thankful can plant seeds of hope when we need it the most.