You’re invited to our very first Pocket Urban Retreat

gentle grounding movement | nourishing lunch | creative workshop

Join us on June 15th, ZENDEN Event Space @ Werklab: a gentle, joyful space to pause from your everyday, reconnect, and get inspired.

What’s Included:

A welcome refreshment on arrival
Grounding breathwork and mindful movement session led by Jasmina Egeler to get us centred
A nourishing, seasonal lunch served family-style by Amy and Alex
A creative botanical art workshop with pressed flowers by artist Telnaz from Bloomist
Tea and a sweet treat to close
A goody bag of wellness products (sponsored by Category 3 Media) as a gentle reminder to continue caring for yourself beyond the retreat

Each element of the day is designed to nourish your inner child, calm your nervous system and to spark quiet creativity.

Retreat Details

Date: Sunday, 15 June 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST
Location: Werklab, Vancouver (1275 Venables St #290, Vancouver, BC V6A 2C9)

Early Cheerleader Pricing:

This first retreat is being offered at cost for you, our friends (and your friends!), just enough to cover food, materials, and the space.

Ticket Options:

For One - $129 (incl. tax)
Bring-a-Friend Ticket - $189 early bird / $219 from 8th June (incl. tax) for two, if you invite a guest we have not invited ourselves

A little thank you:
We’d love your support in helping us make it a success. If you bring a friend, family member or colleague we haven’t invited yet, you're helping us grow this new community. Should we reach capacity, any profit will be returned to you as a credit toward your next retreat - a little gift from us for paying it forward.

Early bird pricing ends midnight 7th june

Registration Deadline : June 13 2025

Before You Book

All materials will be provided
The space is accessible
You can share any allergies or dietary needs at checkout
Please wear something comfortable for movement and making
Other than that, just bring yourself!

We really hope you can join us. If you can't make this one but would love to hear about our next event, click here to let us know.

With love,
Amy & Harriet xx

About the Hosts

Harriet is a Creative Consultant curating experiences that support people in reconnecting with themselves and their inner child through play, presence and self expression. She and Amy met at a vision boarding workshop she facilitated a few years ago, where the seed for this collaboration was first planted.

Amy, who works in product for Lululemon, brings a deep love of yoga, cooking, and growing interest in Ayurvedic nutrition, as well as a talent for curating and hosting beautifully considered gatherings for her friends and family.

About our June Collaborators:

Jasmina Egeler is a yogi with over fifteen years of teaching expertise. Her journey has evolved through teaching in both traditional and non-traditional settings, including the Downtown Eastside and Burnaby Youth Custody Centre, currently leading classes and teacher training at YYOGA. Her teaching is dynamic, compassionate, and grounded in over two decades of lived practice.

Alex Charters will co-create our seasonal, family-style lunch with Amy. A passionate cook and vibrant host, Alex brings flavour, creativity, and fun to the table.

Telnaz from Bloomist is a botanical artist specialising in floral and bouquet preservation, mentorships and workshops, whose work encourages us to slow down. She’ll guide guests in making their own pressed flower artworks during the creative workshop. You can find out more about Telnaz's work at www.bloomist.ca.

See more of what we will be creating below:

About the Space

Werklab's ZENDEN is a versatile event space offering a modern, inspiring setting for workshops, networking, and celebrations. The space offers a calming, minimalist aesthetic with natural textures and warm lighting that fosters presence, connection, and creativity. Find out more about Werklab at www.werklab.com

FAQs

Who is this retreat for? This retreat is for anyone looking to take a meaningful pause. No experience with movement or art is needed. Just bring yourself.

Do I need to bring anything? We’ll provide everything you need for the movement and creative sessions. Yoga mats are provided, but if you'd prefer to bring your own you are welcome to do so. Just wear something comfortable and bring a water bottle if you’d like.

Will the food accommodate my dietary needs? Yes, we are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions and all allergens will be labelled, however cannot guarantee there will be no traces for severe sufferers. Please let us know your allergies or needs at checkout and reach out if you have any concerns.

How physical is the movement session? The session will be gentle and grounding - designed to help you arrive in your body without breaking a sweat. It’s suitable for all levels and will include breathwork, light movement, and rest.

Will there be breaks? Yes, there will be breaks sprinkled in throughout the day, and chances to go outside - there is a park one block away.

What if I come alone? You’ll be in good company. Many of our guests will be attending solo, and the experience is designed to foster a sense of ease and connection. You’ll have the freedom to interact or reflect quietly - whatever feels right for you.

What is a ‘pocket’ retreat? We call it a “pocket retreat” because it’s a small, sweet pause that fits into a single day, without needing to leave the city or take vacation days!

Is the space accessible? Yes. Werklab is an accessible space. If you have specific access needs, please get in touch and we’ll do everything we can to support you.

Is there parking? Yes. Werklab has a large parking lot, reserved spaces are available to our guests at the weekend.

Can I get a refund if I can’t attend? We understand plans can change. If you need to cancel, please let us know at least 7 days in advance for a full refund. Your ticket can be transferable if you need to cancel within than 7 days, but a minimum of 48 hours in advance.

Can I come to some of the day? We recommend attending the full experience to get the most from it, but if you need to arrive late or leave early, just let us know in advance.

When is the next one? We hope to host the next one in September. Until then, we will be refining our offering based on any feedback you have for us! This is just the first in a series - each retreat will offer a unique blend of movement, food, and creativity. If you can't make this one but would love to hear about fututre events, click here to let us know.

A note about photography: We’ll be taking a few discreet, natural photos and video snippets throughout the day to use for future marketing. If you’re not comfortable being photographed or filmed, that’s totally ok - just let us know when you arrive and we’ll make sure to respect that. Our photographer for the day is Chrissy Preecy, you can find her work at www.chrissypreecy.com

Still have questions? We’d love to hear from you. Feel free to email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

We acknowledge we are hosting this event on the shared, unceded, ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Pocket Urban Retreat

Pocket Urban Retreat

Event Info

Hosted By:

Amy & Harriet

Amy & Harriet