Back2Nature experience

Saddle & Paddle Adventure & Wellness Retreat

A guided outdoor wellness retreat at Eagle Creek Regional Park, Saskatchewan in partnership with Misty River Trail Rides.

This retreat brings together the steady wisdom of the horse , the calming presence of water , and the restorative power of mindful outdoor practices . You will be guided through a thoughtful journey that includes a grounding meditation, a hike, qigong practice, a horseback ride with Misty River Trail Rides, and a stand-up paddleboard tour on Eagle Creek.

Whether you are craving a reset, a meaningful outdoor experience, or a new way to connect with yourself, the Saddle & Paddle Retreat offers space to breathe, move, and return to what matters.

This retreat is for you if you are craving:

A break from constant doing and mental overload A guided experience where everything is thoughtfully planned for you A deeper connection to nature, your body, and your breath A wellness experience that blends adventure with grounding practices A chance to try something new in a supportive and welcoming environment

No previous horseback riding, qigong, or stand-up paddleboarding experience is required.

During this guided retreat, guests will move through a carefully curated outdoor experience that weaves together land-based and water-based practices for a full body and full mind reset.

What’s Included:

Begin the retreat by slowing down, settling your nervous system, and arriving fully into the present moment.

Enjoy a gentle hike through Eagle Creek Regional Park, offering space to connect with the land, breathe deeply, and awaken your senses.

Experience a guided qigong session designed to move energy, release tension, and support balance in body and mind.

Enjoy a guided paddle on Eagle Creek, allowing time to reflect, unwind, and experience the calm of the water.

Take in the beauty of the park on a guided horseback ride with Misty River Trail Rides, connecting with the steady and grounding energy of the horse.

Enjoy a beautifully curated artisan grazing box by The Prairie Grazer, thoughtfully prepared to offer a nourishing and delicious pause during your retreat experience.

Your Retreat Hosts

Alaine was raised in the saddle! She’s spent the last six years living her dream as the owner and operator of Misty River Trail Rides. Her passion lies in creating meaningful connections between people, horses, and the natural world.

Alaine

Kyla Bouvier is the owner and founder of Back2Nature Wellness & Adventures. She is a wellness entrepreneur and outdoor guide who designs transformative experiences that combine nervous system regulation, nature immersion, and self-awareness. For her, time outdoors is a return to something essential. Her work is grounded in the belief that humans are inherently connected to all living things and that the natural world mirrors our inner rhythms and wisdom. Her work helps people slow down, reconnect, and build resilience through practices like sauna experiences, stand-up paddleboard experiences, bodytalk and astrology, and mindful outdoor activities.

Kyla Bouvier

Your Retreat Journey

We begin by arriving into the space with a grounding meditation to help settle the mind, soften the body, and bring awareness into the present moment.

From there, we move into a guided hike through the natural landscape of Eagle Creek, inviting you to slow your pace, connect with the land, and gently open your awareness.

You will then be guided through a qigong practice to support the flow of energy through the body, regulate the nervous system, and create a greater sense of internal balance before the next stage of the journey.

Your horseback riding experience with Misty River Trail Rides offers a unique opportunity to connect with the grounded, intuitive energy of the horse while taking in the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

We close with a guided stand up paddleboard tour on Eagle Creek, where you will have the chance to integrate the experience on the water, breathe deeply, and move with the rhythm of the creek.

Please Note: This itinerary may be modified due to weather and temperatures. This is to accommodate the fluctuations this time of year and the safety of being on the water.

Why Guests Love Experiences Like This

When we combine mindful movement, nature immersion, and guided outdoor adventure, something begins to shift. Guests often leave experiences like this feeling: More grounded and present

Mentally clearer and less overstimulated

Connected to their body and breath

Refreshed by time in nature

Recharged through meaningful movement and new experiences This is more than a retreat filled with activities. It is a guided inner journey in the outdoors.

Why This Retreat is Different

The Saddle & Paddle Retreat is designed for those who want more than just recreation. It is for those who want to experience nature as a partner in their healing and growth. By combining meditation, qigong, hiking, horseback riding, and paddleboarding into one intentional retreat, this experience supports both adventure and restoration in a way that feels grounded, memorable, and deeply nourishing.