Rewild with your Child

A Family Retreat ~ April 2024

Photography by Patricia Niven

Group of children and adults sitting on the forest floor under a tarp, engaged in outdoor activities in a wooded area
A woman and a young child sitting on a blanket in a forested area, with some broken dishes hanging from trees around them.
A bird's nest with a blue egg, moss, and a feather placed on a wooden surface.
Children and adults in a forest, some wearing warm clothing and hats, gathered around a small fire or activity, with some children examining objects and a girl with a magnifying glass looking toward the camera.
A woman in outdoor clothing showing a young girl with long red hair and a backpack, both sitting on the ground in a forested area with logs around them. The young girl is holding small brass bells and listening attentively.
Children sitting at a table engaged in painting activities. They are using brushes and watercolor paints on paper, with newspaper sheets spread on the table.
A group of people sitting under a large beige tent in a forest with trees and green foliage.
Child painting teal dots and squares on pieces of fabric with a paintbrush, newspapers covering the table, and cups of paint nearby.
Child in green jacket and gray beanie painting with watercolor paints on a table covered in newspapers and paper towels.
Three children in a forest holding painted homemade paper kites, dressed in jackets and rain boots, with trees and greenery in the background.
Colorful painted fabric pieces hanging on a clothesline with clothespins in a forest setting.
A woman holding a young child in a wooded area, both wearing jackets and the woman wearing a purple beanie.
A wooden outdoor workbench with various tools and containers on it, set in a natural, wooded area with trees and moss-covered ground.
A group of children sitting and playing under a large beige tarp canopy in a forest, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Children sitting around a campfire in a forest, with rocks and wood logs forming a fire pit, and a yellow bucket nearby.
Group of children and adults sitting around a campfire in a forest, with logs and greenery in the background.
Group of children and two adults sitting around a campfire in a forest, engaging in a camping activity.
Children and an adult sitting around a campfire in a forest, under a large yellow tarp.
A decorated tree trunk with pine cones, purple flowers, moss, and green leaves attached to it.
Children painting on torn pieces of paper with watercolors and brushes at a table covered with newspapers and art supplies.
Child in a paint-stained jacket painting with a stick on a piece of cardboard, surrounded by small containers of colorful paints on a newspaper-covered surface.
A young child with blond hair, wearing a pink knit hat and a dark jacket, is painting with a brush on a piece of paper. The child is focused and leaning over a table covered with newspapers and various paints and brushes.
Child stirring muddy water with a whisk in small metal pot on a rustic wooden surface, surrounded by other dirty metal cups and utensils.
Close-up of a smiling young girl with a gap-tooth, wearing a pink knit hat with a Canadian maple leaf logo, a blue scarf, and a brown winter jacket with fur trim, outdoors in a wooded area.
A young girl in a pink knit hat and black raincoat stands next to a tree in a forest, looking at a small decorated pinecone attached to the tree trunk.
A child looks closely at a nature-inspired face sculpture made of clay, pinecones, moss, and leaves attached to a tree trunk in a forest setting.
Tree with a face made of clay, decorated with white flowers and green leaves in a forest.
A close-up of a tree trunk with moss, ferns, ivy, a pine cone, and small purple flowers attached to it in a forest setting.
A close-up of a tree trunk in a forest with leaves, moss, and a purple flower attached to its side.
A woman with three children sitting on logs in a forest. The woman is holding a young child in her lap and the children are wearing jackets and hats. They appear to be having a moment outdoors.
A young boy is smiling and playfully holding up a colorful, painted piece of paper with green and brown dots at an outdoor arts and crafts event. He is wearing an orange jacket, a pink beanie with 'Canada' written on it, and is inside a wooden shelte
Three people, a woman and two children, standing outdoors in a forest with trees and greenery, having a conversation near a clothesline with colorful handmade decorations or fabric pieces hanging on it.
A woman in a purple knit hat and blue jacket standing in a forest, talking to a young girl with curly blonde hair and a pink jacket. Other people are seen in the background walking along a forest path. Decorative fabric banners are hanging from a lin
Colorful fabric flags hanging on a string with clothespins in a forest.
Person holding a cup of tea or coffee and a small bottle with green contents in an outdoor setting, surrounded by rocks and soil.
A person serving themselves food onto a plate at an outdoor buffet with other people in the background.
A woman embracing a child outdoors, with people socializing in the background under a wooden pavilion, trees and a cloudy sky visible.
Children roasting marshmallows over an outdoor fire pit on a grassy area.
A family is gathered around a rustic outdoor wooden table enjoying a meal, with children and adults seated and serving themselves food, which includes fresh fruit, bread, and various breakfast items, in a wooded outdoor setting.
A rustic wooden table with a breakfast plate of avocado toast topped with a poached egg and herbs. Surrounding bowls contain jam, fruit preserves, and berries. A glass of water and child's hand are also on the table.
A man with a beard and a blue beanie hat is eating food at a wooden table with a young girl and a woman, inside a rustic outdoor shelter with a view of greenery outside.
A man with a beard and a girl with brown hair are outside sitting on steps in front of a wooden shed. The girl is on the man's shoulders, smiling and holding a stuffed animal, while the man is smiling and holding her legs. The man is wearing a patter
A group of five people sitting on yoga mats in a wooden room, participating in a meditation or wellness session, with a circular arrangement of candles and flowers in the center.
A woman sitting cross-legged on a mat in a cozy wooden room, smiling with her hands clasped, with a natural scene visible through a door behind her. A decorated altar with candles, flowers, and spiritual objects is in the foreground.
A group of seven people outdoors in a grassy field, participating in a stretching or warm-up exercise. They are standing in a circle, raising one arm overhead. The background features trees, a wooden fence, and a cloudy sky.
A group of people outdoors, with one woman standing in a metal tub filled with water, and others standing nearby. One man is shirtless and another man is looking at his phone. The scene takes place next to a metallic building with yellow window frame
A man with a beard is sitting in a metal tub filled with ice and water, relaxing outdoors on a grassy area, while another man in a gray T-shirt and cap is crouching nearby, observing or talking to him.
A woman relaxing in an outdoor metal tub filled with water and ice, surrounded by grass.
Three people practicing a martial arts or fighting stance in an open grassy field surrounded by a wooden fence, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
A woman with dark hair smiling while sitting in a large metal tub filled with water and small stones, outdoors on green grass.
A man with a beard and a woman with red hair lying in metal tubs filled with water outdoors on grass, facing each other.
A woman is sitting in a metal tub being filled with water by a man, with a fire pit with logs burning in front on a grassy yard.
A shirtless man with a beard and dark shorts sitting in a sauna, visible through a glass window, with outdoor trees and sky reflecting on the glass.
A woman with dark hair smiling, wrapped in a white towel, walking barefoot on a grassy field, with a rustic wooden fence, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background.
Group of five people sitting on a wooden sauna bench, listening to a woman in a black swimsuit speak or give instructions, with sunlight coming through a window in the background.
A person eating soup from a white bowl with a blue rim, surrounded by food on a wooden table, including a tray of small baked dishes, glasses of water, and other bowls with soup, with hands using a spoon.
A woman is serving herself food from a bowl containing stuffed pastries topped with sauce and herbs. Other food items are on the wooden table, including a tray of similar pastries and a plate with a single pastry. A person in a blue jacket is in the
A woman giving a presentation or demonstration to a group of children and adults seated around a wooden table in a rustic, modern room with large windows and natural light.
Children playing on a grassy field with a metal cart, with farm animals grazing in the background.
A father helping his young daughter hold onto a horizontal bar at a playground, with trees and a fence in the background.
Two children in warm jackets touch baby sheep in a pen at a farm.
Children and an adult interacting with a baby sheep in a barn, with other sheep visible in the background.
Two young children, a girl and a boy, inside a barn with straw on the ground. The girl is holding two baby lambs, while the boy stands in the background wearing a blue jacket and a colorful beanie.
A woman holding a baby lamb in a barn, smiling while looking at the lamb.
Children and an adult holding a baby goat in a barn-like setting with straw on the ground and hay on the walls.
Person serving food on a white plate with salad, mashed potatoes, and gravy, with a ladle of mashed potatoes being placed on the plate.
Person holding a plate of mixed food including salad, mashed potatoes with gravy, and a slice of meatloaf
Young child with curly red hair wearing a red jacket holding a marshmallow.
Group of people practicing yoga in a circle on mats indoors with a rug and spiritual items in the center.
A woman practicing yoga on a gray mat with her arms extended forward, on a wooden floor next to a round woven rug with blue yoga blocks on it.
A woman practicing yoga indoors on a black mat surrounded by wood-paneled walls, a door with outdoor greenery, and decorated with plants and artwork.
Woman preparing food in a rustic outdoor kitchen, smiling, with a landscape of trees and people in the background.
Group of women sitting at a rustic table under a wooden canopy, having a conversation, with glasses, a flower vase, and outdoor lighting.
People having a meal at a wooden table with a large vase of flowers, holding bowls of food and glasses of water.
A person wearing a gray knitted glove and an orange jacket holding a leafy branch in a forest during daytime, with other people visible in the background.
Person holding a small paper with various pressed flowers and leaves on it.
Kids wearing colorful rain gear and boots playing outdoors in a leafy, wooded area.
A young boy wearing a navy jacket and a green cap with a furry lining is outdoors, holding a plant with green leaves. He is touching his lips with his right hand, appearing to be contemplating or tasting something.
Child in a navy jacket and green cap smelling a yellow flower outdoors, with other children and green grass in the background.
A young girl holding a wicker basket with flowers, wearing a training collar necklace, standing on grass during outdoor activity.
A young girl with brown hair in pigtails, wearing a pink jacket, lying on the ground outdoors, holding a small yellow flower, with an expressive face sticking out her tongue.
Person pouring water from a thermos into a glass container with flowers inside, while others look on.
A black kettle on a gas stove with visible flames, set on a rustic wooden surface with a background of wood and green foliage.
A young girl with blonde curly hair wearing a pink sweatshirt with hedgehog prints and a blue neck gaiter, standing outdoors at a wooden table with a white mug. She has a wooden medallion necklace and a floral bracelet on her left arm, and appears to
A woman is making green-colored food balls with her hands in a ceramic bowl in a rustic kitchen. The table has a baking sheet with unbaked and coated food balls. The kitchen counters are filled with various ingredients and utensils, and a window in t
A group of people outdoors near a tent, with a young child sitting and smiling at the entrance of the tent, and other people standing nearby.
A woman receiving a massage in a cozy wooden room decorated with string lights and a framed art piece. A table with a plaid tablecloth holds a vase of flowers and massage supplies, while a circular rug is on the wooden floor and some shoes are stacke
Woman in pink sweater pouring coffee into a mug during a gathering in a rustic setting with children nearby.
A woman and a young boy sharing a moment indoors, with warm sunlight in the background. The woman is smiling and holding a mug, while the boy looks at something in his hands.
A young girl with curly hair smiling happily while looking at two people whose backs are visible, in a cozy indoor setting with natural light.
A dirt path through a dense forest with tall evergreen trees and minimal undergrowth.
A person in a gray sweater and glasses stretches their arm in the air in a forest, while another person in a green beanie and black jacket stands behind them, looking at the camera.
Person with dark hair and glasses wearing a dark knitted sweater reaching up with both hands in a forest of tall pine trees.
Two people practicing tai chi outdoors in a wooded area, one with arms extended upward and the other with arms extended horizontally.
A man with glasses and a beard wearing a dark sweater raising his hands in a wooded area, with another person in a green beanie and later in a dark jacket behind him.
A close-up of a tree branch with budding leaves, against a background of a rural path and other trees under a partly cloudy sky.
A close-up of a flowering tree branch with numerous small white blossoms and yellow stamens, set against a blurred natural background.
A woman with a tattoo on her right arm practicing yoga with another person in a yoga class. The woman leans over the person on a yoga mat, who is doing a stretch or pose, in a studio with wooden floors.
People practicing yoga in a rustic wooden room with large windows showing an outdoor landscape.
Group of people practicing yoga in a wooden room, in a side plank position with one hand on the floor and the other arm raised, surrounded by candles and decorative items.
A group of people practicing yoga in a wooden studio, balanced on one leg with one arm extended upwards and the other arm reaching down to the ground.
A woman with short blonde hair, wearing a beige t-shirt and pants, standing with her hand on her chest, speaking or singing in front of a group in a wooden room with a vaulted ceiling.
People gathered around a table enjoying a meal, with a large black skillet filled with cooked Indian or Pakistani-style food, likely chicken or vegetable fritters, and plates of salad and naan bread.
A smiling young girl wearing a pink beanie hat, grey sweatshirt with a cat face design, and pink shorts, holding a stick with torn, colorful fabric pieces stapled to it, standing outdoors on a grassy area with a tree and overcast sky in the backgroun
Group of children and an adult lying on the floor in a circle, participating in a group activity or game indoors.
Kids and adults holding hands in a circle during a group activity in a wooden room with a large window.
Children participating in a yoga or exercise class in a wooden-fenced indoor space with large windows, doing downward dog pose on yoga mats.
Children playing and dancing on yoga mats inside a wooden room with large windows showing a green outdoor landscape.
Five children indoors on mats, with two jumping, three on the floor, in a room with large windows showing green trees outside.
Children and an adult engaging in a group activity on a rug indoors, with mats and clothes in the background.
A woman and a young boy sitting together inside a wooden structure near a large window, with the woman hugging the boy. The woman wears a bright pink sweater and the boy has blonde hair, sitting on her lap. Outside the window, a green field with tree
A group of children and an adult woman hugging and playing together indoors, with a wooden wall background and cushions on the floor.
A woman with glasses and dark hair practicing yoga or stretching with young children on a rug in a wooden room.
Two children, a girl and a boy, building a tall block tower in a playroom with wooden walls and floor, and ceiling beams, smiling and enjoying their activity.
A woman playing with two young children on a wooden floor inside a cozy room with a large window showing an outdoor green landscape.
A man lifting a young girl with one hand while she playfully touches his face, both smiling in a wooden cabin interior.
Close-up of green fern leaves growing among other plants, with some ivy leaves visible at the bottom.
A person in a red jacket reaching for a piece of bread at a table with bananas, plates with food, and a large turquoise bowl.
A group of people, including children and adults, gathered around a table outdoors, enjoying food.
A woman sitting at an outdoor table with children, one girl giving her a head massage, surrounded by food including bananas, on a sunny day.
Group of people enjoying a meal inside a rustic, open-air wooden shelter during daytime, with a table full of food and drinks, outdoors with trees in the background.