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Our retreats are designed to unplug you from the daily grind and plug you into the profound simplicity and richness of life that this land offers. It’s a place where the elemental forces of nature are palpable, reconnecting us to what is simple and meaningful.
Meet Our Founders
Julia Ray is the visionary founder of Ecstatic Dance Toronto. For her, “Ecstatic Dance is the way we gather as a community to dance to rhythms and beats for celebration, healing, transformation, and prayer.” Her pioneering spirit in creating community-centered dance experiences is a core inspiration for In the Wild Retreat.
Ian brings a lifetime of mastery in the martial arts to our retreat, with nearly 35 years as a practitioner and teacher. Holding a black sash from a renowned Kung Fu school in Montreal, his expertise spans striking combat, Judo, grappling, and street fight defense. Ian’s journey into the realms of yoga, 5 rhythms, and freestyle movement has complemented his martial arts background, supporting Julia in the creation of Ecstatic Dance Toronto since 2016.
Together, Julia and Ian create a space at In the Wild Retreat where movement, connection, and nature weave together to form a tapestry of transformative experiences. Join us for a multi-day experience to discover, grow, and be inspired