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It’s time to be YOU.

Welcome to The SEED Lodge, a creative wellness retreat centre on 50 acres near Georgian Bay where therapy, art and nature come together. Through therapeutic retreats, playful weekends and artist residencies, we make space for you to rest, reconnect, create and express who you really are.

Because we believe the 3 C’s—Creativity, Connection, and Calm—are the true cornerstones of wellness.

REST & RECONNECT PSYCHOTHERAPY RETREATS
ARTIST RESIDENCIES
CAMP SEED
OUR TRAININGS

We call our approach "psychotherapy with a root system", in other words, we take therapy outside office walls and into the “real” world.

Our curated retreats, workshops and trainings inspire creativity, awareness and the deep, embodied learning that happens when you connect to yourself, to others and to the land. We weave together creative arts therapies, depth psychotherapy, eco therapy, somatic practices, Kundalini yoga, breathwork, movement, music, herbal wisdom, nutrition, storytelling, laughter, play and much more.

Our signature Rest & Reconnect retreats bring psychotherapy, eco therapy and art therapy together, each with its own theme, to help you connect to calm and feel held all year long. They are made for the times you need a break from daily life: a few mental health days, a digital detox, some peace and quiet, more trees around you than people, and a supportive community of others who get your vibe. Plan to come to one or a few each year to keep your stress levels in check.

Unplug. Rest. Reconnect. And most importantly,

COME CREATE WITH US.


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The SEED Lodge is a place to create.

We offer artists residencies for creative souls wanting a quiet place to immerse themselves in their work. Self-identified and wanna-be artist are welcome.

We have partnered with Tree Mountain Studios to offer musicians a place to compose, record & produce their albums.

We are calling all those with a willingness to want to bring more beauty and authenticity to the world.

Artist Residencies @ the SEED Lodge

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    7-Day Writing Residencies

    These self led residencies are held four times/year so that you can set aside the time to bring your creative projects to life.

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    Sound & Music Recording

    We have partnered with Tree Mountain Studios for you to help you create your audio project.

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Camp SEED

Our unique Do-Nothing Retreats & Creativity Camps offered all year round.

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  • Rest&Reconnect

    Camp SEED: Crafty Christmas- December 11-13, 2026

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    Camp SEED: New Year Vision Board- January 1-3, 2027

  • Camp SEED: Winter Edition- Hibernation Mode- March 12-14, 2027

  • Camp SEED: Parents Weekend Without the Kids- March 19-21, 2027

  • Camp SEED: Garden Edition

The SEED Lodge is a place to gather.

We would LOVE to host your next family gathering, wedding, bachelorette party, wellness retreat, or corporate think tank getaway. Check out our facilities.

The SEED Lodge comfortably sleeps from 10-20 people and can host up to 50 for day events. We offer catering and custom programming for your group. We specialize in team wellness retreats, creativity coaching retreats, as well as therapeutic recreation getaways. Contact us to inquire about rates and availabilities.

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Hey there,

I’m Esther Kalaba!

I help people reconnect with their creativity, feel their feelings, and teach ways to calm their mind, so that they can find clarity, purpose and remember who they truly are.

With a focus on those who have experienced complex trauma, grief, chronic anxiety, and burnout, I integrate both Eastern and Western philosophies, creating a holistic approach that addresses the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of well-being.

As a registered psychotherapist, somatic practitioner, art therapist, breathwork and wellness consultant, and course creator at People of the Prana, I have had the honor of working passionately in this field for over 20 years.

The SEED Lodge is a place to ground & grow.

“Let’s step out of the therapy office and into the real world. We learn about ourselves and heal when we remember that we are always IN relationship with other people, plants, animals, and place.”

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