At Home in God's LOVE

I've loved you the way my Father has loved me. Make yourselves at home in my love. John 15:9
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Ladies Retreat May 29-31, 2026 Canoe Cove,

Prince Edward Island

 

If you feel like no matter how hard you try, it's never good enough, you're not alone. So many women feel the same way. God's invitation extends to you to come away and experience His love in a deeper way. Join women from different denominations on Prince Edward Island to come together, encourage one another in friendship, experience God's love and create and deepen connections with others. 

Because you are so worth it!

Friday

5:30 pm Arrival

6 pm Dinner

7 pm Worship & Session 1 - Living in the Joy of God’s Love

9 pm Fellowship and Games

Saturday

8 am Breakfast

9 am - Worship & Session 2 - Loving God With All Your Soul and Mind: Freedom in Thought and Healing the Emotions

10:15 am - Break and Fellowship

10:45 am - Stretch and Strengthen

11:15 am - Session 3- Loving God With All Your Strength

Noon - Lunch

1 pm Choice of Craft

2 pm Choice of Activity

3 pm - Coffee, Beverages and Snacks

3:30 pm Free Time, Craft or Activity

4:30 pm - Session 4 -Your Heart at Home in God’s Love

6 pm Dinner

7 pm Worship & Session 5 - Hearing God’s Call to Live in Love and Freedom

9 pm Fellowship, Additional Prayer or Free Time 

Sunday am

8 am Breakfast
9 am Worship & Session  - Sharing God’s Love

Depart for the Sunday Service of your choice, or stay and fellowship, and enjoy the outdoors at your leisure.

It’s Time To Experience God's Love in a Deeper Way

Escape the busyness of your schedule and be refreshed in the presence of God.

INTRODUCING...

Our Speakers and Sessions

At Home in God's Love

Disconnect from the noise around you and tune in to what's happening in your mind, body, and soul. We'll explore:

  • Connect with God and others through times of worship and prayer
  • Learning for the Body, Soul and Spirit
  • Living in Health and Freedom Physically, Emotionally and Spiritually
  • Excellent speakers and musicians

It’s time to nurture yourself like never before.

Friday evening, Session #1: Living in the Joy of God’s Love

God's plan for each of his children is joy and fulfillment. Exploring what prevents you from living daily in joy. Tools to create space for joy and fulfillment.

Saturday morning, Session #2:  Loving God With All Your Soul and Mind: Freedom in Thought and Healing the Emotions

Practical session on hearing God and removing barriers to freedom in the mind and emotions.

Saturday morning, Session #3: Loving God With All Your Strength

Physical movement and self-care as an expression of worship and a gift to yourself and God.

Saturday afternoon, Session #4: Your Heart at Home in God’s Love

Renewing fellowship and deepening relationship with God as Father, Healer, Restorer, and Dream Giver.

Saturday evening, Session #5: Hearing God’s Call to Live in Love and Freedom

Exploring the freedom of love and acceptance from God, and the transformation of love into a lifestyle.

Sunday morning, Session #6 Sharing God’s Love

Living a life of love that is shared with others, with or without words.

Prayer and Fellowship

Share with others during prayer and sharing times. This is a safe place where everyone is working on their own journey.

Before each group session, you’ll get a journaling prompt. This will help your thoughts flow. Then, when you come together, you’ll be ready to share what came up for you. Many women find it powerful to learn that others are having similar struggles and hear the creative ways God is bringing hope amongst the chaos of their lives.

We can’t wait to connect and grow with you!

At Home in God's Love

Friday May 29 to Sunday May 31, 2026

 

Retreat registration is closed. We hope you will join us another time!

 

If you have already registered -

WOOO HOOO! We are in for a beautiful time together!

 

Session Speaker: Joy Locke

Joy’s passion in life is to partner with Jesus in furthering His Kingdom on earth. Joy has enjoyed over a decade of working with individuals and couples in a counselling setting and loves to watch as Jesus works in people’s lives, bringing healing and freedom.  

After graduating with a dual Master's in Theology and Counselling in 2005, she worked with Alf Davis / Agape Healing from 2007 to 2022.  She is now a Registrant with the College of Counselling Therapy of PEI.  Joy, her husband David and their 3 children are enjoying a new adventure on the Island!

Session Speaker: Sheila Ann Smith

Sheila Ann Smith is a life and health coach with extensive experience helping women achieve their goals. As the founder of CompleteHealth.Me, an in-person and online coaching practice, the author of Sugar Cravings Decoded and the Healthy and Delicious recipe book series, she brings a wealth of expertise to her events and clients.

Sheila Ann’s path has been defined by her love for Jesus and relying on His strength in her journey as a leukemia survivor, navigating family illness, domestic abuse, and profound loss. An international speaker, worship leader and singer-songwriter, she shares from the Word of God and her personal experience, with humour, empathy and resilience, rooted in the belief that physical transformation is deeply connected to emotional and spiritual well-being.

What to Bring

Camp list, what to bring:

Bedding: sleeping bag or sheets, extra blankets, pillow.

There are foam mattress pads on bunk beds in the rooms. Feel free to bring an extra foamy or mattress cover if you wish, whatever will make you feel comfortable.

Towels, face cloths - there are paper towels in the bathrooms, but no towels or linens

Tolietries: soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc

Medications

Change of clothes, including comfortable clothes and a jacket for outdoors. Weather permitting, we will have campfires outside, and you are welcome to go for walks.

Extra socks, underwear, slippers

Sweater or hoodie - the camp is heated and air-conditioned, but there is sometimes a temperature difference between upstairs and downstairs.

Raincoat just in case

Indoor and outdoor shoes

Bug spray

Sunscreen in case we have a heat wave

Hat if you wish

Flip flops, if you wish to use them at the beach or in the shower

Swimming suit and towel - there is a beach if you want a chilly dip. This will not be a group activity; it is at your own risk and is not supervised by a lifeguard. Please take a buddy and let us know what you are planning.

Water shoes for going in the water to protect against small rocks etc. The sand is nice, but at the shore, there are more rocks.

Bible

Pen

Exercise mat, if you have one. We will have some extra if you don’t, please let us know.

*NO snacks are allowed in the rooms - we will have lots of food and snacks available. If you want to bring food, you can, but it must be kept in the fridge or kitchen cupboard and consumed in the dining room or common area. No snacks are to be consumed in the rooms because crumbs and wrappers, etc., attract bugs for our group and future groups.

There is Wi-Fi at the camp and electrical outlets for devices. Please try to be present as much as possible and limit phone time. This is respectful to others and helps you get the most out of the weekend, free from pressure and worry, enjoying God's presence.