Summer Workshops
Each summer we are proud to offer a wide variety of workshops at Rock Barra Retreat. Participants are reminded to bring a brown bag lunch to all events and don’t forget to bring a bathing suit.
June 28
Wobblefest
Wobblefest, sponsored by the Canada Council for the Arts, will feature solar-powered live performances of the album material album throughout the grounds off Rock Barra on the afternoon of June 28 (times TBA). Performers include Mathias Kom, Ariel Sharratt, Carlie Howell, Doug Hoyer, Owen Davies, Andrew MacKelvie, Jeff Reilly, Donald MacLennan, Sara May Jarvie Clark, and more, with visual installations and performances from Andrew Maize, Josh Collins, Villa Marshall, and River Clyde Arts.The event offers an immersive experience to audiences, and a ‘music festival’ unlike any they’ve experienced before.
Price: Free | Contact: michaelcduguaymusic@gmail.com
July 20
Iris Infused Threads: A Whimsical Quilting Workshop with Hailey Hennessey
Join us for a soul-nourishing day of creativity, connection, and color at the enchanting Rock Barra Retreat Centre on Prince Edward Island. What we’re making: A stunning Iris flower fabric paper piecing project—perfect for both beginners and experienced quilters. Think blooming beauty, peaceful stitching, and creative expression. Inspired by the elegant strength of the iris flower—a symbol of wisdom, renewal, and creative insight. Join us to celebrate the joy of handmade art, and the beauty of growth—this workshop is open to all ages and stages, especially those who enjoy nature, creativity, and a little bit of magic. There is a recommended age of 12+, however, if someone younger would like to participate they will need an adult present to assist them.
Price: $75 | Contact: hjhennessey@gmail.com
July 24 to July 27
Daughters of Devotion – Women’s Immersion with Abi Totty, Emily Doyle and Katlin Doyle Info
Embark upon a weekend of feminine embodiment, earth ritual, artistic expression, and ceremonial arts. An immersion into sacred connection with earth, womanhood and deep devotion.
Price: $555 | Contact: thedaughtersofdevotion@gmail.com
August 1 to August 3
Yoga of Sound with Teresa Doyle
Join Teresa for a relaxing weekend of singing wisdom songs from around the world. Enjoy chanting, light movement, laughter, beach walks swimming and sharing great food.
Price: $175 | Contact: teresa@teresadoyle.com
August 15 to August 17
Ode to Love – Celebrate your Writing with Yvette Doucette
What is more relevant right now in our lives than love? Let’s come together at Rock Barra Artist Retreat to write and celebrate love! Love for this fabulous powerful mode of expression! Love for our creative (and broken) hearts! Let’s write love for our joys, our griefs, and our lives! Join Yvette Doucette for a weekend of working on your writing.
Contact: ymdoucette@gmail.com
August 23 to August 24
Songs for a Small Planet Gathering
A weekend featuring workshops, art projects, music, and a songwriting circle celebrating climate activism and environmental sustainability.
Contact: info@rockbarraretreat.com
August 24 (11:00 am to 4:00 pm)
Identifying, Harvesting & Cooking Sea Plants with Irene Novaczek
Includes local seaplant identification; beach ramble to find and identify seaplants; harvesting tips; nutritional benefits and cooking with seaweeds (snacks and lunch!); use of medicinal seaplants.
Price: $50 | Contact: inovaczek@upei.ca
August 30 (10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
The MOM Retreat with Krista Doyle
Mommas! A day for YOU to refill that cup. A day of connection, Movement, Stillness, Laughter. Vulnerability. Fun. And good food!
10am – 5pm (rain or shine)
Price: $188 | Contact: beastmodemommas@gmail.com
August 31
Luna Moth Magic: A Mystical Quilting Workshop with Hailey Hennessey
Join us for a soul-nourishing day of creativity, connection, and color at the beautiful Rock Barra Retreat Centre on Prince Edward Island. What we’re making: A dreamy Luna Moth fabric paper piecing project—perfect for both beginners and seasoned stitchers. Think mystical vibes, outdoor energy, and slow-stitching joy. Inspired by the magic of moonlight, nature, and transformation—this workshop is open to all ages and stages, especially those who love a little wild, a little witchy, and a lot of handmade beauty. There is a recommended age of 12+, however, if someone younger would like to participate they will need an adult present to assist them*.
Price: $75 | Contact: hjhennessey@gmail.com
September 5 to September 7
Echoes of the Soul: A Sonic Immersion & Creative Activation with Kiara Ra
Join Kiara Ra for a 2-day retreat at Rock Barra, PEI, featuring an opening Sonic Alchemy (crystal bowl immersion), a transformative Sound Healing Journey, guided and intuitive vocal exploration and play as a group, creative activation and sharing, and a final sacred sound ceremony where participants weave sound, create, and sing while Kiara uses specialized gear and ambient soundscapes to amplify and attune each individual voice in real-time—highlighting its subtle, ethereal qualities in an atmospheric, playful weaving of sonic magic. This retreat offers deep nervous system recalibration, authentic self-expression, and communal transformation through the power of sound. No experience needed—just an open heart ready to explore.
Price: $175 per person (early) or $250 per person (Regular) | Contact: sacredkira777@gmail.com
September 26 to September 28
Write & Revel at the Rock – Expressive Writing with Yvette Doucette and Julie Pellissier-Lush
Join Julie Pellissier-Lush and Yvette Doucette for a weekend of writing stories and storytelling: craft your own tale of power and magic, of connection with nature, and of love for all that is, and all that are: our human and other than human kin. Then, for those that choose, we will share those stories around the communal fire and light the way for our writing in the world.
Contact: ymdoucette@gmail.com
Directions
Take highway #16 east from St Peter’s. When you enter the district of Rock Barra watch for Big Pond road on the left. Go down Big Pond Road for a kilometer. The Road turns sharply to the left. Do not go left. Continue straight and take the second driveway on the left #211. If you are traveling from Souris take the Souris Line Road to hwy #16, turn right, travel two kilometers and watch for the Big Pond Road going down to the shore.
For questions and additional information, email info@rockbarraretreat.com or text (902) 969-0367.
Core programming funded in part by Innovation PEI and generous private donations.