The Wonder Path
✔️ Rooted in nature
Think forest paths, labyrinths, beaches, creative spaces
✔️ Infused with human connection
Supportive community, gentle learning, playful topics
✔️ Supported by technology as a tool
Expanded use of simple, mindful, creative apps
Harbour Retreat
Behind the scenes...
I’m Wendy, and I created this little corner of Nova Scotia for adults seeking space to breathe, play, and explore. As someone who loves wandering forest paths, watching the tides, and noticing the small details of life, I built Harbour Retreat to bring that same sense of wonder to your experience.
Walk the labyrinth for mindful movement and meditation
Create in the Creative Corner with natural materials and your imagination
Soak in the ocean and forest views for reflection and peace
Enjoy curated rituals and gentle guidance to nurture your creativity and calm
Every visit is an invitation to pause, explore, and be fully present.
My Background
Rooted on the rugged Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia, I love to create functional artworks from reclaimed ocean waste including lobster rope, broken traps, and discarded netting.
Each piece is a meditation on transformation—honouring the maritime traditions of the fishing village where I reside, while reimagining materials that might otherwise be lost to the sea.
Drawing on my background as a digital skills instructor, I explore the intersections of technology and handcraft. This unique lens informs my artistic process, blending traditional coastal materials with contemporary perspectives. The result is work that is both tactile and interactive—grounded in function yet rich with layered meaning about renewal, resilience, and the human relationship with nature.
From my seaside studio at Harbour Retreat, I continue to expand this practice through workshops, seasonal programs, and solo retreats.
Reclaim your sense of wonder with nature, self, and technology.
At Harbour Retreat, everything we offer helps you reconnect—with yourself, the natural world, and the tools of technology as portals of creativity and presence. The Wonder Path has three levels of experience:
