The week will include canoeing and kayaking for all skill levels, yoga, massage, nutrition and of course a wine and cheese evening at the lake lot. The opportunity to paddle in a women's only environment can be a positive and desirable one for many. The idea for a ladies paddling retreat originated last summer when Anna Levesque (of Girl's at Play) and Gail Shields (open canoe mentor) both instructed at MKC. Combined with Claudia's enthusiasm, the idea evolved into a retreat week for women. The week begins with a Sunday night arrival at MKC, and 8pm 'sharing of goals'

Every day will start off with a Yoga session before breakfast. Paddling will be the main focus of the day, with an hour break for lunch back up at the MKC resort. Après paddling sessions start with a Nutrition session on Monday afternoon, a Canadian wine and cheese tasting along the waters edge celebrating Canada Day on Wednesday July 1st; a bio-mechanics group session on Wednesday, leading up to individual athletic assessment, therapy and program sessions for each participant, specialized slalom technique session with Canadian kayak and open canoe champs Katrina Van Wijk and Gail Shields in the gates; MKC's Thursday evening awards ceremony culminating with a Yoga Dance event - getting us ready for Friday's river trip down the Upper Madawaska River.