Adventure Day at Pinecroft: Take a personal day for a soul-filling day in Aylmer, Ontario!
Friday, May 29th, 2026 from 11:30am-4:00pm
Photo credit: Yoksel Zok, Unsplash
When: Friday, May 29th from 11:30am-4:00pm (plus travel time)
What: Take a personal day and join me for a soul-filling day in Aylmer, Ontario. We’ll start the stunning Pinecroft property for a delicious homemade lunch, peruse the gift shop and local pottery gallery and finish with a guided nature reflection at the water. We’ll then head to Springwater Conservation Area for a guided walk through forest and wetlands where you’ll learn about Carolinian Forest and the importance of time in nature for physical, mental and emotional well-being. And let’s be honest, to enjoy that spring has finally arrived! We’ll finish the day with a stop at the Howe Family Market to pick up fresh local food for the weekend ahead. It’s sure to be a beautiful day with like-minded people.
Key Take-aways:
*Delicious home-style lunch under the trees
*Visit gift shop & pottery art gallery
*Nature reflection by the water (prompts provided)
*Guided Nature Walk at Springwater Conservation Area (easier terrain)
*Connect with like-minded people
Transportation: If you need a ride just let me know. I can take up to 4 people in my vehicle and can also help with carpooling as needed.
Investment: $60 per person (includes half day guided experience; lunch and market purchases extra). Space is limited to ensure depth of experience.
Contact: Leigh@leighshand.com to register.
What is Spiritual Eco Adventures?
This exciting new venture brings nature and spirit together through meaningful outdoor adventures combined with spiritual teachings and rituals like honouring the elements (earth, water, fire and air) and taking care of our bodies and minds (i.e. yoga/stretching/meditation).
With 1 in 4 Canadians now identifying as having anxiety, depression or PTSD, this type of programming is more important than ever before as nature has incredible healing qualities: lowers the stress hormone cortisol, improves breathing, relaxes the nervous system, provides a sense of calm and grounding, reduces anxiety and depression, improves mood, cultivates connection, rejuvenates body, mind and soul.
Eco Adventure Programs
Spiritual Nature Hikes
The first program being offered is guided Spiritual Nature Hikes that blend yogic and other spiritual teachings with key learnings from my naturalist training (i.e. animal tracking and identification, wildlife photography, identifying local flora and fauna, etc.). The intention of this program is to slow down, enjoy the journey, connect with a like-minded community and learn new things while taking care of ourselves and the earth.
Stay tuned for spiritual kayaking sessions, snowshoeing, seasonal retreats and more coming soon!
What is Spiritual Nature Hiking?
Immerse yourself in nature with Leigh Shand, an Experienced Teacher, Spiritual Naturalist, Yoga, Mindfulness and Holistic Healing Practitioner.
Are you looking to experience the healing effects of nature? Do you want to ground your body, calm your mind and rejuvenate your spirit? Then Spiritual Nature Hiking could be just what you have been seeking.
Throughout the two-hour program, Leigh blends all her holistic modalities and naturalist teachings to create a unique and rich nature hiking experience. You will have the opportunity to walk, stretch, journal, experience a drum healing, tree meditation, seasonal rituals and Indigenous teachings, learn the local flora and fauna, tree and wildlife identification and much more. You’re sure to leave feeling calmly uplifted, inspired and connected.
What’s Included: a two-hour hiking experience, tea, detailed handout and a small gift for all participants.
Investment Options:
Private guided hike: $250
Semi-private guided hike (2-3 people): $85-$125 per person
Group guided hike (up to 10 people): $40 per person
Corporate: customized offerings and packages
*Please note there are extra fees for travel outside of London, Ontario (I offer hikes in Brantford/Paris, Long Point and Muskoka and other locations may be considered).
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Find out more about Leigh, her schooling and background visit the About Page
Testimonials
“My spiritual nature hike with Leigh was both an uplifting and rejuvenating experience. Leigh’s detailed knowledge of local flora , fauna, tress and wildlife combined with her holistic mediation and healing modalities enabled me to reconnect to the calming rhythm of the natural world. I would highly recommend this hike for anyone looking to leave the business and busyness of their day to ground and refresh their mind, body and spirit.”
