September 19–22, 2025 | A Houseboat Retreat Like No Other.
If you're a woman 45+ craving connection, calm mornings, new friendships, and a proudly Canadian adventure. If that sounds like your thing, this is for you. Join us for three unforgettable nights on the Rideau Canal with yoga, good food, wine-fuelled evenings, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Once Boat 3 is full, you'll have to wait until next year for our next Le Boat retreat.
It’s Happening. Are You Coming?
The first official Girl Trip is setting sail, and by sail, I mean we’re cruising the Rideau aboard luxury Le Boat houseboats for three nights and four days of connection, conversation, and just the right amount of chaos.
If you’ve ever said, “I need a weekend away with women who just get it,” this is for you.
And in a stroke of pure timing perfection, the day we dock in Westport also happens to be Westporch — the town’s annual small-but-mighty festival where front porches transform into pop-up galleries, live music stages, tasting tables, and more. It’s cute. It’s Canadian. It’s everything. Trust me, you’re going to want comfy walking shoes.
The Details
The Details
🗓 When: Friday, September 19 – Monday, September 22, 2025
📍 Where: Rideau Canal, departing from Le Boat Basecamp
1 Jasper Ave, Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4B5
🚤 Boats: 3 luxury Le Boat vessels
👯♀️ Guests: Only 20 spots available
Sleeping arrangements:
Each private cabin sleeps two and has its own bathroom.
Want your own cabin? Totally possible (at the full cabin rate).
Sharing with a friend? Great.
Prefer not to spoon? We’ve got non-V-berth cabins.
Coming solo? I’ll match you with someone lovely.
This Trip Is For You If:
- You’re a woman 45+ who’s ready to stop putting herself last
- You’ve been craving deep conversations, belly laughs, and fresh air
- You want a trip where *everything* is handled—you just show up
- You miss female friendship (yes, even the silly sleepover energy)
Sound like your vibe? You’re exactly who I planned this for.
Pricing & Payment
Total Cost: $1,200 CAD (taxes included)
This includes your luxury Le Boat accommodations, all meals, yoga, activities, wine, fuel, boat insurance—literally everything except your travel to Smiths Falls, personal insurance, and shopping.
Pay in full: $1,200 CAD
Or split your payment:
- $575 deposit due by July 17, 2025
- $625 balance due by August 30, 2025
Total Cost: $1,200 CAD (taxes included)
This includes your luxury Le Boat accommodations, all meals, yoga, activities, wine, fuel, boat insurance—literally everything except your travel to Smiths Falls, personal insurance, and shopping.
How to Pay:
To ensure compliance with Ontario's travel regulations, all payments for travel services, which is our Le Boat houseboats, are processed through our TICO-registered travel agent partner.
Deposit Payment:
Pay your $575 deposit by credit card directly to our TICO-certified travel agent.
You'll receive a secure payment link via email upon registration.
Balance Payment:
The remaining $625, which covers food, alcohol, yoga, entertainment etc. is due by August 30, 2025.
Payment instructions will be provided closer to the due date.
Registration:
To reserve your spot, please complete the registration form below. Once submitted, you'll receive an email with the secure payment link for your deposit.
Travel services for this retreat are booked and processed by:
UpAway Travel — TICO Registration #50021282
PO Box 3082, St. Marys, Ontario, N4X 1A7, Canada
416-367-8264 EXT 3771
A $575 deposit holds your spot. Space is limited, so don’t wait too long—once it’s full, it’s full.
What’s Included
Three nights aboard a fully-equipped Le Boat canal cruiser
All meals:
Continental breakfasts
Delicious lunches and BBQ dinners onboard
Tuscan-style dinner under the stars
Winery dinner in Westport (yes, wine is included)
Daily morning yoga on shore
Boat driving lessons (learn to dock like a boss)
Fuel, docking fees, boat insurance, and taxes
Tips for included restaurant meals
Surprises (because I don’t give it all away)
What’s Not Included
Travel to and from Smiths Falls
Extra alcohol beyond what’s included
Shopping (and you will want to shop in Westport)
The Itinerary
Day 1 – Colonel By Island
Boating lessons and safety review
Welcome BBQ
Ice-breaker games ( I promise no cringe)
Music and mingling under the stars
Day 2 – Westport
Breakfast on the water, depart for Westport
Westporch, shopping and exploring
Group dinner at Scheuermann Vineyard & Winery (Optional wine purchases for your stash at home)
Evening under the stars on the docks in Westport
Day 3 – Beveridge Locks
Breakfast and depart for Beveridge Locks (you'll love the lockmaster Ian)
Stop for lunch on the water
Arrive at Beveridge Locks for shenanigans
Tuscan dinner on shore (or onboard if it rains)
Chill, chat, or dance—this night’s for bonding
Day 4 – Return to Smiths Falls
Hugs, tears, promises to do it again
What You’ll Walk Away With
A sore stomach from laughing
A new friend (or three)
A stronger bond with the people you came with
A head full of memories—and maybe a few inside jokes that’ll last for years
Some fun parting gifts to remember it all
Plans to book your next Girl Trips getaway before you’ve even unpacked your bag
Who This Is For
This is for women who are craving connection, laughter, and something that feels like a reset.
You’re easygoing, open to new friendships, and not afraid of a little adventure (or a shared bathroom).
If you’ve ever said, “I need something just for me,” this is it.
Who This is Not For
If group energy makes you itchy, you’re not a fan of spontaneous fun, or the idea of sharing space (and wine) gives you hives — this might not be your thing.
Cancellation Policy
I get it—life happens. But because I'm working with real partners (like Le Boat) and reserving limited spots, I do have a cancellation policy in place:
- 90+ days before departure: Refund minus a $75 admin fee
- 30–89 days before departure: 50% refund
- 0–29 days before departure: No refunds, sorry!
- Need to transfer your spot? You can transfer your booking to another guest for a $75 admin fee, up to September 1st, 2025 before departure. I’ll do my absolute best to help you find someone if I can. I want you to feel supported, not stuck.
👉 Travel insurance is strongly recommended. It protects you in case the unexpected happens—and helps keep things fair for everyone involved.
Got questions? I’ve got answers. Email me now for a speedy response.