Paddle with Presence 2025
Schedule
Fri Sep 12 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-03:00Location
Dominion Park Beach | Saint John, NB
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Paddle with Presence is back again for another season! Bask in summer's golden light and truly take in the world around you on this unique experience that invites you to soften, awaken your senses, and drop deeply into presence.
As we glide through the water, we'll practice paddling in silence, allowing the gentle rhythm of our strokes and the natural sounds of the river to become our meditation, creating space for deeper presence and connection with both the world around us and one another.
Enjoy a soulful journey where breath, movement, and quiet connection in community come together.
What and How:
Our journey begins at the Dominion Park Beach, where we’ll gather pre-sunset to prepare.
Your kayak guide will provide essential safety procedures and basic paddling instruction before we set out.
We’ll then gather at Sunset Plaza with your wellness facilitator for a short session to learn a few grounding practices designed to gently awaken all five senses, inviting a deeper connection to the water, the land, and the moment.
From there, we’ll launch from the South Bay region of the Wolastoq (Saint John River) and trace the shoreline towards Grand Bay, soaking in the golden hues of the setting sun.
This unique experience invites you to awaken your senses and find your flow as you glide silently through the stillness of a summer’s evening.
Let the rhythm of the water and the richness of nature anchor you in the present moment as the sun dips below the horizon.
Upon returning to shore, we’ll close with a reflective circle by the fireside, integrating the evening’s experience before parting ways. Come sit silently or share what's alive in you.
Why:
- Slow down and reconnect with your body, breath, sensory awareness, and the wonders of the natural world.
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of summer on the Wolastoq River at sunset.
- Experience the calming rhythm of water and gentle movement.
- Ground yourself through simple somatic practices.
- Experience life with intention and depth of presence.
- Be part of a supportive, heart-centered community.
- Give yourself space to reflect, release, and reawaken.
- Leave feeling more centered, alive, and connected to yourself, nature, and community.
Duration:
Approximately 2.5 hours - Arrive by 6:15PM for a 6:30PM start.
Difficulty:
- Relaxed/Mild (The focus is on enjoying the paddle and connecting with your surroundings).
- A moderate level of fitness is required.
- Some paddling experience is beneficial, but not necessary.
What’s Included:
- PFD (Personal Flotation Device)
- Paddle
- Spray skirt
- Tandem kayak
- Intro to gear/safety instruction camp
- Bonfire
- Short breathwork and somatic practices
- Circle facilitation
More Info:
- All guests paddle tandem kayaks. Guides have the authority to cancel or modify a tour if group safety is at risk.
- Minimum age for this tour is 16 years old.
- This experience requires a minimum of 4 participants. If the minimum is not met, you will be notified and offered the option to reschedule or receive a refund.
What to Bring:
- Water in a reusable bottle
- Change of clothes and a towel to leave at the beach
- Yoga mat or something to lie on
What to Wear:
- Water-friendly shoes (footwear that can get wet)
- Non-cotton clothing (Jeans are not safe for water sports)
- Comfortable, easy-to-move-in clothing
If we postpone due to weather, guests who aren't able to attend the new date will be given a full refund.
Bonfire will depend on fire ban regulations.
The next available date is on August 20, 2025. This can be booked via the same link.
"Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.” ~Rumi
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Where is it happening?
Dominion Park Beach, 668 Tippett Dr, Saint John, NB E2M, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
