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Food That Feeds Body & Soul
All meals are thoughtfully created by Janice from State of Whimsy Calgary, known for her imaginative, locally-sourced menus. In keeping with the theme of optimal health, we will have carefully crafted meals following the Mediterranean diet, with a few Stampede Themed surprises.
Expect colourful, nourishing, and flavourful meals designed to fuel energy and connection.
Vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options available.
Food That Feeds Body & Soul
All meals are thoughtfully created by Janice from State of Whimsy Calgary, known for her imaginative, locally-sourced menus. In keeping with the theme of optimal health, we will have carefully crafted meals following the Mediterranean diet, with a few Stampede Themed surprises.
Expect colourful, nourishing, and flavourful meals designed to fuel energy and connection.
Vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options available.
It’s rare to find facilitators who not only teach conscious relationship — but live it.
Daniel and Nicole have been married for 22 years, raising two amazing children and walking the same path they invite others to explore.
Their story began with one intuitive email, a festival, and a rhythm that changed everything:
“Her grounded, radiant energy stuck with me. Tea turned into dinner… and 22 years, two kids, and a lifetime of learning later, we’re still writing this rhythm together.”
— Daniel
Their connection forms the heart of this retreat — an invitation to discover what conscious love feels like in real life.
The Calgary Stampede
“The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”
Every July, Calgary comes alive with music, rodeo, culture, and community.
The Stampede is a celebration of connection — and the perfect backdrop for couples to set an intention together before stepping into the festivities.
Whether you’re local or visiting, the retreat offers:
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Exclusive discounts to select Stampede events
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Partner perks at local Calgary businesses
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Optional evenings out to explore the city’s energy — consciously
Book early — Stampede accommodations fill quickly.
3 Day Retreat in the Haliburton Highlands, Ontario
*Men's, Women's & Mixed Retreats Available
Stampedin'
Couples' Retreat
Where Connection Meets Celebration!
Reignite your connection. Reclaim your energy. Reimagine your love — Stampede style.
Co-Facilitators Dr Nicole Maxwell and Daniel Macca, MBA, PCC help you and your partner connect with your mind, body, soul -- and most importantly, each other!
Thursday July 9 - Sunday July 12 2026
North Glenmore Park, Calgary, AB, CANADA
Classy Canadian Retreats
Between work, kids, and the endless to-do list, it’s easy to lose touch with the rhythm that first brought you together.
Maybe you’ve noticed:
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Conversations that loop instead of connect.
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A loss of spark, intimacy, or play.
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Feeling unseen, unheard, or emotionally out of sync.
Or maybe you would like to figure out what comes next for you as a couple.
You’re not alone — and you don't have to stay in the dark. The Stampedin’ Couples’ Retreat blends relationship science, energy leadership, and natural vitality to help you reconnect deeply while having fun together in one of Calgary’s most vibrant weeks of the year — the Calgary Stampede.
Ready to Reconnect as a Couple...
and have some FUN?
💡 Expert Guidance: Learn communication tools from world-renowned Gottman Institute and Energy Leadership with Professional Coach Daniel, PCC, MBA, and Optimal Health Strategies from Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr Nicole
🗣️ Interactive Practice: Receive valuable modules as you practice real-time exercises with each other, reconnecting in meaningful ways.
🌍 Connections: Meet other couples also committed to relationship growth!
The Setting:
North Glenmore Park
Calgary, AB
Where City Meets Mountains.
Located along Calgary’s Glenmore Reservoir, North Glenmore Park is a serene natural sanctuary in the city’s southwest.
With wide open green space, forested trails, mountain views, and water access, it offers the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility.
Whether you’re reflecting by the water or walking hand-in-hand through tree-lined paths, this space invites calm and clarity — a fitting container for meaningful reconnection.
What you'll gain
Deeper Self-Understanding
Learn about yourself, your partner and your relationship patterns.
Tools for Healthy Connections
Acquire practical skills for building a secure aware relationship.
Personal Growth
Gain insights in a supportive, evidence-based environment.
Community
Engage in a safe, supportive community to ask those burning questions and gain insights.
Transform Your Relationship:
Invest in Your Partnership and Your Future
Relax into connective stillness just 10 mins from downtown Calgary.
Who Is This For
This retreat is ideal for couples who:
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Want to reconnect emotionally and physically after drifting apart.
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Are navigating stress, transition, or midlife shifts and want to grow closer, not apart.
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Value personal growth and conscious communication.
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Want to blend self-work with play, nature, and celebration.
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Are ready to feel inspired, grounded, and re-energized — together.
Whether you’re newly together or decades in, this experience helps you see each other again with fresh eyes and open hearts.
Listen to the podcasts on Spotify!
Meet Chef Janice
Meet Your
Stampedin' Couples'
Retreat
Co-Facilitators
& CCR (Country Cabin Retreats) Contributors.
Meet the expert and wellness professionals dedicated to guiding you on your journey to discover, create and maintain a healthy relationship.
Daniel Macca
Professional Coach | Leadership Trainer | Conscious Relationship Facilitator
PCC, MBA
Daniel is a former therapist and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation. He’s a lead trainer with iPEC, specializing in Energy Leadership, emotional intelligence, and conscious communication. His work helps individuals and couples uncover the “lenses” through which they experience love, stress, and connection — empowering awareness that transforms relationships. At the retreat, Daniel will guide you through: Energy Leadership for Couples Conscious Communication & Choice Gottman Method Tools for Everyday Connection
Dr Nicole Maxwell
Naturopathic Doctor | Integrative Health Expert | Vitality Educator
Dr. Nicole Maxwell is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine trained at Bastyr University. She brings over two decades of experience helping patients restore energy, balance hormones, and cultivate sustainable wellness. Her work integrates modern diagnostics with natural medicine to support whole-body vitality — physical, emotional, and energetic. At the retreat, Dr Nicole will lead workshops including: The Energy Blueprint: Building Resilience from the Inside Out Hormones in Midlife Cracking the Cholesterol Code Gut Reset & Plant Medicine for Everyday Balance
What's Included
A Real Love Story: How It All Began
Your 4-Day Experience Includes:
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4 days of couples’ workshops & guided connection at the spectacular lakeside North Glenmore Park, Calgary, AB: July 9-12, 2026
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Daily yoga, fitness & mindful movement sessions
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Energy Leadership and Gottman coaching with Daniel
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Wellness & vitality workshops with Dr. Nicole
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Connection circles and guided reflection time
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Daily Delicious and healthy living inspired meal from Chef Janice.
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Optional evening Stampede events
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Access to local partner discounts
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Access to local hotel discounts
(If not from the Calgary area, we invite couples to book their own accommodation given the number of different options during this Stampede time - a full partner list will be sent upon booking)
Your 4-Day Experience Includes:
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4 days of couples’ workshops & guided connection at the spectacular lakeside North Glenmore Park, Calgary, AB: July 9-12, 2026
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Daily yoga, fitness & mindful movement sessions
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Energy Leadership and Gottman coaching with Daniel
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Wellness & vitality workshops with Dr. Nicole
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Connection circles and guided reflection time
-
Daily Delicious and healthy living inspired meal from Chef Janice.
-
Optional evening Stampede events
-
Access to local partner discounts
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Access to local hotel discounts
(If not from the Calgary area, we invite couples to book their own accommodation given the number of different options during this Stampede time - a full partner list will be sent upon booking)
Do foundational work at the retreat to create ease in your relationship later.
Reconnect. Renew. Celebrate.
The Stampedin' Couples’ Retreat is your chance to:
✨ Slow down and truly see each other again
✨ Deepen communication and trust
✨ Restore energy and vitality
✨ Celebrate love — consciously, joyfully, and Stampede-style
Dates: July 9–12, 2026
Location: North Glenmore Park, Calgary, AB
Spaces: Limited to 24 couples for an intimate experience
Don’t wait — Stampede week fills up quickly, and spots for this immersive retreat are limited.
Love is a skill.
Learn it. Practice it. Live it.
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Today and every day, we invite you to choose love.
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