Kingfisher Bay Retreat Centre

03/09/2026

Thinking about writing but not sure where to begin? This September retreat offers the time, space and encouragement to start. ✍️

Writing Retreat for Women — Sept. 11–13, 2026

A weekend to slow down, write and reconnect with your voice.

Kingfisher Bay Retreat is hosting a Writing Retreat for Women facilitated by Juanita Kirton, PhD — survivor, activist, photographer, motorcyclist, singer, teacher and poet.

Whether you are new to writing or have been writing for years, this intimate retreat offers a supportive space to reflect, create and share stories in a peaceful natural setting.

The retreat includes:
• Two nights accommodation
• Six meals
• Guided writing sessions and facilitation
• Time for reflection and creativity in nature

Cost:
Single accommodation — $595
Shared accommodation — $459 per person

The organizers aim to offer radical hospitality in an inclusive environment. If cost or other barriers make participation difficult, please reach out to discuss options.

Contact: Terry
📞 705-313-5112
📧 [email protected]

03/05/2026

Inhabiting the Scriptures: Homecoming in Dangerous Times
October 16–18, 2026
A Retreat led by Dr. Brian J. Walsh with musical reflections by Deb Whalen-Blaize

Join Brian J. Walsh for a weekend retreat exploring one of the deepest themes running through the Bible: home, homelessness, and homecoming.

In a time marked by geopolitical conflict, climate crisis, threats to human rights, and the quiet anxieties that trouble our souls, the question of home feels more urgent than ever. What happens if we read the whole biblical witness as a story of displacement and return? Could “home” be an integrating thread that speaks to the deepest longings of life in a troubled world?

Together with musical reflections from Deb Whalen-Blaize, this weekend will include teaching, music, conversation, and time to simply be—walking in the woods, paddling on the lake, sitting by the fire with a book, or making music together.

📍 Location: Kingfisher Bay Retreat
🗓 Dates: October 16–18, 2026
🍽 Includes lodging, sessions, and five meals

Early bird pricing (before June 30):
• $565 single / $425 shared
• Commuter rate: $290 (includes meals and sessions)

All are welcome—no prior biblical knowledge required.

If you’re longing for deeper reflection on faith, place, and what it means to make a home in dangerous times, this weekend may be for you.

Feel free to message for more information.

02/17/2026

01/29/2026

Just a couple spots left for Jacob Moon's songwriting weekend Feb 20-22.
Or join us Saturday evening for an intimate concert. Tickets [email protected]

01/08/2026

Big News! I will be leading a Songwriting Weekend Retreat at Kingfisher Bay Retreat Centre near Peterborough on Feb 20th to 22nd. Join us for the ultimate creative getaway, complete with one-on-one coaching, interactive keynote sessions and a Saturday evening concert. Reserve your room by contacting Kingfisher Bay Retreat Centre. [email protected]

01/08/2026

Begin with a song.

February 20–22, 2026
at Kingfisher Bay Retreat Centre,
35 minutes north of Peterborough, Ontario.

A winter weekend with Jacob Moon.

Come as you are.
Bring a song, or the hope of one.
Listen. Write. Share the room.

One-on-one guidance.
Stories around the fire.
Land that knows how to be quiet.

No rush.
Just tempo.

Details: https://kingfisherbay.ca/
E-mail [email protected] for more information.

12/11/2025

🎤 Public Concert Announcement: Saturday, February 21 at 7 p.m.
An Evening with Jacob Moon at Kingfisher Bay

Jacob Moon is known for a rare kind of musical honesty—the kind that doesn’t perform at you but draws you in. His looping guitar work, soaring vocals and intimate storytelling have carried him from small rooms to stages across Canada and beyond.

Moon’s much-loved cover of Rush’s Subdivisions gained international attention and led to an invitation to perform the song at Rush’s Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2010. That blend of craft and sincerity has become Moon’s hallmark. 

His songs trace the contours of real life—fracture and repair, hope and endurance—and his performances feel less like entertainment than a gathering. Whether he is interpreting classics or offering his own deeply felt originals, he brings presence, clarity and a voice that seems to steady the room.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of song and story as winter holds the bay in its deep stillness.

🎟️ Tickets: $35
📞 Contact Terry at (705) 313-5112 or
✉️ [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Note: Jacob will also be leading a songwriting retreat over the Feb. 20–22 weekend—please contact us for more information.

Come and be part of a night where music becomes meaning.

12/11/2025

❄️ Retreat Days Now Available at Kingfisher Bay ❄️

Winter has settled beautifully over the property, and it’s the perfect season to step away for a quiet day of rest and renewal.

Kingfisher Bay is now offering personal retreat days—simple, unstructured time for you to read, walk the trails, reflect, or just breathe in the stillness.

We’re also welcoming small group retreats—ideal for teams, creative circles, church groups, or friends who want space to think, reconnect, or plan in a peaceful setting.

Whether you need clarity, calm, collaboration or simply a break from the noise, you’re welcome here.

📬 Message us for available dates and details.
Come let the snow do its quiet work. 🕊️✨

10/30/2025

Songwriting with Jacob Moon — February 20–22, 2026 🎶✍️

Step away from the noise and into the calm. Join us on the shores of Stony Lake in the Kawarthas for a weekend of creativity, reflection, and connection with acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Jacob Moon.

Through guided workshops and shared performances, participants will explore the art and craft of songwriting—from finding your voice and shaping lyrics to deepening the emotional core of your music.

🎤 Public Concert — Saturday, February 21 at 7:00 PM
All are welcome! Join us for an intimate evening of song and storytelling with Jacob Moon.

Each retreat includes meals, lodging, and deep conversation in a beautiful, natural setting—a place where creativity comes alive.

🕊️ All are welcome—beginners, dreamers, and seasoned artists alike.
💬 We strive for radical hospitality—if cost is a barrier, please reach out.

📞 Contact Terry at (705) 313-5112 or ✉️ [email protected] to learn more or sign up today.

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10/28/2025

Upcoming Creative Retreats at Kingfisher Bay! 🎶✍️📖

Step away from the noise and into the calm. Join us on the shores of Stony Lake in the Kawarthas for a series of intimate, inspiring weekends designed to spark creativity, reflection, and connection.

✨ Songwriting with Jacob Moon—February 20–22, 2026
✨ Writing Retreat for Women with Juanita Kirton, PhD—September 11–13, 2026
✨ Homecoming in Dangerous Times with Brian Walsh, PhD—music by Deborah Whalen—October 16–18, 2026

Each retreat includes meals, lodging, and deep conversation in a beautiful, natural setting—a place where creativity comes alive.

🕊️ All are welcome—beginners, dreamers, and seasoned artists alike.
💬 We strive for radical hospitality—if cost is a barrier, please reach out.

📞 Contact Terry at (705) 313-5112 or ✉️ [email protected] to learn more or sign up today.