OUR OFFERINGS

We have multiple no cost offerings, hosted online and at our welcoming and accessible space at 6 Rockridge Avenue, Penrose.

Getting here
Getting here

Cycle 2 runs for 8 weeks - from May 19th to July 9th.

More cycles available throughout 2026. 

OFFERINGS

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Rest Workshops

Immerse in imagination and explore how creativity and connection can be restful. Our facilitator will offer prompts, guidance and support, with a variety of options responsive to your needs. Pacing is woven into the design of the day, with time for collaborative community-making, individual creative expression, and soothing rest practices. No prior artistic experience or skills needed.

  • When? 

    Tuesday’s: Emerald group  10:45am to 2:15pm

    Wednesday’s: Magenta group 10:45am to 2:15pm

    Weekly, from May 19th to July 9th.

    Schedule 

    • 10:45am Arrive, settle in, our facilitator can make you a hot or cold drink. 

    • 10:50am - 12:00pm Session one, with mini-breaks throughout. 

    • 12:00pm - 12:40pm Lunch break: you are welcome to use our fridge/microwave or head out to a local spot for some kai. Stay in the space or relax in the garden for some fresh air. 

    • 12:40 - 2:15pm Session two, with mini-breaks throughout.

    If you are unsure about managing the day, or have a conflicting appointment, you are welcome to sign up for just the morning or afternoon session, to ease in and see how you find it.

    What to expect? 

    • Options to engage responsive to how you’re feeling on the day - more or less spoons, it’s all ok. 

    • Freedom to choose where you’d like to be in our large adaptable space. Sit, lie or move - floor cushions, comfy wheely chairs and couch options. 

    • Small groups of up to 12 people - with low pressure prompts to engage and also time in the day for social-breaks as needed. 

    • All materials provided.

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OFFERINGS

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Rest and Imagination - Online

Immerse in comfort, replenishment and imagination. Our facilitator will guide you through rest practices with a variety of options responsive to your needs. Join from the comfort of your own space. 


  • When? 

    Wednesday’s 2:45pm - 3:15pm 

    Weekly, from May 19th to July 9th.


    What to expect? 

    • 30 minute sessions. 

    • Offered through Google Meet, you are welcome to leave your camera on or off. 

    • Feel free to lie down, move around or change position throughout - whatever is good for you! 

    • Mindfulness, that is, neuro-affirming, trauma-informed and sensory aware - you don’t have to sit still and clear your mind or focus on bodily sensations. 

    • Explore a natural object through prompts that engage different senses, and draw into imagination. 

    • Each session ends with the reading of a poem.

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OUR APPROACH

Our facilitator works with these frameworks:

Trauma-informed

Rights model of disability

LGBTQIA+ affirming

Neurodiversity affirming

Cultural sensitivity 

Awareness of intersectionality

TEEN GROUPS

14-17yrs

Expression of Interest

Connect with other teens through creativity! Please get in touch if you’re interested.

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Rest, create, connect.

Rest, create, connect.

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WITH YOU— CARVING SPACES 

We want to shape The Rest Sanctuary with you! Connect and share any community offering ideas or feedback with us.

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