Reset your nervous system with Back2Nature Wellness’s 3-hour retreat at Blackstrap Provincial Park. Through guided meditation, sauna therapy, and a cold plunge in pristine lake waters, find grounding and renewal in Saskatchewan’s outdoors.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires comfort with brief cold water immersion and light walking between sites.
Wildlife
History
Blackstrap Provincial Park was established in 1968 to provide a recreational space on the plains near Saskatoon and includes a man-made reservoir formed from damming a glacial lake.
Conservation
The park emphasizes minimal impact practices, encouraging visitors to carry out waste and respect native flora to maintain the lake’s water quality and surrounding habitats.
Back2Nature Wellness and Adventures
Reset your nervous system with Back2Nature Wellness’s 3-hour retreat at Blackstrap Provincial Park. Through guided meditation, sauna therapy, and a cold plunge in pristine lake waters, find grounding and renewal in Saskatchewan’s outdoors.
Back2Nature Wellness and Adventures is a Saskatchewan-based outdoor wellness operator located in Dundurn, Saskatchewan. The business offers a diverse schedule of guided outdoor and wellness experiences that combine stand-up paddleboarding, sauna retreats, guided horseback rides, glamping, healing sessions, and skills-based hikes.
Programs include Saddle & Paddle, SUP, Sauna & Glamping Retreat at Camp Wolf Willow, Flow Into Nature overnight SUP camping on the South Saskatchewan River, Cosmic Glow SUP, Full Moon Paddle, and private Stand-up Paddleboard River Experiences. Wellness and healing services include BodyTalk and Astrology sessions, Astrology Relationship Blueprint, massage and sauna retreats, and multiple sauna session products such as Echo Valley Sauna Session and Camp Wolf Willow Sauna Session.
Many experiences emphasize guided instruction, safety, and mindful practices: learn-to-SUP lessons provide all equipment and safety training; overnight SUP trips offer guided paddling and meal options; sauna sessions are available as private or group retreats. Several offerings connect directly with local places such as the South Saskatchewan River and Wolf Willow Winery, and Echo Valley Provincial Park is the site for the Solace in Heat sauna retreat.
Back2Nature also runs themed events and mentorship, including Whisper's of Wisdom group online mentorship and masterclasses, and social adventure offerings like Date Saskatoon — Hiking & Survival Skills for singles. With a catalogue of twenty unique experiences, Back2Nature focuses on accessible outdoor wellness, education, and restorative nature immersion. Seasonal programs include winter offerings.
Location
Dundurn, Saskatchewan
Based in Dundurn, Saskatchewan
Experiences
20
SUP, sauna, glamping, healing, hikes
Group Types
Private & Group
Bookings for individuals, couples, or groups
Seasonal
Winter & Summer
Programs across seasons including winter activities
Reserve guided SUP, sauna, or healing sessions — private and group options with guided instruction and curated add-ons.
Bring layered clothing
Temperatures can shift rapidly between sauna warmth and lake cold plunge; layering ensures comfort throughout.
Arrive hydrated
Sauna use and cold water immersion demand good hydration before and after the retreat.
Use provided robes and blankets
Back2Nature supplies outdoor robes and blankets—take advantage to stay warm during reflection periods.
Prepare for limited group size
Spaces fill quickly as maximum group size is eight, so book early to guarantee your spot.
Bathing suit
Necessary for comfort during cold plunge and sauna sessions.
summer
Towels (2)
One for drying off after the plunge, one for warmth or sitting.
Water bottle
Hydration is crucial throughout heat and cold immersion.
Slippers or sandals
Protect feet when walking between lake and sauna.