Sufi Spiritual Retreats in Alberta and Sacred Zawiyah for the Seeking Heart
Whether you are called to immerse in nature and community in the Canadian Rocky Mountains or to enter sacred seclusion through a private zawiyah, there is a path here for you. Virtual or in person. Individual or group. 5 to 10 days.
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Two Ways to Go Deep: Retreat and Zawiyah
Every retreat at Sufi Soul Garden is personally tailored to where you are on your path. There are no cookie-cutter programs. There is only you, the work, and God’s timing. We offer two distinct forms of immersive experience, and a free conversation with Khadijah to help you discern which one is calling you.
In-Person Experience
Group Immersion Retreat: Healing Through Nature in the Canadian Rockies
For 5 to 10 days, step out of the pace of the world and into the mountains. These in-person group retreats combine the healing power of nature with daily Sufi teaching, dhikr, Quranic healing, equine therapy, horseback riding, and one-to-one healing sessions. The rhythm alternates between one day immersed in creation and one day in inward reflection with God.
Retreats are held in Calgary and Banff regions of Alberta. We offer coed retreats, women's only retreats, and men's only retreats throughout the year. All meals are provided through our local catering partnership, and accommodation is arranged in private group settings so you can focus entirely on your healing.
You do not need to organize anything. You do not need to cook, clean, or drive. You arrive, and you are held.
What You Will Experience
For 5 to 10 days, step out of the pace of the world and into the mountains. The rhythm alternates between one day immersed in creation and one day in inward reflection with Allah. You do not need to organize anything. You do not need to cook, clean, or drive. You arrive, and you are held.
Upcoming Retreats
Not sure which retreat is the best fit for you?Zawiyah: Private Spiritual Seclusion for Those Who Feel the Yearning
The word zawiyah means a quiet corner, a nook of retreat from the world to focus entirely on being with God For 5 to 10 days, you step away from the noise. Devices off. News behind. The world can wait. Each day is personally designed around your spiritual objectives, with daily check-ins, healing sessions, customized assignments, sacred healing, guided reflection, and journalling.
Zawiyahs are available virtually (from anywhere in Canada or internationally) or in person in Edmonton. They can be individual or in a small group of 2 to 5 seekers.
When Is a Zawiyah Right for You?
When you feel spiritually stuck and need focused guidance to move through it
When your heart yearns for closeness with God and nothing else will satisfy
When you are transitioning between spiritual stations and need supported seclusion
When you need to unplug completely from a world that moves too fast
When you want the depth of a retreat but cannot travel
When the Divine calls you to go deeper than your daily life allows
What a Zawiyah Includes
A zawiyah begins with a conversation about where you are and where your heart is calling you.
What This Investment Truly Covers
If you are looking at this number and feeling something, that is worth staying with for a moment. Not to push through it. Not to talk yourself into it. Just to notice what is underneath.
For some, the hesitation is practical: is this the right time? For others it sits deeper: do I deserve this kind of care? And for some, it is simply the honest question: what am I actually receiving for this? Let us answer that last one clearly.
The work is here when you are ready. If cost is genuinely a barrier, please reach out. We do our best to find a way.
Group Immersion Retreat
Accommodation, meals, equine therapy, and individual sessions booked separately would cost more before you ever sat down with Khadijah.
Zawiyah
The Container Is the Gift
For 5 to 10 days, you are not also a parent, a colleague, a caretaker, or a person with a to-do list. You are a seeker. That is your only role. In most lifetimes, people never give themselves even 5 days of that kind of uninterrupted presence. The retreat exists to make it possible. That is what the investment is truly for.
You Do Not Need to Decide Today
You have been carrying something for a long time and feel ready to set it down in a held space. Your heart has been pulling you toward depth and you keep putting it off. You want the healing that ordinary life does not have the conditions to offer.
You are in acute crisis and need clinical support right now. You are not yet ready to fully disconnect from the world for 5 to 10 days. Something in you feels uncertain and you are not yet sure why.
The 15-minute call is not a sales call. It is a conversation between two people to help you discern which of these is true for you. Khadijah may say yes, come. She may say not yet. Both are acts of care.
Healing and
Transformation
These retreats have saved me years of therapy. I didn't feel judged. I felt safe. Khadijah showed me what it means to rely on God and not get lost in material things. I feel free now. She helped me understand how deeply compassionate and merciful God is. Now I see that if I keep focusing on God, my heart will continue to open to forgiveness and love. Just because something hurts doesn't mean I have to carry shame. I can lift my head, walk forward, and know that God is with me.
I have been learning every day since the retreat. I'm so thankful for the way it helped me grow in my relationship with God. It brought joy back into my life. I had the chance to share space with beautiful women who listened without judgment. Our stories brought comfort and healing. The way we cared for one another helped me open up in ways I didn't know I needed.
I am so grateful to God for giving me this experience. It brought a deep sense of peace and spiritual growth. Thank you Khadijah for creating this space with so much sincerity. The retreat, and especially the time with the horses, gave me something I'll never forget.
Questions You May Hold
Clarity for your journey to sacred pause and renewal.
A retreat is an in-person group experience that combines healing with the outer world: nature, community, equine therapy, horseback riding, and sacred practice in the Canadian mountains. A zawiyah is sacred seclusion: total withdrawal from the world to focus entirely on your inner journey with Allah.
Both are 5 to 10 days. Both are transformative. The right choice depends on what your heart is calling you toward, and we will help you discern that in your free call.
No. Our retreats and zawiyahs welcome sincere seekers from every background. The practices are rooted in the Sufi tradition, but the path of Divine love is universal. You are welcome exactly as you are.
Yes. Virtual zawiyahs are equally powerful because the work happens at the heart and spiritual level, not the physical location. Many participants from across Canada and internationally experience profound transformation through virtual seclusion.
You will need a quiet space where you can disconnect from the world for the duration.
We offer both. The Miracle Retreat is for women only. The Heart Led Man Retreat is for men only. We also hold coed retreats throughout the year.
Check individual event pages for details, or ask during your free call.
Group immersion retreats include accommodation, all meals, daily teaching, dhikr, one-to-one healing sessions, activities (equine therapy, horseback riding, nature excursions), and prophetic medicine support.
Zawiyahs include daily check-in sessions, customized curriculum, healing sessions, and all guided spiritual practices. Travel to the retreat location is not included.
If you are asking, you are closer than you think. Retreats and zawiyahs are for anyone who is sincere, open, and willing to go deep.
You do not need to be advanced in your practice. You do not need to be in crisis. You just need to be willing. The 15-minute free call is where we explore readiness together.
Every Retreat Begins With a Conversation
Whether you are drawn to the mountains or to sacred seclusion, the next step is the same. A free 15-minute call with Khadijah to share what is in your heart and explore what is right for you. No pressure. No obligation. Just two people sitting at the gate of the garden together.