Unique Flavours + Fires + Nature

A Winter Culinary Adventure

Step into the quiet beauty of winter at ReLive Retreat — where snow softens the land and open flames become a gentle guide.

The forest rests beneath a blanket of white, frost glimmers across the meadows, and the crisp air carries notes of smoke, spice, and something warm waiting ahead.

You’ll wander our looping winter trails, moving from one glowing fireside moment to the next. Each stop reveals a new scene: cast-iron pots simmering over flame, sweet dough browning in the embers, warm drinks sending up curls of steam, and laughter drifting between the trees.

Frost, Fires & Feast is our signature winter culinary adventure — a three-hour, fire-led journey celebrating food, warmth, and the quiet magic of midwinter. Along the way, you’ll visit five distinct fireside destinations, each thoughtfully designed to warm your hands, delight your palate, and deepen your connection to the land.

Taste dishes prepared over open flame by passionate creators. Sip curated winter drinks beside a glowing fire. Walk the trail alongside our miniature goats and sheep. Pause near the river valley as soups simmer slowly, then gather at the final ember for a sweet farewell before the forest closes in behind you.

Limited to just 40 guests, the experience remains intimate, unhurried, and deeply personal. This is winter at its most elemental — simple, warming, and quietly unforgettable.

Stay tuned!

Dive into BEER 101 with the powerhouse herself, Ren Navarro — one of Canada’s true beer brains. Break down malt profiles, hop varieties, aroma structure, and proper tasting technique. Sample six distinct styles and explore how terroir, yeast strains, and brewing methods shape flavour.

Perfectly paired with chef-driven bites.
A perfect gift for beer lovers!

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What Ales Us? Screening & Beer Release with Ren Navarro
Join us for an evening of film, conversation, and craft beer!

🎥 What Ales Us? follows two women, Ren Navarro and Erin Brandson, as they confront challenges in Canada’s beer industry and spark a movement for change. Directed by Cathy van Ingen.

Ren will be at Granite to introduce the film, host a short Q&A, and raise a glass of 50 Heartbeats, a West Coast IPA that she has brewed in collaboration with Granite. 
Each ticket includes a complimentary half pint of 50 Heartbeats!

📅 Sunday, November 16
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5PM – Welcome & Beer | 6PM – Screening | 6:30PM – Q&A | 6:45PM – Mingle
🎟️ Tickets: $10 ✨ Don’t miss this meaningful night of beer, storytelling, and community.

Join us at 2 Crows Brewing (1932 Brunswick Street) on Friday, October 3rd, for a screening of "What Ales Us?" — a powerful film exploring representation, equity, and belonging in the beer industry. Stick around after for a live Q&A with the incredible Ren Navarro (@bdiversitygroup).

 Doors open 6–11pm

 Film starts at 7:30pm (no cover charge)

 To mark the night, we’re dropping a special collab release: “What Ales Us? Pale Ale”  brought to you by 2 Crows +Big Spruce + North Brewing.

 $0.50 from every can goes directly to @adsumforwomenandchildren.

 North Brewing will be popping up with some delicious eats to keep you fueled through the night.

 Good beer. Important conversations. Snacky bites. Great company. Don’t miss it.

Join us Saturday, September 20 at 2pm in the taproom for a FREE screening of “What Ales Us?” followed by a powerful Q&A with Ren Navarro of @bdiversitygroup.

“What Ales Us?” is a documentary about confronting harassment, inequity, and silence in Canada’s beer industry, and starting a movement for justice.

$50/per person

Your ticket includes:

• Tastings of our house-made mocktails, cocktails, craft beer, non-alcoholic beer, wine, and cider

• Small bites

Butchie’s is teaming up with Ren Navarro for a relaxed night of gin flights and good conversation.

It’s casual, curated, and full of flavour — a perfect Butchie’s-style hangout.

What You’ll Sip:
🌾 Willibald Barrel Gin 🌸 Hendrick’s Original 🍓 Dillon’s Strawberry Gin 🌺 Collective Arts Rhubarb & Hibiscus

This is a guided gin tasting event. Butchie’s full menu & table service will be available throughout the evening.

Day Bracey, Lindsay Malu Kido, Ren Navarro, Ruvani de Silva, Alison Wisneski

More info coming!

THE BREWDOWN

Settle in on the patio for an unforgettable evening of beer tasting with Chef Andrea Nicholson and beer & drinks expert Ren Navarro. Together, they’ll guide you through our full beer menu—each brew hand-selected to highlight bold flavours, unique styles, and perfect seasonal pairings.
This experience includes a full guided tasting, plus a delicious barbecue meal prepared by Chef Andrea—crafted to complement the beers and elevate your tasting experience.
$75 per person

Stay Tuned!

When: Saturday, March 1st, 2-5pm or 4-7pm

Where: ReLive Retreat, Priceville, ON

Cost: $150+hst Limited Release Pricing (Prices up go Monday Feb 17th)
Duration: 3hrs, 2 time slots available. 2-5pm for majority of day trip guests and 4-7pm for overnight guests
Availability: 30 spots, with overnight stays available in ReLive’s cozy cabins.

Contact Milena for Booking (milena@reliveretreat.com) to book directly. Feel free to message or call her cell at 416-456-6831.

Spaces are limited with half of the spots reserved for overnight guests looking to enhance their weekend getaway — reserve your spot today and make it a weekend to remember!

Adventure Overview

Step into a snow-covered wonderland at ReLive Retreat, where Ontario’s winter beauty, bold flavors, and immersive storytelling come to life. Frost, Fires & Feasts is a winter culinary adventure meandering along looping trails through sparkling forests, leading you to enchanting fireside destinations—each designed to warm your body, captivate your senses, and nourish your spirit.

Begin your journey overlooking the valley, where the scent of freshly baked BeaverTail-inspired creations fills the air. Crafted in collaboration with Pink Velvet Bakery, these nostalgic treats are reimagined with local maple syrup and savory seasonal ingredients. As you continue through the frosty landscape, indulge in open-flame creations from our guest chef, Nick Benninger, whose culinary expertise transforms fire-kissed ingredients into winter’s most comforting bites.

At the heart of the experience is The Frost Bar, a gathering place offering expertly curated drinks by Ren Navarro of Beer. Diversity. Here, enjoy perfectly paired craft beers, ciders, and warming non-alcoholic options to complement each fireside course.

Cozy up at the Forest Fondue, where rich cheeses and broths paired with artisan dippables bring a communal, fireside warmth. Along the way, sip on mulled cider or hot chocolate, roast a marshmallow for a nostalgic treat, and take in the serene beauty of the winter forest. For those seeking a moment of quiet reflection, an optional hike to The Spring offers the chance to refill your bottle with pure spring water—nature’s own refreshment.

Let the crackling fires, glowing lanterns, and soothing live Tong Drum melodies guide you through this unforgettable winter adventure, where every step reveals the magic of the season.

Whiskey & Chocolate Pairing Experience with Dish Play

1 hour 30 minutes @ CA$115.00

Join drinks expert Ren Navarro and Chef Andrea Nicholson for an indulgent evening of whiskey and chocolate pairings. Discover how different whiskey styles—Bourbon, Scotch, and Rye—complement the rich flavours of chocolate truffles. Learn the art of pairing, from tasting notes to texture contrasts, as Ren and Andrea guide you through this sensory experience. Whether you're a whiskey connoisseur or a chocolate lover, this event promises an unforgettable exploration of two luxurious indulgences!

Set your business up for success in 2025 with this immersive, full-day retreat designed specifically for creative entrepreneurs seeking clarity and direction for their business.

Through expert-led workshops, hands-on exercises, and grounding wellness practices, you'll leave with a clear, actionable plan to grow your business while staying aligned with your purpose.

What to Expect:

1. Clarify Your Purpose and Vision – Kick the day off by developing a one-page strategic plan that aligns your business goals with your values and purpose (led by Tamara Jensen, Tamara Jensen Strategy).

2. Build Your Mini Marketing Strategy – Define how to position your business, identify your ideal customers, and communicate your value effectively (led by Victoria Van Hezewyk, VVH Creative).

3. Collaborate with Purpose – Learn how to identify meaningful partnerships and create a simple outreach plan to grow your business through authentic collaboration (led by Ren Navarro, B. Diversity Group).

4. Shared Roadmap for Action – Wrap up the day by committing to three prioritized actions to move your business forward and leave with a shared sense of accountability.

The retreat begins with a guided sound bath meditation with Eve Atoms, grounding you in focus and creativity. It concludes with Yoga Nidra led by Jenna Marino, allowing you to integrate the day’s insights and leave refreshed and recharged.

Dry January Non-Alcoholic Mixology with Drinks Expert Ren Navarro
Join Drinks Expert Ren Navarro for a hands-on mocktail class. Learn to craft delicious, alcohol-free drinks using fresh ingredients, perfect for Dry January or anyone looking to enjoy flavourful beverages without booze. Includes tastings, snacks, and recipes

Online - more info soon

Details to come.

ICS CANADA | 70 min | Partial Subtitles

Co-presented by RahrBSG

Tickets: $12/PWYW

A collection of artful short docs on being, longing, and belonging.

Post-Film: Talkback with Cathy van Ingen (director), Erin Brandson, and Ren Navarro from What Ales Us?

https://guelphfilmfestival.ca/2024filmcalendar/2024-short-series-short-series-be/longing

Hamilton Film Fest Documentary Shorts

October 23, 2024 6:30 PM

Filmmakers from Canada share their stories in short format Wednesday October 23rd, 6:30pm, $12, 107min

What Ales Us? / 22m / Cathy van Ingen

Two women reckon with a broken beer industry in Canada and start a movement to change it.

What Ale’s Us? is about two women (Ren Navarro and Erin Brandson) who reckon with a broken beer industry in Canada and start a movement to change it.

A conversation with Erin Brandson, Ren Navarro, and documentary director Cathy van Ingen will follow the screening of the 22-minute mini documentary.

In order to build a strong team and a welcoming workplace, you need the right team – but how do you determine who those people are, and how do you help them find your company? Join us on September 12th for an impactful webinar session with diversity champion Ren Navarro, focusing on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This session’s topic is Hiring and Retention! Through this session, we’ll look into the details of hiring and retention and answer your questions about how DEI concepts can (and should) impact your hiring processes. Register now to make a difference through informed action and conversation! 

This edition of Doc Now gathers eight gazes that converge in a space where they interrogate ways of storytelling, and emmanate in different directions towards the peripheral to find paths that consider and care for the protagonists and participants of the stories. By gazing towards the intimate, the communal, the imaginary, and the real, we respond to a narrative practice that aims to alter affects, and rethink stories that incite a change in the real world. As storytellers, narrators, and creators of images, sounds and texts, we’re interweaved by a responsibility towards the ways we represent our realities and those of others, and the creative potential to find other ways of conceiving what’s real.

What Ales Us? by Cathy van Ingen

Two women reckon with a broken beer industry in Canada and start a movement to change it.

Director's Note: As I watched the #MeToo-style reckoning unfolding in the craft beer industry, I was drawn to the stories of women, like Brienne Allen, Erin Brandson, and Ren Navarro, who began sharing experiences of sexual harassment, assault, homophobia, and racism. The stories included accusations against some of the beer world’s most acclaimed breweries. As I dug deeper into beer history, I learned that women used to dominate beer making – and I wanted to know what changed. This film explores the battle brewing in the industry and what happens to the women who speak out.

Empowering Diversity Webinar Series with Ren Navarro

Join us for an impactful webinar series with diversity champion Ren Navarro, focusing on the importance of diversity and inclusion and how it benefits everyone. 

Series content:  

• Defining Diversity: A quick refresher on terms introduced in the previous webinar: Looking at basic definitions of EDI terms (including EDI – Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion)  

• Setting goals and realistic timelines when creating ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) and EDI committees

• What to focus on and present to the organization/company 

• How to measure deliverables from the group/committee 

• How to keep committees running for the long term 

• WHO is joining the committee?  

• How to train, educate, and engage with “allies” and equity deserving groups 

• How to create safer spaces for open and honest conversations 

• How to continue education and ensuring access to information  

• How to keep training and education accessible for all 

Beer history books are often filled with robust accounts of hard-working monks, feisty people pleasing publicans, and boisterous 19th century German beer barons. And rarely do they include the underrepresented voices that were, indeed, very present.

In honor of National Beer Day (April 7th), we invite you to join us for a special evening with Ren Navarro of B. Diversity. Group who will discuss the lesser known - and least talked about - bits of global beer history.

5:00pm-5:30pm: Welcome beers and light appetizers.

5:30pm – 6:30pm: Program

6:30pm-8pm: More beers! Plus bottle share (please bring something!) and tours of Siebel.

Join us

This program is presented in partnership with the Siebel Institute of Technology and Lallemand Brewing. Ticket includes beer, light appetizers, access to Siebel, and a darn good time. We encourage you to bring beer for the bottle share!

Proceeds from this event benefit the Beer Culture Center, the world’s first non-profit dedicated to sharing stories of how beer has shaped humanity, past and present.

Empowering Diversity Webinar Series with Ren Navarro

Join us for an impactful webinar series with diversity champion Ren Navarro, focusing on the importance of diversity and inclusion and how it benefits everyone.

Series content:

• Defining Diversity: A clear understanding of diversity in a broader context, moving beyond the basics to encompass a wide range of experiences and identities.

  • Looking at basic definitions of EDI terms (including EDI – Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion)

• Appreciating Intersectionality: Insights into the complex layers of intersectionality, emphasizing the importance of supporting diverse groups across all aspects of business and community.

  • Providing examples and definitions of intersectionality and how it could look in your day-to-day experiences.

• Setting Goals for Inclusion: Practical advice on creating an inclusive environment that supports all customers, employees, and vendors.

  • Creating realistic timelines and how to measure changes.

  • Looking at immediate actions, 3/6/12 month actions

  • Understanding the needs of the communities

    • Internal community

    • External community 

    • Potential community

• Starting Conversations: Strategies for initiating and maintaining positive, productive discussions on diversity and inclusion in your own sphere.

  • Understanding what to do if you get things wrong

  • The ability to listen and understanding when to speak 

This series is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of diversity and inclusion, equip themselves with practical tools for change, and foster a more welcoming and supportive environment in any sector.

Register now to make a difference through informed action and conversation.

Save the date of March 8th, 2024 for our annual International Women's Day Breakfast!

We invite you to join us for an event that celebrates women's excellence and achievements with a morning filled with great food and conversations.

This year's event is even more special because it will be held on the official International Women's Day!

The 2024 theme is #InspireInclusion, and the event will be hosted by community leader Karen Redman, Regional Chair, Region of Waterloo.

We’re thrilled to announce that Ren Navarro, Owner/Operator of B Diversity Group will be joining us for a moderated conversation this year!

This Cheese and Wine Pairing Event is a delightful and educational experience designed to tantalize the taste buds of participants while imparting knowledge about the art of pairing fine cheeses with exquisite wines. This class combines the sensory pleasures of wine and cheese with the expertise of a Ren Navarro, Drinks Expert and Food Network Chef Andrea Nicholson, to create an unforgettable evening of gastronomic exploration. Taste 5 Bubbly Wines & Paired Cheeses for around the world!