Note: The Dreams Along the Way Retreat Sanctuary is no longer active. This page remains as a reflection and tribute to the sanctuary as it once was — a peaceful place of dreams, writing, and renewal.
Dreams Along the Way Retreat Sanctuary: Silence. Nature. Peace. Beauty. Once located in the beautiful Beaverhills UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the sanctuary offered visitors a quiet space near the Wildlife Bird Sanctuary and Joseph Lake Provincial Park. It was an easy drive from Edmonton and the Edmonton International Airport.
The retreat was founded on a simple belief: human beings are innately wise, strong, and kind. Through time in nature and dream work, guests explored that inner wisdom. The goal was to help each person slow down and reconnect with their authentic inner life through writing, meditation, and understanding their dreams.
Each retreat included two hours a day of personal dream work and teaching. The rest of the day was spent exploring the farm — its forest trails, gardens, beaver dams, and peaceful meditation spots. Guests met the resident cattle herd and often shared quiet time with Buddy, the friendly Australian shepherd. In spring and summer, the gardens were in bloom and filled with birds. Garden therapy was part of daily life from May through September.
Visitors enjoyed time in the sunroom, reading from the library, or helping prepare meals in the kitchen. The small retreat hosted up to three people at a time, creating a calm and personal atmosphere. Meals were shared, and conversation flowed easily between moments of silence and reflection.
Accommodation
Two cozy basement bedrooms offered comfort and privacy — one with a single bed and one with a double. A half bath, couches, chairs, and a large writing desk provided space for rest and journaling.
Transportation
Guests were welcomed personally, often with airport pickup and drop-off to make their stay smooth and stress-free.
About the Host
The sanctuary was created and led by Pearl Gregor, who began studying dreams in 1988 after years of clinical depression. Her healing journey through dreams inspired her to write several books: Dreams Along the Way, I, the Woman, Planted the Tree (2018), Authoring Self (2019), Cauldron of the Feminine (2020), and A Journey through Dreams: Your Journal (2021). The full series remains available on Amazon.
Over the years, Pearl worked with many women and men from all walks of life. Through her guidance, they learned to listen deeply to their inner voice and rediscover their own courage and wisdom. The Dream Sanctuary became a place of quiet transformation and heartfelt connection.
“Be relentless in your looking because you are the one you seek.” – Rumi
Although the physical sanctuary has closed, the spirit of its work continues through Pearl’s books, writing, and ongoing dream study. The memories of this space live on in those who visited, learned, and dreamed there.
