Before You Begin

A few gentle notes to help you arrive calmly and enjoy your solo moment fully.

This experience is designed to meet you where you are — softly, without pressure.

Take a moment to read through this page before heading out.

When you’re ready, everything else can unfold at your own rhythm.

A few small things to bring

  • Your box

  • Headphones (for your audio companion)

  • A phone with some battery left

  • Comfortable layers, if you plan to walk

  • And most importantly — unhurried time

There is nothing to do perfectly. Just come as you are.

How to move through your moment

You don’t need to follow everything step by step.

Some women arrive at the café first and begin their rituals there.

Others start with the audio while walking or sitting in the car.

You may follow our suggested route —

or take your rituals to a place that already feels familiar and safe.

This is not a checklist.

It’s a gentle structure you can lean into — or away from — as you need.

Your first stop

  • Little Victories Coffee (The Glebe)

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    A warm, welcoming space with gentle light and room to settle in. Order something comforting. Choose a quiet table. This is a beautiful place to begin your Arrival & Sensory rituals.

    Parking & getting there:

    • Street parking available nearby

    • Easy walk from Bank Street

    • If weather allows, the park is just a few minutes away

  • Judy’s Beach Café

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    A homey, coastal café where time slows naturally. Sit near the window, order something warm, and let yourself arrive fully. This is an ideal place to start your rituals before a gentle walk.

    Parking & getting there:

    • Street parking nearby

    • Short walk to the water

    • TTC access via Queen Street East

About the rest of your route

After your café moment, your mini-journey continues.

You’ll find the full suggested stops — a bookstore, a flower shop, a quiet walk —

inside your ritual page, once you begin.

You’re welcome to visit all of them, just one, or none at all.

Let your energy decide.

There is no rush to begin.

When you feel ready, open your box, scan the QR code inside —

and let the rest unfold gently.

This space is yours for the next 7 days.

A gentle window to return, revisit, and bloom at your own rhythm.

After that, this moment softly closes — making space for the next one.