Sol-Auna Wellness & Retreats has quickly become one of Airdrie’s most inspiring examples of what an amazing
workplace can be: an environment intentionally built on the empowerment of women. Founded in 2023, Sol-Auna was created as “a collaborative sanctuary.”
Nominator Allyson Greentree says this model has created a profound impact.
“Their vision fosters collaboration over competition and community over isolation,” she says. “Their commitment to equality, community and shared success truly makes them an example of what happens when women support women.”
Sol-Auna offers a shared, inclusive space where women entrepreneurs can rent rooms, share their gifts and grow their own businesses, without carrying the weight of administration or overhead.
Co-owner Sophie Turner describes Sol-Auna as “a collective, not a hierarchy … a living, breathing space founded on compassion, balance, empowerment and service.”
Co-owner Launa Hobson echoes this vision through daily practice, cultivating a workplace where healing, intuition and women’s leadership are celebrated.
“Sol-Auna is a peaceful, heart-centred space designed to support healing, creativity and connection … a sacred place where people can realign with themselves,” Hobson says.
At Sol-Auna, the transformation isn’t only for clients; it’s for every woman who walks through its doors. As Turner puts it, the greatest joy is “watching women rise … together, because healing belongs to everyone.”
The AAWAs are celebrating their Sweet 16 in 2026. What advice would you give to your 16-year-old self?
Sophie Turner You are stronger than you know, and softer than you believe, and both are beautiful. Trust your intuition. It will guide you to the life you were meant to live. You are not too much. You are not too sensitive. You are powerful. One day, your voice and your heart will help heal others. Keep going … you’re becoming someone extraordinary.
Launa Hobson I’d tell her: You are so much more than you realize; you don’t need to have it all figured out. Trust your heart; it knows the way. Every challenge you face will help you become the person you are meant to be. Stay authentic, stay kind and never dim your light to make others comfortable. You are here to be your true self and shine.