Press Pause — The Island Retreat
Exhale.
The to-do list can wait.
All options include the full retreat experience - the intention is to regulate our nervous systems - together.
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Ayurveda-inspired meals, yoga and meditation sessions, nature maxxing, all of it. It starts here!
What's Included
Daily Yoga and Mindfulness
Daily morning vinyasa and evening restorative practices in the Yoga Dome - every practice designed to meet you exactly where you are. All levels, zero pressure.
Workshops
Intentional sessions focused on somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and rediscovering your inner lightness.
Ayurveda Inspired Meals
Nourishing, plant-based meals inspired by Ayurveda, prepared with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, to fuel your body and soul.
Community Circles
A small gathering - by design. No performance, no pressure. Just honest conversation and human connection.
Forest Bathing
A guided forest bathing experience through Bowen Island's forest trails. Rooted in the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, this is slow, sensory immersion in nature — not a hike.
Travel Support
We'll walk you through the ferry and travel logistics from Horseshoe Bay. One less thing to research before you even arrive
THE DETAILS
Retreat Itinerary
OCT 14
OCT 15
OCT 16
Wednesday Oct 14
Arrival & Orientation
15:00 — CHECK-IN & SETTLING AT NECTAR
16:00 — WELCOME GATHERING, INTENTION SETTING & ORIENTATION
16:30 — THEME: WITNESS (OPENING YOGA PRACTICE)
18:15 — SEASONAL FAMILY STYLE DINNER (AYURVEDA INSPIRED MEAL)
20:00 — GROUNDING WORKSHOP & OPENING CIRCLE
Thursday Oct 15
Immersion & Release
08:00 — THEME: UNCLENCH (ENERGIZING VINYASA PRACTICE)
09:45 — BREAKFAST
10:30 — FOREST BATHING
12:00 — WORKSHOP: REGULATING OUR NERVOUS SYSTEMS
13:00 — LUNCH & FLEX TIME
16:30 — THEME: RELEASE (RESTORATIVE YOGA PRACTICE)
18:15 — SEASONAL FAMILY STYLE DINNER (AYURVEDA INSPIRED MEAL)
20:00 — THEME: COMPASSION (GUIDED MEDITATION)
21:00 — COMMUNITY SHARING CIRCLE
Friday Oct 16
Integration & Departure
07:45 — THEME: RESET (ENERGIZING VINYASA PRACTICE)
09:15 — BREAKFAST & CLOSING CIRCLE
11:00 — FINAL DEPARTURE & CHECK-OUT
Accommodation Options
The Deluxe Cottages |
Amethyst, Jade, Quartz
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$1350 per person
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Sleeps 2 guests - solo bookings will be paired with another guest unless a private buyout is requested ($2700)
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Covered front deck with year-round seating
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Reading nook
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Writing desk
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Mini fridge
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Ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower
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Natural, locally-made toiletries
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Smart TV and in-room Wi-Fi (although we recommend a digital detox)
The Moonstone Forest CottageÂ
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$1300 per person
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Sleeps 2 guests - solo bookings will be paired with another guest unless a private buyout is requested ($2600)
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2 twin beds or 1 king bed - you choose
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Private deck
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Reading chairs
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Mini fridge
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Ensuite bathroom (toilet and sink inside, shower outside)
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Outdoor shower (located on the deck, maximum 7 minutes of hot water)
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Natural, locally-made toiletriesÂ
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Wi-Fi & Smart TVÂ (although we recommend a digital detox)
The A-Frames |
Sunstone, Jasper, Opal
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$1250 per person
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Sleeps 1Â (perfect for solo travellers)Â
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1 double bed
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Covered front deck with year-round seating
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3 A-Frames share 2 detached bathrooms (10 meter outside walk away), with showers
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Natural, locally-made toiletriesÂ
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Wi-Fi available in the Onyx Lodge
The Gathering Spaces
The Yoga Dome
The Onyx Lodge
A heated, intimate yoga space with a wood-burning fireplace. Warm, intimate, and completely unplugged.
25-foot ceilings, comfortable lounge seating, and a communal dining table where every meal becomes a shared experience. Step through the double doors and you're outside in the forest. Just like that."
Securing Your Spot
Your spot is held once full payment is received. Need a payment plan? We get it — just get in touch and we'll figure something out together.