yin + yang retreat

August 29th to August 31st

Relax and unwind - a luxury yoga retreat at Nectar Yoga on Bowen Island.

Step into a rejuvenating weekend escape where peace, nature, and intention come together. Under the guidance of two experienced yoga teachers, you'll be invited to release the day-to-day.

Embrace a dynamic blend of yin and yang energy through daily yoga practices, pranayama, crystal bowl sound baths, and serene forest walks. Enjoy the soothing warmth of a thermal mist experience, savour nutritious meals, and find tranquility in modern A-frame accommodations.

This retreat is a sanctuary for grounding in gratitude and presence, empowering you to leave feeling revitalized and deeply fulfilled.

The Details

    • Daily yoga & pranayama practice in the yoga dome

    • Guided meditation x2

    • 2 nights accommodation

    • Meals:

      • Arrival snack

      • Day 1 dinner

      • Day 2 breakfast

      • Day 2 lunch

      • Day 2 dinner

      • Day 3 breakfast

    During your retreat, delicious and nourishing plant-based meals will be created and served by our preferred caterer. All meals are served in our Onyx Lodge at our long table. 

    Our menus change with the seasons, so you can expect to enjoy delicious, enticing plant-based foods that reflect the bounty of the land. Most allergies can be accommodated, although we cannot cater to special diets like “Keto or Smoothies only”. All dishes can be made with vegan and/or gluten-free options. Nectar Yoga’s kitchen is a strictly meat and fish free facility. Please specify your dietary restrictions before arrival.

    • Check-in time: Friday, August 29th at 3:00pm

    • Check-out: Sunday, August 31st at 11:00am

    When you arrive, please come to the check-in office (inside the Nectar Goods Boutique) as all guests are required to sign a waiver. We will then show you to your room to unpack before guest orientation in Onyx Lodge at 3:45pm, followed by the evening session. If you need to arrive later than 3:00pm, please email us prior to your arrival.

    Gratuity:

    If you'd like to show appreciation for the amazing staff at Nectar, including the chefs, cleaners, and support team, you can bring $20-25 in cash to contribute. During our closing circle, there will be an opportunity to leave a donation, with all of it going directly to the hardworking team as a thank-you for their dedication throughout the retreat.

  • In-Room Ammenities
    There are several modern, Scandinavian-inspired cottages available for your stay. Choose between private or shared accommodations here.

    Each bathroom includes:

    • Natural soap

    • Natural shampoo

    • Natural conditioner

    • Septic-safe toilet paper

    • Filtered drinking water from the tap

    • Hair elastics

    • Bandaids

    • Hair Dryer 

    Each room includes:

    • 2x towels per guest

    • All bedding

    • Down-filled pillows 

    • Duvets

    • Bedside lighting

    • Clothes storage

    • Slippers

    • Umbrellas

    Wifi:

    While the Deluxe Cottages (Amethyst, Jade, and Quartz) have in-room Wi-Fi, the A-Frames (Sunstone, Jasper, and Opal) do not. Should you be staying in an A-Frame and require Wi-Fi, Onyx Lodge has a strong connection.

    If possible, we recommend using this opportunity to disconnect during your stay.

The Itinerary

  • 3:00pm : Check-In

    3:30pm : Arrival Snack

    3:45pm : Group Orientation

    4:30pm-5:45pm : Welcome Circle + Practice in the Dome

    6:15pm Dinner

  • 7:30am-9:00am : Breath work + Invigorating Flow

    9:00am-10:00am : Breakfast 

    10:30am-12:00pm: Forest Walk + Journaling

    12:00am-1:00pm: Workshop

    1:00pm-2:00pm: Lunch

    2:30pm-4:00pm: Mist thermal spa experience

    5:00pm Yin

    6:15pm : Dinner

    8:00pm: Sound Bath

  • 8:00am-9:30am : Practice in the Dome

    9:00am OR 9:45am : Breakfast

    10:30am : Closing Circle

    11am : Check-Out

The FAQs

  • Nectar sits on 20 acres of forested land, the ancestral and unceded territory of Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island) at 720 Gardner Lane. For detailed driving and public transportation directions, click here. If you are driving, complimentary parking is available on-site.

    Nectar Retreat Centre
    720 Gardner Lane, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2

    • Yoga mat/accessories for your practice (i.e. props) if you prefer to use your own. We also have sanitized mats and props available to use.  

    • Pack light/small bag

    • Warm clothing and socks for the yoga dome

    • Natural mosquito repellent

    • Sunscreen

    • Sunglasses

    • Swim suit 

    • Beach towel (Nectar does not provide towels for off-site use)

    • Walking shoes

    • Flashlight

    • Books (we have a book exchange, take a book/leave a book) should you want to leave a book behind for another guest to use

    • Water bottle (we have an aquifer and a filtration system on all taps)

    • Waterproof outdoor gear (all rooms have umbrellas as well)

    • Soap, shampoo, or conditioner (unless you use a specific kind). Our premises require toiletries that are septic safe.

    • Tampons (they are not flushable and must be put in the bins next to the toilets if you use them)

    • Shoes are not permitted indoors, please ensure you remove your shoes in rooms, the Dome and in the Onyx Lodge. To conserve energy, we encourage you to turn off lights when leaving rooms as well as lowering the temperature a few degrees when rooms are unoccupied.