yoga, Meditation and Nature RETREAT
chase real dopamine
NECTAR RETREAT CENTER, Bowen Island, British Columbia
July 30-August 3, 2025
(CURRENTLY SOLD OUT – JOIN THE WAITLIST BELOW!)
This will truly be a full weekend of immersing yourself in nature, living amongst the trees and in sacred community with each other + the land.
Our practices will be purposeful, grounded, and detoxifying – supported by a fully vegan meal plan. Think: a total mind-body-and spirit reset!
WiFi will be limited and a digital detox highly suggested, to minimize your EMF exposure for the duration of our trip. (Turn off your work email + social media for four days.. we dare you!)
THE EXPERIENCE
FOREST BATHING
Wake up to the forests surrounding your cabin or cottage, and roll out of bed to a grounding pranayma and meditation practice in the fresh air. Don't forget your hiking boots for daily strolls throughout the hilly 20 acre property!
SOUND HEALING & yoga nidra
Surrender to deep rest in a chakra-balancing, crystal bowl sound bath, and initiate healing throughout every layer of your being with a guided sleep meditation, known as yoga nidra.
CONTRAST THERAPY
Utilize the tools learned during Vinyasa + Breathwork in a self-guided cold plunge + hot sauna circuit at MIST Thermal Sanctuary. Anything is possible with the support of a loving community!
SHARED COTTAGES
(SOLD OUT)
This one's for the nature-loving, biohacking babe..
Wake up with a tea and grab your morning sun & a refreshing outdoor shower before joining us for guided meditation & energizing pranayama. Biohack your way to your best health & best self by chasing real dopamine.
JADE features..
Privacy and luxury. Serenity and coziness. Two-piece ensuite bathroom with double sinks, indoor shower and cedarwood outdoor shower, and locally-made toiletries. A private porch for your morning coffee, or evening conversations. Sleep soundly in an oversized twin bed.
There's even a writing desk and a reading nook situated in a picture window, overlooking the lush forest, so you can plug into the slow paced lifestyle of this retreat with extra journaling before bed or finally finish that book you've been meaning to read..
JADE TRIPLE OCCUPANCY TUITION: $2195 per person (Deposit: $500 + $25.00 processing fee)
Balance due in two installments: Half on February 28 and final half on May 30, 2025
PRIVATE ROOMS
(SOLD OUT)
A-FRAME CABINS (SOLD OUT): For the most privacy, snag one of three unique A-Frame Cabins. One double bed is housed in each of the cabins. The 3 A-Frames share 2 detached bathrooms (just steps away), with showers + locally-made toiletries. There is no WiFi in the cabins!
PRIVATE ROOM TUITION: $2795
Deposit: $500 + $25.00 one-time processing fee.
Balance due in two installments: Half on February 28 and final half on May 30, 2025
INCLUDED IN YOUR RETREAT TUITION:
FOUR NIGHTS OF DEEP REST IN YOUR DESIRED ACCOMMODATION
ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM YVR (VANCOUVER) AIRPORT + NECTAR RETREAT (ON BEGINNING + ENDING DATES OF THE RETREAT ONLY)
THREE FULLY PLANT-BASED + AYURVEDIC MEALS DAILY
EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE NECTAR GROUNDS
GROUP CONTRAST THERAPY EXPERIENCE AT MIST THERMAL SPA
TWICE-DAILY YOGA PRACTICES
PRANAYAMA, MEDITATION + SOUND HEALING WORKSHOPS
HIGH VIBE GRATITUDE GIFTBAGS
COMMUNAL HIKING
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
NOT INCLUDED:
FLIGHTS TO/FROM YVR (VANCOUVER AIRPORT)
GRATUITIES (SHUTTLE DRIVERS, NECTAR STAFF)
OPTIONAL MASSAGE, REIKI OR TAROT SESSIONS
SHOPPING AT NECTAR GOODS, THE ON-SITE SPIRITUAL SHOP
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH VISITING OR SHOPPING IN DOWNTOWN BOWEN ISLAND
PERSONAL PHOTOSHOOT
TRAVEL INSURANCE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO I NEED TO BE AN EXPERT IN YOGA – OR HAVE EXPERIENCE MEDITATING OR HIKING?
ABSOLUTELY NOT. RETREATS ARE ALWAYS DESIGNED FOR ALL TYPES OF STUDENTS AND PEOPLE OF VARYING EXPERIENCE. THERE ARE NO LEVELS TO WHAT WE DO – JUST A GROUP OF PEOPLE DOING THEIR BEST.
HOW DO I JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR AN ACCOMMODATION THAT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT?
PLEASE EMAIL BRITTANY (VINYASANISTA@GMAIL.COM) WITH YOUR REQUEST. IN THE CASE A ROOM OR BED BECOMES AVAILABLE, THE WAITLIST WILL BE THE FIRST TO KNOW, BEFORE THE AVAILABILITY BECOMES PUBLIC.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
MESSAGE BRITTANY AT VINYASANISTA@GMAIL.COM