Ready? Set. Let’s Retreat!
Tucked into 20 acres of forested land on Bowen Island, Nectar Yoga Retreat is close enough to Vancouver to feel easy to reach, but far enough away to feel like you’ve stepped into another world.
Think summer camp- but luxury and elevated- as we hit pause, reconnect and rediscover the joy and energy that fuels you. Join me for a transformative retreat May 28-30, 2027.
This may just be the best write-off you’ve ever experienced…
The Space
“When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve from the overflow”
Nectar Yoga Retreat is a healing space that sits on 20 acres of forested land on Bowen Island, just a short 20 minute ferry ride from Vancouver. We acknowledge and honour that Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island) is the ancestral and unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation.
Our life's work is the stewardship of this land, to care for and know its forests and waterways. With this as the foundation, Nectar Yoga Retreat draws travelers, leaders, and brands from metro Vancouver and all over the world, offering overnight stays, retreat experiences, and meaningful programs. By holding space for guests to slow down, our intention is to seed consciousness that naturally comes from immersing oneself in the land.
Our modern, Scandinavian-inspired cottages provide the container for an easeful getaway in nature. Rest and recharge among the Alder trees, and vast varieties of Pacific Northwest flora and fauna.
The Food
Savour the freshest local farm-to-table meals that aim to nourish and delight.
During your retreat, delicious and nourishing plant-based meals will be created and served by our kitchen team. 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. All meals can be prepared with vegan and/or gluten-free options. Nectar’s kitchen is a strictly meat- and fish-free facility.
This is for you if…
— You are feeling lost in all your titles- clinician, partner, parent, daughter- and want to check in with YOU.
— You are craving to have deeper more meaningful connection, friendship and conversation with other incredible women
— You know you need a good laugh AND a good cry.
— You long for an epic fun girls weekend getaway but also want it to be healthy, nourishing and restorative
— You are feeling the urge to slow down and could use a little nudge and guidance.
— You want to be the kind of person who camps but also love a real mattress and gourmet meals.
Investment ranges from $1300-$2250+hst and includes 2-nights accommodations, amenities, meals, workshops and programming.
May 28th
3pm : Check-In
3:30pm : Arrival Snack
3:45pm : Group Orientation
4:15pm: Welcome Circle + Opening Reflections in the Dome
6:15pm: Dinner
7:30pm: Yoga Nidra
May 29
8:00am: Morning Movement (Optional)
9:00am: Breakfast
10am-1pm : Workshop #1/#2
1:00pm Lunch
2:00-6:00pm: Free Time and Mist Thermal Spa
6:15pm : Dinner
Evening Activity to follow
May 30
7:30am : Morning Movement (Optional)
8:30: Packing Time
9:00am: Breakfast
9:30am-11am: Final Closing Circle
11am : Check-Out
Feel free to spend some time enjoying the island or the Mist Spa again!
YOUR HOST
Emma Jack, PT and Professional Coach
I know firsthand how easy it is to get caught up in our day to day lives and feel like you’re just going through the motions. I get it because I’ve been there. As a fellow healthcare practitioner and professional coach, I also know how transformative it can be to change up your environment, the people you surround yourself with and the activities you engage in. Enter this retreat- a whole lotta fun and an entirely life changing experience.
Together, we'll create a supportive community where introspection and connection flourish. Through guided activities, meaningful conversations, and a sprinkle of laughter, we'll navigate the paths of self-discovery, unlocking the doors to your true potential. This retreat is not just a little weekend escape; it's a transformative experience designed to empower you to step into the next chapter of your life with confidence, clarity and authenticity. Ready? Set. Let’s PressPlay.
Getting there
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. We recommend guests pack light, and bring only the necessities to make their stay with us comfortable. If you are looking to carpool, I’ll do my best to connect you up with others with the same plan!
ACCOMODATION OPTIONS
For more information and photos check out Nectar Yoga’s website HERE
The Deluxe Cottages | Amethyst, Jade, and Quartz
Our modern, Scandinavian-inspired deluxe cottages were designed with simplistic coziness in mind. Comfy beds, soft linens, fluffy pillows and a reading window seat offer perfect places to snuggle up to a loved one, or with a good book. Wake up and take a morning shower in the gorgeous bathroom, or take it outside in the steamy, outdoor shower adjoining the bathroom. A covered porch lined with warm cedar perches you with a perfect view of the property’s centerpiece, our magnificent maple and alder trees.
Sleeps 2 guests (we suggest booking with a loved one as the beds are close together)
2 XL twin beds or 1 king bed
Covered front deck with year-round seating
Reading nook with picture window
Writing desk, Mini fridge, Smart TV and in-room Wi-Fi
Ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower
Natural, locally-made toiletries
The A-Frame Cottages | Sunstone, Jasper, and Opal
Warm, pine-clad angled walls welcome you at our modernized 60s-throwback A-frames. The comfy beds and cozy linens await your dreams, while the picture window and its lush foliage views await your daydreams. Use the space for creative pursuits, or as a basecamp for a walk in the forest. Rainy day? Sit outside on your covered porch and enjoy the fresh, pine-scented ocean air and the sound of raindrops caressing the old-growth trees.
Sleeps 1 guest
1 double bed
Covered front deck with year-round seating
3 A-Frames share 2 detached bathrooms (10 meter outside walk away), with showers
Natural, locally-made toiletries
Wi-Fi available in the Onyx Lodge
The Moonstone Forest Cottage
This cottage offers similar amenities as our deluxe cottages with added seclusion. Wake up to sunbeams illuminating the room through the windows before sipping tea on your porch nestled on the edge of our Alder grove. A rustic outdoor shower awaits you with sweet-smelling natural products to lather on.
Sleeps 2 guests (we suggest booking with a loved one as the beds are close together)
2 twin beds or 1 king bed
Private deck
Reading chairs, Mini fridge, WI-FI and Smart TV
Ensuite bathroom (toilet and sink inside, shower outside)
Outdoor shower (located on the deck, maximum 7 minutes of hot water)
Natural, locally-made toiletries
The Onyx Lodge Rooms | Amber and Turquoise
Large windows capturing the forested views of the property await you. With a spacious closet for storage, soft linens and warmly-lit bedside lamps, these small, simple rooms are perfect for our solo travelers. The shared full bathroom next door includes two sinks and a walk-in shower. *Located upstairs in the Onyx Lodge, our main gathering space, this room can have some noise from below.
1 Double Bed
Smart TV
Shared bathroom between Amber & turquoise Rooms
Natural, locally-made toiletries
Wi-Fi
The Onyx Lodge Rooms | Emerald Room
Whitewashed walls and a warm, pine-clad angled ceiling await you in this cozy bedroom. With skylights in both the bedroom and attached ensuite bathroom, as well as a large window overlooking our A-Frame Cottages, nature is at your fingertips from this simple room. *Located upstairs in the Onyx Lodge, our main gathering space, this room can have some noise from below.
Sleeps 1-2 guests
2 twins or 1 king bed
Smart TV
Ensuite bathroom
Natural, locally-made toiletries
Wi-Fi
