Summer 2026 Yoga Retreat
"The Nectar retreat with Edi is about connecting with our inner selves and reconnecting with nature. It is liberating, joyful and bonding ~ The food is an epicurean delight; interesting flavours and textures from the very first bite ~ The setting is an invitation to step away from the pressures of the everyday, winding down and welcoming a slower pace." Fran
"My intentions for the retreat were rest, reflection and movement, all were met and exceeded ~ I also found joyful respectful contact with others, delicious food and blissful moments in nature. Thank you!" Lori
Come Home To Yourself ~ Surrounded By Nature
Monday ~ Wednesday, June 22 - 24, 2026
Carving out space away from our daily routines, retreats invite us into a sacred space of exploration. Through stillness, breathwork & movement practices, we cultivate a grounded sense of being. Retreat is an opportunity to mindfully reset as we open to receive the changing of seasons.
Your Retreat Includes:
- 2 nights accommodation
- Choice of accommodation (shared or private)
- 5 nourishing meals & snacks sourced from local ingredients & lovingly prepared
- Daily meditation, pranayama (breath) & yoga practices for all levels
- Healing Sound Bath
- Mist Thermal Sanctuary Circuit
- Free time to explore the property & Island
Nectar Yoga Retreat Centre, Bowen Island
Nectar Retreat Centre sits on 20 acres of untouched land on Nexwlelexwm (Bowen Island) the traditional and unceded territory of the Skwxwu7mesh (Squamish) Nation People.
It is Nectars' owners life's work to be stewards of this land, to care for and know its forests and waterways. The land they care for has been largely untouched so that we, their guests, might experience nature in its raw form.
Nectar is situated just 10 minutes by car from the main town of Snug Cove and the BC Ferry Terminal. The property grants us easy access to Snug Cove, the Grafton Lake Lands, Mount Gardner and the West Side Beaches.
*Please Note: Nectar Retreat Centre follows the provincial health mandates and guidelines. At present, they do not require the wearing of masks or proof of vaccination, however should provincial vaccine and/or mask mandates change, they and we will follow what is in place at the time of the retreat.
The Accommodation ~
A variety of accommodation types to suit everyone. Attend with a friend or family member in a beautifully appointed shared room/cottage or indulge in the quiet and solitude of a private room.
Onyx Lodge Private Room $1,200
Private A Frame Cottage $1,200
Shared Moonstone Cottage $1,400 SOLD OUT
Shared Deluxe Cottage $1,400 double occupancy
Shared Deluxe Cottage $1,200 triple occupancy
*rates are per person and do not include gst or travel
**shared deluxe cottage accommodates 2 -3 persons (two single beds on main level, 1 bed in loft area)
Full capacity for this retreat is limited to 14 -17 participants (depending on double or triple occupancy).
All of the accommodations are beautifully appointed.
The A-Frame Cottages have access to two shared detached bathrooms with showers.
The shared Moonstone & Deluxe Cottages have their own bathrooms.
The Onyx Lodge private rooms share a bathroom.
The Food ~
Delicious, lovingly prepared vegetarian meals will be served family style in the beautiful vaulted Onyx Lodge, or as weather permits, outdoors on the patio.
The Yoga ~
In a sweet symphony of breath, stillness, sound & movement practices, each day we will explore our inner landscape with curiosity, love & kindness.
Through a variety of somatic yoga practices; pranayama, guided meditation & functional movement explorations, we will invite the intelligence of our body to reveal itself as it's ready. Surrounded by nature & invited to slow down, we naturally attune to our innate rhythm & wisdom.
Healing Sound Bath ~
Sound healing is a gentle, non invasive way to help the body and spirit remember how to come back into balance.
At its heart, sound healing uses vibration, tones, frequencies, and resonance to bring harmony to places that feel tense, stuck, or out of alignment. Whether it’s physical tension, emotional heaviness, or just feeling energetically “off,” sound can help guide us back to stillness.
Meet Tova – Sound Healer & Vibrational Wellness Practitioner
Tova is a dedicated sound healer who creates sacred spaces for deep relaxation, emotional release, and energetic alignment through the power of sound. Through her voice and high vibrational Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls, Tova intuitively guides each session to support the body, mind, and spirit in returning to a natural state of balance.
Rooted in both ancient practices and modern holistic wellness, Tova’s sound healing experiences are designed to calm the nervous system, clear energetic blockages, and awaken inner clarity.
With compassion, presence and intention Tova gently holds space as you experience the healing frequencies of sound and reconnect with your inner harmony.
I am delighted to welcome Tova to our retreat & share in her beautiful gift of sound healing.
If you'd like to learn more about sound healing & Tova, please visit her website here.
Mist Thermal Therapy ~
Mist Thermal Sanctuary presents a distinctive, thermal hydrotherapy spa ritual: private hot sauna, and cold plunge within private units, offering an immersive wellness experience.
Each of the three units ~ Forest, Fern & Moss ~ offer the Mist Contrast Therapy Circuit. You will unwind amidst the rising mist, breathing in the fresh conifer air, and experience the therapeutic cycles of heat, coolness, and relaxation that mirror nature's seasonal rhythms.
What's Included in your Mist Contrast Therapy Circuit (90 mins):
- Relaxing outdoor hot/cold shower with Mist’s house eucalyptus shower spray
- Wood-fire sauna that looks out to the forest
- Cold plunge tub
- Warm soaking tub
- Cultivated, natural outdoor rest area with fire
- Filtered spring water for drinking
- Mist’s bespoke herbal tea blend
- Usage of fresh waffle robe, towels, and footwear
- Usage of Mist’s house shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and body lotion
Retreat Schedule:
Monday
Optional ~ Morning arrival on Bowen Island with time to explore Snug Cove
Check In 3pm - 3:30pm
Property Welcome in Onyx Lodge 3:45pm
Opening Circle & Practice in Yoga Dome 4:30pm
Dinner 6:15pm
Evening Yoga Nidra Practice 7:30pm
Tuesday
Morning Meditation, Pranayama & Gentle Wake Up Practice 8am
Breakfast 9:45am
Movement Practice
Lunch 1pm
Mist Thermal Sanctuary Circuit & Free Time
Dinner 6:15pm
Evening Sound Bath 7:30pm
Wednesday
Morning Meditation, Pranayama & Movement Practice 8am
Closing Circle 9:15am
Breakfast 9:45am
Check Out 11am
* Schedule subject to change
Curious?
Please send me a note through the contact page if you have any questions about the retreat. I would be delighted to connect with you.
Ready to Register!
I am delighted you would like to join us! Please use the registration button below with details of:
- your full name
- accommodation preference 1st choice
- accommodation preference 2nd choice
- contact information
I will be in touch with you to confirm accommodation availability and deposit information.
Payment & Cancellation Policy
To reserve your room, please send me an email with room preference and a $400 non-refundable deposit. Deposits can be sent by etransfer to edispanier@gmail.com
Payment Schedule:
$400 deposit - upon registration
2nd deposit - February 1, 2026
Balance - May 1, 2026
Cancellation Policy:
Initial deposit of $400 is non-refundable.
Instalment & balance payments are non refundable once paid. Should you need to cancel prior to the retreat AND I am able to fill your spot, the 'instalment & balance' portion of your retreat fee will be reimbursed less a $50 admin fee.
Should the retreat need to be cancelled due to public health mandates, it will be rescheduled, no refunds will be given (this is based on Nectars policy).
I look forward to sharing in the nourishment of retreat with you!
Shanti
Edi