Join Yogrishi Vishvketu and Andrea Robertson for 5 days of simple bliss in a wellness community and organic farm setting May 30th-June 3rd 2024

Serenity & Sublime Retreat — STOWEL LAKE is your long weekend away where you can experience healthful meals, tranquility,  connections with fellow yogis and reawaken your senses through nature. In this retreat you will experience a variety of yoga styles from traditional Hatha and Kundalini, Flow & Mobility, Spa Yoga, Core Awakening, chanting and Yoga Nidra.

Yoga Facilitators:

Andrea Robertson

Location:

Stowel Lake Farm, Salt Spring Island,B.C

The Barn us where we will enjoy our meals and cozy upon big comfy couches gazing out through those floor to ceiling windows.

The Barn is a gorgeous building that serves two purposes: the lower floor is where retreat guests enjoy their meals if it’s raining, and the top floor is perfect for workshops and business meetings (or for cozy movie nights around the fire). Although the Barn is beautiful and modern, it’s bones are historic . The original Barn was already on the land when Stowel Lake Farm was founded, and it served as horse stables for many years. Renovations and structural upgrades, with a touch of creativity, have turned it into the beautiful space that it is today.

Outdoor Fire pit to enjoy weather permitting

While on retreat, guests are welcome to roam the grounds, linger in the gardens and to explore the hillside. There are plenty of communal indoor and outdoor spaces where groups can gather, but there are also quiet benches for solitude.Keep an eye out for the root cellar, the swings, the orchard, bonfire pit, citrus shack, and hillside permaculture.

Yoga Classes:

The Gatehouse is a beautifully architected space for wellness classes and workshops. The curved roof is eye-catching and the view outwards to the farm is serene.

Accommodations:

There are a variety of charming and cozy accommodations located close to the main facilities. Guests will enjoy clean, comfortable bedding with duvets and towels. All prices include accommodations, 3 meals per day, Yoga classes + meditation, a tour of the farm, bonfires, ferry pickup from Fulford Harbour (for those without a vehicle), and use of facilities: the Gatehouse, the Barn and the gardens

Shared Yurt

*SOLD OUT

• 2 single beds
• shared bathroom
• heat & Power

$1389 shared price

$1745 Private Option

Shared Room

• 2 beds
• shared bathrooms
• Village building or Gatehouse

$1579 per person

*SOLD OUT

Private Room in Bathhouse 

• 1 bed
• shared bathroom

$1689 person

*SOLD OUT

Private Room In Village 

• 1 bed
• Shared Bathroom

$1789

*SOLD OUT

Deluxe Room (Village Downstairs and one in Gate house)

• 2 beds (2 double beds)
• Private Bathroom

$1789 per person (double occupancy)

$2350 Private Occupancy

*SOLD OUT

THE FOOD (Most Importantly):

The cuisine at the farm is outstanding, and changes daily to incorporate ingredients from the gardens. Daily meals are wholesome, nourishing and delicious. We can accommodate your dietary needs.

https://www.stowellakefarm.com/cuisine

Cost: 

All prices include accommodations, 3 meals per day, yoga classes and meditations, a tour of the farm, bonfires, ferry pickup from Fulford Harbour (for those without a vehicle), use of facilities: the Gatehouse, the Barn and the gardens,  and all taxes (5% GST, 8% PST and 2% MRDT Tourism Tax) are included in the above price.

Room Rates (includes all taxes):

• Shared Yurt $1389 per person 1 Yurt 
• Private Yurt $1745 (shared bathroom)
• Shared room $1575 per person SOLD OUT
• Private Room (shared bathroom) $1689 SOLD OUT
• Deluxe Room (private bathroom) $1789 per person SOLD OUT
• Option to camp (email Andrea for details) $1099 per person SOLD OUT
• Option to join and stay offsite (email Andrea for details) $999 per person

Retreat Schedule

* This is a peek at the how the weekend will unfold, some changes may be made

Thursday May 30th

Free time until pre-dinner yoga. Massages, walk property, explore the island and relax and read. Yogis choice 🙂

After dinner it’s open, feel free to relax and chat by the indoor fire in the Barn or retreat to your room

Monday June 3rd

Please take a close look at the BC Ferries schedule to plan your trip home from Salt Spring.

Getting To The Farm:

The farm is located on Salt Spring Island on the West Coast of British Columbia. Each individual guest will be responsible for making their way to Salt Spring Island by air or by ferry. The options are outlined below.

To make it for the beginning of the retreat at 4 p.m on Thursday May 30th you will have to catch the 3:00 ferry from Victoria (Swartz Bay) at the very latest or take an earlier ferry (check in is between 3-4 p.m) The ferry from Victoria to Salt Spring (Fulford Harbour) takes 35 minutes. There are also ferries to from Vancouver to Salt Spring (Long Harbour) but they take three hours and are far less frequent. If you are travelling from Vancouver you will need to catch a morning ferry to get to the retreat on time.
On Monday June 3rd when we finish you will be able to catch the 1:50 ferry back to Victoria but if you miss it you can catch the 3:50.
Other options for getting to and from Vancouver to Salt Spring include the float plane! Check Salt Spring Air for the flight information.

FROM VANCOUVER BY FERRY

The BC Ferries schedule can be found here.

By Foot

1. Take the thru-fare trip to from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to Fulford Harbour via Swartz Bay.

By Car

1. Take the thru-fare trip from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to Fulford Harbour via Swartz Bay OR take the direct ferry from Tsawwassen to Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour). It is highly recommended to make reservations with BC Ferries when travelling by car.

FROM VICTORIA BY FERRY

1. Commute to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal.

2. Take the ferry from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to Salt Spring Island (Fulford Harbour).

3. Note: Reservations are not available between Swartz Bay and Fulford Harbour, it is first come first serve.

By Air:

FROM VANCOUVER BY AIR

Option 1:

1. Fly from Vancouver to Victoria Airport.

2. Take a 10 minute cab ride to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal.

3. Take the ferry from Swartz Bay to Fulford Harbour Terminal, Salt Spring Island.

Option 2:

1. Take a floatplane (Harbour Air Seaplanes, SeaAir Seaplanes) from Vancouver to Ganges Harbour on Salt Spring Island.

Reservations:

• A $500 non refundable deposit to hold your spot
• Final payment by April 1st
• Email Transfer for payment andrea.robertson77@gmail.com 
• Please note if using paypal or a credit card for payment there is a 5% fee

Deposit

Registration

1.  Register today – Start by completing our registration form (choose Wolfe Island) http://www.bodyandbalance.ca/retreat-registration-form/
2. Choose Payment Option to secure room choice. $500 CAN is required to reserve your spot. Email Transfer deposit or full payment to andrea.robertson77@gmail.comPayPal Pay Pal Option with credit card ( please note 5% fee)