The Fog & The Fir

Join me November 9–13, 2026 at Nectar Yoga Retreat, on Bowen Island, BC to find stillness and edge in the quiet of the wet, wild woods.

Nectar Yoga Retreat is a healing space that sits on 20 acres of forested land, 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.

An Invitation

It has been a long-held dream of mine to host a yoga retreat on one of the Gulf Islands of British Columbia because of its natural beauty and magic. Again and again, the rainy season here has brought me back to the most introspective version of myself, reminding me how to soften, restore, and listen.

Nestled in Howe Sound, a fjord northwest of Vancouver, Bowen Island is where I hope to share the rhythms of the fog and the firs with you. This is a retreat led by nature, to explore our edges in challenge and movement, in stillness and rest, so that we can return to our own steady rhythms. Among coastal rain, ancient trees, and the grey hush of the Pacific Northwest, the world feels closer, slower, and more alive. This retreat is a place for thoughtful humans living full lives to pause, restore, and resource. A return to yourself, and remembering how.

What You'll Carry Home

In your spirit, you'll leave with the imprint of the forest, the rhythm of the rain, and the clarity that comes when fog lifts.

In your body, the reset that comes from moving between stillness and edge. In your heart, a deeper connection to yourself.

In your hands, simple nervous system rituals—breathwork, meditation, movement, and journaling—that fit into real life when you need a reminder of how to return to your rhythm.

Living room with high wooden ceiling, large windows, artwork, plants, and furniture including a long wooden dining table, benches, and armchairs.
A top-down view of a dining table set with bowls of green soup, plates of colorful vegetable salad, slices of bread, and decorative candles, with a person serving themselves
Living room with large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a wooded outdoor landscape, seating area with sofas, armchairs, lamps, and decorative items, and a wooden ceiling.
Interior of a yurt with a wood stove, wooden shelves with bowls and candles, and floor cushions arranged in a circle for meditation.
A transparent geodesic dome tent set up in a lush, green forest under a clear blue sky.
A dark wooded outdoor scene with a narrow, winding gravel path lined with small glowing lights leading to a lit wooden cabin with a porch.

The Programming and What’s Included

We’ll use inspiration from what’s around us - the resilience, protection, ancient wisdom and grounding of the earth and fir trees. The liminal space, revelation and softening made possible with the mystery and transformation of fog. The emotional release, cleansing, renewal and growth from the purification and renewal of rain.

Each day will include 1-2 asana practices, ranging from gentle and restorative practices to challenging and invigorating vinyasas. We will also have 3 master class/workshop, including an offering from one of my teachers, the one and only Kate Gillespie. Built into each day will be some time to meet yourself - long nature walks, journaling time, and a Mist Thermal Contrast Therapy experience. We will also enjoy time in community to connect over farm-to-table vegetarian and vegan-friendly meals each day.

Each participant will be responsible for their travel in and out of Vancouver International Airport and to Bowen Island. Nectar Yoga Retreat is located at 720 Gardner Lane on Bowen Island, just a short 20 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal in Vancouver. Driving a car is easiest, however there is a public bus. I will also happily coordinate carpool/pick ups from the ferry on Bowen to the retreat centre. Visit the FAQ page on the Nectar website for more information.

Check in is at 3pm on Monday, November 9 and check out will be at 11am on Friday, November 13.

Rates

Rates for all programming, meals and accommodations for 4-nights, 5-days range from $1,700 to $3,775 USD. The rooms range from single A-frame cabins to deluxe cottages. You can view the room details on Nectar’s Cottage page, and see individual rates below.

Accommodations

The Deluxe Cottages | Amethyst, Jade, and Quartz

Sleeps 2 guests (beds are close together, we suggest booking with a loved one) | 2 XL twin beds or 1 king bed | Indoor and outdoor shower

Pricing: Shared: $2,200 USD per person ($1,900 early bird) Private: $3,775 USD (no early bird)

Two modern black houses with wooden interior ceilings, situated in a snowy landscape with leafless trees in the background. The houses have small front porches with black railings and potted plants.
A cozy bedroom with a bed, multiple pillows including black and patterned ones, and bedside lamps on black side tables. The room has horizontal wood paneling behind the bed, three narrow rectangular windows, and a black wall hanging above the windows. The ceiling is wood, and the room overlooks an outdoor wooded area.

The A-Frame Cottages | Sunstone, Jasper, and Opal

Sleeps 1 guest | 1 double bed } Shared bathrooms with showers

Pricing: $2,400 USD ($2,100 early bird)

Three A-frame tiny houses on stilts with wooden stairs and railings, surrounded by trees and a flowering tree in the foreground.
Cozy bedroom with wood-paneled walls, a large window with curtains, a neatly made bed with pillows, a small table with towels, a book, and lights on either side of the window.

The Moonstone Forest Cottage

Similar amenities as the deluxe cottages with added seclusion.

Sleeps 2 guests (beds close together) |2 twin beds or 1 king bed | Indoor bathroom, outdoor shower

Pricing: Shared: $2,200 USD per person ($1,900 early bird) Private: $3,775 USD (no early bird rate)

A small, dark-colored cottage labeled 'Forest Cottage' with a wooden porch and a black mailbox, surrounded by trees and wildflowers in a forested area.
A cozy bedroom with a large bed, green headboard, white linens, and green pillows. Sunlight filters through white curtains covering large windows. There are two wooden armchairs with cushions, a small side table, a bedside lamp, and a flat-screen TV. The ceiling is wooden, and a framed minimalist artwork hangs above the bed.

The Onyx Lodge Rooms | Amber, Turquoise, and Emerald

Simple rooms, perfect for solo travellers | located upstairs in the Onyx Lodge, our main gathering space.

Amber & Turquoise (Shared Bathroom):

Sleeps 1 guest | 1 double bed | Shared bathroom between rooms

Pricing: $2,000 USD ($1,700 early bird)

Emerald (Ensuite Bathroom):

Sleeps 1 | 1 king bed |Private ensuite bathroom

Pricing: $2,300 USD ($2,000 early bird)

A cozy bedroom with a black bed frame, a white bedspread, and decorative pillows. There is a black side table with a coffee maker and other items. Above the bed, there is wall art of a geometric deer head on a black canvas. A window with a wooden frame lets in natural light, revealing an outdoor view of trees and a small building.
A cozy bedroom with an open door leading to a bathroom with a vanity and mirror, a standing mirror, and a bed with teal pillows.

Spaces are limited to maintain the intimate, restorative nature of this gathering. Early Bird Pricing available until July 15, 2026. A non-refundable deposit of $700 is required to secure your spot, with the balance due by August 31, 2026 to secure your early bird pricing.

For questions or to discuss which accommodation is right for you, reach out by email. To sign up, please fill out this form.

All photos courtesy of Nectar Yoga. Individual credits to Saige Carlson (Mist), Ashley Drody (Dome indoors and Onyx meal), and Laura Zeke (Dome outdoors), Robin Donner (Onyx Lodge, A Frames).

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