Join Andrea for a transformative 2-night women's only retreat at the Conde Nast Traveler acclaimed yoga and meditation centre, Nectar on Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island) in beautiful British Columbia. 

Breathe in. Feel the serenity of the trees, the whispers of the wind, the beauty of unspoiled nature. Breathe out. Let go of the daily grind. The meetings. The screens. Feel life’s chaos give way to a sense of oneness with the world around you, deep in your bones. This is our promise of a deeply healing space for inner connection and outer exploration. This is Nectar.

July 2nd-4th, 2025

Bowen Island
B.C

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.

Welcome to nectar 

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
Ensuite bathroom (toilet and sink inside, shower outside)
Outdoor shower (located on the deck, maximum 7 minutes of hot water)
Natural, locally-made toiletries 
Wi-Fi
Smart TV





$ 1200 per person
Double Occupancy

Moonstone Forest Cottage

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 2 guests
2 twins or 1 king bed
Smart TV
Ensuite bathroom
Natural, locally-made toiletries
Wi-Fi





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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






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$1000 per person

$1100

The Onyx Lodge Turquoise Room
Single Occupancy
(SOLD)

The Onyx Lodge
 Emerald Room
Double Occupancy

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
Ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower
Natural, locally-made toiletries 
Smart TV and in-room Wi-Fi 




$ 1000 Per Person Triple
/ $1200 Per Person Double

Deluxe Cottages
Double or Triple Occupancy
 (2 Available)

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

 $1000 Single Occupancy


A-Frame Cottages
 Single Occupancy
(Only 1 Left)



Payment Options

1. Preferred method of payment: EMT to nlyogaretreats@gmail.com
2. Stripe is available for credit card payment but, please note, there will be an additional service fee of 2.9%+$0.30 per transaction.

Your Home Away from Home

Induldge in nourishing plant-based, locally sourced meals inspired by Ayurveda. Lovingly created by the talented in-house catering team at Nectar.
 

SOUL-NOURISHING MEALS

2 Nights Accommodations
All rooms include locally made toiletries

All Meals
Afternoon snack and dinner on arrival day. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and an afternoon snack on Thursday, and departure morning breakfast. Vegatirian meals are lovingly prepared by local chefs, using the freshest ingredients.. Sparkling water, coffee & tea

90 Minute Spa Session at Mist Thermal Sanctuary
Circuit consists of:

a luxurious outdoor hot/cold shower with Mist’s house eucalyptus shower spray 

a wood-fired sauna with views of the forest

a cold plunge tub

a beautifully cultivated outdoor rest area with a fire 

Guests enjoy waffle robes, towels, slippers, Mist’s botanical hair and body care products, and our signature herbal tea blend. Soft chimes ring at 15-minute intervals during the Mist Circuit, inviting guests to transition to the next phase of the circuit to navigate their thermal experience intuitively, at their own pace.

1 Forest Hot Tub Expereince
The forest hot tub is located in a private outdoor room connected to the main lodge.

Inside the room, there is a hot tub, shower, wood-burning fireplace, and chairs to relax. Use this space to do hot, cold, relax circuits, or to simply relax in the hot tub.

The forest tub can be booked in 30 minute or 1-hour increments with up to 3 people from 7am-11pm daily.

Sign up on the chalkboard upon arrival to grab your session or drop in at any point during the retreat.

Four Yoga Classes 
Plus all props supplied in the Yoga dome.  Daily meditation also included.

A 60 Minute Crystal Sound Bath

Taxes/HST

(...Yay!)

What's Included

  • Flights to and from British Columbia
  • Transportation to and from Bowen Island
  • Transportation from ferry on Bowen Island to Nectar 
  • Travel Insurance
  • Trip Cancellation Insurance
  • Optional Excursions/Services
  • Hotels in British Columbia
  • Alcohol
  • Extra meals/snacks 
  • Any credit card/payment processing fees

(...Sorry!)

what is not included

Getting to Nectar
Vehicle: 
Once off the ferry, drive up Bowen Island Truck Road, which changes name to Grafton Road, for about 7 minutes. Once you reach Gardner Lane, turn right and follow the signs to Nectar.

Public transportation: 
When you arrive on Bowen Island, find the Bus Stop close to the Red Library. You will get on the 280 (Snug Cove to Bluewater) bus. Tell the driver you are getting off at 720 Gardner Lane. You can pay for your fare with a Compass Card, credit card or cash. Any transfer you receive from the Vancouver buses will work on Bowen Island with no extra charge.

Foot/hitchhiking: 
For a real taste of the Bowen Island lifestyle, hitch a ride with a local. Either wait on the road or at any of the designated "LIFT" spots and stick out your thumb. You should get a ride—and a new friend—in no time.

Bike: 
If you are planning to bring your bike, please be aware that Bowen Island is very hilly and not an easy ride. But if that’s your thing—more power to you. Just follow the on-foot directions above. You can also rent eBikes from Bowen eBikes in the summer months.

  • Massage
  • Tarot
  •  Reiki
  •  Breathwork
  •  Counselling

Optional Excursions

Andrea Porter

Andrea completed her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Vinyasa (Flow) Yoga at Sonic Yoga in Costa Rica in 2016; she has completed over 200 + hours of Yin Yoga training; She is also certified to teach Yoga Nidra, Prenatal Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and is a level 1&2 Reiki practitioner. She is currently enrolled in and almost complete her 300 hour advanced teacher training program to become a registered Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist; she has completed the Yoga for Athletes, Myofascial Release, Prenatal Myofascial Release, Prenatal Therapeutics, Shoulder Anatomy: Dysfunction + Application, Mindful Trauma Informed Yoga, Restorative/Nervous System Yoga, Sequencing with Purpose, and Traditional Chinese Medicine modules. She is a Certified Neurogenic Yoga™ Teacher and TRE® Provider. She is registered with Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT 200 and is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. 

She is committed to honouring every individual’s search for personal growth and their desire to be well. She teaches her classes with compassion, intelligent sequencing that incorporates functional movement, a sense of humour and playfulness, and an utmost respect for every beautiful soul that joins her on this journey, on and off the mat. It is her hope that her all encompassing classes will help every individual to connect to their breath, body, and mind; ultimately empowering them to heal and nurture their mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Andrea has experienced the transformative benefits of yoga and hopes she can share this gift with the world. You can often find her and her four legged friend, Winston, in the woods, by the ocean, or anywhere in nature, as this is where she feels most at home.



Remaining balance is due in full by May 1st, 2025

Impt Dates

If you cancel your booking at any point, you will forfeit %100 of your $300 deposit.  If you cancel at any point after making any payment installments, there will be NO credit given and you will forfeit your entire deposit and all payments.


The deposit and all payments for this retreat are non-refundable and non-transferable. 




We do not offer refunds on deposits or payments under any circumstances. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits will be given for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat, or for arriving late or leaving early. We recommend that you purchase your own travel insurance. We encourage you to purchase trip cancellation insurance in order that your trip fees will be covered should you or your family have a medical problem prior to your trip or while on the trip. Trip insurance should also be purchased to cover medical expenses in the event you have an accident while on the retreat.
 

The Cancellation Policy

We can certainly do our best to find a roommate for you! The good things in life are best when shared with friends!

I am looking for a friend to share a room with. Can you pair me up with someone? 

You would have to contact Nectar directly to inquire about that. You can reach them via email at INFO@NECTARYOGA.CA

Can I stay at the nectar prior to or post retreat?

No. This is an adult only retreat.

Is this retreat for children?

Participants are required to have a regular yoga practice for at least 6 months prior to the retreat. 

Can a beginner join or do I need to have some yoga experience?

Your Burning Questions