Rest & Reset Retreat
Salt Spring Island
British Columbia
July 16 - 21, 2025
Slow yourself down.
Take time to reflect.
Reconnect with yourself or with others.
Hit pause, rest and reset at Stowel Lake Farm nestled amidst the serene beauty of Salt Spring Island.
🌿 Retreat Details:
Dates: Join us Wednesday, July 16 through
Monday, July 21
Location: Stowel Lake Farm
Stowel Lake Farm is a thriving organic farm, retreat centre and community on Salt Spring Island, BC.
Proximity:
FLY: Both Harbour Air and Sea Air offer a variety of flights directly to the island. If traveling from the US, Kenmore air can get you to Victoria or Vancouver before connecting to Harbour or Sea Air for flights to Salt Spring.
DRIVE: The next fastest way is by catching a BC Ferry from Vancouver, BC or Victoria (Sydney), BC to either Long Harbour, Vesuvius or Fulford Harbour. However, if you're coming from Galiano, it's faster to kayak to Southey Point and then hitch hike south.
Carpooling options from Washington State may be available. Please ask Joanna!
If arriving without a car (by air or ferry), limited shuttles to the retreat center are available.
Why Choose this Rest and Reset Retreat?
Accommodations: There are a variety of accommodations ranging from private suites to shared rooms to yurts, and there is also plenty of open field for tents.
Nature's Haven: 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. The market gardens, perennial garden, orchard and permaculture hillside are interspersed with wild areas for big trees and native plants.
Yoga & Meditation: Reignite your inner light with daily yoga and meditation sessions led by Joanna.
Delicious Meals: Stowel Lake Farm cuisine is fresh, organic and made from whole food ingredients. The meal plan is primarily vegetarian, however, the talented kitchen team can accommodate many dietary restrictions including dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan and non-vegetarian.
Most meals are farm-to-table and feature home grown fresh organic produce from the gardens and greenhouses. The daily menu depends on the season, in particular whatever is ready to be harvested, and the chef’s preference. The meals change day-to-day and the kitchen team works closely with the farm team to get a pulse for the land’s bounty.
Meals are served buffet-style and guests can dine indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather.
Pricing:
Private Room With Bath $2445
Private Room Shared Bath $2045
Shared Room Private Bath $1945
Shared Room Shared Bath $1645
Shared Yurt (Shared Bathhouse) $1345
Tent Camping (Shared Bathhouse) $1145
Save $150 off the above prices when you book by April 1, 2025!
How to book:
To hold your spot for this retreat, pay your non-refundable deposit of $500 by choosing the button below. Please Note: The remaining balance due will be divided into three to six monthly payments, charged automatically to your credit card beginning one month from your deposit payment. As payments are made, they become non-refundable and non-transferrable. Please purchase trip insurance to keep your investment in case of cancellation.
Please contact Joanna to select and book your room by emailing her at [email protected] or by filling out the form below. Need a roommate? We can probably match you with another lovely person!
Reserve Your Spot Now!
Spaces for our Nourish and Nurture Retreat are limited, so don't miss out on this opportunity to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit. Secure your spot today and embark on a journey of self-care and discovery.
What’s Included:
Five nights lodging at beautiful and peaceful Stowel Lake Farm
Farm-to-table vegetarian meals Wednesday dinner through Monday lunch
Twice daily yoga and meditation with Joanna
Limited shuttle availability from harbors for those arriving without a car by ferry or air
Additional group sessions with Joanna (workshops)
What’s Not Included:
Transportation (other than shuttles listed above)
Massage (can be scheduled onsite)
Private sessions with Joanna (yoga, meditation, coaching - limited availability)
More details!
About Stowel Lake Farm:
The Stowel Lake Farm community is made up of approximately 25 people, 5 dogs, and 7 cats, who have lived together for varying lengths of time.
The land is family-owned and the rest of the folks that live here each have arrangements with the farm. Some work in the kitchen, some in the mill, and some in the gardens.
How To Get To Stowell Lake Farm:
Take the ferry from Tswwassen/Vancouver or Swartz Bay/Victoria, you’ll find more details HERE
There are flights from Richmond (Vancouver International), Victoria or Vancouver to Salt Spring Island. Details of flights with Harbour Air are HERE.
Sea Air details can be found HERE
Tentative Daily Itinerary
6:15am - 7am Morning Meditation (Light instruction provided)
7am - 8:30 am Morning Practice (active)
8:30am Breakfast
10am - Optional morning sessions (yoga, meditation, coaching) every other day
12:30pm Lunch
4:00pm - 5:30pm Afternoon practice (somatics/restorative)
6:00pm Dinner
7:45pm - 8:15pm Evening Meditation (Metta/Lovingkindness or walking)
*Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated. If you have concerns, please inquire by using the form below.