Nestled deep within the lush forests of the Kootenay's, The Sentinel offers a serene escape where time slows and nature embraces you fully. This lake reflects the towering mountaintops, while winding trails invite you to wander beneath moss-covered trees. Here, the air feels pure, helping you breath deeper. This is a place that holds you gently..offering space to pause, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the natural rhythm of life.

The team at the Sentinel prides themselves in offering farm to table dining, curating meals with as many local items as they can. You will receive all meals catered throughout this event to ensure you are fully nourished for yoga, sauna & self care. We can work with any dietary restrictions necessary.

Led by Abby & Krystal, each day begins meeting in the Maloca (our dedicated, sacred practice space) for a chance to breathe, move, connect & surrender before what's ahead. In the evenings, we will meet again to rest with restorative & yin yoga plus yoga nidra meditations to nourish your nervous system. As yoga therapists, we specialize in creating a space that works with all body types & abilities. All yoga session are optional of course.

Tucked into the forest along the serene shoreline, The Sentinel allows us 24/7 access to the spa services whenever and wherever we need them. This includes a gorgeous cedar sauna, a nourishing cedar hottub + an optional cold plunge for those who need it (or the lake is right there!) We want to make sure you have as many opportunities as possible to treat yourself throughout this experience. 

Our retreat begins with a sacred Opening Circle..a heartfelt invitation to arrive fully, set intentions, and connect deeply with yourself and the group. Guided by both of us, we’ll begin with grounding breath and gentle movement before offering a land acknowledgment to honor the Sinixt peoples, the ancestors, and the spirit of this land. We'll introduce ourselves & why we are here for this retreat, offering deeper connection to each of the attendees for a proper introduction to all.

We’ll spend time together exploring the forested trails surrounding The Sentinel, letting nature guide us into stillness and presence. This slow, mindful walk becomes a moving meditation..each step a chance to soften, listen, and feel the grounding energy of the earth beneath your feet. In a quiet clearing, we’ll pause for a guided meditation, breathing in the cedar-scented air and opening to the wisdom of the natural world.

A full sound journey that feels like a big hug for your nervous system .. an invitation to soften, surrender, and simply receive. Surrounded by the soothing vibrations of crystal sound bowls, chimes, ocean drum, and more, you’ll be guided into deep rest and stillness, allowing the sounds to quiet the mind, relax the body, and create space to reconnect with yourself on a deeper level. A beautiful, grounding addition to our Sacred Earth Retreat.

A mindful Pilates practice will be woven into the schedule for you to try something new .. perhaps for the first time, or maybe not! Pilates is a beautiful way to build strength, improve mobility, focus on your breath, and wake up muscles you never knew you had, in all the best ways. Krystal and Abby both teach Pilates and absolutely love it, and we think you’ll love it too. Completely optional, of course, but you’ll see it on the schedule :)

We love working with local small businesses to create a few special gifts for each of our guests. We’re also planning to have a special guest join us and share a little something of their own. We’ll keep that under wraps for now, but we can’t wait to share more with you soon.

Guests are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from The Sentinel near Kaslo, British Columbia. Arrival is June 9, 2027, with departure on June 13, 2027. To make your journey as smooth and easeful as possible, we’ll provide a transportation guide with helpful travel information and options for getting to The Sentinel.