You’ve been holding it all together. Showing up. Doing the work. Being there for everyone. Imagine this… Waking up to the soft hush of nature instead of notifications. Stretching into a gentle morning yoga flow, breathing deeply, feeling present. Sipping warm tea, wrapped in a cozy blanket, as you watch the golden light dance through the trees.

Join Giustina Easton for five days and four nights and gather on the magical shores of Bowen Island, British Columbia, a place where stillness meets vibrancy. Nestled within the cedar-scented forests of Nectar Yoga, you’ll find a sanctuary for your transformation. You’ll weave practices that anchor you in your breath, connect you to your body, and align you with the wisdom of the season. This is more than a retreat; it’s a reclamation of your ability to release, refine, and rise.

Evolve Retreats was founded with the intention of helping you bring more fulfillment and clarity into your life. It’s so easy to get caught up in daily routines and lose sight of what truly matters. We bring together a community of like-minded individuals to create meaningful connections, all while supporting your personal growth and self-reflection. Through practices like yoga, meditation, journaling, workshops, and adventures, we offer a safe and nurturing space to explore who you are and who you have yet to become.

Step into a transformative journey where movement, mindfulness, and self-inquiry guide you through the depths of your inner world. This all-inclusive retreat is an invitation to explore the shadows within—your fears, doubts, and unspoken truths—and transform them into strength, wisdom, and self-love. Join us in this soul-nourishing experience, held at Nectar Retreat Centre, and rediscover the light that has always been within you.

Join Bryony Wright of Slow Burn Wellness at Nectar Yoga Retreat on Bowen Island for a deeply restorative getaway. This retreat invites you to step away from the demands of daily life, connect with the rhythm of nature, and rediscover the profound art of rest. Over the course of this retreat, you’ll experience the healing power of deep relaxation through thoughtfully curated practices and experiences.

Join Madelyn Mulvaney Luminous Studios Founder, on a playful wellness retreat exploring a creatively expressive weekend at Nectar Yoga on Bowen Island. Our Luminous Winter addition is a cozy immersion into contemplation and seeding beautiful intentions for the Springtime. Restful and uplifting, our retreat will explore creative art workshops (painting/print making/clay creations) in self expression along with journaling, breathwork, walking meditations and poetry - practices intended to re-awaken a connection to inner joy in the most playful way.

This retreat is crafted for those who seek to explore creativity, invoke a sense of awe, and deepen their connection to spirits and animacy through practical potions-making and artful practices within contextual witchcraft rooted in Eastern esoteric traditions taught by Taiwanese Canadian spirit intermediary, Mimi Young of Ceremonie.

Join Carolyn Budgell as you slow down and create space for new intentions and for healing. Over 3 days and 2 nights, we will explore many types of Meditation, Mindfulness, and Breathing practices to give the entire system a reset. There will be minimal gentle Spa Yoga included on this meditation retreat. While immersed in nature with like-minded beings, the invitation will be to take stock, release and listen with more clarity. 

Join us for a transformative 4-night Silent Retreat at Nectar. Align with the quietude of the late Autumn season, fostering inner gentleness and intuitive insight. Experience the beauty of the forest here on Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island), as you immerse yourself in silence and simplification, allowing yourself the gift of conscious deceleration. This retreat invites you to disconnect from any electronic devices, creating space for a deeper connection with nature, yourself, and the present moment.

Surrounded by nature and supported by a conscious community, this retreat offers an intentional pause—an invitation to gently take stock, release what no longer serves and reconnect with inner clarity as we step deeper into a season of rest.

Step away from the rush of everyday life and gift yourself the space to slow down, reflect on this quiet meditation retreat. Over 3 days and 2 nights, we will explore many types of Meditation, Mindfulness, and Breathing practices to give the entire system a gentle reset.

Join Carolyn in a comprehensive 5 day course at Nectar Yoga on Bowen Island, designed to help you explore the profound benefits of breathwork for both personal wellness and professional application. Dive deep into the when, where, and how of various breathwork practices, including techniques for both down-regulating and activating the nervous system to achieve optimal health.

Set against a stunning natural backdrop at Nectar on Bowen Island, this restful getaway invites you to slow down and restore through Grounding Spa Yoga, calming Breathwork, and Mindful presence. We'll honour the quiet wisdom of winter’s end—creating space to reflect, reset, and reconnect before the energy of spring awakens.

Through a blend of Slow and Restorative Yoga, Guided Meditation, Breath Awareness, and contemplative practices, you'll be supported in softening the edges, releasing what no longer serves, and listening more deeply to your inner rhythms.

Step away from the rush of everyday life and gift yourself the space to slow down, reflect on this quiet meditation retreat. Over 3 days and 2 nights, we will explore many types of Meditation, Mindfulness, and Breathing practices to give the entire system a gentle reset. Guided by Carolyn, you’ll be immersed into an easeful sense of quiet with her most cherished Mindfulness practices—all thoughtfully woven together.

Recalibrate, Release, and Renew: Each day offers a Rare Method™ experience—an immersive blend of somatic-informed movement, dynamic breath, intentional pause, and transformative self-inquiry. Through these practices, you’ll be invited to soften patterns of tension, shake off what’s heavy, and reconnect to your natural rhythm. Here, release isn’t forced—it’s allowed—and renewal unfolds naturally.

The Residency is where creative entrepreneurs come to remember who they are—and build their next chapter from that place. For 5 days and 4 nights, you’ll be immersed in strategy, soul, and the kind of support that leaves you feeling clear, grounded, and wildly inspired.

• You’ll refine your offers. Reconnect with your voice. Realign with your goals.

• You’ll create content that feels like you and connects with your people.

• And you’ll leave with a brand that’s not just beautiful—but built to grow.

As May unfolds in the Pacific Northwest, nature buzzes and hums. Soft rains give way to blooming wildflowers. Birdsong and frog chorus fill the atmosphere. The days lighten, warm, and stretch out. Hope, renewal, and possibility dance and swirl. The season is an ideal time to turn inward, attune to your heart’s song, and re-emerge. This retreat is an invitation to step away from the demands of your daily living and into a space of deeper awareness and presence. You’ll have the opportunity to listen to your body, soften your mind, and align with the rhythm of the season.

Join Madelyn Mulvaney, Luminous Studios Founder, on a playful wellness retreat exploring a creative  weekend at Nectar Yoga on Bowen Island in the sensual and joyful month of May. Connect to your own beautiful soulful self, enjoy a little restorative pleasure and elevate your social wellbeing by connecting to a cheery creative community. Explore practices intended to re-awaken a connection to inner joy in the most 'springtime' way.

A soothing mindfulness retreat to acknowledge recent learnings and cultivate more curiosity. Time in nature is always incredibly grounding and healing. Resting is crucial for the nervous system and for the heart. Come soak it up & feel whole again. Join Carolyn for a day retreat of soothing spa yoga, breathwork, meditation and introspection - a perfect mini getaway to Nectar Yoga, on Bowen Island.

Enjoy an afternoon with Cheyenne Merlo for a day retreat designed to make you feel refreshed and connected. Intentionally set in nature, you'll spend the day moving through yoga, pilates, mindfulness and meditation. Nectar Yoga is a scandinavian inspired retreat centre, just a 20 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay! It’s one of Vancouver’s best kept secrets.

A soothing mindfulness retreat to acknowledge recent learnings and cultivate more curiosity. Time in nature is always incredibly grounding and healing. Resting is crucial for the nervous system and for the heart. Come soak it up & feel whole again. Join Carolyn for a day retreat of soothing spa yoga, breathwork, meditation and introspection - a perfect mini getaway to Nectar Yoga, on Bowen Island.

Enjoy an afternoon with Cheyenne Merlo for a day retreat designed to make you feel refreshed and connected. Intentionally set in nature, you'll spend the day moving through yoga, pilates, mindfulness and meditation. Nectar Yoga is a scandinavian inspired retreat centre, just a 20 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay! It’s one of Vancouver’s best kept secrets. You can expect an incredible venue, curated music, a balance of sweat and stillness - a lighthearted yet grounding experience. You will feel a sense of energy, inspiration and groundedness after your Day Retreat.

Grief lives in the body. It arrives not only through loss, but through love, transition, and the unmet hopes we quietly carry. Touching the Bruise is a one-day grief retreat co-facilitated by Andrea Clark, co-founder of Nectar Retreat and Mist Thermal, and Chloe Dierkes, a Threshold Doula and ritual guide who supports life’s sacred beginnings and endings.

A soothing mindfulness retreat to acknowledge recent learnings and cultivate more curiosity. Time in nature is always incredibly grounding and healing. Resting is crucial for the nervous system and for the heart. Come soak it up & feel whole again. Join Carolyn for a day retreat of soothing spa yoga, breathwork, meditation and introspection - a perfect mini getaway to Nectar Yoga, on Bowen Island.

A soothing mindfulness retreat to acknowledge recent learnings and cultivate more curiosity. Time in nature is always incredibly grounding and healing. Resting is crucial for the nervous system and for the heart. Come soak it up & feel whole again. Join Carolyn for a day retreat of soothing spa yoga, breathwork, meditation and introspection - a perfect mini getaway to Nectar Yoga, on Bowen Island.

Join us in celebrating the Winter Solstice on December 20th at Nectar Retreat Centre. The term "solstice" originates from the Latin words “sol”, meaning "sun," and “sistere”, meaning "to stand still." During this significant time, the sun's path appears to pause. Gathering in Nectar’s geodesic dome, each participant will be invited to reflect on their journey from the Summer Solstice to the arrival of Winter. Through gentle functional movement and an invigorating pranayama practice (yogic breathing), we will step into deeper relaxation with the meditative vibrations of a crystal bowl sound bath, concluding with shared written intentions and a communal bonfire.

A soothing mindfulness retreat to acknowledge recent learnings and cultivate more curiosity. Time in nature is always incredibly grounding and healing. Resting is crucial for the nervous system and for the heart. Come soak it up & feel whole again. Join Carolyn for a day retreat of soothing spa yoga, breathwork, meditation and introspection - a perfect mini getaway to Nectar Yoga, on Bowen Island.

Join us for a guided workshop exploring the depth and healing potential of Ashtanga Yoga. The sequences provide a foundation from which you can build your own personal practice, honoring your unique body, mind, and experiences. This workshop is open to all levels from beginners to advanced practitioners.

A soothing mindfulness retreat to acknowledge recent learnings and cultivate more curiosity. Time in nature is always incredibly grounding and healing. Resting is crucial for the nervous system and for the heart. Come soak it up & feel whole again. Join Carolyn for a day retreat of soothing spa yoga, breathwork, meditation and introspection - a perfect mini getaway to Nectar Yoga, on Bowen Island.

Learn new meditation techniques, mind-opening breathwork, and engage in restorative movement practices that bring tranquility and renewal to your being. By intentionally stepping away from speech, technology, and external noise, experience a heightened ability to tune into your heart, access deeper clarity, and forge a more meaningful connection with both yourself and the nature.

A soothing mindfulness retreat to acknowledge recent learnings and cultivate more curiosity. Time in nature is always incredibly grounding and healing. Resting is crucial for the nervous system and for the heart. Come soak it up & feel whole again. Join Carolyn for a day retreat of soothing spa yoga, breathwork, meditation and introspection - a perfect mini getaway to Nectar Yoga, on Bowen Island.

Learn new meditation techniques, mind-opening breathwork, and engage in restorative movement practices that bring tranquility and renewal to your being. By intentionally stepping away from speech, technology, and external noise, experience a heightened ability to tune into your heart, access deeper clarity, and forge a more meaningful connection with both yourself and the nature.

Learn new meditation techniques, mind-opening breathwork, and engage in restorative movement practices that bring tranquility and renewal to your being. By intentionally stepping away from speech, technology, and external noise, experience a heightened ability to tune into your heart, access deeper clarity, and forge a more meaningful connection with both yourself and the nature.

Learn new meditation techniques, mind-opening breathwork, and engage in restorative movement practices that bring tranquility and renewal to your being. By intentionally stepping away from speech, technology, and external noise, experience a heightened ability to tune into your heart, access deeper clarity, and forge a more meaningful connection with both yourself and the nature.

Join Nectar's Gentle Flow Community Class on Sunday evenings. These classes are designed to connect community in movement, breath, and introspection. Guided by a variety of teachers, each session offers a unique perspective while sharing the common intention of creating ease, balance, and connection. This class is beginner-friendly and open to all levels. Gentle sequences are paired with variations and modifications so that every participant can move in a way that feels supportive.

Join Nectar's Gentle Flow Community Class on Sunday evenings. These classes are designed to connect community in movement, breath, and introspection. Guided by a variety of teachers, each session offers a unique perspective while sharing the common intention of creating ease, balance, and connection. This class is beginner-friendly and open to all levels. Gentle sequences are paired with variations and modifications so that every participant can move in a way that feels supportive.

This class at Nectar Yoga is a space to soften into the transitions unfolding, both within and around us. Guided by Andrea Clark, co-founder of Nectar Retreat and Mist Thermal, you’ll be led through a grounding and fluid movement vinyasa practice paired with intentional breathwork to help ease tension, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect to a steady inner rhythm. Let this evening serve as a reminder that you can navigate change with clarity, softness, and trust.

This two-part experiential workshop invites you to explore breath as both anatomy and vibration—bridging the precision of somatics with the depth of yogic tradition. Through guided practices, you’ll discover how the structures and rhythms of your body shape the ease, depth, and expressiveness of your breath.

All you need is a pillow, a yoga mat, and curiosity about the living landscape of your body.

Join Nectar's Gentle Flow Community Class on Sunday evenings. These classes are designed to connect community in movement, breath, and introspection. Guided by a variety of teachers, each session offers a unique perspective while sharing the common intention of creating ease, balance, and connection. This class is beginner-friendly and open to all levels. Gentle sequences are paired with variations and modifications so that every participant can move in a way that feels supportive.

Join Nectar's Gentle Flow Community Class on Sunday evenings. These classes are designed to connect community in movement, breath, and introspection. Guided by a variety of teachers, each session offers a unique perspective while sharing the common intention of creating ease, balance, and connection. This class is beginner-friendly and open to all levels. Gentle sequences are paired with variations and modifications so that every participant can move in a way that feels supportive.

Join Nectar's Gentle Flow Community Class on Sunday evenings. These classes are designed to connect community in movement, breath, and introspection. Guided by a variety of teachers, each session offers a unique perspective while sharing the common intention of creating ease, balance, and connection. This class is beginner-friendly and open to all levels. Gentle sequences are paired with variations and modifications so that every participant can move in a way that feels supportive.

Guided by Andrea Clark, co-founder of Nectar Retreat and Mist Thermal, this evening blends restorative movement with meaningful pause. Through supported shapes, calming breathwork, and thoughtful journaling prompts, you’ll be invited to acknowledge the challenges you’ve moved through, the resilience you’ve cultivated, and the shifts you wish to carry into the coming year. This is a space for integration, a quiet landing and a gentle reset.

This evening offers a gentle landing, a chance to look back with gratitude, and a moment to plant quiet intentions for the year ahead.

Join us in celebrating the Winter Solstice on December 20th at Nectar Retreat Centre. The term "solstice" originates from the Latin words “sol”, meaning "sun," and “sistere”, meaning "to stand still." During this significant time, the sun's path appears to pause. Gathering in Nectar’s geodesic dome, each participant will be invited to reflect on their journey from the Summer Solstice to the arrival of Winter. Through gentle functional movement and an invigorating pranayama practice (yogic breathing), we will step into deeper relaxation with the meditative vibrations of a crystal bowl sound bath, concluding with shared written intentions and a communal bonfire.

Unwind with the soothing power of crystal healing bowls, guided breathwork, yin yoga and yoga nidra, designed to balance your nervous system and promote deep relaxation. These transformative sound bath sessions incorporate Solfeggio frequencies and other healing tones to promote sound healing, while also guiding you through breathwork that builds resilience and reduces stress.

Led by Andrea Clark, this class combines breathwork, lymphatic-based movement and abhyanga self-massage, followed by a slow yoga flow and foot release using massage balls. Inspired by the elemental energies of air (Aquarius) and water (Pisces), you’ll be supported to clear mental fog, improve lymphatic drainage, and root into quiet inner flow.

Unwind with the soothing power of crystal healing bowls, guided breathwork, yin yoga and yoga nidra, designed to balance your nervous system and promote deep relaxation. These transformative sound bath sessions incorporate Solfeggio frequencies and other healing tones to promote sound healing, while also guiding you through breathwork that builds resilience and reduces stress.

Unwind with the soothing power of crystal healing bowls, guided breathwork, yin yoga and yoga nidra, designed to balance your nervous system and promote deep relaxation. These transformative sound bath sessions incorporate Solfeggio frequencies and other healing tones to promote sound healing, while also guiding you through breathwork that builds resilience and reduces stress.

Guided by Andrea Clark, this 2-hour session combines conscious breathing techniques, rhythmic movement, and meditative kriyas to regulate your nervous system and support the flow of prana (life force). Whether you’re moving through emotional heaviness or simply seeking renewal, this practice offers a powerful reset. Come as you are and leave feeling more present, more alive, and more connected to the season’s call for expansion.

Led by Andrea Clark, this two-hour practice blends solar plexus tapping, heart-opening movement, and Lion’s Breath to release stuck energy and awaken your inner light. You’ll begin with gentle breathwork and somatic practices to cool the body and regulate the nervous system, then slowly move into energizing kriyas and breath to activate the solar plexus and heart.

Unwind with the soothing power of crystal healing bowls, guided breathwork, yin yoga and yoga nidra, designed to balance your nervous system and promote deep relaxation. These transformative sound bath sessions incorporate Solfeggio frequencies and other healing tones to promote sound healing, while also guiding you through breathwork that builds resilience and reduces stress.

Join Andrea Clark, for a somatic practice to consciously release what’s been stored in the body and mind. This evening gathering weaves together somatic shaking, EFT tapping, and restorative yoga to regulate the nervous system and support emotional release. Through movement, stillness, and inner inquiry, you’ll be guided to let go, physically, energetically, and spiritually. Leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more attuned to your own seasonal rhythm.

Unwind with the soothing power of crystal healing bowls, guided breathwork, yin yoga and yoga nidra, designed to balance your nervous system and promote deep relaxation. These transformative sound bath sessions incorporate Solfeggio frequencies and other healing tones to promote sound healing, while also guiding you through breathwork that builds resilience and reduces stress.

Guided by Andrea Clark, this two-hour restorative class supports the lower back and reproductive area through gentle, floor-based postures, breathwork, and subtle somatic cues. You'll be guided through a yoga nidra practice, a restful, imaginal journey to connect with ancestral memory, intuition, and the wisdom that lives below the surface.

Unwind with the soothing power of crystal healing bowls, guided breathwork, yin yoga and yoga nidra, designed to balance your nervous system and promote deep relaxation. These transformative sound bath sessions incorporate Solfeggio frequencies and other healing tones to promote sound healing, while also guiding you through breathwork that builds resilience and reduces stress.