The Slow Burn Retreat

April 23-25, 2025

Nectar Retreat Centre | Bowen Island

Included in this Retreat

  • Pick from 3 A-frame cottages, 4 deluxe cottages and 2 lodge rooms. See available options here.

    • Welcome snack

    • 2 Dinners

    • 1 Lunch

    • 2 Breakfasts

    • Daily snacks, coffee + tea

    All meals are vegetarian and can be made gluten-free and vegan to suit your preferences. The Nectar chefs can accommodate most preferences and allergies so don't hesitate to ask.

  • All of my classes include breathwork, movement and meditation practices.

    1. MELT - Tension Release Yoga + Yoga Nidra Meditation for Release

    2. CONNECT - Somatic Flow + Meditation for Mind-Body Re-connection

    3. RESTORE - Restorative Yin Yoga + Meditation for Healing

    4. RENEW - Energy Flow + Yoga Nidra Meditation for Renewal

  • The Mist 90-minute 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.

  • Journaling Practice // Explore your current relationship with rest and balance through guided journal prompts and discussion. Discover how rest can fuel your integrative well-being and success.

    Integrative Wellness Tools //Learn how to manage the daily stressors in your life with my signature tools and leave with an action plan to take home.

    Connection Circle // Join your fellow retreat guests by the fire in the dome to explore themes of fun, joy, awe and beauty through integrative exercises + prompts. Discover how these themes can become an antidote to stress.

  • Join me on the peaceful private trails of Nectar for a sensory mindfulness practice and walking forest meditation. Forest bathing lowers our stress levels and helps us connect with the natural rhythms of life.

  • 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.

Available Accommodations

Click the options below for more information.

Retreat Schedule

  • 3:00 | Check-In // Get settled into your rooms and check out the retreat centre.

    3:45 | Group Orientation // Important information for the weekend led by Nectar staff.

    4:00 | Welcome Circle // Get to know me and the other guests on your retreat.

    4:30 - 6:00 | MELT - Tension Release Yoga + Yoga Nidra Meditation for Release // Feel-good movement that will release tension from every area of your body followed by a relaxing yoga nidra meditation.

    6:15 | Dinner // A delicious 3-course vegetarian meal.

    7:30 – 9:00 | Journalling + Tea // Explore your current relationship with rest and balance through guided journal prompts and discussion. Discover how rest can fuel your integrative well-being and success.

    9:00– 10:00 | Free Time // Relax in the lodge, connect with other guests around an outdoor fire, unwind in the forest hot tub, or book a tarot session. Do what feels good to you!

  • 8:00 - 9:00 am | CONNECT - Somatic Flow + Meditation for Mind-Body Re-connection // This practice will be a gentle yoga flow designed to connect you with your body followed by an energizing guided morning meditation.

    9:00 am | Breakfast // A filling vegetarian breakfast served with coffee, juice and tea.

    10:00 - 11:30 am | Spa Session at Mist Thermal Sanctuary | 90-minute circuit consisting 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

    • and 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.

    12:00 - 1:00 pm | Integrative Wellness Tools Workshop // Learn how to manage the daily stressors in your life with my signature tools and leave with an action plan to take home.

    1:00 - 2:00 pm | Lunch // A nourishing vegetarian lunch.

    2:00 - 3:00 pm | Walking Forest Meditation // Join me for a mindful walk in the peaceful surrounding forests of Nectar Retreat Centre.

    3:00 – 5:00 pm | Free Time // Relax in the lodge, connect with other guests, unwind in the forest hot tub, or book a tarot session. Do what feels good to you!

    5:00 - 6:00 pm | RESTORE - Restorative Yin Yoga + Meditation for Healing - A gentle and restorative yoga practice with long hold poses using the support of props to aid in further relaxation, followed by a soothing meditation. Theme - Restore.

    6:15 pm | Dinner // Another wonderful 3-course vegetarian meal.

    7:30 – 9:00 pm | Connection Circle // Join your fellow retreat guests by the fire in the dome to explore themes of fun, joy, awe and beauty through integrative exercises + prompts. Discover how these themes can become an antidote to stress.

  • 8:00 - 9:30 | RENEW - Energy Flow + Yoga Nidra Meditation for Renewal // This practice will be a gentle yoga flow designed to energize your body followed by a renewing guided morning meditation. Theme - Renewal.

    9:45 | Breakfast // A filling vegetarian breakfast served with coffee, juice and tea.

    10:15 | Closing Circle // Join me for a closing circle in the lodge to say farewell and close the retreat.

    10:30 - 11:00 | Check-Out // Pack your bags and check out at the Nectar shop.

Add to Your Retreat

  • Tarot cards serve as a powerful tool to delve into the most meaningful aspects of your life, offering profound insights and clarity. Your session goes beyond a mere reading; it becomes a tangible guide, empowering you to navigate your life with purpose and focus. 

    Book a 30 or 60-minute tarot reading with Bryony during your retreat and take advantage of discounted retreat pricing (50% off).

    30-Minutes: $25 - Book here
    60-Minutes: $35 - Book here

    Learn all about my readings here.

  • Soothe your muscles and relax even further with a Swedish oil massage in the Nectar massage hut.

    Please note our practitioners are skilled bodyworkers but are not Registered Massage Therapists.

    Book here with Rie
    Book here with Karolina

  • The word “Reiki” comes from the Japanese words “rei,” meaning universal, and “ki,” meaning life energy. This gentle energy healing technique which uses soft no-contact hand gestures to promote the flow of universal life energy. 

    Book here with Sandy

  • This personalized Breathwork session will take you on an inward journey. Many recent studies have found that breathwork can reduce anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, and can aid in a more restful sleep.

    Book here with Sandy

  • Through earth-based animistic practices, you will connect to and commune with the wisdom and rhythms of the Earth and receive abundant medicine that supports your journey. Experience trance journeying, dreamwork, and somatic practices to awaken wisdom held within your body.

    Book here with Melanie.

  • Connect with yourself during these sessions with Whitney as she guides you through breath work, softening, + being present in your body.

    Book here with Whitney.

What People Are Saying

“Your yoga classes were the perfect reset and your meditations helped me release tension in my body. I am leaving Nectar recharged, calm and excited for the year ahead.”

— The Slow Burn Retreat Guest, Liora

“I loved every minute of the retreat! This was such a lovely offering of yoga, creative practices and restoration. The playlists were also fire! Her connection and care were wholly felt.”

— The Slow Burn Retreat Guest, Monique

“Bryony was super down to earth. I appreciate that it didn’t feel like a cheesy overdone take on yoga or spirituality. Sometimes these things can feel like too much, but Bryony was super relatable and welcoming.”

— The Slow Burn Retreat Guest, Annonymous

Guest Portal

  • GETTING TO NECTAR:

    Nectar Retreat Centre
    720 Gardner Lane, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2

    GET COMPLETE DIRECTIONS HERE

    BOWEN ISLAND FERRY SCHEDULE

    If you want to carpool with someone or can drive another guest, please contact me here.

    CHECK IN/OUT:

    Check-In: 3:00pm Wednesday, April 25, 2025.

    When you arrive, please come to the check-in office (inside the Nectar Goods Boutique). We will then show you to your room to unpack before guest orientation in the Onyx Lodge at 3:45pm, followed by the evening yoga class at 4:30pm.

    If you need to arrive later than 3:00pm, please email me prior to your arrival.

    Check Out: 11:00am Friday, April 25, 2025

    Please head to the check-out office after the closing circle (inside the Nectar Goods Boutique) no later than 11:00am on the last day of retreat.

    GRATUITY:

    If you would like to leave a small token of your appreciation for the Nectar staff (chefs, cleaning and support team), please bring ~$20-25 cash for the end of the retreat. We will have a small box to collect gratuities during the closing circle. 100% of these offerings go straight to the wonderful Nectar staff.

  • WAIVER:

    Everyone must fill out this online waiver on Nectar's website before arrival.

    GET THE WAIVER HERE.

    DIETARY PREFERENCES

    Please specify any dietary restrictions before arrival.

    During your retreat, delicious and nourishing plant-based meals will be created and served by our preferred caterer. All meals are served in our Onyx Lodge at our long table. 

    Our menus change with the seasons, so you can expect to enjoy delicious, enticing plant-based foods that reflect the bounty of the land. Most allergies can be accommodated, although we cannot cater to special diets like “Keto or Smoothies only”. All dishes can be made with vegan and/or gluten-free options. Nectar Yoga’s kitchen is a strictly meat and fish-free facility.

    ROOM/COTTAGE SET UP

    Please specify the set-up of your beds

    You can choose to have one king sized bed or two twin beds for the following cabins:

    • All Deluxe Cottages

    • The Emerald Room

    SEND PREFERENCES HERE.

  • IN-ROOM AMENITIES

    Each Bathroom Includes:

    • Natural soap

    • Natural shampoo

    • Natural conditioner

    • Septic safe toilet paper

    • Filtered drinking water from the tap

    • Hair elastics

    • Bandaids

    • Hair Dryer

    Each Room Includes:

    • 2x towels per guest (please refrain from taking off-site)

    • All bedding

    • Down filled pillows 

    • Duvets

    • Bedside lighting

    • Clothes storage

    • Slippers

    • Umbrellas

    WHAT TO BRING

    *We suggest you pack light for ease of travel/storage

    • Comfortable clothing to move and relax in

    • Warm layers and socks for the yoga dome

    • Natural mosquito repellent

    • Sunscreen

    • Sunglasses

    • Swim suit 

    • Beach towel if you plan to swim off-site (Nectar does not provide towels for off-site use)

    • Walking shoes

    • Flashlight

    • Journal + pen

    • Books (we have a book exchange, take a book/leave a book)

    • Water bottle (we have an aquifer and a filtration system on all taps)

    • Portable insulated coffee/tea mug if you wish to bring things back to your cottage or to the dome.

    • Waterproof outdoor gear (all rooms have umbrellas as well)

    • Extra snacks - coffee, tea + light snacks will be available between meals however you may wish to bring additional snacks for your room.

    • Anything else that will make you feel safe, comfortable and warm.

    ADDITIONAL NOTES:

    Please note that Deluxe Cottages offer in-room Wi-Fi, while A-Frame cottages do not have this amenity. If guests staying in an A-Frame require Wi-Fi, the Onyx Lodge offers a reliable connection.

    Please use the provided soap/shampoo/conditioner (unless you use a specific kind) as our premises require toiletries that are septic safe.

Explore Alternate Dates

The Slow Burn Retreat takes place several times a year. Explore alternate dates or book a private retreat by contacting me below.