A Summer Day of Delight, Connection, and Ease
Nectar Day Retreat | Bowen Island
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Savour the Summer
An invitation to delight in a summer’s day — slowing down just enough to savour it, while staying light, playful, and connected. Spend a beautiful day immersed in nature, creativity, and community. No overthinking, no striving — just space to enjoy, explore, and be together.
The retreat unfolds as a shared experience, moving gently through moments of laughter, creativity, intuitive movement, and time outdoors. Each element is thoughtfully woven into the day, creating a spacious, nourishing rhythm that supports connection — with yourself and with a beautiful group of like-hearted people.
Day Retreat Schedule
8:30 – 10:00 AM | Coffee on the Dock // Tell Your Friends Cafe
Meet the group for coffee and/or breakfast if you’d like. Arrive anytime before 10:00 AM — guests will naturally trickle in depending on ferry times (8:05 AM or 9:20 AM).
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Guided Joy Walk + Swim // Grafton Lake
A guided social forest walk designed to awaken your spirit and highlight moments of beauty and delight along Bowen’s trails. Enjoy an optional lake swim afterward.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch // Outdoor Community Table
A nourishing catered lunch enjoyed outdoors at the community table.
*Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated - just let me know!
1:30 – 3:30 PM | Zodiac Bracelet Workshop // Nectar Lawn
A joyful, creative workshop where you design a bracelet based on your astrological chart and tarot blueprint. Each guest receives a personalized blueprint and materials to create a meaningful keepsake. Bryony will demonstrate the process and offer astrological, tarot and creative insights throughout.
3:30 - 4:00 pm | Joy of the Senses Workshop // Yoga Dome
A gentle, mindfulness-based exploration of joy through the senses — calming the mind, softening the body, and rekindling the spirit.
4:00 - 5:30 pm | Reconnect: Yoga + Meditation // Yoga Dome
A heart-opening movement and meditation practice to unwind, reconnect with yourself, and invite ease, presence, and possibility.
5:30 – 6:00 PM | Sound Bowl Healing for Joy // Yoga Dome
A deeply restorative sound bath using healing frequencies to harmonize body, mind, and spirit.
6:00 PM | Retreat Close
Guests are welcome to head home, or optionally stay on the island.
Optional Evening Add-On:
Mist Thermal evening sessions are available at 7:00, 7:15, and 7:30 PM. For those who wish to stay, we can enjoy a relaxed dinner break in town before returning to Mist for the session. I’m happy to coordinate a group booking and will follow up with you after booking to see if you’d like to participate.
What’s Included
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A guided social forest walk designed to awaken your spirit and highlight moments of beauty and delight along Bowen’s trails. Enjoy an optional lake swim afterward.
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A nourishing catered lunch enjoyed outdoors at the community table.
*Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated - just let me know! -
A joyful, creative workshop where you design a bracelet based on your astrological chart and tarot blueprint. Each guest receives a personalized blueprint and materials to create a meaningful keepsake. Bryony will demonstrate the process and offer astrological, tarot and creative insights throughout.
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A gentle, mindfulness-based exploration of joy through the senses — calming the mind, softening the body, and rekindling the spirit.
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A heart-opening movement and meditation practice to unwind, reconnect with yourself, and invite ease, presence, and possibility.
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A deeply restorative sound bath using healing frequencies to harmonize body, mind, and spirit.
Not Included / Optional
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Bowen Island is a 20-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver.
You can take public transit to the ferry terminal, walk on the ferry, and then take the local bus to Nectar. Carpooling will also be arranged for those who are interested.
Nectar Retreat Centre is located at:
720 Gardner Lane, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2Get the Bowen Island ferry schedule here.
Please be sure to select the correct date range when viewing the seasonal ferry schedule.*Ferries run almost every hour 5am - 11pm.
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This will be a casual meeting point for the retreat. Guests are welcome to arrive anytime before 10:00 am to grab a coffee, breakfast, or snack and settle in.
Tell Your Friends is a café located right on the dock as you step off the ferry on Bowen Island. There is parking available, along with plenty of outdoor seating.
Tell Your Friends is located at: 400 Bowen Island Trunk Rd, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0 -
After the retreat, you’re welcome to stay on Bowen Island for dinner — there are plenty of great options to choose from. I’ll check in with anyone interested to see if we’d like to arrange a group dinner together.
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Mist Thermal evening sessions are available at 7:00, 7:15, and 7:30 PM.
For those who wish to stay after the retreat, we can enjoy a relaxed dinner break in town before returning to Mist for the session.I’m happy to coordinate a group session and will follow up with you after booking to see if you’d like to participate.
Learn more about Mist Thermal here.
Join the Day Retreat
Price: $220 + GST
Secure your spot with a $50 deposit until Feb 1. 2026.
Final Payment is due June 1, 2026.
Cancellation Policy: Spots can be transferred at any time. A full refund is available if/when the retreat sells out. A waitlist will be kept to fill spots in the event of a cancellation.
Day Retreat FAQ
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There will be a maximum capacity of 17 guests on this retreat and it is open to both men and women over the age of 18.
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Nectar Retreat Centre is located at:
720 Gardner Lane, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2Get the Bowen Island ferry schedule here.
* Be sure to select the proper date range for the seasonal ferry schedule. -
Provided For You:
All props - mats, blocks, bolsters, blankets etc.
All food + beverages
What To Pack:
Comfortable, weather-dependant clothing to walk and practice yoga in.
Natural mosquito repellent + sunscreen
A swimsuit
A beach towel
Comfortable walking shoes + water shoes for the lake if you like
A water bottle
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If you’d like to carpool or are open to offering a ride to another guest, I’ll be reaching out to the group about a month before the retreat to help foster connections.