Join Yogrishi Vishvketu and Andrea Robertson for 5 Days of Bliss

May 29–June 2, 2025 | Salt Spring Island, BC

Experience simple bliss in the nurturing environment of Stowel Lake Farm, a vibrant organic farm, retreat centre, and wellness community on over 100 acres of mixed forests, fields, rocky outcrops, and rolling hills. For over 30 years, this idyllic location has been hosting retreats, and we’re thrilled to share its magic with you!

Salt Spring Serenity Retreat is your long weekend getaway, offering healthful farm-to-table meals, tranquil surroundings, meaningful connections with fellow yogis, and a reawakening of your senses through nature.

During this retreat, you’ll explore a variety of yoga styles, including:

• Traditional Hatha and Kundalini
• Flow & Mobility
• Spa Yoga
• Core Awakening
• Chanting
• Yoga Nidra
• Meditation & Breathwork

Come nourish your body, mind, and spirit while immersing yourself in this serene and inspiring setting!

Yoga Facilitators:

Andrea Robertson

Location:

Stowel Lake Farm, Salt Spring Island,B.C

The Barn us where we will enjoy our meals and cozy upon big comfy couches gazing out through those floor to ceiling windows.

The Barn is a gorgeous building that serves two purposes: the lower floor is where retreat guests enjoy their meals if it’s raining, and the top floor is perfect for workshops and business meetings (or for cozy movie nights around the fire). Although the Barn is beautiful and modern, it’s bones are historic . The original Barn was already on the land when Stowel Lake Farm was founded, and it served as horse stables for many years. Renovations and structural upgrades, with a touch of creativity, have turned it into the beautiful space that it is today.

Outdoor Fire pit to enjoy weather permitting

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.Keep an eye out for the root cellar, the swings, the orchard, bonfire pit, citrus shack, and hillside permaculture.

Yoga Classes:

The Gatehouse is a beautifully architected space for wellness classes and workshops. The curved roof is eye-catching and the view outwards to the farm is serene.

Accommodations:

There are a variety of charming and cozy accommodations located close to the main facilities. Guests will enjoy clean, comfortable bedding with duvets and towels. All prices include accommodations, 3 meals per day, Yoga classes + meditation, a tour of the farm, bonfires, ferry pickup from Fulford Harbour (for those without a vehicle), and use of facilities: the Gatehouse, the Barn and the gardens

Shared Yurt

• 2 single beds
• shared bathroom
• heat & Power

$1425 shared price

$1799 Private Option

Shared Room

• 2 beds
• shared bathrooms
• Village building or Gatehouse

$1625 per person

Private Room in Bathhouse 

• 1 bed
• shared bathroom

$1699 person

Private Room In Village 

• 1 bed
• Shared Bathroom

$1799

Deluxe Room (Village Downstairs and one in Gate house)

• 2 beds (2 double beds)
• Private Bathroom

$1799 per person (double occupancy)

$2499 (private option)

Other Options:

*Camping Option $1145

*Off sight Option $1095

THE FOOD (Most Importantly):

The cuisine at the farm is outstanding, and changes daily to incorporate ingredients from the gardens. Daily meals are wholesome, nourishing and delicious. We can accommodate your dietary needs.

https://www.stowellakefarm.com/cuisine

Cost: 

All prices include accommodations, 3 meals per day, yoga classes and meditations, a tour of the farm, bonfires, ferry pickup from Fulford Harbour (for those without a vehicle), use of facilities: the Gatehouse, the Barn and the gardens,  and all taxes (5% GST, 8% PST and 2% MRDT Tourism Tax) are included in the above price.

Room Rates (includes all taxes):

• Shared Yurt $1425 per person
• Private Yurt $1799 (shared bathroom) 
• Shared room $1625 per person 
• Private Room (shared bathroom) $1799
• Deluxe Room (private bathroom) $1799 per person 
• Deluxe Room Private with ensuite $2499
• Option to camp (email Andrea for details) $1145 per person
• Option to join and stay offsite (email Andrea for details) $1095 per person

Retreat Schedule

* This is a peek at the how the weekend will unfold, some changes may be made

Thursday May 29th

Free time until pre-dinner yoga. Massages, walk property, explore the island and relax and read. Yogis choice 🙂

After dinner it’s open, feel free to relax and chat by the indoor fire in the Barn or retreat to your room

Monday June 2nd

Please take a close look at the BC Ferries schedule to plan your trip home from Salt Spring.

Getting To The Farm:

The farm is located on Salt Spring Island on the West Coast of British Columbia. Each individual guest will be responsible for making their way to Salt Spring Island by air or by ferry. The options are outlined below.

To make it for the beginning of the retreat at 4 p.m on Thursday May 30th you will have to catch the 3:00 ferry from Victoria (Swartz Bay) at the very latest or take an earlier ferry (check in is between 3-4 p.m) The ferry from Victoria to Salt Spring (Fulford Harbour) takes 35 minutes. There are also ferries to from Vancouver to Salt Spring (Long Harbour) but they take three hours and are far less frequent. If you are travelling from Vancouver you will need to catch a morning ferry to get to the retreat on time. Pick up is 3:50 p.m from Fulford Harbour 
On Monday June 3rd when we finish you will be able to catch the 1:50 ferry back to Victoria (check out is 1 p.m and we leave farm for drop off at 1:05) but if you miss it you can catch the 3:50.
Other options for getting to and from Vancouver to Salt Spring include the float plane! Check Salt Spring Air for the flight information.

FROM VANCOUVER BY FERRY

The BC Ferries schedule can be found here.

By Foot

1. Take the thru-fare trip to from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to Fulford Harbour via Swartz Bay.

By Car

1. Take the thru-fare trip from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to Fulford Harbour via Swartz Bay OR take the direct ferry from Tsawwassen to Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour). It is highly recommended to make reservations with BC Ferries when travelling by car.

FROM VICTORIA BY FERRY

1. Commute to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal.

2. Take the ferry from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to Salt Spring Island (Fulford Harbour).

3. Note: Reservations are not available between Swartz Bay and Fulford Harbour, it is first come first serve.

By Air:

FROM VANCOUVER BY AIR

Option 1:

1. Fly from Vancouver to Victoria Airport.

2. Take a 10 minute cab ride to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal.

3. Take the ferry from Swartz Bay to Fulford Harbour Terminal, Salt Spring Island.

Option 2:

1. Take a floatplane (Harbour Air Seaplanes, SeaAir Seaplanes) from Vancouver to Ganges Harbour on Salt Spring Island.

Reservations:

• A $500 non refundable deposit to hold your spot
• Final payment by April 1st
• Email Transfer for payment andrea.robertson77@gmail.com 
• Please note if using paypal or a credit card for payment there is a 5% fee

Registration

 Register today – Start by completing our registration form  http://www.bodyandbalance.ca/retreat-registration-form/