Time to press pause. Enjoy a balance of introspection through yoga and relaxation, and connection through community at Nectar Yoga. This retreat is a link back to your inner self and to nature. A space to dream. A womb to deeply relax. Explore, read, write, draw, enjoy one of Bowen Island’s and Nectar Yoga's many offerings — do whatever lights your fire. This is your retreat to enjoy as you please.

Retreat website: nectaryoga.ca

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. 

Cancelation policy: 

Please note Soulful Yoga Retreats are limited in capacity to allow for a more personal and intimate experience. Due to the nature of planning international retreats for retreat leaders and participants alike, we have a strict no refund policy on any payments made. 

As unexpected events do occur, we strongly encourage participants to purchase their own travel insurance to ensure your trip fees will be covered should you need to cancel for any reason. It is best to buy travel insurance immediately after booking or at least within 14 days of your first retreat payment.

We reserve the right to cancel the retreat for inadequate participant interest prior to three months of retreat start date. In that case, all monies paid to Soulful Yoga Retreats will be refunded. Soulful Yoga Retreats cannot be held responsible for any personal expenses incurred outside of retreat payments.

Pay in full or in split up into 3 different payments -- Due 120, 90, and 45 days before the retreat start date.

Bowen Island’s slogan is that it’s “Within reach, beyond compare.” And once you leave the hustle and bustle of Vancouver and step onto the ferry, you will both literally and figuratively sail away from life as you know it and enter into a whole new world. 

Getting to Horseshoe Bay

Public transportation: The West Vancouver Blue Bus numbers 250, 257, 257 Express and 259 leave from Downtown Vancouver and West Vancouver at regular intervals to Horseshoe Bay. If you’re coming from the Vancouver airport, you’ll need to take the SkyTrain Canada Line to City Centre before hopping on the 257 Express to Horseshoe Bay.

Car: Follow Highway 1 West (Trans-Canada Highway). You can drive your car onto the ferry or park in the secure parking garage at Horseshoe Bay and walk on the ferry. We recommend bringing a car.

Crossing the Ocean

The Queen of Capilano ferry leaves Horseshoe Bay between 5:50 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. The crossing time is 20 minutes.

If you’re travelling by BC Ferries, your ticket is a return trip. When you head back to real life, just line up for the ferry and drive or walk on the ferry when the light turns green.

Click here for the ferry schedule

Missed the last ferry off the island? 

Take a deep breath. Cormorant Marine Water Taxis run a late night, regularly scheduled service to and from Horseshoe Bay. This is foot passenger service only.

Getting to Nectar

Car: Once off the ferry, drive up Bowen Island Truck Road, which changes name to Grafton Road, for about 7 minutes. Once you reach Gardner Lane, turn right and follow the signs to Nectar.

Public transportation: When you arrive on Bowen Island, find the Bus Stop close to the Red Library. You will get on the 280 (Snug Cove to Bluewater) bus. Tell the driver you are getting off at 720 Gardner Lane. You can pay for your fare with a Compass Card, credit card or cash. Any transfer you receive from the Vancouver buses will work on Bowen Island with no extra charge.

Foot/hitchhiking: For a real taste of the Bowen Island lifestyle, hitch a ride with a local. Either wait on the road or at any of the designated "LIFT" spots and stick out your thumb. You should get a ride—and a new friend—in no time.