About The Sentinel

Mission & Vision

The Sentinel exists to realize the full potential of humanity, creating a mindful world beyond convention through cutting edge transformative processes.

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Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Overlooking spectacular Kootenay Lake, the Lodge, with its massive windows and expansive deck affords breathtaking lake & mountain views. The Maloca, a magnificent round, timbered ceremonial and activity space, seems to float above the lake. A short stroll from the Lodge, the Sentinel's spa deck, with its unique wood-fired sauna and cedar-lined hot tub is a favourite gathering spot for guests, year-'round. 700' of lakefront, with deck, firepit and yoga area is a tranquil spring/summer area.

Meals

Menu
Menu

Menu Types

Guests rave about our food! Sentinel meals are prepared with ingredients sourced whenever possible from our organic, on-property garden. We can accommodate virtually any dietary requirement.

Getting Here

Location icon The Sentinel, Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada

Directions

We are a 50-minute drive north of Nelson, BC, just outside the charming village of Kaslo. We are 9 hours by car from Vancouver, and 8 hours from Calgary. These drives are incredibly beautiful, wending through some of North America's most spectacular mountain terrain. There are flights (approx. 1 hour) from both Vancouver & Calgary to our nearest airport, in Castlegar, which is a scenic 1.5 hours from our door. Driving from Nelson, follow highway 3A north to Balfour (Kootenay Lake ferry landing), and proceed another 20-25 minutes on Highway 31 north. There is a "Sentinel Retreat" blue road sign on the highway (approx. 60 km from Nelson). Slow down and prepare to take a sharp right turn onto Amundsen Road. The Sentinel is located at bottom of the hill. Please observe signs.

Customer Reviews

4.96 out of 5.0 average rating

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Warm, Grounding, Expansive Luxury!
This space is held by the land and you can feel that every nook, cranny, gathering, grounding, rest, community and sacred space has been devotionally created to host people in their expansion.

First, the staff are outstanding. Hands down the warmest hospitality and attention to our needs.

The shared rooms were luxurious with private on-suites, soft linens, stocked bathroom, blackout curtains, and gorgeous views.

The gathering house and meals were delicious and cosy. Perfect for deep conversations and delicious healthy meals in soft and inviting spaces.

The Maloca overlooking the lake was spectacular! What a sacred space for ceremony, integration, yoga, stretching, breathwork...and my fav: dancing! :)

The amenities were also outstanding: hot tub, dock, waterfront, green space, hammocks, viewpoints, sauna, cold plunge....nothing was forgotten (including dairy-free latte machine- yum!)

Cannot wait to come back and experience this gorgeous property!

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The team is solid, and we were well taken care of
I enjoyed a transformative women's retreat here with Anastasia Chomlack and felt like the Sentinel staff was really well organized, and on top of the needs of my facilitators. They were always available for the many last minute things that come up at group events. Gorgeous setting, everything was really clean, and beautiful. The food was delicious -- they did a great job at that too.

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Life changing experience
I came for the awaken retreat, the scenery and experience will be something I’ll never forget.

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Most beautiful spot in the kootneys
If you have never been to the sentinel then your missing magical and extreme relaxation with amazing views of the mountains and lake. The sentinel is a place you will never forget.

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Starlight Medicine Retreat: 5/5 stars!
I had an amazing retreat experience at The Sentinel with Sarah Salter-Kelly. Sarah and The Sentinel staff work so well together to provide a very safe container for deep work, the retreat was well organized with all the details worked out. The accommodations and meals were absolutely amazing.

Sarah is a powerful healer, space holder and wisdom keeper. She gives her all in retreats and you feel very seen, heard and loved. I always learn
so much from her and leave her retreats feeling centered, grounded, empowered and that layers of healing have been tended to. I highly recommend Sarah Salter-Kelly and The Sentinel.

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