6 Nights ~ 3 Full Days in Darkness
6 Nights ~ 3 Full Days in Darkness
1335 Whaletown Rd, Cortes Island BC
Up to 6 in group
Mar 7 - 13, 2027
Retreat Highlights
- Explore beyond the known while creating a deeply honest connection with yourself
- Allow old narratives to loosen their grip within a space of compassionate holding
- Awaken to the intelligence of your body as it unwinds, and remembers in the presence of safety
- Emerge with a new awareness that is integrated, whole, and yours
About this Retreat
The vision holder and co-owner of Nocturna Domes, Tina walks with a living prayer for the collective liberation of all beings. Drawn towards truth in all forms and shaped by the ongoing dance of light and dark. Her journey has been a reclamation of self and has given her the capacity to hold and tend to the same rebirthing within others. She has a love for all things that heal and you will often find her foraging, distilling, infusing or creating medicines from the land. Humbled with gratitude for her journey, she is here to offer what she can to folks seeking an honest evolution within themselves.
With over two decades of holding space between worlds, Leslie brings a rare depth of presence to our team. As a former midwife who has attended over 500 births, she has spent much of her life tending to sacred passage. Since moving away from clinical midwifery, her path has widened to new depths. Leslie supports individuals in transition, helping them reclaim forgotten parts and reconnect with the wholeness that already lives within, she is a ceremonialist who works with plant medicines and the ever unfolding journey of the soul. Leslie is deeply attuned to what is needed in each moment. Her gifts of holding compassionate space are tender and wise, offering a sense of safety and belonging. With the strength and warmth of a mama bear, her presence is one that all naturally want to draw close to.
Details of this retreat
Darkness is a deeply intuitive and transformational space that when met intentionally can unveil the truest expressions of who we are. Darkness mirrors the body, psyche, and soul, offering a rare and honest encounter with all that lives within. Darkness provides us with space to turn inwards to reveal what is waiting to be known.
Schedule
Day 1 ~ Arrival day. Guests are welcome to arrive anytime after 1pm. Once here guests can settle into their private dome and begin to familiarize themselves with the space. Take time to ground, rest, and connect with fellow guests.
Day 2 ~ Each guest will participate in an integrative somatic session with plenty of free time to explore the land and deepen into their intention. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the communal dome and after dinner, each guest returns to their private dome and enters into darkness on their own time.
Day 3 ~ Each day in darkness includes a morning visit from one of our integrative team members to check in on the well being of guests, with breakfast and lunch delivered together to the dome. In the evenings, another check-in is offered along with dinner.
Day 4 ~ The schedule continues with morning and evening check-ins, and meals delivered directly to the dome.
Day 5 ~ Morning and evening check-ins continue, with nourishing meals brought quietly to the space. The experience is deepening by this point, as layers of thought, sensation, and emotion begin to reorganize themselves within the stillness.
Day 6 ~ Emerge from darkness with the support of one of our integrative team members. Guests are given time on their own before gathering for lunch in the communal dome, where there is space to share, reflect, and begin integrating the experience with others.
Day 7 ~ Breakfast is served in the communal dome and guests depart by 11am.
Day 2 ~ Each guest will participate in an integrative somatic session with plenty of free time to explore the land and deepen into their intention. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the communal dome and after dinner, each guest returns to their private dome and enters into darkness on their own time.
Day 3 ~ Each day in darkness includes a morning visit from one of our integrative team members to check in on the well being of guests, with breakfast and lunch delivered together to the dome. In the evenings, another check-in is offered along with dinner.
Day 4 ~ The schedule continues with morning and evening check-ins, and meals delivered directly to the dome.
Day 5 ~ Morning and evening check-ins continue, with nourishing meals brought quietly to the space. The experience is deepening by this point, as layers of thought, sensation, and emotion begin to reorganize themselves within the stillness.
Day 6 ~ Emerge from darkness with the support of one of our integrative team members. Guests are given time on their own before gathering for lunch in the communal dome, where there is space to share, reflect, and begin integrating the experience with others.
Day 7 ~ Breakfast is served in the communal dome and guests depart by 11am.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Nocturna Domes, 1335 Whaletown Rd, Cortes Island BC
Directions
Cortes Island is nestled in the Northern Gulf Islands in British Columbia and offers a serene escape from the everyday. Reaching the Island requires a combination of travel methods, each providing its own scenic experience.
1) Travelling by car and ferry. For those driving, reaching Cortes Island requires a series of ferry connections from Vancouver or Vancouver Island. It is highly recommended to plan your trip to arrive well before the last sailing to Cortes of the day, as ferry sailings can experience delays due to weather or peak-season traffic.
From Vancouver:
Step 1: Vancouver to Vancouver Island
Ferry Route: Depart from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo (Departure Bay).
Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Alternative Route: From Tsawwassen to Duke Point (Nanaimo), taking about 2 hours.
Step 2: Nanaimo to Campbell River
Drive: Head north on Highway 19 for roughly 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach Campbell River.
Step 3: Campbell River to Quadra Island
Ferry: Board the BC Ferries sailing from Campbell River to Quathiaski Cove on Quadra Island.
Duration: Approximately 10 minutes.
Step 4: Quadra Island to Cortes Island
Drive: From Quathiaski Cove, drive about 10 minutes to Heriot Bay.
Ferry: Take the ferry from Heriot Bay to Whaletown on Cortes Island, a 45-minute journey.
2) Travelling by air:
To Comox International Airport:
Airlines Serving Comox Valley Airport (YQQ):
Air Canada (international flights)
WestJet (international flights)
Central Mountain Air (local flights)
Pacific Coastal Airlines (local flights)
To Campbell River Airport:
Airlines Serving Campbell River Airport (YBL):
Air Canada (international flights)
Central Mountain Air (local flights)
Pacific Coastal Airlines (local flights)
For participants flying into Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) or Campbell River Airport (YBL), securing a rental car can enhance your flexibility and ease of travel to Cortes Island. Below are the available car rental options at these airports:
Comox Valley: Budget Rent a Car
Campbell River: National Car and Truck Rental
3) Travelling by sea plane:
Guest pickup available upon arrival to Cortes Island.
From Campbell River: CorilAir Seaplanes
From Seattle:Kenmore Air Seaplanes
From Vancouver and other South Coastal locations: Van City Seaplanes
**Note: Seaplane services are subject to seasonal operations and weather conditions. It's advisable to contact the providers directly for current schedules.
1) Travelling by car and ferry. For those driving, reaching Cortes Island requires a series of ferry connections from Vancouver or Vancouver Island. It is highly recommended to plan your trip to arrive well before the last sailing to Cortes of the day, as ferry sailings can experience delays due to weather or peak-season traffic.
From Vancouver:
Step 1: Vancouver to Vancouver Island
Ferry Route: Depart from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo (Departure Bay).
Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Alternative Route: From Tsawwassen to Duke Point (Nanaimo), taking about 2 hours.
Step 2: Nanaimo to Campbell River
Drive: Head north on Highway 19 for roughly 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach Campbell River.
Step 3: Campbell River to Quadra Island
Ferry: Board the BC Ferries sailing from Campbell River to Quathiaski Cove on Quadra Island.
Duration: Approximately 10 minutes.
Step 4: Quadra Island to Cortes Island
Drive: From Quathiaski Cove, drive about 10 minutes to Heriot Bay.
Ferry: Take the ferry from Heriot Bay to Whaletown on Cortes Island, a 45-minute journey.
2) Travelling by air:
To Comox International Airport:
Airlines Serving Comox Valley Airport (YQQ):
Air Canada (international flights)
WestJet (international flights)
Central Mountain Air (local flights)
Pacific Coastal Airlines (local flights)
To Campbell River Airport:
Airlines Serving Campbell River Airport (YBL):
Air Canada (international flights)
Central Mountain Air (local flights)
Pacific Coastal Airlines (local flights)
For participants flying into Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) or Campbell River Airport (YBL), securing a rental car can enhance your flexibility and ease of travel to Cortes Island. Below are the available car rental options at these airports:
Comox Valley: Budget Rent a Car
Campbell River: National Car and Truck Rental
3) Travelling by sea plane:
Guest pickup available upon arrival to Cortes Island.
From Campbell River: CorilAir Seaplanes
From Seattle:Kenmore Air Seaplanes
From Vancouver and other South Coastal locations: Van City Seaplanes
**Note: Seaplane services are subject to seasonal operations and weather conditions. It's advisable to contact the providers directly for current schedules.
Accommodation
This private dome room is designed as a personal sanctuary for deep restoration. With heated floors, a deep soaking tub, a plush bed, and a comfortable meditation area, the space invites you to slow down and settle in. There is also room for gentle stretching or yoga, allowing you to move, breathe, and unwind in your own time.
Single Guest Dome
Within your private dome, you’ll find a space crafted for both rest and easeful movement, inviting you to settle into darkness with comfort. Each dome is connected by a private corridor to the communal dome, where nourishing meals and gentle reassurances are delivered daily. Our private domes feature the comforts of a queen bed, soft cushioned frame, heated floors, air exchange, and a bathroom with a deep soaking tub. The space is intended to give you a sense of safety and comfort. You are free to move, stretch, bathe, and rest as your body feels called.
Couples Guest Dome
Within your shared dome, you’ll find a space crafted for both rest and easeful movement, inviting you both to settle into the depths of darkness. Each dome is connected by a private corridor to the communal dome, where nourishing meals and gentle reassurances are delivered daily. Our shared domes feature the comforts of a queen bed with a soft cushioned frame, heated floors, air exchange, and a bathroom with a deep soaking tub. The space is intended to give both guests a sense of safety and comfort. You are free to move, stretch, bathe, and rest as your bodies feel called.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Nocturna Domes is surrounded by lush coastal rain forest
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Organic meals will be thoughtfully prepared throughout the retreat. Our food is simple, grounding, and made with high-quality, whole ingredients designed to help you feel nourished during the retreats
What's Included
- Exclusive use of your own private retreat dome
- Comfortable interior with plush bed and soft furnishings
- In-suite bathroom with deep soaking tub
- Radiant in-floor heating & fresh air exchange
- Daily chef-prepared meals
- Meals quietly delivered during your darkness immersion
- Personalized botanical plant bath waters prepared throughout your stay & available within your dome
- Guided somatic sessions
- Ongoing wellness check-ins
- Access to the central communal dome for arrival and integration
- Closing integration gathering
- Time and space to walk the surrounding coastal rainforest property
What's Not Included
- Flights, ferries, or vehicle rentals
- Travel insurance or personal travel arrangements
- Transportation to and from Nocturna Domes
- Off-site excursions or activities
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