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Love is the Great Medicine

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Up to 25 in group
Date
July 17 - 20, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • Sacred Council
  • Ceremony and teachings of embodied Sovereignty
  • Teachings and practices of Planetary healing rituals of the Andes
  • Elemental cleansing and blessing rituals
  • Guided shamanic journey work to uncover the hidden wisdom of the Mystery Schools that lay sleeping within our DNA
  • Organic local delicious food
  • Sacred songs
  • Restorative movement, dance, and Shamanic energy practices
  • Skilled, experienced, and kind facilitators.
  • Optional body and energy work and floral baths

About this Retreat

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A Heart Medicine Ceremonial Retreat
July 17-20, 2025 | Star River Sanctuary, British Columbia
💖 The wisdom of the Heart is so easily overlooked in our fast-paced, modern world. Yet, in these times of great transformation, we are being called back to the infinite wisdom of the Heart—to the remembrance that Love is the Great Medicine.

This sacred ceremonial retreat is an opportunity to return to the essence of your true self—to clear unclarity, interference, and impediments that keep you from fully embodying your sacred path of service. Guided by the teachings of ancient Andean wisdom, this weekend retreat will take you on a profound exploration of Boundless Love, blending the transformative power of Heart Medicine Ceremony with Earth-honoring rituals to bless your life and all life.

It is through common-unity, interconnection, and kinship with all of life that we experience True Healing. We were never meant to heal alone. This retreat is a safe, sacred space where we can journey together, awakening to the full power of Love within and around us.
A Sacred Return to the Heart
🌿 Boundless Love Heart Ceremony Weekends are rooted in the shining beauty of the Pachakuti Mesa Lineage, a 5,000-year-old wisdom tradition tracing back to the roots of Andean spirituality.

In this offering, we will journey into the profound medicine of the Heart- a container of deep interconnected awareness that radically fosters and awakens individual clarity. Through the alchemy of Heart Medicine, ceremonial wisdom, and communal healing, we will:

✨ Engage in the individual and inter-being focus to shed what no longer serves us.
✨ Explore the limitless potential of Boundless Love to co-create more beauty, kindness, and healing in our lives.
✨ Reclaim the Healing Power of the Heart, Love, and Common-Unity to transform ourselves and our world.

The Heart is the Seat of the Soul and the shamanic center of power. It is only through the Heart that we can heal our lives and this world.
Soul-Nourishing Connection & Integration
🌿 Sacred Council – Share in deep, heart-centered dialogue with a circle of kindred spirits.
💃 Restorative Movement & Embodiment – Experience breathwork, yoga, dance, and shamanic energy practices to ground your transformation.
🤝 Radical Cooperation & Open-Source Innovation – Together, we will birth new systems of mutual support for ourselves, our families, and our communities during this Great Turning.
🌱 Post-Retreat Integration – Receive support through a follow-up Zoom integration call to weave your experiences into daily life.
Your Retreat Includes:
🌿  Heart Medicine Ceremony
🌌 Guided Shamanic Journey Work & Mystery School Activations
🥗 Nourishing Organic, Vegetarian Meals
💨 Breathwork, Yoga, and Sacred Movement
💫 Highly Skilled, Experienced Facilitators
🛁 Optional Flower Baths & Bodywork Sessions
🔥 A Powerfully Held Container for Deep Transformation
Retreat Schedule
🌿 Thursday, July 17th | Arrival & Opening
5:00 PM | Arrival & Settling In

6:00 PM Opening Circle 

💖 Friday, July 18th | Mesada of the Magdalen
9:00 AM | Mesada of Love
🌙 Evening – Dinner & Integration

🌸 Saturday, July 19th | Embodiment & Integration
8:30-9:30 AM | Smoothies & Tea
9:30-11:15 AM | Restorative Yoga, Movement & Embodiment
11:30-12:30 PM | Brunch
12:30-4:00 PM | Visionary Integration Circle
4:00 PM - Sleep | Flower Baths, Optional Bodywork, and Sacred Connection
6:00 PM | Dinner

🌎 Sunday, July 20th | Closing & Embodied Return
8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast
9:00-12:30 PM | Closing Ceremony & Sacred Circle
Sacred Reciprocity:
$555-$1111.00 sliding scale
includes tuition, food and lodging | you choose the price
Payment options: Once you complete your registration form you may choose to pay in full for the base amount of $555.00. deposit.  Please bring the second part of your payment in CASH to the retreat. If you have any questions please contact Dayna at: starteam@starriversanctuary.com.

Learn More About Our Pricing Structure 
Lodging Options at Star River Sanctuary
Shared Glamping Bell Tents | 2 x Twin beds per tent

Queen Bed Cabin Rooms for Couples or Close Friends 

Bring your own Tent Sites

Star River Nourishment

Our Star Team Cooks craft organic, delicious meals featuring homegrown goodness from our 7 Generations Garden Project. This retreat includes a tour and an Ayni Karma Yoga experience in this sacred garden project.

Meals Include:

Hand prepared meals featuring local, organic, plant-based ingredients
Gluten-free and vegan options available to meet unique dietary needs
Handcrafted raw, gluten-free, and vegan desserts
Locally sourced beverages from Star River Gardens, Virtue Tea and Oso Negro Coffee

Join Us in This Sacred Gathering
This Heart Medicine Ceremonial Weekend is an invitation to remember the boundless power of Love as the greatest healing force on Earth.

💖 The wisdom of the Heart is calling you. This is a safe, sacred space to release, restore, and realign with your deepest truth, your inner healer, and your divine connection to all life.

If you feel the sincere call, come join us for this profound and heart-opening journey—an initiation into the healing power of Boundless Love.

 

Schedule

Itinerary is based on the event type you choose to join.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Star River Sanctuary

Directions

Castlegar Airport
Practicar Rentals

Accommodation

Accommodations options are as follows: Cozy Indoor Shared Main House Lodging- $70-75 a night (5 spaces available)- Shared Cozy Cabin Rooms- $70 (4 spaces available) Forest Bell Tent Shared Lodging- $65 night (8 spaces available) Camping- $30 night per person (4-5 tent spaces available includes camper vans) Seasonal Sweet Camper with private kitchen & bath- $70 a night per person (good for a couple)

Cabin Room 2 | Queen Bed

Accommodation
This is a sweet cozy cabin room in the forest retreat area of Star River. Each cabin room has 1 Queen bed, electric heat, and protection from the elements. These rooms are quiet, peaceful, and perfect for more mellow personal space.

Cabin Room 1 | Queen Bed

Accommodation
This is a sweet cozy cabin room in the forest retreat area of Star River. Each cabin room has 1 Queen bed, electric heat, and protection from the elements. These rooms are quiet, peaceful, and perfect for more mellow personal space.

Forest Glamping Bell Tents - 2 Twin beds

Accommodation
Our Forest Glamping Bell Tents have 2 Twin beds in all 6 tents nestled in the Upper Retreat area at Star River Sanctuary. Enjoy the rustic and cozy shared space during your stay with us.

Camping | Bring your own tent

Accommodation
Bring your own tent and find a grassy spot in the upper Retreat area at Star River.

Venue & Amenities

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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
Our new teaching temple is a 36 foot Geodesic dome overlooking the beautiful mountains of Kootenay Lake. This S.T.A.R. Temple (Service to all Relations) is one of the highest structures on Kootenay Lake and backed by hundreds of miles of nature park. Extraordinary refined nature energy.

Meals

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What's Included

  • Sacred Council
  • Ceremony and teachings of embodied Sovereignty
  • Teachings and practices of Planetary healing rituals of the Andes
  • Elemental cleansing and blessing rituals
  • Guided shamanic journey work to uncover the hidden wisdom of the Mystery Schools that lay sleeping within our DNA
  • Organic local delicious food
  • Sacred songs
  • Restorative movement, dance, and Shamanic energy practices
  • Skilled, experienced, and kind facilitators.
  • Optional body and energy work and floral baths

What's Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Transportation to Nelson BC

Customer Reviews

4.97 out of 5.0 average rating

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Absolutely Incredible 💗🌸🪽✨
The way Robin and Darcy hold space is beyond words. They hold such a safe and beautiful container that really allows you to soften and meet what’s present within self. They both carry a wealth of knowledge, experience and deep embodiment of Ancient Peruvian practices from a very sacred lineage. You will leave Expanded in ways you didn’t know you needed. Sacred Heart Medicine.

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Lovely, meaningful and safe opening experience
The whole experience was very nurturing and healing. I felt very safe and the facilitators did an amazing job at guiding is through the waves of the medicine. I would definitely suggest it to friends on the search for similar experiences. It was truly healing and magical at the same time. I have no words to describe the experience but I can say it was amazing in every way. I am so grateful I signed up for this little retreat that showed me the way back to my heart and helped me open up again. Muchas gracias Darcy y Robyn!

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Absolutely wonderful experience!
Where to begin ?! What an absolutely wonderful experience sitting with Darcy and Robin. I felt completely held during ceremony, and they are very experienced with their work. I cannot wait to connect with them again. I am so grateful for them.

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Sacred Peru Pilgrimage
Embarking on the 12-day pilgrimage with Star River Sanctuary has been a profoundly transformative experience. I felt an unparalleled sense of belonging under the compassionate guidance of hosts Robin and Darcy. Their meticulously curated journey deepened my understanding of ancient Andean spirituality and fostered a genuine connection to the land and its traditions.

Having studied the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition with Robin and Darcy for the past 1.5 years, this pilgrimage was the highlight of my learning with them. Their dedication to preserving and imparting this sacred knowledge is evident in every aspect of the experience. The Peruvian wisdom keepers who accompanied us embodied the essence of Andean spirituality with their open hearts and incredible teachings.

The kindness and warmth extended by Robin and Darcy created an environment where I felt seen and valued. Their unwavering commitment to each participant's personal growth and spiritual journey transformed the pilgrimage into a sanctuary of learning and connection. This journey has deepened my spiritual practice and instilled a lasting sense of community and purpose.

For those seeking an immersive and heartfelt exploration of Andean spirituality, I wholeheartedly recommend the Star River Sanctuary pilgrimage.

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Loving Presence
The facilitators of the retreat ceremony I participated in held a safe, loving space and were fully present and supportive during the entire weekend. I highly recommend attending their retreats and I will return again!

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