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3 Day Love Getaway - Couples Retreat

4.95526 reviews

3 Days Package (2 nights)

Retreat Highlights

Recharge and relax with your beloved during a luxurious couples' getaway at The Sentinel. Nourish your connection in a sanctuary of wellbeing - give your relationship the time and space it needs to recharge, renew, blossom and thrive.

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

NOURISH YOUR CONNECTION ~ DEEPEN YOUR LOVE
Recharge and relax with your beloved during a luxurious couples' getaway at The Sentinel. Nourish your connection in a sanctuary of wellbeing - give your relationship the time and space it needs to recharge, renew, blossom and thrive.

Your luxury couple's experience includes:

2 nights accommodation with stunning lake and mountain views, kingsize bed
Complimentary room floral arrangement and welcome treats
Specially prepared in-house breakfast every morning for two
One special dinner for you and your beloved - complete with complimentary bottle of Prosecco
Unlimited access to sacred Maloca space and/or yurt
Optional add-ons for additional pampering, connection, and relaxation

Amenities Included in your stay

All stays include access to lakefront and local trails for exploring your winter wonderland | Guests enjoy complimentary WiFi, parking and daily breakfast for two.

Retreat Inclusions:

Daily, freshly prepared breakfast for two
High-speed Wi-Fi
Free parking – (one vehicle per couple)
Unlimited access to cedar sauna
Unlimited access to cedar hot tub + cold plunge
Lounge area with fire place and specialty teas for relaxation

Optional Add Ons
Enhance your experience with these curated additions.

Optional Ainsworth Add On - Couples Massage + Dip at Ainsworth Hotsprings

We have partnered with Ainsworth Hotsprings to offer you an exclusive pampering experience. Enjoy a restorative deep tissue massage for you and your beloved followed by a relaxing soak in the Ainsworth Hotsprings mineral pools.

(Subject to hours of operations - 11am-7pm, wednesday - sunday)

| Optional 1 Hr Guided Couple's Yoga Session

Allow yourselves to be held and guided by our in-house instructor for an hour of yoga in our sacred Maloca space. No prior experience required. The class will be created to suit your needs and capabilities. Stretch, relax and rest. Afterwards treat yourselves to a sauna and hot tub steps away from your room. Reservations required prior to arrival.

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Getting Here

The Sentinel

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.

Accommodation

All our King and shared Twin rooms have stunning views of the lake and mountains. Whether you opt for a luxurious private King or a shared Twin, all our rooms are clean and modern. Ensuite bathrooms have heated floors, a rain shower, and amenities for your comfort. Fluffy white towels and crisp linens are found in every room — our goal is to ensure can relax and refresh during your stay with us.

King Room with Lake View

Our king rooms are elegant, lake and mountain facing boasting ensuite bathrooms with heated tile floors. All rooms were intentionally designed to enhance a reflective and serene stay away from home.

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

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 Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

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.

What's Included

Your luxury couple's experience includes:
- 2 nights accommodation with stunning lake and mountain views, kingsize bed
- Complimentary room floral arrangement and welcome treats
- Specially prepared in-house breakfast every morning for two
- One special dinner for you and your beloved - complete with complimentary bottle of Prosecco
- Unlimited access to sacred Maloca space and/or yurt
- Optional add-ons for additional pampering, connection, and relaxation

Customer Reviews

4.95 out of 5.0 average rating

Gilbert • Oct 16, 2025

5.0

Verified

Life changing, empowering and profound

I just completed the Awaken program at the Sentinel and it was profound and life changing! Not only did I get clarity about my purpose in life, but the transformation, revelations, and the rememberance I experienced left me with an empowering, optimistic and powerful outlook on life and my spiritual evolution.

The growth and spiritual development I got was nothing that I could’ve gotten on my own and I am forever grateful for this.

Kelda • Oct 15, 2025

5.0

Verified

Awaken your heart

As I woke up on my last morning in this incredible place and prepared to return to move back to my world and life I still cannot fully comprehend the life changing experience I had here. I was in no way prepared for what I stepped into when I arrived at the Sentinel but during the whole journey and every step of the process I was accompanied by a team of people who let me walk my own path but when I needed there was someone there each time I asked. The tools and practices that I have learnt at The Sentinel with all the wonderful sessions spent doing mindful Yoga, regenerating breath work, honest open discussion work in groups or one on one will enable me to retain the benefits I have walked away with and continue to feel them in my new approach to life. The Sentinel is beautifully located on Lake Kootenay and watched over by Mount LoKi on the other side of the lake. The Sentinel retreat offers a peaceful place to unwind with super comfortable rooms, private bathrooms, exceptional food catering to all tastes, nature walks, swimming in the lake, canoes and kayaks and places to sit and immerse yourself in the beauty that this very special place offers. I have never seen a brighter future for me than the one I am looking at now as I leave the Sentinel and If you are looking to get in touch with yourself and find the real you and live a full and happy life then I cannot recommend the Sentinel enough.

Braden • Oct 14, 2025

5.0

Verified

Awaken 2 retreat

I was someone who you could consider closed off to these type methods and what not, but this was hands down the best thing I could have done. The Sentinel saved my life and my marriage. We were able to dive deep into myself to find the real issues that I was dealing with in my day to day life. I highly recommend going to a retreat at The Sentinel, completely changed my life for the better.

Eli • Oct 14, 2025

5.0

Verified

Life changing experience

Where do I even start!? I attended the awaken retreat this past week, and I can truly say it has altered my understanding and appreciation for life itself. The guidance and help from the leaders of the retreat allowed me to tap into a newfound presence and love for myself and those around me I never knew was there. They are truly masters of their practice. I can not recommend them enough. They are changing humanity as we know it!

Tony • Oct 08, 2025

5.0

Verified

Life Changing transformation in Kaslo!

My time at the Sentinel wellness center in Kaslo was nothing short of life changing. The space created by the owners Richard and Gillian is unlike any other I've known; Deeply peaceful, impeccably grounded and profoundly sacred. Whether you come for healing, self discovery, spiritual awakening, energetic clearing or simply peaceful relaxation and time in natural beauty, you will be met by Richard, Gillian and their team of gifted personnel with care, clear guidance and a sense of safety that allows whatever transformation you are up to to unfold with grace. I left feeling more whole, more aware and forever grateful for the light and wisdom that they share and the peace that emanates from this special retreat!

Tony P.
Los Angeles