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3 Day Love Getaway - Couples Retreat

4.96517 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

4.96 out of 5.0 average rating

Anonymous • Sep 30, 2025

4.0

Verified

Lovely setting

This was a lovely getaway in a beautiful setting. The site has a lot to offer, the staff is friendly, and the room was very comfortable with a view of the lake.
The walls a little thin which means you can hear conversations and snoring. Nothing a little white noise couldn't hide.

Chad • Sep 29, 2025

5.0

Verified

Reset for the mind, body and soul.

From the wonderful staff to the beautiful property, The Sentinel was exactly what we needed to refresh and refocus. Food was excellent and nutritious. Thank you for the retreat

Alyssa • Sep 28, 2025

3.0

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Beautiful spot

The Sentinel is set in a truly peaceful, nature-filled setting — quiet, calm, and perfect for relaxing. The people are incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole stay feel warm and easy. I also loved the thoughtful touches: the linens are luxurious, the soaps are beautiful, and the overall vibe is wonderfully relaxed.

That said, the construction of the “hotel” wing could use some rethinking. While the rooms have stunning views, the main walkway runs directly in front of the large windows. It means you’re either closing the blinds (and losing that view) or dealing with people looking right into your room as they pass. The walls are also very thin, so you hear a lot from the hall and neighboring rooms.

Overall, the setting and hospitality are outstanding, but if privacy and soundproofing matter to you, it’s worth knowing before you book.

Darryl • Sep 26, 2025

5.0

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Starlight Medecine Retreat

This is my second time at the Sentinel. And the second time around was just beautiful first time in the beginning of Summer of 2024 and up to September of 2025 was a big transformation and just coming into the property after a lengthy trip was lightly heartwarming ,I was back!Put me right in the moment and the hi and return invite I received from Janet was so welcoming I felt on some level I was home.I really seen the beauty this time around. Everything was beautiful the Stars at night, the lake, the weather, the people ,the food is - I won't even go there, you have to experience it for yourself if you attend a retreat.My eyes were bigger than my stomach ,so I shared my salmon with Bella,a nice soul.Very sweet little visit.

In the retreat ,I connected in a way I hadn't before.But that's my own personal experience.

The cute cooks are always a pleasure, I love the conversations when I get them to warm up,which doesn't take much effort.
Janet always comes by daily to see what's up and to say hi in her pleasurable way.💛

Whether your in retreat or just staying,I'm sure you'll feel warmly lighthearted. The people are so genuine.❤️You can witness for yourself.
Anyways I could go on but life is a continuing Adventure. I'm looking forward to come back next year hopefully for another retreat maybe something a little different will come up something that I need.

Janice • Sep 25, 2025

5.0

Verified

Perfect Place, Perfect Space

Allow the deep clear running waters of Kootenay Lake to wash you, and the surrounding lands quiet, tranquility to create a magical container for you to find your self.
The Sentinel offers lodging and facilities that will house you in comfort and allow you to feel at home.
These qualities are aligned for a true healing experience that will leave you revitalized.