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3 Day Love Getaway - Couples Retreat

4.96492 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

Tania • Jul 18, 2025

5.0

Verified

LOVE YOU

Mel • Jul 18, 2025

5.0

Verified

Consistently exceptional

I have been retreating at the Sentinel for the past several years...a total of four times in all the seasons.
It is a place that I never tire of returning to. It is a home away from home with ALL the luxury and none of the distractions.

Because I have been there so often, I can confidently say that the Sentinel is consistently incredible on all fronts. The rooms, the staff, the setting, the food! Never has it ever been less than wonderful.
Thank you, Sentinel, for being my creative home.
Melanie Maure

Celia • Jul 11, 2025

5.0

Verified

Starlight retreat - Sarah Salter Kelly

My experience during this retreat was absolutely transformative. During ceremony, I truly had a heart opening experience that has deeply changed how I view the world, others and myself. There was a readiness in me to allow it but it wouldn't have been possible without the container that Sarah and her team created for me. I felt safe, nurtured, loved and heard. The connection was so pure and there was a true sense of community that grew among the participants. Sarah led beautiful ceremonies and I am so grateful for her and her guidance. I honestly can't wait to do it again. I'd trust Sarah any time, her experience, knowledge and love are so genuine. It's truly a gift to the soul to attend her retreats.

Dawn • Jul 11, 2025

5.0

Verified

Amazing facilitator and facilities🌟

I attended a multi day retreat at the Sentinel that was hosted by Sarah Salter Kelly. Sarah and the group of woman who supported us, Aliyah, Kim, and Michelle, for our weekend of ceremonies were amazing. The Sentinel was an beautiful location and the fabulous staff made sure that all of the logistical stuff ran smoothly along in the background. I would definitely go to another retreated hosted by Sarah especially if it's at the Sentinel. Sarah holds beautiful space and makes you feel safe while you are doing the hard work. The years of experience she has is very evident; before, during and after all of the ceremonies. She is truly a gift❤️.

Kelly • Jul 09, 2025

5.0

Verified

Absolutely magical experience at The Sentinel.

We had an absolutely magical experience at The Sentinel. The whole area, setting is peaceful and restorative, nestled right by the lake with incredible views and a calm energy that’s hard to put into words. The food was a highlight—healthy, vibrant, and clearly made with love. Every meal felt nourishing and energizing, exactly what you’d hope for during a retreat.

We gathered in the Maloca, the sacred temple space, for our IFS and IBS retreat with Tania. It’s a stunning structure, both physically and spiritually. You can feel the intention built into every beam and curve—such a grounding place to do deep inner work.

When we weren’t in session, the leisure options were everything we needed to recharge: swimming in the lake, soaking in the hot tub, sweating it out in the sauna, and cozying up around the firepit at night. And the conversations—especially with Richard and Gillian—added so much depth and warmth to the whole experience. They are gracious, wise, and bring so much heart to the space.

The Sentinel is a rare gem. If you’re looking for a place to connect, heal, and be held by nature and community, this is it.