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5 Day Amazonian Medicine Retreat

Name: SENTINEL PRESENTS - Amazonian Medicine Retreat
Start: 2025-10-23
End: 2025-10-27
Location: The Sentinel
Rating: 4.96

4.96517 reviews

Up to 20 in group

October 23 - 27, 2025

Retreat Highlights

Nourishing and delicious meals and snacks
Sauna and Cedar Hot Tub
Two ceremonial evenings
Sound Healing
Morning Yoga Practice
Family Constellations
Breath work
Continuum movement
Preparation and integration (1 group Zoom call post retreat) support

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

The Sentinel Presents
A Sacred Meditation with Abuelita for the Fall Season. This event will be held by two facilitators who bring together the different traditions they have trained in ( Mestizo) and have been evolving their work together for over 14 years. You will be held through your preparation, retreat experience, and integration with integral support for your specific needs and inspirations to join.

The Sentinel is a stunningly beautiful lakeside retreat centre in the Kootenays near Kaslo, BC where we will gather for a weekend of deep healing and transformation, prayers and celebration for our lives and our families, communities and the planet.

This retreat includes:

Nourishing and delicious meals and snacks
Sauna and Cedar Hot Tub
Two ceremonial evenings
Medicine Icaros
Morning Yoga Practices
Breath work
Continuum movement
Preparation and integration (1 group Zoom call post retreat) support

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How to REGISTER

NEW TO MEDICINE WORK:

You are required to complete this Plant Medicine Application. (Please note that prescription drugs, recreational substances, and several foods can interact negatively with this work. This work is not appropriate for persons with certain medical conditions, mental health history, or for persons using certain medications ie, antidepressants/antipsychotics)

2. Once you have completed the form, book a: 15 min Discovery Call
FOR PREVIOUS ATTENDEES ONLY: Please book your intake call and fill in the Initial Intake Form, these will be sent to the Facilitator.

30 min Intake Call
initial intake form

BASIC ITINERARY

Thursday, October 23rd:

3:00pm-4:00pm Arrive and settle into Malcoa

5:00pm-6:00pm Orientation in Maloca | Intro Session

6:00pm-6:45pm Dinner

Friday, October 24th: Medicine Day

7:30 -8:30 am Yoga with Josana

9:00-10:00 am Breakfast

10:00am-2:00pm Group Integration Session in Maloca

2:00pm-3:00pm Lunch

3:00pm-7:00pm Break and Preparation for Ceremony & Bodywork offerings

8:30pm Evening Ceremony in Maloca *** Fruit Plates required

Saturday, October 25th: Medicine Day

9:00am-10:00pm Breakfast

10:15-1:00 pm Group Integration Session in Maloca

1:00pm-2:00 pm Lunch

2:00-4:00 pm Breathwork Journey with Katherine Rosenstein

4:00pm-8:00 pm Rest and Free Time

8:00-1:00 pm Evening Ceremony with Grandmother ***Fruit Plates required

Sunday, October 26th:

9:00am-10:00am Breakfast

10:00am-1:00pm Integration Session and Closing Circle in Maloca

1:00pm-2:00pm Lunch

2:00-3:30 pm Yoga with Josana

4:00-6:00 pm Rest, Personal Integration time & Bodywork offerings

6:00-7:00 pm Dinner

7:00pm Free time

Monday, October 27th:

Please pack your belongings and be out of your rooms by 10am, Thanks

9:00-10:00 am Breakfast
10:00am-12:00pm Integration Session and Closing Circle in Maloca

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.

Twin shared room (per person)

Our twin shared 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.

Queen Room

Room 7 is a cozy queen room on the lower level of the Lodge. It's favoured by guests who love containment, a dark sleeping space, and appreciate the savings offered by using a shared bathroom, steps away. This room does not have a direct lake view, but is adjacent to our beautiful sunroom which offers plenty of sunlight and beautiful views of the lake.

Sunroom Nest

The Sunroom Nest is a glamorous word for shared accommodation in our Sunroom with up to three other people. Each person gets a fully made twin bed with a high density foam topper, 1 pillow, sheets and a full set of towels. The bathroom is adjacent to the sunroom nest, shared and you are steps away from the lower lobby tea/coffee station.

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

Accommodation
Meals
Cedar hot tub
Sauna
Maloca
Lakefront
Nature

What's Not Included

Bodywork
Airfare
Travel
Gratuity
Taxes

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

Verified

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

Verified

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.

5 Day Amazonian Medicine Retreat

Retreat Highlights

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Getting Here

Directions