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5 Day Andean Heart Medicine Retreat

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Up to 20 in group
Date
September 11 - 15, 2025

About this Retreat

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A Sacred and Intimate Journey into Andean Wisdom: Embracing Your Path & Purpose 
Step into this exclusive 5-day experience designed for a small, intimate circle and rooted in the profound teachings of Traditional Indigenous Andean wisdom.  This journey invites you to reconnect with your heart, awaken your purpose, and receive a sacred blueprint for living an embodied and heart-centered life.

Through ritual, prayer, meditation, and ancient teachings that have been carried forward for millennia, you will be supported in reconnecting with your true essence—remembering who you are at your core as you deepen your connection to yourself, the natural world, and the Cosmos.

This rare opportunity is guided by a highly respected Andean Wisdom keeper and Curandero (healer), who has dedicated over 30 years to walking this sacred path alongside his Elders. With great integrity, authenticity and care, he will hold space for you to explore the roots and history of the Master Plant teachings, offering profound insights and practical tools to transform both your personal and professional life. This journey will empower you to co-create your personal legacy and meaningful contribution to the world.

In this intimate group setting, there will be time and space to reflect, process, and receive personal guidance through both group and 1:1 integration time.

** Special note: To prepare for this transformative experience, we will gather for a private pre-retreat online session to lay the foundation of the teachings and foster connections within the group.  Following the retreat, a bonus online integration gathering will support you in further embodying the teachings, clarifying your next steps, and deepening the transformation.

 

This is a rare and precious invitation to step into the timeless wisdom of the Andes and join a sacred community of individuals ready to embrace their unique path and purpose.

What's included:

Andean and Indigenous Wisdom Teachings that deepen your relationship to yourself.
Despacho Offering and ritual of gratitude and reciprocity.
Ceremony led by Andean maestro, rooted in Ancestral Sacred Traditions.
Group Healing & Meditation Sessions where individual heart-opening is amplified through the connection of the group.
Individual Healing Sessions and time for personal reflection and rest.
All-Inclusive Accommodation in a stunning waterfront lodge with panoramic views.
Wholesome Nourishment: Locally-sourced, high-vibration meals prepared fresh daily to support your transformation.
Sauna and Hot Tub Access to relax and rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit.
Pre- and Post-Retreat Support to prepare and integrate your experience with care and safety.



Tentative schedule:

Thursday, September 11th:

3:00 - 5:00pm Arrival & Check-in 

5:00 - 6:00pm Welcome & Orientation in the Main Lodge 

6:00 - 7:00pm Dinner 

7:30pm Opening Circle 

Friday, September 12th:

8:30 - 9:30am Breakfast

10:00 - 12:30pm Morning Session 

1:00 - 2:00pm Lunch

3:00 - 6:00pm Afternoon Session

6:30 - 7:30pm Dinner

8:00pm Despacho Offering & Guided Group Healing/Meditation 

Saturday, September 13th | Ceremony Day | Maloca

8:30 - 9:30am Breakfast

10:00 - 12:30pm Morning Session

1:00 - 2:00pm Light Lunch

4:00 - 8:00pm        Rest & Relaxation time 

8:00pm Ceremony 

Sunday, September 14th:  

Morning Rest 

12pm-1pm Lunch

2pm-4pm Group Integration Circle 

4pm-7pm Personal Integration Sessions 

7:30pm-8:30pm Dinner

8:30pm Closing Circle 

Monday, September 15th: 

8:30am-9:30am Breakfast

9:00am All belongings out of rooms

9am-12pm Goodbyes & Departures 

Getting Here

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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

Accommodation
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)

Accommodation
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

Accommodation
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

Accommodation
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

Venue & Amenities
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
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
Menu

Menu Types

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

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Reflection and learning
Between all the modalities used for meditation and self reflection I can’t imagine a more comprehensive retreat. I loved that every day felt like a new level of healing took place and there was space for integration.

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Sacred Origins
The whole retreat was exactly what I needed. The accommodations held us all very well. The food was nourishing, delicious and simply lovely. The staff was gracious and inviting. Would I return? Absolutely 100%. So grateful to find this place. Jami R

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Spectacular
The location, the land, the lake! And, The Sentinel itself. Spectacular accommodations. Astonishingly friendly, helpful and amenable hosts and management. Delicious and inspired food. I would be happy return again and again and again.

Dawn Z

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Beautiful facility, wonderful staff
Everything was perfect. An amazing natural setting with lake and dramatic mountain views, perfect for contemplation. Every meal was delicious and healthy. All the amenities are provided and thoughtful touches abound. The staff are low-key and low-profile, but attentive and responsive. The Maloca gathering space is inspiring. Loved it!

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A reverent review of The Sentinel Retreat Centre from a facilitation point of view
Facilitating a retreat at The Sentinel was truly a dream come true. Every detail from the stunning property, the sacred land, the gorgeous decor, the incredibly caring staff, to the spotless cleanliness reflected a deep reverence and respect for the work being done there. The food was nourishing and delicious, and every corner of the center was imbued with beauty and intentionality, right down to the altar items thoughtfully placed throughout the spaces.

From the moment we arrived, it was clear that The Sentinel is a sanctuary. The owners have created a truly sacred and healing environment, and their commitment to their vision is evident in every aspect of the center. Because everything was so seamlessly cared for, the other facilitators and I were able to give our full focus to the group — knowing that all of their needs were held by this extraordinary space.

I hold deep gratitude for The Sentinel and its team, and I look forward to facilitating here again. It was a healing experience for everyone, to the highest degree.

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