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4 Day Amazonian Medicine Retreat

Name: SENTINEL PRESENTS - Amazonian Medicine Retreat
Start: 2025-08-24
End: 2025-08-27
Location: The Sentinel
Rating: 4.96

4.96497 reviews

Up to 20 in group

August 24 - 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
3 nights | 4 days
A Sacred Meditation with Abuelita for the Fall Season. This event will be led by two gifted facilitators who brings the Mestizo tradition they have trained in and have been evolving for over 12 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
Icaros and Medicine Songs
Guided Mediation
Preparation and integration (1 group Zoom call post retreat) support

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How to REGISTER

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

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Sunday, August 24

2:00-4:00pm Arrive and settle in

4:00-6:30pm Opening Circle and Orientation

6:30-8:45pm Personal preparation for ceremony

9:00-2:00am Ceremony

Monday, August 25

10:00-11:00am Breakfast

11:00-1:00pm Sharing time

1:00-2:00pm Light Lunch

2:00-8:45pm Personal preparation for ceremony

9:00-2:00am Ceremony

Tuesday, August 26

10:00-11:00am Breakfast

11:00-1:00pm Integration Circle

1:00-2:00pm Lunch

2:00-6:00pm Free time: Rest, Bodywork, Stretch, Enjoy nature, Gentle positive vibes

6:00-7:00pm Dinner

Wednesday, August 27

9:00-10:00 Breakfast

All belongings out of rooms by 10:30, please

10:00 Good-byes and departures

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.

Sentinel Camping

Camp on The Sentinel grounds! Bring your own tent and bedding and we will set you up with a lovely place to camp. Shared bathroom facilities. Summer Only. $50/person/night

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

Brent • Aug 06, 2025

5.0

Verified

From sore and tight to loose and free

When we arrived to the Sentinel I could immediately feel the release starting. My body was tight and sore and our reception and introduction to the land and facilities left us feeling like we had landed at our new home!
After a couple days we found ourselves in ceremony with Richard and Gillian where deep transformation happened in their beautiful space.
We left the Sentinel feeling completely refreshed and armed with deep teachings that are guiding us to more joy and freedom in our lives.

Anonymous • Aug 06, 2025

5.0

Verified

Amazing stay

We had a great stay ... the staff were welcoming and accommodating and we appreciated the access to the amenities. We indulged in the breakfast on Saturday morning and it was absolutely incredible.
Highly recommended

Laura • Jul 29, 2025

5.0

Verified

Amazing!

Such a great experience at the sentinel. Such warm and welcome hosts. Comfortable clean room. The food was next level. Loved my time there

Felix • Jul 29, 2025

5.0

Verified

Should have booked for longer!

I had an amazing time at the Sentinel with my wife and our dog. We had planned initially to spend lots of time off site hiking; but once we arrived that changed.

The grounds are very well kept with lots of places to sit and enjoy the view and outdoors. We especially loved the dock to the lake and hot tub.

We will be retuning and I would recommend 100% to all!

Our 1 year anniversary was a special time to be remembered.

Beds were very stiff so that can be a good or bad depending on preference. If you like a softer feel maybe bring a topper.

Anonymous • Jul 21, 2025

5.0

Verified

Seeking Bliss? Head to The Sentinel

It's not often I think of a "hotel" as a gift; but that's exactly what The Sentinel is. A gift *and* an experience. I was there for an event in Kaslo, so I wasn't able to spend extended time at The Sentinel itself. But, wow, what a gorgeous place to retreat; so peaceful, so beautiful. The rooms are airy and open with stunning views. You'll be close to your neighbors (above and beside) and - at least some of the rooms - are lined up such that you'll have foot traffic in front of your big glass doors, but it's a fun way to meet folks and did I mention that view?! Incredible. And, of course, the "staff" (strangers who will become fast friends) are an absolute delight. Wholly recommend!

4 Day Amazonian Medicine Retreat

Retreat Highlights

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Getting Here

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