Hey Beauties! Craving a getaway that is unique, relaxing, and perfect for all the Insta-worthy content you can handle? I recently researched wellness sanctuaries in BC and found many that have captured my attention and deserve a glowing spotlight.
Each place offers exquisite plant‑based nourishment, thoughtful programming, and a magnetic presence across social channels. I invite you to gently exhale and imagine yourself immersed in these nurturing escapes.
Tulameen: Wild Heart Spirit Heart
Tucked in the pines of Tulameen, Wild Heart Spirit Heart feels like a soft reset for the nervous system. Days flow through movement, meditation, and energy work, and every plate is vibrant and fully plant‑based, often sourced from the onsite greenhouse. It is the kind of retreat where you exhale on arrival and remember how good presence can feel. // wildheartspiritheart.com
Kaslo: The Sentinel
When my feed fills with mountain light and lake glass, I know The Sentinel is in session. Women gather here for somatic inquiry, breathwork, and deep integration, held by thoughtful facilitators and nourishing, organic meals. The kitchen accommodates vegan and other dietary needs with ease, so your plate supports your process as much as the practices do. // sentinelbc.ca
Bowen Island: Nectar Yoga Retreat
A short ferry from Vancouver leads to Nectar’s forested sanctuary, where A‑frame dreams meet slow mornings. Expect meditation, gentle movement, cozy cabins, and the sweetest plant‑based breakfasts that photograph as beautifully as they nourish. It is minimalist, grounding, and very shareable without trying. // Nectar Yoga
Vancouver: Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre
For a Metro Vancouver pick, Loon Lake delivers lake‑mist mornings, cedar‑scented trails, and the convenience of staying close to the city while feeling worlds away. The culinary team provides vegan menus on request, so you can keep your plate aligned with your practice while you drop into yoga, breathwork, or journaling by the water. Their social feeds make it easy to preview the vibe before you book. // Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre
Victoria: Bloom Yoga Victoria at Stowel Lake Farm
Just a ferry hop from Victoria, Bloom Yoga’s women‑centred retreats unfold at Stowel Lake Farm, a beloved 120‑acre organic retreat centre. The kitchen is famous for farm‑to‑table menus with vegan options available, and the setting is pure pastoral poetry. Mornings begin with mindful movement, afternoons wander through gardens and quiet reading nooks, and evenings linger over nourishing, plant‑forward plates that glow in golden hour. // bloomyogavictoria.ca
It is easy to become anchored in the rhythm of the city, lulled by its familiar comforts and constant hum. Yet beyond the skyline lies a quieter invitation—one where the air is unhurried, the light shifts with the trees, and your thoughts have room to stretch. These retreats offer more than a weekend escape; they are a reminder of the nourishment found when we step beyond our usual borders. Venture out, leave the notifications behind, and let nature hold your attention without interruption. In those moments, you may just find the space to reconnect with yourself in ways the city could never quite allow.
Hero image of Bloom Yoga’s facility.
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- With over 15 years immersed in the dynamic realms of beauty and fashion, Jade Massie is the Beauty, Health & Wellness ambassador for Port/Folio.YVR. In this series (hosted by Jade and composed by Helen Siwak), we share a commitment to the people, personalities, and places that make Vancouver are wonderful place of self-care, self-love, and satisfying experiences. Follow her on IG: @thecontourconcierge.
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