LIGHT WITHIN
Finding inner sanctuary
As we approach the end of the year, we look back & observe all that we’ve been through; every piece of the journey that’s brought us to where we are NOW.
We recognize where we are, embrace the darkness & celebrate the light.
As the days get shorter & darker, we prepare to retreat into spiritual hibernation.
These are times to rest & integrate, to care for ourselves with warmth, love & compassion.
This retreat is an opportunity to prepare ourselves for whatever’s coming.
Strengthen our inner sanctuary & tend to the emotional, energetic & mental layers of ourselves.
Become aware of the bright light that shines within.
This light is our anchor, a beacon that guides us through the Winter.
Let’s move, breathe, stand together & hold space for each other.
Let’s make room for presence, acceptance, non-attachment & growth.
Together we dance between darkness & light; we grief, we heal, we release, we rise, WE ARE FREE.
XENIA, BOWEN ISLAND
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 2- night accommodation at Xenia
- 5 plant-based meals
- Tea, coffee, snacks
- Yoga, Breath-work & Meditation
- Nature practices
- Fire ceremony
- Sacred Circle
- Cacao ceremony
- Ceremonial supplies & Welcome gift
NOT INCLUDED
- Yoga mats or props
- Ferry to Bowen
- Transport - carpool suggested
- Meals & activities not mentioned
LIMITED SPACE
$250 deposit is required to save your spot
All practices will be held keeping a safe distance.
Check in Friday, December 4th at 4pm. Check out is Sunday 6th at noon.
Opening ceremony will start at 6pm on Friday
XENIA a place to be...
782 Smith Road, Bowen Island
Xenia is a 38-acre Sanctuary in the heart of Bowen Island, surrounded by hundreds of acres of protected government forests and lakes. It is a place of safety and beauty. It is a place to heal, to rest, to play and to discover one’s true nature and inherent gifts. - XENIA
THE rooms
OMA COTTAGE
Private cottage with Queen bed & bathroom
$750
MAPLE & CEDAR COTTAGE
Shared room & bathroom
Queen bed $650
Single bed $600
LODGE
Solo or shared room in main lodge with shared bathroom
Single bed $550
CRYSTAL YURT
Private yurt with shared bathroom
Single bed $550
All prices are shown in CAD
All prices are per participant.
LIMITED SPACE
$250 deposit is required to save your spot
* For Credit card payments, please fill out a form first and then click the link below to finalize your payment. 3.5% fee applies
THE land
We acknowledge that we gather on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the –Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people.
BOWEN ISLAND B.C.
Nation Squamish name Xwlíl’xhwm, meaning “Fast Drumming Ground”.
Together we honor, respect & protect the land where we step.
We honor those who came before us that made it possible for us to be here.
We hear the echo of their voices carried in the wind and we humbly receive their wisdom.
THE practice
Inspired by nature's rhythms, all practices are designed to bring light to your inner landscape and find space to observe, rest & re-set.
For three days, we'll move, breathe, & BE PRESENT to experience ourselves fully. Embracing the darkness & the light.
Together we'll co-create a unique space to come back to harmony.
Bring your voice, drums, rattles, instruments an open mind & open heart!
You will explore different practices that serve as tools to connect to your true nature;
Hatha, Prana Flow, Kundalini, Meditation, Abhyanga, Mantra, Breath-work, Lunar Dance, Mindful Hike, Holistic Nutrition, Ceremony & Ritual, Cacao Medicine, Sacred Circle, Journaling.
This is an alcohol & substance free retreat.
HOLISTIC nourishment
Billie Macrae, RHN
@honeybeewellness
Billie puts knowledge, creativity & love into every creation.
She will be in charge of nourishing our bodies with delicious, plant-based meals.
Bring your awareness to the food you eat & how it makes you feel both physically & energetically. .
We will explore mindful eating in every meal we share together, exploring sensations, colours, tastes & textures.
facilitator
Lorena Quintero EYT 500
Lorena will serve as your guide in this 3 day offering.
She vows to honor you as an individual and hold space for you as best she can with compassion & love.
She vows to honor her teachers, the lineage & traditions, staying true to the teachings as they were passed on to her.
She hopes that together we can plant the seeds that will bring change to our world.
ARROW tribe
We gather to connect with brothers & sisters that will inspire you to learn & grow.
Humans from all shapes, sizes, backgrounds & interests sharing the same experience.
Together we:
Stay wild at heart & celebrate each other's presence
Hold space for each other
Bare witness to what everyone has to offer
Share from the heart
Respect & honor each other with love & compassion
Empower & support each other to heal, grow, BE FREE
Stay true