The Nectar Story

nectar retreat on bowen island owners andrea clark and satjeet pandher

Our Mission is to Seed Consciousness.

A chance detour through India, Satjeet’s ancestral land, led us to an ashram where Raja Yoga and a deep reverence for the natural world reshaped our purpose. That time in the countryside, witnessing community and steady rhythms, fueled the desire for a nature-centric healing place in Canada.

Back on the west coast in 2014, Bowen Island called us. We made a home and then a retreat centre where guests could rest and be tended. As our community grew we built Nectar 2.0, moving to a larger, forested site with the support of family, friends, and our kula (Sanskrit for "assembly" or "family").

In 2025 we opened our doors to Mist Thermal Sanctuary, offering elevated private sauna and cold plunge experiences right next door, in the heart of the forest.

We are grateful to share this place with you.

Andrea + Satjeet

Read the co-owners’ individual biographies: Andrea & Satjeet

 
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