FEATURED ADD-ON · STEPS FROM NECTAR
Mist Thermal Sanctuary
Experience a private sauna and cold plunge in the forest beside Nectar, for solo or small groups of 4. Immerse yourself in cycles of heat, cold, and rest with a wood-burning sauna, cold plunge and outdoor fire lounge to round out your stay.
90 or 120 min · Starting From $199 + GST · Solo / up to 4 guests
Nectar Experience Guests
Enjoy 25$ off your Mist Thermal Sanctuary session
How to redeem: Enter code NECTAR25 at time of booking
Mist sessions are reserved separately from your Nectar Experience stay.
Before You Book
Practitioner Add-On Services
The details below apply to all of our on-site practitioner sessions, from massage and bodywork to emotional wellbeing and energy and intuitive work.
General Availability
Sessions are generally offered Monday to Saturday across morning, midday and evening treatment windows. Each practitioner’s usual days are listed with their services.
Booking
Book directly with each practitioner to see their current availability during your stay.
All sessions are subject to practitioner availability. Prices are in Canadian dollars. Mist Thermal Sanctuary sessions are booked separately through Mist.
On-site at Nectar
Massage & Bodywork
Hands-on treatments to soften held tension and settle the body, from classic Swedish massage to slower, integrative bodywork.
Swedish Massage
with Rie
A full-body massage tailored to what your body needs on the day, blending flowing Swedish strokes with techniques drawn from deep tissue, Ayurvedic, Thai and Shiatsu massage. With close to two decades of experience at spas in Whistler, Vancouver, Cortes Island and Bowen Island, Rie’s treatments are grounded in deep listening. A lovely choice for releasing stress held in the body or simply resting deeply.
- 60 minutes$125
- 90 minutes$175
Generally Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 11 am – 4 pmWednesday & Friday on request
Prenatal massage available on requestRie is not a Registered Massage Therapist
Alma Restore Massage
with Yeni
Each session begins with a welcoming ritual of warm towels, a foot cleanse, gentle foot massage, breath and essential oils, followed by a personalized full-body massage focused on easing everyday tension. Drawing on a background in healthcare, caregiving and kinesiology, Yeni creates a calm, nurturing space to slow down and reconnect with your body.
- Alma Restore · 60 minutes$125
- Alma Deep Restore with warm stones · 90 minutes$175
Generally Monday to Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:45 pmFriday & Saturday, 8 – 10:15 am
Book by email or WhatsApp: 604-671-3566
Massage, Lymphatic Care & Facials
with Megan, Certified Esthetician & Spa Therapist
Megan of The Zen Room brings more than seven years of spa experience to thoughtfully personalized treatments that blend effective skincare with deep relaxation. Every session is designed with intention, creating space for you to slow down, restore and reconnect.
- Massage · [TBC] minutes$[TBC]
- Holistic Facial · [TBC] minutes$[TBC]
- Lymphatic Drainage Massage · 90 minutes$[TBC]
- Brazilian Lymphatic Ritual · [TBC] minutes$[TBC]
- Sound Healing · [TBC] minutes$[TBC]
Generally Tuesday & Thursday, 11 am – 3:30 pmFriday on request
Integrative Bodywork Journey + Cranial
with Brian, MA Somatic Psychology
A longer, unhurried session blending slow deep tissue massage with a gentle craniosacral focus, often beginning with the neck and upper body before moving toward the cranial system. Drawing on more than 25 years of bodywork, along with elements of Thai and sports massage and mind–body awareness, Brian offers a grounding experience for anyone feeling stretched thin or out of sync. This is not a typical spa massage, but a slower, more intentional practice.
- 90 minutes$200
- 120 minutes$[TBC]
By requestTuesday to Saturday, availability varies
On-site at Nectar
Emotional Wellbeing
A private, confidential space to pause and reflect with a registered counsellor, away from the pace of everyday life.
Emotional Reset: A Clinical Counselling Session
with Sara, Registered MPCC (CPCA)
An invitation to pause, reflect and reconnect with yourself. In this one-on-one session, Sara offers a compassionate and confidential space to explore what feels present for you, whether you are navigating change, feeling overwhelmed or simply seeking greater clarity. Her integrative, trauma-informed approach draws on a foundation in psychology and more than 1,000 hours of yoga training.
- 60 minutes$150
- 90 minutes$210
Generally Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 11 am – 2 pm
On-site at Nectar
Energy & Intuitive
Quieter, inward-facing sessions for reflection and insight, guided through the breath or the cards.
Tarot with Titania
with Titania
For more than 35 years, Titania has offered tarot as a supportive, objective perspective on where you are and where you are headed. Come with a question or area of life you would like to explore, and feel free to record your reading. You can also add a custom Bach Flower Essence blend to take home over the following month.
- Individual reading · 35 minutes$105
- Group reading for 3–5 guests · 90 minutes$300
- Bach Flower Essence blend · add-on$[TBC]
Generally Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, late morning to early afternoon
Last-minute readings by text when available: 604-690-9987
Conscious Connected Breathwork
with Donna, Level 2 Certified Breathwork Facilitator
A guided practice using a continuous, rhythmic breath that connects each inhale and exhale without pause, creating space to journey inward and connect with your body. Drawing on her experience as a yoga teacher, Donna holds a nurturing space where there is no right way to practise, only showing up, slowing down and becoming curious about what arises.
- 90 minutes$125
Generally Tuesday evenings
Wear comfortable clothing and avoid eating for two hours beforehand. An intake form and waiver are completed before your session.
Off-site · Nearby on Bowen
Off-Site Experiences
Trusted practitioners just beyond Nectar, for guests who would like to explore more of the island.
[Massage service name]
at Artebella · [short drive from Nectar]
[1–2 sentences on the offering.]
- [—] minutes$[—]
Availability[Days and times]
Ayurvedic Massage with Somatic Breathwork
with Sandeep · [location note]
Sandeep offers somatic bodywork through Ayurvedic massage, using intentional touch on the body’s marma points, informed by decades of Reiki practice, alongside guided breathwork. Her sessions offer a calm, supportive space to slow down, release tension and feel grounded.
- Somatic Bodywork · [TBC] minutes$[TBC]
- Conscious Connected Breathwork · [TBC] minutes$[TBC]
AvailabilityGenerally Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 am
Seasonal · February to September
[Embodied Expression + Mindful Photography]
with Whitney
[2–3 sentences: breath and presence work, with 10–12 high-res photos.]
- 30 minutes$[—]
AvailabilityFebruary to September
Indoors in the dome from February to early April, then outdoors or in the dome through September.
Questions?
Where do sessions take place?
[Most sessions take place on-site in our treatment hut. What to wear and when to arrive. Off-site experiences are marked on the page, with location details shared when you book.]
How far in advance should I book?
[Recommendation, e.g. book as soon as your stay is confirmed, as practitioner availability is limited.]
How do I use my Mist discount?
[How Nectar Experience guests redeem their Mist discount. Mist sessions are reserved separately from your Nectar Experience stay.]
What is the cancellation policy?
[Add-on cancellation policy.]
Can I book if I’m attending a hosted retreat?
[Guidance for guests attending a retreat hosted by an outside teacher.]
Questions Before You Book?
Our Guest Services team is happy to help.
We respectfully acknowledge that Nectar is on Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island), the traditional and unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation.
