Winter Solstice Special SILENT DAY RETREAT: MEDITATION AND RELAXATION THROUGH SILENCE
SUNDAY, December 20th, 1:00PM - 5:45PM, 2026
WHERE
The Dome at Nectar on Bowen Island, limited parking available
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Join Andrea Clark and Satjeet for a special Winter Solstice edition of Nectar’s beloved Silent Day Retreat. Just before the longest night of the year, gather in stillness to honour the seasonal turning point through silence, reflection, and restorative practice.
Located on Bowen Island, just a short ferry ride from Vancouver, this nourishing afternoon invites you to slow down during a season that naturally calls us inward. Through guided meditation, calming breathwork, mindful movement, and time in quiet contemplation, you’ll create space to release the past year, restore your nervous system, and welcome the returning light.
The Winter Solstice has long been a time of pause, renewal, and intention. In silence, we often hear ourselves more clearly.
The Meditation
Join Andrea and Satjeet in guided meditation sessions, where through the practices of non-judgment and intentional awareness, you are invited to find stillness and return to yourself in the present. Common meditation benefits include gaining a fresh perspective on stressors, building resilience and stress-management skills, enhancing self-awareness, and staying present. Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this retreat offers the perfect immersion to start or deepen your practice.
The Movement
Experience a blend of restorative yoga and gentle movement practices, enhanced by the use of props to facilitate comfortable functional body movements. This Silent Day Retreat is designed for individuals of all fitness levels, accommodating varying physical needs.
A Winter Solstice Silent Day Retreat Is For You If...
You crave stillness during a busy season
You wish to mark the Winter Solstice with intention
You are curious about silence and meditation
You enjoy slow, grounding movement
You desire time for reflection and renewal
A Silent Day Retreat is NOT for you if…
You have a serious health condition
You cannot sit (in any position) for 30 mins straight
WHAT’S INCLUDED
1 Silent Day in the Geodesic Dome
1 Guided Meditation in Stillness and Breathwork session, along with meditation techniques
1 Restorative Yoga Session
1 Guided Walking Meditation
Herbal teas and water available at all times.
All yoga equipment and accessories.
THE ITINERARY
Arrival
Introductions and easing into silence
Introduction to Meditation
Journaling
Walking Meditation
Guided Meditation
Restorative Yoga + Gentle Movement Practice
Closing Meditation
Closing Circle
Departure
WHAT TO BRING
Layered clothing for the season
Journal and pen
Water bottle
Travel mug
Waterproof footwear
Comfortable clothing
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Meals or accommodation
Travel to/from Bowen
INVESTMENT
Sliding Scale pricing: $79-$149
In keeping with Nectar’s efforts to remain as accessible as realistically possible, the Silent Day Retreat is available at sliding scale to reflect your systemic and economic privilege and capacity, within the range of $79-$149. The actual retail value of this offering is $129. Contributions meeting or surpassing this amount significantly aid us in expanding accessibility to our facilities for all.
Nectar offers a full scholarship for one spot at each gathering. Please email info@nectaryoga.ca to inquire about availability. Proof of financial hardship will not be required.
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATORS
Nectar Retreat’s co-founders, Andrea + Satjeet. Learn more about their story HERE.
Looking For More?
Extend your day on Bowen by immersing yourself in an unparalleled sauna and cold plunge experience. From the moment you arrive, Mist Thermal invites you into a serene contrast therapy session within a lush forest setting adjacent to Nectar Retreat. The venue features a welcoming reception and retail area, private Nordic spa-inspired circuits and indoor/outdoor rest areas to support one's wellness journey that is felt beyond the physical.
When planning, please allocate enough time to fully enjoy the 90-minute Mist Experience circuit, as a complement to your booked classes or day retreats at Nectar.
