About The Sentinel

Upcoming Retreats at The Sentinel

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Overlooking spectacular Kootenay Lake, the Lodge, with its massive windows and expansive deck affords breathtaking lake & mountain views. The Maloca, a magnificent round, timbered ceremonial and activity space, seems to float above the lake. A short stroll from the Lodge, the Sentinel's spa deck, with its unique wood-fired sauna and cedar-lined hot tub is a favourite gathering spot for guests, year-'round. 700' of lakefront, with deck, firepit and yoga area is a tranquil spring/summer area.

Meals

Menu
Menu

Menu Types

Guests rave about our food! Sentinel meals are prepared with ingredients sourced whenever possible from our organic, on-property garden. We can accommodate virtually any dietary requirement.

Getting Here

Location icon The Sentinel, Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada

Directions

We are a 50-minute drive north of Nelson, BC, just outside the charming village of Kaslo. We are 9 hours by car from Vancouver, and 8 hours from Calgary. These drives are incredibly beautiful, wending through some of North America's most spectacular mountain terrain. There are flights (approx. 1 hour) from both Vancouver & Calgary to our nearest airport, in Castlegar, which is a scenic 1.5 hours from our door. Driving from Nelson, follow highway 3A north to Balfour (Kootenay Lake ferry landing), and proceed another 20-25 minutes on Highway 31 north. There is a "Sentinel Retreat" blue road sign on the highway (approx. 60 km from Nelson). Slow down and prepare to take a sharp right turn onto Amundsen Road. The Sentinel is located at bottom of the hill. Please observe signs.

Customer Reviews

4.93 out of 5.0 average rating

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Outstanding.
Beautiful, spiritual place where magic happens. Good was outstanding and the hospitality even better. Rooms were very nice. Beds were comfortable. Will definitely be back.

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Stunning Property
The Sentinel is a beautiful and unique place with stunning views and magnificent art! Our stay was too short; I’d recommend staying multiple days to truly soak up all the spaces and the slower pace!

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Phoenix Academy level 1 retreat
I attended Phoenix Acadeny Level 1 retreat at The Sentinel and had an amazing experience.
The staff were super friendly and helpful - making my experience very comfortable. The food was organic and gourmet, rooms were very comfortable and clean. The setting is ideal with the views and lake steps away. I am looking forward to returning now that they have the new additions of the Yurt and Cantina. This location was perfect for the training and ceremonies that I experienced in August 2022 - looking forward to my next visit.

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Mystic, Memorable and Mindful
I am forever grateful to the staff, program leaders, and participants for creating a safe, peaceful, and nurturing environment. From the beautiful accommodations to the amazing food, being in nature, and transformative retreats, this truly is a healing place. Thank you for making it possible for me to attend the Wheel of Content retreat. There, I was able to learn valuable skills to help me better honor myself and my needs. I look forward to coming back again and again.

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Winter at the Sentinel
The Sentinel is my favorite getaway winter or summer.
It is a magical place full of blessings and beauty.

Mission & Vision

The Sentinel exists to realize the full potential of humanity, creating a mindful world beyond convention through cutting edge transformative processes.