"Room was clean but noticed the kitchen in the main house was not very clean. The fridge inside and outside needs a good cleaning and other appliances "
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"I was fortunate to attend another weekend retreat at the Sentinel. The experience, the food, the ambiance, the location, everything was exquisite! I will return any chance I get!! Thank you to all the staff, the owners and the guests!! "
"The Sentinsl is its own living breathing heartland. Immediately I found myself in a flow of acceptance in a bountiful oasis of nature beauty.
Cleanliness and attention to detail made the stay comfortable, from the beds to the lovely flowers everywhere.
I appreciate all the creative art hanging with loving intent and the delicious food served by mindful people.
All in all a safe heartfelt place to open and heal. I will be back!"
"Robin and Darcy and the whole team at Star River Sanctuary, are so supportive and offer a deeply transformative experience. I feel blessed we have them here in our community offering such healing opportunities. They are master ceremonialists, and their shamanic sight and depth of knowledge is shared in a subtle yet profound way. What i find especially sacred, is the depth of loving kindness embodied and practiced while helping each participant connect more deeply with their true essential self. Each individual has the support to tend to broken aspects of the self through the touch of luminous light. This is a opportunity for powerful internal communion with love consciousness. If you are looking for a deep clearing, cleansing, reset, or re-envisionment in your life, you are in the care of true benevolent hands and souls at Star River Sanctuary.
~Niomi"
"I am half way through the 15 month, 5 weekend PMT training and I absolutely love it! The weekends are so full of information and beautiful earth honouring knowledge. I feel so nourished every weekend, and become more confident in my connection to myself, the lineage, this beautiful planet, and the cosmos in which we live. The practices are really beautiful, and the shamanic journeys are so cool, and connecting to different animals and spirits of the land is so beautiful. I feel so guided and supported on this journey! Sitting at our mesa one day, my partner and I gave gratitude for the opportunity to go to Peru where this tradition came from. We both had a huge energetic burst that came through, and we ended up getting married on a sacred pilgrimage to Peru! Thank you for your guidance, love, and clarity with the PMT tradition, and all it has to offer for deeper connection with ourselves, community, and the cosmos! Thanks Robin and Darcy! I highly highly recommend this 15 week apprenticeship! It’ll change your world :)"
"This place was one of the best places we have stayed. The space was amazing, the people where super hospitable and the breakfast was simply the best food iv ever had while staying with an accommodation. It was pet friendly too! We definitely want to come back again."
"Great place to spend the day. Very peaceful and fabulous workshop. "
"The Sentinel is magical. It’s views, energy and staff pull it all together making it a very special place!"
"The Sentinel was the perfect place to relax and reconnect with myself. The mountain views from the main lodge are gorgeous. Definitely recommend and plan to return soon!"
"We came to the sentinel for a couples retreat that was absolutely profoud. We felt so welcome and at “home”. A beautiful place to do healing work. The meals were healthy and they catered around all my dietary needs.
It was refreshing to be offline and focus on our deep work. It was a refreshing place for healing. "
"Another amazing weekend at the Sentinel. The maloca, a temple, the land and water, the staff, and the food...all astounding. I wish I could give it 6 stars.
Will be back. So grateful."
"Just attended the Together Couples Retreat hosted by Courtney and her husband Mike (https://www.sacredrelating.com/), at the Sentinel. A wonderful weekend filled with connection and so many incredible insights learned through practice, example, story, and fun. Courtney and Mike's love for each other and the work they are doing Together, supporting couples, made this weekend a profound experience. Thank you."
"I love coming up to Star River Sanctuary for the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Apprenticeship. It is always a wonderful time of reconnecting with powerful teachings, inspiring teachers and wonderful friends and fellow students. Highly recommend it! "
"The Sentinel has offers unique spaces to relax and dive deep, each of them special in their own way. From the cedar sauna and hot tub/cold plunge, to the Maloca and the authentic Mongolian Ger, the lodge and the grounds themselves. Breakfasts were nourishing, healthy and plentiful, I wish I could have eaten more! The rooms are spacious, very clean and beautifully designed. Everyone that works there is kind and helpful. They understand what hospitality is! Highly recommend the Sentinel to stay - one night is not enough! "
"A truly magical space with a deeply nourishing feeling. The property is beautiful and well-kept. All the bedrooms and common areas were clean and well appointed and had a warm and pleasing aesthetic.
Very much looking forward to our next stay."
"This is the second time I have visited the Sentinel. I went in the fall and the spring but I would be curious to know what it's like staying there in the summer.
The chefs make great food and you cannot miss out on that.
The hospitality is great as well and hopefully they finish their new building soon.
For those that want to do a quick hike, Fletcher Falls is nearby."
"My stay was wonderfully peaceful, with beautiful surroundings of forest and lake. The food was exceptional and nourishing , as well as the staff. A great retreat to recharge and ground yourself. Thank you for providing exactly what I needed ♥️"
"A very special place in every way:
*energy - uplifting
*people- friendly and welcoming
*spaces- beautiful and light filled
*food- delicious
* location-breathtaking!"
"Darcy and Robin were an embodiment of Divine Union in their personal and professional partnership. Both walked the talk on so many levels; beginning with the most important: Safety. They spoke and displayed their awareness of trauma informed care; in turn creating and holding a safe space throughout the ceremonies for me to be vulnerable enough to create physical, emotional and spiritual healing for myself.
Both were kind and very knowledgeable guides along my journey in multiple ceremonies. They co-facilitated and modeled transcendence in their complimentary ways .
I read everything they sent me, took the time to get clear and set my intentions, answered their suggested questions, and as a result, everything I was hoping to get out of the retreat, I did: healing / wholeness.
I am deeply grateful for the opportunity they created and shared with me and the others. My life is forever better for it."
"My husband and I have been to the Sentinel twice now and we plan to return every year. It is truly a piece of paradise tucked into the woods, over looking the lake, with hot tub, sauna and cold plunge at your door step. The Maloka (yoga studio) is breathtaking and holds very special energy. Every detail of the resort is stunning, with crystals and gorgeous carvings - the whole place is a work of art. The breakfasts made by your own personal chef in the morning are world class. I’ve not been to a retreat at the Sentinel but I plan on it in the near future as I am sure they are spectacular. Janet is a total angel and makes sure your stay is nothing short of life changing. Thank you thank you thank you!!! I hope the Sentinel exists always. "
"Attending a retreat with Robin and Darcy was truly a magical opportunity. With decades of experience in both their crafts and hosting retreats this retreat brought so much depth with the content, flow and connections that I made.
The accommodations were supportive and nurturing and the food was wholesome and delicious. The little details matter and with such a solid support team for this retreat I felt I could just show up, receive and up level in my life.
If you are contemplating going on a retreat with Robin and Darcy I promise you will have the time of your life. "
"Darcy brings decades of spiritual practice, sacred ritual and experience with the Unseen realms to his profound retreats and impeccable ceremonial containers. He is a highly skilled healer, deep listener and empathic leader. His devotion to the earth and to the re-kindling of humanity's heart informs and inspires all of the offerings and unique practices he creates and provides to his apprentices and retreat participants."
"Robin's ability to research, summarize, synthesize and disseminate information, knowledge, facts and philosophies is truly remarkable. As she teaches, the flow of transmission she receives from the wisdom of the upper realms fills her field and the content of her sharing. Robin in an impeccable healer, ceremonialist and mentor and is kind, humorous and gracious. "
"Star River Sanctuary is an up and coming eco-retreat center sourced in devotion to planetary consciousness and divine love. The land and structures are pristine, clean and expansive, the food is nourishing and high vibrational, and the gardens are spectacular."
"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. "
"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!"
"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."
"Helena, thank you for bringing the Wheel of Content to the world. The skills I am taking away and practicing in my daily life have already shown value in just a few days. Learning to be okay with doing what I need to support my emotional well-being, without guilt, and shifting my language around 'asking' for what I need or want was a big 'a-ha' moment. Slowing down, connecting with touch, and awareness of senses practices were extremely helpful. I feel this is a retreat I would repeat as I continue to incorporate the teachings, and I highly recommend it to others."
"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."
"The Sentinel is my favorite getaway winter or summer.
It is a magical place full of blessings and beauty."