Chuck says, "It is a rare circumstance when I am at a loss for words, yet my time at the Sentinel leaves me without the necessary vocabulary to describe the profundity of the experience." See more
Doug says, "At first I found the routine quite difficult, but like other retreats, I was settled in by day two. Fairly repetitive which is no coincidence. I was lucky enough to have 5 days there and even though the huge hours put in daily and the five thirty wake up, I had far more energy than usual." See more
Daisy says, "Our 15 year old son just completed Teens Alive (1-3) for the second time, and loved it. The environment is so nurturing and transformative - I really can't say enough about how grateful I am to have this program as a support during these years when parenting can be TOUGH." See more
Ronald says, "Our family from far and wide, had a reunion the second week of July 2018 at the Naramata Centre at Naramata BC with some of us camping and the rest of us in the motel style accommodations." See more
Claire says, "A wonderful experience. The staff is courteous, gracious, and hard-working. The garden is delicious. There is one person who volunteers at the Centre and she was rude to me." See more
Juan says, "Always such a deep pleasure to do ceremony at Star River with Robin and Darcy (and their team). This amazing land is so nourishing and loving, the facilities are constantly improving, and Crystelle's food is so good! Whatever the event, if you're thinking of coming to Star River, do yourself a favour and say "Yes!"" See more
Lindsay says, "A lovely series of sharing haiku, with interesting insights re contemplative writing from John, through the dark of Winter. The retreat was also very well run and prepared by Dan." See more