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 Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
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.
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
4.96 out of 5.0 average rating
5.0
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A magical place
The Sentinel is a perfect hub for like minded individuals to share and transform their lives for the greater good.
The staff is amazing at making you feel welcome with open arms and open hearts.
The facility and the scenery is nothing but perfect.
What a gem!
Highly recommend for those soul searching and looking for peace and serenity in their lives.
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What a magical place to be
I was just blessed with the opportunity to stay at the Sentinel for 4 nights. The positive vibrations from the resort, staff and land will always resonate with me. I highly recommend this resort if you are looking to awaken your spirit.
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Community Container
What an energetic paradise !!!
Our hosts Richard and Jillian are thoughtful and creative providing a space for all to thrive in their endeavors ! Janet thinks of all the little details so you don’t have to!
The chefs provide incredible nourishment for our bodies !
The land embraces and nourishes us as well !
Home🙏👍🏻
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Loved this Retreat
The retreat was profound!!
The staff are the best!!
Thank you Richard and Gillian!
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Deep Loving Community Healing
Set in beautiful Kaslo, with the lake and mountains surrounding us, we delved into some profound healing and we created a future that touched us all. I am deeply grateful this place exists and is run so lovingly by Gillian, Richard and their fabulous team. And the food!! Every meal better than the last. Thank you the Sentinel!!
Mission & Vision
The Sentinel exists to realize the full potential of humanity, creating a mindful world beyond convention through cutting edge transformative processes.