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4 Day - The Boulter Method Retreat

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5278 Amundsen Rd, Kaslo, BC, Canada
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Up to 20 in group
Date
August 6 - 9, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • Nourishing and delicious meals and snacks
  • Sauna and Cedar Hot Tub
  • 1 nightime ceremony
  • Sound Healing
  • Morning Yoga Practice
  • Breath work
  • Preparation and integration (1 group Zoom call post retreat) support 

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

A 4-Day Immersion into Truth, Compassion & Responsibility
The Boulter Method is a profound and deeply transformative approach to self-inquiry, emotional healing, and personal growth. Rooted in somatic therapy, breathwork, and integrative self-work, this method is designed to help individuals break free from unconscious patterns, embody their fullest expression, and cultivate a life anchored in truth.

At its core, The Boulter Method is built on three fundamental pillars:

🜁 Truth – The courage to see ourselves clearly, to acknowledge the stories we tell, and to meet life as it is rather than how we wish it to be. Truth is the foundation of real transformation.

🜁 Compassion – A radical practice of self-acceptance and presence. It’s about softening the harsh judgments we carry and learning to hold ourselves and others with kindness, even in our most vulnerable moments.

🜁 Responsibility – The practice of personal sovereignty—owning our choices, our healing, and the way we show up in our relationships and the world. Responsibility is not about blame; it’s about reclaiming our power.
Why This Retreat?
Over the course of four days, you will be guided through a deeply experiential process to embody these principles. This is not a passive learning retreat—it is an immersion into self-work that moves beyond theory and into lived experience.

This will be done through powerful teachings, group process, and experiential practices that allow you to uncover where unconscious patterns are living within you—not just in your mind, but in your body, your emotions, and your nervous system.

You will be invited to track and recognize the ways you have learned to protect yourself, the ways you resist truth, struggle with self-compassion, or avoid taking full responsibility for your life. Through this awareness, we create the conditions for real transformation—where outdated survival strategies can soften, and a more integrated, authentic version of yourself can emerge.

Through somatic inquiry, breathwork, movement, and guided inner work, you will:

Identify and release unconscious blocks that keep you stuck in repeating patterns
Learn how to navigate truth without self-abandonment or bypassing discomfort
Cultivate radical self-compassion and integrate the parts of yourself you may have rejected
Understand what authentic responsibility looks like—one that is not driven by guilt or external expectations, but by sovereignty and self-trust
Develop a deeper relationship with your emotions, your nervous system, and your capacity to hold both challenge and expansion
Experience a guided forest medicine ceremony to deepen your connection to truth, compassion, and responsibility from within
This retreat offers a rare opportunity to do this deep work in a setting designed to support transformation—held in a beautiful, natural landscape, surrounded by a carefully curated community of like-minded individuals, and facilitated with experience, care, and integrity.

Whether you are new to self-inquiry or have been walking this path for years, The Boulter Method provides a clear, structured, and deeply effective way to meet yourself with honesty, presence, and compassion.
What’s Included
This all-inclusive retreat at The Sentinel in Kaslo, BC, provides a beautiful and deeply supportive environment to engage in this transformational work.

Comfortable accommodations in a stunning natural setting
Nourishing, farm-to-table meals to support your process
A thorough intake and preparation process to ensure you arrive ready to engage fully
Daily yoga & embodiment practices to anchor your experience in the body
A guided Forest Medicine ceremony held with care and deep intention
Post-retreat integration support to help you apply insights into your daily life
Access to an epic hot tub & sauna for relaxation and deep integration
Time to reconnect with nature on the pristine shores of Kootenay Lake



Tentative schedule: 

Thursday, August 6th:

1:00-3:00 pm Arrive and settle in

3:00-6:30 pm   Introductions | Opening Circle | Foundational Teachings

6:30 pm Dinner and rest

Friday, August 7th:

8:30-9:30 Yoga with Josana (optional) 

9:30-10:30 am Breakfast 

10:30-1:30 pm  Deepening Teachings & Embodiment practices 

1:30-2:30 pm Lunch 

3-5 pm Teachings & Embodiment practices 

5-7pm Rest | Hot tub | Sauna | Prepare for Ceremony 

7 pm Forest Medicine Ceremony

Saturday, August 8th:

8:30-9:30 Yoga with Josana (optional) 

9:30-10:30 am Breakfast 

10:30-1:30 pm Boulter Method Breathwork and sharing circle

1:30-2:30 pm Lunch

1:00am-5:00 pm    Rest | Hot tub | Sauna | Bodywork Sessions

5:00-6:30 pm     Restorative Somatic Yoga with Reanna 

6:30 pm Dinner

Sunday, August 9th:

8:00 - 9:00 am Yoga with Josana (optional) 

9:00-10:00 am Breakfast | Check out by 10:00am

10:30-1:00 pm Closing Circle

 

This is an intimate retreat with limited spaces to ensure personalized attention and deep integration.

Are you ready to meet yourself with Truth, Compassion, and Responsibility?

Reserve your spot today. 

BOOK A CALL with Reanna here: https://calendly.com/reannacosta/inquiry-zoom

Getting Here

Location icon The Sentinel, 5278 Amundsen Rd, Kaslo, BC, 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.

Accommodation

All our King and shared Twin rooms have stunning views of the lake and mountains. Whether you opt for a luxurious private King or a shared Twin, all our rooms are clean and modern. Ensuite bathrooms have heated floors, a rain shower, and amenities for your comfort. Fluffy white towels and crisp linens are found in every room — our goal is to ensure can relax and refresh during your stay with us.

King Room with Lake View

Accommodation
Our king rooms are elegant, lake and mountain facing boasting ensuite bathrooms with heated tile floors. All rooms were intentionally designed to enhance a reflective and serene stay away from home.

Twin shared room (per person)

Accommodation
Our twin shared rooms are elegant, lake and mountain facing boasting ensuite bathrooms with heated tile floors. All rooms were intentionally designed to enhance a reflective and serene stay away from home.

Queen Room

Accommodation
Room 7 is a cozy queen room on the lower level of the Lodge. It's favoured by guests who love containment, a dark sleeping space, and appreciate the savings offered by using a shared bathroom, steps away. This room does not have a direct lake view, but is adjacent to our beautiful sunroom which offers plenty of sunlight and beautiful views of the lake.

Sunroom Nest

Accommodation
The Sunroom Nest is a glamorous word for shared accommodation in our Sunroom with up to three other people. Each person gets a fully made twin bed with a high density foam topper, 1 pillow, sheets and a full set of towels.  The bathroom is adjacent to the sunroom nest, shared and you are steps away from the lower lobby tea/coffee station.

Sentinel Camping

Accommodation
Camp on The Sentinel grounds! Bring your own tent and bedding and we will set you up with a lovely place to camp. Shared bathroom facilities. Summer Only. $50/person/night

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.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Cedar hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Maloca
  • Lakefront
  • Nature

What's Not Included

  • Bodywork
  • Airfare
  • Travel
  • Gratuity
  • Taxes

Customer Reviews

4.95 out of 5.0 average rating

5.0
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Awakening
This was one of the most profound and transformative experiences of my life. It opened my mind, touched my heart, and gave me a deeper appreciation for the possibilities that exist within ourselves and the universe around us.

My sincere gratitude to Richard, Gillian, and everyone at The Sentinel for creating such a safe, supportive, and beautiful space to do this important inner work. The care, intention, and love that went into every aspect of the retreat were truly remarkable.

Thank you to everyone involved. This experience has left a lasting impact on me, and I will carry its lessons and gifts forward with immense gratitude. 🙏✨

5.0
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Life-Changing Experience
The week I spent at the Sentinel for Awaken was truly life-changing. It was an experience that helped me close chapters from my past, reconnect with myself, and discover who I really am.

Throughout the program, I gained a deeper understanding of myself, found clarity, and learned how to live more fully in the present moment. I now have a greater sense of awareness and appreciation for life, and I feel better equipped to move forward with confidence and purpose.

I am incredibly grateful for this journey and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking personal growth, self-discovery, and a more meaningful connection with themselves.


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Awaken retreat at the Sentinel - Amazing, for those willing to do the work
I have now been to the Sentinel four times - twice each for individual work and within a group. In all my visits the facilities, lodging, facilitators, programming, support staff, and food (OMG, the food!), have been truly top tier. Yet, at Awaken, the Sentinel crew somehow managed to raise those qualities to another level of quality.

The four main facilitators and their two assistants generated a safe, supportive environment and, importantly, guided attendees in establishing a container in which the group collectively held space for and contributed to the work of each individual. The importance of this cannot be overstated; particularly for someone like me who has long been skeptical of group work.

There was much laughter, camaraderie, and deep love shared by all. However, I suggest this retreat is not for someone looking for a week of relaxation and casual self-reflection. Certainly, there is a lot of "down time" for integration and rest; however, every person at the Sentinel--from the office staff to the facilitators, have dedicated their lives to supporting the realization of the full potential of humanity, and are serious in achieving that goal. Participants are gently but firmly directed toward bringing forward and facing the conditioned thoughts, patterns, and behaviors that no longer serve them and present barriers to creating their highest selves.

If you are willing to do the hard work in among people who want to change themselves and the world, this is the retreat. It is truly a profound and life-changing experience.

5.0
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Life Changing Experience
Richard and Gillian have skillfully crafted a retreat center that transcends its physical presence. The love and care is undeniable, and their experience and wisdom are vast.

On a technical level, the rooms were clean, the shared space was inviting, the food served was tasty and nutritious, and the whole team of staff were kind and accommodating. The space has access to sauna and cold plunge, hot tub, swimming or kayaking in the lake, hammocking.

Truly the perfect space to rediscover yourself in an environment where your spirit can be held.

5.0
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Beautiful peaceful space
The location, food, and staff are gentle and thoughtful. The space is clean, spacious and calming. Great views of the lake everywhere.

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