Find Authentic Retreats in Kaslo British Columbia

"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. "

"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. "

"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🙏👍🏻"

"The retreat was profound!! The staff are the best!! Thank you Richard and Gillian!"

"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!!"

"The Sentinel is one of most sacred sites I have ever been. The setting and environment are jaw dropping. Being on the lake and the mountains is beyond healing. We have already booked our next retreat here! The staff are over the top full of care and love!!"

"A therapeutic experience - profoundly transformative! Guided by skilled and compassionate facilitators, I was able to explore deep parts of myself, heal emotional wounds, and gain clarity I never thought possible. The care and support from the staff throughout the entire journey made me feel completely safe and nurtured. This retreat is a sacred space for true healing—physically, mentally, and spiritually. If you're seeking a place to reconnect with yourself and find deep, meaningful transformation, I can't recommend Reanna and The Sentinel highly enough. It’s a magical and life-changing experience!"

"This was easily a top 5 experience of a lifetime, the skillful, compassionate facilitation was a healing bonaza. I wish everyone could experience what these two humans are doing to contribute to the beauty of humanity. Could be they are the best kept secret as our group was 7 with room for more. This only added to the intimacy and connection throughout the journey. "

"My experience was everything I had hoped for plus so much more. I was cradled in kindness and generosity by absolutely everyone at the Sentinel. The magnificence and power of the location's natural beauty is almost overwhelming and the accommodations are lovely, comfortable, and clean... and those views from my room! Unforgettable. All my meals were super fresh and delicious. The bodywork practitioners I experienced were outstanding. My Ceremonies were magnificent and life-changing. Stratospheric. I can hardly wait to return.... E.S. Toronto"

"The leaders and the programs at the Sentinel are second to none. I find them to be a fabulous way to create clarity and to expand myself in areas where I feel stuck. It's a very special healing place and the food is so gorgeous and nourishing. My trips to the Sentinel are the best form of self love. "

"Jeannet Mayfield is a very enthousiastic and kind person! Breakfast was top and special"

"I had the opportunity to do the "Women Listening Women Retreat in October". The Sentinel is truly a cut above any place that I've ever been to. The experience, grace & professionalism was like no other, unprecedented. The facility and grounds are beautiful and pristine matched by an amazing staff who exemplify great service and an extraordinary experience. For me it was a very safe and intimate place for me to heal, rest, release and transform my life at a spiritual level. I am forever grateful and forever changed. God Bless Richard & Gillian- Thank You..."

"Amazing from start to finish! Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

"I had such an amazing time staying here! The entire staff is absolutely incredible. The entire place is magical! I really enjoyed all of the delicious food, the hot tub overlooking the mountains& lake, the sauna, and the cold plunge to ground myself. I will definitely be staying here many more times! "

"Everyone at The Sentinel makes it everything it is: one of the safest places on the planet for me to be myself and allow myself to be taken care of. Richard and Gillian and their team are thinking through every detail. The food is very nourishing and delicious with fresh ingredients, the space is complete with easy access to the cleanest and purest lake, hot tub and cold plunge with gorgeous mountain and lake views, a dry sauna… the treatment spaces are so beautiful, comforting and sacred. Every area on the property is designed to be the perfect place to stop everything and bring my attention inward. I spent time in a hammock for hours without a book or phone- just suspended there between the trees, allowing myself to be held up. I loved my truly transformative experience and I can’t wait to take my husband. "

"I just participated in the Women Listening Women 7 day retreat at the Sentinel.. My life is altered forever in the best way possible. The love, care and transformation that I went through in just 7 days with the most loving group of women was mind blowing. "

"We had a lovely stay at this quaint little hotel. The setting is absolutely picturesque, with lovely views of the water right from your bed! We enjoyed sitting in the hot tub surrounded by tranquil nature, followed by a dip in the cold plunge pool. The grounds are full of lovely creative art pieces, mostly made from natural driftwood, and there are lots of little places to sit and relax while you breathe in the lovely scent of nature all around. The staff were so warm and hospitable, and the food was delicious - the breakfast buffet was well worth pre-booking. It was a wonderful little break that allowed us to recharge and we will definitely be back!"

"My husband and I stayed at the Sentinel for just one night, but it was an experience that went well beyond our expectations. We were expecting a quiet "cabin" along the lake with a lovely breakfast in the morning before we headed off on the next leg of our journey in the West Kootenays. In addition to those things, we found staff who were warm and welcoming and happy to have us there. Our room overlooked the lake with large windows to view the stars and sunrise in the morning. We were given a full tour by Janet, the manager, who invited us to use all the facilities at the retreat from the two cozy living rooms in the main building, to the sauna and hot tub on the property. We enjoyed exploring all the other retreat buildings, including a real Mongolian Yurt and the trail leading down to the lake. Next morning we were greeted by a gourmet buffet breakfast in the lovely kitchen! Highly recommend the Sentinel outside of Kaslo. "

"Had a fantastic stay at the Sentinel. Last-minute scramble to find a place and a few people in Kaslo town (which was totally booked up) when I mentioned the name lit up and said oh “I’ve been there, and it’s beautiful”, and it was. Janet and Sarah were awesome and accommodated our last minute check in so easy. Only 5 minutes drive from city center, the rooms were excellent new and clean, with beautiful views of the river and we got a great night sleep. We enjoyed an amazing evening under the stars on the large deck and even saw the northern lights. In the morning, Mary Ellen made an incredible homemade breakfast and the only downside was we had to leave and couldn’t stay more. I highly recommend the Sentinel. "

"The mountains, lake, rainbows, nourishing food, inspirational books, and people, all make this my happy place. Truly a place I go to feel my soul and breath deeply into life."

"I have been here before, and will be back for sure. The setting couldn't be more ideal for a retreat: to look inside, and connect with self and spirit, and to look around and connect with nature, and others. The rooms are great, the food is superb - healthy, delicious, partially grown on the land, and prepared with so much love -, the ceremony space is magnificent and strong, plus there's the lake, a sauna, a hot tub... I just love everything about it."

"The Sentinel, set by a pristine lake and surrounded by majestic mountains, offers a serene escape into nature and self-discovery. From a sunrise dip in the water to guided meditations and reflective nature walks, every moment was designed to foster inner peace and clarity. The simple accommodations and nourishing meals added to the sense of comfort and mindfulness. This retreat is perfect for anyone seeking a deeper connection with themselves and the natural world. A truly transformative experience."

"The location is stunning and I loved the decor and people. However there were a few things that made it slightly less relaxing. The noise between floors was very loud and clunky, a few things in the rooms so didn’t work like the lights beside the beds. And the beds were two single beds out together as a king, which for my partner and I was quite uncomfortable as there was a a line in the middle when we wanted to be close to eachother. We both woke up with sore backs. The breakfast was great and over all the staff was pleasant and welcoming. "

"Two nights at The Sentinel has left me completely refreshed, rejuvenated, and inspired! From morning saunas and cold plunges to the delicious breakfasts prepared with fresh food and love and a staff who are all so kind, open and hospitable…I wanted to stay for the rest of the summer! Wandering the property I found wonderful little spots to read and contemplate the meaning of life… total serenity. I highly recommend The Sentinel, whether you’re stopping for a day or two or doing a full retreat. There is nothing quite like it💛✨"

"This place is awesome. The scenic view of The Kootenay Lake is within your reach. I will definitely stay at the Sentinel again. The staff is friendly and very helpful as well. "

"The location is magical and no expense was spared in interior design of the rooms, Maloka, the main house is inviting and cosy and lots of unique spaces to socialize or to be alone. It’s a true escape from urban living with the fresh mountain/lake air, no neighbours, private access to the lake, outdoor wooden hot tub, cold dip and sauna. The meals mostly sourced from their own garden and flowers from the garden also adorn the place everywhere. Great number of beautiful original art collection also enhances the ambiance. Gillian and Richard are magical creative creatures who softly welcome you in their dreamy creation of a lifetime. That is just to begin describing the ambiance. The ceremony itself was held with utmost attention to create the right set and setting to meet the nervous anticipation of the participants who came from diverse backgrounds. It’s truly an experience I will never forget and I am eternally grateful for what I received. Highly recommend to stay here for a vacation or a retreat, this is what dreams are made of."

"From the moment you step foot into the serene, energy filled retreat you can feel the stresses of the world leave your body. The buildings are all so thoughtfully laid out with calming and rejuvenating your energy in mind. From sitting at the breathtaking lake with views of the magnificent mountains to walking through the lush beautiful garden, every single moment here truly feels like a gift to your mind and soul. I left feeling more grounded and at peace than I have in years. It is to special to explain it all in words, treat your soul to this magical place and I promise you will not regret it. "

"As a highly sensitive person who has been taking Chinese herbal medicine for many years to address digestive and autoimmune challenges, I initially decided not to take any additional medicine. My plan was simply to join my close friends for a long road trip and a 5-MeO-DMT-free retreat at the beautiful Sentinel. Even if I had stuck to my original plan, I would have rated the experience five stars due to the serene and beautiful natural surroundings, the aesthetic decorations throughout the retreat, and the hearty and healthy organic food. However, the experience far exceeded my expectations. Richard and Gillian are the heart and soul of Sentinel, genuinely caring about each and every participant, regardless of where we are on our life journeys or whether we are ready for the medicine. What impressed me most was that all the staff at Sentinel are extensions of Richard and Gillian, working together to make me feel safe and free. This includes Dayna, who generously spent much more time than scheduled answering all my questions before I committed to the retreat, Janet, who was always kind and responsive, and Chef Maryline, who shared her delicious French-Thai fusion salad sauce with me. All of this inspired me to take a leap of faith and try the Bufo, resulting in a life-changing experience."

"Unforgettable growth, insight, openness, safety and love Gillian and Richard my thoughts are still piecing together the transformation , insights, gifts and wisdom you both shared with your presence and words. And with the peaceful and comforting space you create. Some words you offered touched me in the moment, while others that may have not penetrated when I was there are slowly percolating in, much like a rich strong coffee. There is a full day, year, life and eternity ahead. Something unknown is doing I don't know what. And it's wonderous 💞"

" My experience at The Sentinel Retreat Center was truly transformational. Richard and Gillian are exceptional facilitators, offering powerful ceremonies that profoundly change lives. My 5-MeO-DMT session helped me shed layers of fear, allowing me to now pursue my purpose. The Sentinel provides a perfectly safe and supportive environment, set amidst the stunning Kootenay lake, where participants can explore and overcome their biggest fears. The combination of nature, nourishing organic meals, and expert guidance makes this retreat a hidden gem for personal healing and growth"