Winter Solstice Silent Day Retreat with Nectar co-owners Satjeet and Andrea

SILENT DAY RETREAT 2026
WINTER SOLSTICE MEDITATIVE STATES AND RELAXATION THROUGH SILENCE

DATE + TIME
Sunday, December 20th from 1pm – 5:45pm

WHERE

The Dome at Nectar on Bowen Island, limited parking available

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Join Andrea Clark and Satjeet for a special Winter Solstice edition of Nectar’s beloved Silent Day Retreat. Just before the longest night of the year, gather in stillness to honour the seasonal turning point through silence, reflection, and restorative practice.

Located on Bowen Island, just a short ferry ride from Vancouver, this nourishing afternoon invites you to slow down during a season that naturally calls us inward. Through guided meditation, calming breathwork, mindful movement, and time in quiet contemplation, you’ll create space to release the past year, restore your nervous system, and welcome the returning light.

The Winter Solstice has long been a time of pause, renewal, and intention. In silence, we often hear ourselves more clearly.

The Meditation

Join Andrea and Satjeet in guided meditation sessions, where through the practices of non-judgment and intentional awareness, you are invited to find stillness and return to yourself in the present. Common meditation benefits include gaining a fresh perspective on stressors, building resilience and stress-management skills, enhancing self-awareness, and staying present. Whether you’re new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this retreat offers the perfect immersion to start or deepen your practice.

The Movement
Experience a blend of restorative yoga and gentle movement practices, enhanced by the use of props to facilitate comfortable functional body movements. This Silent Immersion Afternoon is designed for individuals of all fitness levels, accommodating varying physical needs.

A Winter Solstice Silent Immersion Is For You If…

• You crave stillness during a busy season
• You wish to mark the Winter Solstice with intention
• You are curious about silence and meditation
• You enjoy slow, grounding movement
• You desire time for reflection and renewal

A Silent Immersion Afternoon is NOT for you if…

• You have a serious health condition

• You cannot sit (in any position) for 30 mins straight

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 1 Silent Day in the Geodesic Dome

• 1 Guided Meditation in Stillness and Breathwork session, along with meditation techniques

• 1 Restorative Yoga Session

• 1 Guided Walking Meditation

• Herbal teas and water available at all times.

• All yoga equipment and accessories.

THE ITINERARY

• Arrival

• Introductions and easing into silence

• Introduction to Meditation

• Journaling

• Walking Meditation

• Guided Meditation

• Restorative Yoga + Gentle Movement Practice

• Closing Meditation

• Closing Circle

• Departure

WHAT TO BRING

• Layered clothing for the season

• Journal and pen

• Water bottle

• Travel mug

• Waterproof footwear

• Comfortable clothing

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

• Meals or accommodation

• Travel to/from Bowen

INVESTMENT
Sliding Scale pricing: $79-$149

In keeping with Nectar’s efforts to remain as accessible as realistically possible, the Silent Immersion Afternoon is available at sliding scale to reflect your systemic and economic privilege and capacity, within the range of $79-$149. The actual retail value of this offering is $129. Contributions meeting or surpassing this amount significantly aid us in expanding accessibility to our facilities for all.

Nectar offers a full scholarship for one spot at each gathering. Please email info@nectaryoga.ca to inquire about availability. Proof of financial hardship will not be required.

ABOUT YOUR FACILITATORS

Nectar Retreat’s co-founders, Andrea + Satjeet. Learn more about their story HERE.