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April 30, 2025

Recharge: Kootenay Wellness Retreats

With the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, taking time out for ourselves is more important than ever.  Lucky for you, the Kootenay Rockies is about far more than just adventure tourism.  We have plenty of options for relaxation, pampering and self-care in our remote wilderness.  Taking a day, a week, or a month to disconnect from the world will leave you feeling invigorated and ready to take on everyday life at the end of your trip!

FOOTSTEP ECO ADVENTURES

Footstep Eco Adventures, near Bonnington, enables you to wake up at a remote mountain hut and starting your morning with a peaceful yoga session before spending the day hiking through alpine meadows.  Footstep Eco Adventures ‘Yoga & Hiking Retreats’ will take you off the beaten path and on a journey to mindfulness and relaxation. 

Yoga in the Mountains; photo courtesy of Footsteps Eco Adventures

FOR-EST RETREAT

The For-rest Retreat, is the perfect oasis for rejuvenation and soul nourishment, nestled just beyond the village of Salmo, near Nelson. Their versatile space is perfect for retreats, classes, meetings, music sessions, lessons, and much more. Join them for impactful events like Soul Sessions, Yoga, Wellness Retreats and concerts that will surely transform your perspective. Make your stay unforgettable by pitching a tent at their campsite, or soaking in the warmth of our cozy yurt, caravan or cabin.

HALCYON HOT SPRINGS RESORT & SPA

Halcyon Hot Springs Resort, north of Nakusp offers the healing water of the Halycon Hot Springs to assist you to fully unwind. Choose to deepen your relaxation with a massage at their Spa. Give the Halcyon Hot Stone Massage a try, where hot basalt stones and aromatherapy reach deep into your muscles and leave you feeling rejuvenated.

Rejuvenating in the hot springs pools at Halcyon Hot Springs Resort; photo by Mitch Winton

JOHNSON’S LANDING RETREAT CENTRE

The awe-inspiring Johnson’s Landing Retreat Centre is proud to be a leading Educational Retreat Center offering premium learning experiences for over 15-years. With the breathtaking view of magnificent Kootenay Lake as your backdrop, they boast a host of dynamic instructors ready to inspire and challenge your growth journey. Dive deep into a transformative course or indulge in a well-deserved vacation, and experience comfortable, rustic lodging.

MOUNTAIN TREK HEALTH RESET RETREAT

Dive into the Mountain Trek (near Ainsworth Hot Springs) program and conquer daily hikes through the breath-taking landscapes of British Columbia. Indulge in spa cuisine delicately crafted by their in-house professionals. Ignite your mornings with invigorating sunrise yoga and rejuvenate yourself in their modern spa. This journey promises a revolutionary impact on your physical, emotional, and mental state. Return home with not just a clear mind and body, but a powerhouse of vigor!

Photo courtesy of Mountain Trek Retreat

QUANTUM LEAP LODGE & RETREATS

Quantum Leaps Retreat, a short drive from Golden takes in the solitude and quietness of the Blaeberry River Valley outside of Golden with Quantum Leaps Retreat.  Their wellness packages include a stay in their lodge, cabins or teepee and your choice of several healing options from massage therapy to shamanic drumming.

THE SENTINEL RETREAT & WELLNESS CENTRE

The Sentinel Retreat & Wellness Centre, in Kaslo is a wellness centre offers transformative experiences for visitors, designed to elevate the mind, empower the body, and invigorate the soul. Their lakeshore accommodations and spectacular setting ensure visitors leave both refreshed and reinvigorated. 

Views of Kootenay Lake from the Lodge, photo courtesy of The Sentinel

YASODHARA ASHRAM

Yasodhara Ashram, in Kootenay Bay offers long-term yoga getaways. Join the yoga practitioners at Yasodhara Ashram on the shores of Kootenay Lake for your perfect retreat.  Your every need will be taken care of at these all-inclusive retreats ranging from three weeks to three months.  

The Yasodhara Ashram above Kootenay Lake; photo courtesy of the Ashram

No matter your relaxation choice, the retreats and spas are the perfect way to break up your busy routine & help you restore your energy. 

To assist you with other wellness getaways & retreats that are available to you in the region – check out our community partners: Arrow Lakes/Slocan Valley, Castlegar, Cranbrook, Columbia Valley, Creston Valley, Elkford, Fernie, Golden, Invermere/Panorama, Kimberley, Nakusp, Nelson Kootenay Lake, Radium Hot Springs, Revelstoke, Rossland, Sparwood and Trail.

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