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Yoga on the Farm – May Long Weekend, Salt Spring Island, BC May 15 - 19, 2025

Stowel Lake Organic Farm and Wellness Centre

Join me on Salt Spring Island, for a wonderful getaway at Stowel Lake Organic Farm Wellness Centre.

Celebrate spring on the farm! Treat yourself to these “long weekend” retreats and immerse yourself in yoga practice, healthy food and beautiful environment.

Deepen your practice whether newly on the yoga path or an experienced yogi. Heal mind, body and soul. Surround yourself with the islands’ beauty. Enjoy delicious, vegetarian cuisine. Find inspiration for leading a healthier lifestyle. Meet like minded souls, create new friendships or seek solitude; all is possible.

May Long Weekend Retreat

benefits:
Heal mind, body and soul.
Surround yourself with the island’s beauty.
Enjoy delicious, organic vegetarian cuisine!
Find inspiration for leading a healthier lifestyle!
These retreats are designed for all levels of practice. If you have major physical challenges please contact Dorothy before registering.

This All-Inclusive Retreat Includes:

  • 4 Nights Accommodation
  • All meals and snacks (delicious vegetarian cuisine)
  • 2 yoga sessions per day – a variety of yoga styles will be offered, such as Hatha, Hatha-Flow, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Yin Style
  • Twice daily meditation and pranayama classes
  • Farm tour
  • Farm Community Talk with a long-standing member of the farm (see below for details)
  • Group walk/hike
  • Pick up and drop off at the ferry (a free service reserved for those who are uncomfortable bringing a car). This includes rides to the Saturday market.
    Space is very limited. Please bring a car if possible.

*Check in 2:30 – 4:30 pm, and Starting time is 4:30 pm on the first day of the retreat. We finish at noon on the last day. 

Package Price, Per Person – $CAD

  • $1175 – Commuter (includes meals & yoga but not accommodation).
  • $1280 – Camping or motorhome (bring your own) includes bathroom/shower facilities.
  • 1460 – Shared accommodation – Yurt (2 per yurt). Shared bath.
  • $1560 – Shared accommodation – Room (2 per room). Shared bath.
  • $1668 – Private accommodation – Yurt. Shared Bath.
  • $1728 – Deluxe Shared accommodation – Room (2 per room). Private bath in room.
  • $1728 – Private accommodation – Room – Shared bath.

These prices are in Canadian dollars. (Paying in USD? Save $0.35 per dollar on exchange!)
All taxes are included.
(GST 5%, Accommodation tax 8%, MRDT Tourism tax 2%)

*Two separate, partial payments will be made. One to Dorothy Price Yoga for registration and yoga tuition, and one to Stowel Lake Farm for meals and accommodation.

Contact Dorothy if you need clarification.

Body, Mind, Spirit Wellness

Learn ‘methods’ to keep your body, mind and emotional state healthy. 

  • Stretch  and strengthen the body with mindful asana practice
  • Learn the ‘Four Purifications’.  Four pranayama exercises to balance the energy body and move stagnant energy keeping all vital areas healthy and stimulated.
  • Practice simple meditations with profound effects.

Pelvic Floor Health & Core Strength

These two areas are a concern for many…and should be!  Learn the difference between ‘training’ and ‘strengthening’ these vital areas.

Learn how to apply these skills to your yoga poses and to your daily life.
The benefits are many; for both women and men.

Support from an Experienced Teacher

Let Dorothy help you refine your practice, develop your ‘discipline’ and teach you how to let go of stress (even lifelong held stress).  In the mornings explore the energetically balanced fluidity of Hatha and Hatha Flow Yoga and in the afternoons enjoy a slow, deeply inward turning practice. Dorothy is skilled at leading Multi Level classes; always giving plenty of verbal cues and modification options throughout classes. Let Dorothy know if you need specific guidance with one to one assistance. Learn more about Dorothy.

Retreat Back to Nature

This beautiful facility is a yogi’s dream, with lovely accommodations and incredible gardens. Plus, there are some beautiful walks elsewhere on Salt Spring.

About Stowel Lake

Stowel Lake Farm is a well established and well-loved farm in the island community. The classes are held in the beautiful, newly built yoga studio. Dorothy’s weekly yoga classes and monthly retreats have been well attended by both community members and visitors from around the world.

This beautiful new facility and its accommodations are of the highest quality and workmanship. Its cherry wood floors, vaulted ceilings and panoramic views of the surrounding organic farm and meditation garden make it a ‘yogi’s dream retreat’.

Talk with Farm Community members

A long-standing member of the Stowel Lake Farm community will provide an overview of community living and the magic that makes it work on the farm. They will discuss the farm’s history and how it has evolved into what it is today: a beautiful community. This is always greatly enjoyed by retreat participants. (1 hour)

Free Time

In your free time read a book, wander the gardens, hike, or visit the village of Ganges to see the amazing ‘Saturday Market’ (April – Oct) where you will find local crafts, organic produce, and baking.

Ways to Enhance your Stay

  • Massage – there will be on-site massage available. Please contact Dorothy
  • Kayaking – if you are interested in booking a kayaking trip or lesson, it is best to plan an extra day on Salt Spring Island.
  • How about Whale Watching?
  • For other great activities, please check out
    this site
     for ideas.

Getting to Salt Spring Island

The closest airport is in Victoria, BC.

There are 3 ferry terminals on the island that bring visitors from the Victoria, Vancouver, and Nanaimo area.

Harbour Air and SeaAir offer a float plane service from Vancouver to Salt Spring.

Scroll down for more info in the FAQ’s section

FAQs

Q: Should I bring my yoga mat?

Mats and props are provided. Bring your yoga mat if you prefer to use your own.

Q: What should I bring?

Please bring toiletries, comfortable clothing, walking/hiking shoes, flashlight, an alarm clock and rain clothes.

Q: Is cell phone available at the farm?

Cell phone reception is variable at the farm….but possible.

Q: Is the internet available at the farm?

Yes, for laptop users.

Q: What if I get hungry between meals?

We serve up hearty meals and a mid-afternoon snack. You might still get the munchies so if you have some favorite goodies and snacks (like granola bars, etc. or protein/greens drink) feel free to bring them. There will be toast and fruit available for snacks. Juice, soy milk, and milk will be available in the fridge.

Q: Is booking a massage possible?

Yes! Massage is available on site.

Q: How do I get to Salt Spring Island?

Air: If you are coming from afar; the closest airport is Victoria. There, you can rent a car or take a cab to the Schwartz Bay ferry terminal and catch a ferry to Salt Spring Island (and you will be picked up once you reach Salt Spring Island). If you are coming from the Vancouver area you can travel on the ferry or take a float plane to Salt Spring.

Ferries: The easiest way to get to Salt Spring from Vancouver is on the morning sailing from Tsawwassen to Long Harbour on Salt Spring Island. If you are planning to travel by car on this Tsawwassen/Long Harbour Ferry, please make a reservation. You might want to leave on the same route that leaves from Long Harbour in the afternoon or evening on Sunday.

Other ferry sailing options: If you are coming from Vancouver and the above option does not work for you, then you could opt to take the following sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay and get a ‘through pass’ to Fulford Harbour/SSI.

You can’t make a reservation on this ferry.

If you are coming from Nanaimo /Duncan area, You will want to come by Crofton/Vesuvius(SSI)…

You can’t make a reservation on this ferry.

* These ferries are very busy so plan to travel early if you don’t have a reservation.

Q: What is the address of the retreat?

The Retreat will be held at:
Stowel Lake Farm
190 Reynolds Road
Salt Spring Island, BC