Lavender field with a walkway running through it, surrounded by trees and a few dome-shaped structures in the background under a clear blue sky.

8 Day Farm Stay Retreat in British Columbia

This is not your typical retreat experience!

This summer, get in touch with nature and yourself with a unique retreat experience on a lavender farm.

June 23 - July 1, 2026

A lakeside view with pine trees on rocky shoreline under a cloudy sky with sun rays breaking through.

This restorative farm-stay yoga retreat is on remote Cortes Island in British Columbia, Canada—where the sea, lavender fields, and forest meet. This retreat combines mindful movement, seasonal, locally sourced food, forest bathing and purposeful engagement with the land. Each day begins with gentle morning yoga with Sunee LaClaire overlooking the lavender fields, followed by garden work, lavender harvesting, forest bathing, or guided foraging. Meals are locavore-focused under the guidance of Annie Hauck: breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared with help from the participants from produce harvested on-site or sourced from nearby growers and fishers, highlighting the island’s fresh, sustainable bounty. Evenings invite slow conversation, star-filled walks, or silent meditation in a moonlit studio. Accommodations are cozy, rustic-chic geodesic domes with simple comforts and private or shared options. This retreat is designed for people who want to deepen their yoga practice, eat consciously, and reconnect with nature in a small-community setting.

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What is included in the retreat?

  • 8 day stay at a Lavender Farm on a 160 acre property on Cortes Island, British Columbia

  • Glamping accommodations in geodesic domes

  • Daily yoga and meditation sessions

  • Communal meals - with participation from you

  • Local field trips on the island including oyster gathering

  • Forest Bathing & Walking Meditation

  • Lavender harvesting (season dependent)

  • Visit to a local spa ($)

What is NOT included?

  • Transportation to and from the farm & Cortes Island

  • Accommodations in Vancouver

  • Snacks

  • Spa Services (booked independently at Hollyhock)

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FAQ’s

  • This retreat experience is different. To keep costs low, we are offering a cooperative experience where we will all work together to produce delicious meals with local produce and under the guidance of our nutrition expert, Annie Hauck. In addition, we will be working on the property each day helping with weeding, planting, harvesting, clearing, etc. In addition, we will have time for excursions such as gathering oysters & clams, forest bathing, visiting a local spa, beach combing, and stargazing.

  • Sunee LaClaire is the owner and director of YogaSole LLC, where she brings a thoughtful, empowering approach to Yoga and mat Pilates that reflects her deep dedication to lifelong learning, functional movement, and community care. Sunee is a passionate urban farmer, growing a variety of fruit, vegetables, herbs, and flowers in her Brooklyn backyard. As a Brooklyn Urban Gardener (B.U.G.), she also volunteers in the Children’s Garden at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and other community greening sites.

    Dr. Annie Hauck is a registered dietitian, urban agriculturalist, Master Composter, and educator. In addition, her book, Gastropolis: Food and New York City, is the jumping off point for the Gastropolis podcast; enlightening conversations with a range of guests exploring food, culture, sustainability, and everyday life.

  • Each day will start with a morning movement and meditation session followed by breakfast. Then we will work on the property; planting, weeding, harvesting, etc. We’ll break for lunch and then have some rest time in the afternoon. We’ll work together in groups to create a delicious family style dinner and then enjoy an evening activity such as star gazing at a campfire, game night, yoga nidra, wine tasting, etc.

    Some days we will also venture off the property on field trips for gathering oysters, hiking, and visiting a local spa.

  • Getting to Cortes Island definitely requires advance planning! We have a travel route planned for participants that goes through Seattle (more info once deposit is paid).

    This link provides some good information on how to get to Hollyhock (which is near the lavender farm and is a great way to explore travel options).

Financial Investment:

EARLY BIRD PRICES (until April 30,2026):

$ 1,600 per person in a shared room (2 available)

$ 3,200 for double room with 2 people ( 3 available)

$ 2,300 for single person in a double room

Pricing from May 1, 2026:

$ 3,500 Double

$ 2,300 Single

Lavender Field
Geodesic Dome Accomodation
Drying Lavender
Person harvesting lavender flowers in a garden, wearing gardening gloves and a light-colored shirt.
A lakeside view of a rocky shoreline with pine trees, under a cloudy sky with sun rays shining through.
A serene beach scene with a curved shoreline, ducks swimming in the water, and people walking along the beach. Tall evergreen trees line the beach, with mountains visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
Seaweed and Starfish
Aerial view of a coastline with blue water, a forested area, and mountains in the background; alongside a lavender farm with rows of blooming lavender under a bright sky.
Bright orange and yellow tulips blooming in a garden bed with a house and trees in the background on a sunny day.
Wide view of a rocky beach with driftwood in the foreground, a body of water in the middle, and distant mountains under a blue sky with some clouds.
Lavender field with rows of lavender plants and a person walking along the pathway, surrounded by trees and mountains in the distance.
Inside a greenhouse with wooden framing and a transparent roof, containing growing plants in raised beds and pots.
Person wearing yellow gloves holding a large piece of petrified wood with a rough, textured surface in a workshop.
A scenic view of a lake with a forested shoreline, distant snow-capped mountains, and a clear blue sky with tree branches in the foreground.
Interior view of a geodesic dome with wooden flooring, small round cushions, chandeliers, and large windows showing trees outside.