Fall 2026 Equinox Yoga Retreat
On Bowen Island
with Clara Roberts-Oss
September 24-27, 2026
Fall 2026 Equinox Yoga Retreat On Bowen Island with Clara Roberts-Oss
September 24-27, 2026
Join us for a long weekend retreat honoring the change of the seasons with yoga, meditation, rest and community.
Join Clara for a weekend retreat on Bowen Island
at The Magical Xenia Retreat Centre
September 24-27, 2026
Get away for a long weekend of yoga, rest and time in nature.
Starting at $1150 per person
Please review our REFUND POLICY before completing your purchase.
What's Included
Practice & Teachings
Enjoy 2 daily yoga classes, guided breathwork, meditation circles, and transformative wellness practices designed to support deep healing and personal growth.
Special guest offerings from Lyndsey-Kate Campbell. Enjoy an evening Yoga Nidra with Lyndsey.
Accommodation & Meals
Enjoy 3-nights accommodation in a serene retreat setting, paired with locally sourced gourmet meals. Plant-based, vegetarian, and gluten-free dining options are available for every guest.
Extras
Relax with sound baths, unwind in the on-site infrared sauna, and enjoy optional private breathwork sessions and guided nature walks.
You'll Leave With...
Improved body awareness, a deeply restored nervous system, and a supportive community to continue your yoga and wellness journey.
Retreat Itinerary
Retreat begins at 5pm on Thursday September 24th
and ends on Sunday September 27th at 11am.
Thursday
5pm – Opening Circle
6:30pm – Dinner
8pm – Restorative & Yoga Nidra
Friday
6:30-9 am – Meditation & Vinyasa Yoga
9:30am – Breakfast
11-1pm – Free Time
2pm – Lunch
3-5pm – Free Time
5-6pm – Hatha & Yin yoga
6-7pm – Art & writing exercise
7:15pm – Dinner
8:30pm – Yoga Nidra with Lyndsey
Saturday
7-9:30 am – Vinyasa Yoga
9:30am – Breakfast
10am-2pm – Free Time
2pm – Lunch
2:30-5pm – Free Time
5pm – Chill yoga
7pm – Dinner
Sunday
7-9:30 am – Vinyasa Yoga
9:30am – Meditation & Closing circle
10:30 am – Breakfast
12pm – Check out
**We should be wrapped up by 10:40am for those wanting to catch the noon ferry.
NOTE: All yoga classes are open level.
Everything is optional. This is your weekend to do as little or as much as you like.
Venue & Location
Nestled on 38 lush acres of Bowen Island, BC, the Xenia Centre offers a sanctuary where nature, stillness, and creativity converge. Set among towering old-growth trees and meadows, this retreat centre features rustic wooden cottages, a yurt, and purpose-built sacred spaces like the labyrinthe, Oracle building, and meditation sanctuary.
Guests might catch sight of deer grazing in the meadow or feel grounded in the hallowed presence of Opa, the thousand-year-old Douglas fir.
From the Lodge’s warm communal kitchen to hushed forest paths, the air smells of cedar and earth, and light filters gently through canopy leaves. The whole place feels like a gentle embrace — a space to rest deeply, reflect with intention, and reconnect to your inner self.
Accommodations & Investment
ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT in SHARED COTTAGE
(accommodates 3 guests)
MAPLE COTTAGE
Enjoy the roominess and the rustic feel along with the wooden beams and the old claw foot tub. Look outside and say hello to Oma, the maple tree that stands outside this cottage with her arms extended outstretched towards the sky.
Maple cottage has 1 queen size bed and 2 sets of bunk beds Also includes bathroom with bathtub/shower, toilet and 2 sinks.
BED OPTIONS
QUEEN $1250 (1) SOLD OUT
BUNK BEDS SINGLE $1150 (2)
ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!
Xenia offers a range of accommodation styles to suit different preferences: 5 cottages, 2 yurts, and 2 private rooms in the lodge. You can stay solo in a private room, share a double-occupancy space with one other person, or bunk in the Maple cottage for triple occupancy. Whatever you’re looking for, there’s an option for you!
ROOM OPTIONS
SINGLE/PRIVATE Room | $1450 SOLD OUT!
DOUBLE Room | $1275 SOLD OUT!
MAPLE COTTAGE Sleeps 3 | starting at $1150 per person
If you’re coming alone but would like to share a room, we’ll bunk you with people of the same gender in a triple or double room.
Prices include:
- 3 nights accommodation
- 8 Gourmet Plant Based Meals
- 6 Yoga Classes
Please review our REFUND POLICY before completing your purchase.
Meet Your Guides
Meet Clara
Internationally Renowned Vinyasa Yoga Teacher
My intention in both my teaching and practice is – May this nourish us, body, mind and spirit so that we leave feeling more connected within ourselves. From this anchored place, may we think, act and speak with more compassion and patience towards ourselves, others and the planet.
We are alchemists of our own experiences.
Through our intentions, conscious movements and curiosity, we can connect to the part of us that does not change, even as everything around it does. Through this connection, we can make ourselves whole.
Shani Cranston
Chef
specializing in Plant-based, gluten-free, gourmet and whole-foods.
Locally Sourced, Seasonally Inspired Whole Food Meals.
Shani specializes in gluten free vegan gourmet FEASTS that will nourish you on all levels.
Sprouting, fermenting and dehydrating are some of the techniques that she embodies when creating meals made with 
Only fresh, local and organic ingredients are used in Shani’s Kitchen.
Sample Menu
Breakfast
Hard Boiled Eggs, Sprouted Maple Goji Granola, Sprouted Almond Mylk, Homemade Coconut Yogurt
Sunflower Chia U Bake Buns w/ homemade ghee
Lunch
White Bean & Kale Soup
Pesto Pizza w/ caramelized onion, mushrooms, sun-dried olives and goat feta. Chakra Caesar Salad w/ Keto Croutons
Dinner
Indian Feast ~ Coconut Curry, Saag, Turmeric Rice, Rhubarb Cherry Mint Chutney, Raita & Pappadums, Salad w/ Maple Balsamic
Dessert
Raspberry Cashew Cheezecake w/ Blueberry Rhubarb Compote
Lyndsey-Kate Campbell
Yoga Nidra
Lyndsey-Kate Campbell is a Yoga Nidra guide based in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada. Her path began during her second pregnancy, when she felt called to something deeper than standard prenatal yoga and began studying Advanced Yoga Nidra and Limiting Beliefs with Tanis Fishman in Calgary. Though she did not yet hold formal teacher training at the time, she recognized immediately that this was her path.
Now certified in 200hr Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Reiki Levels I & II, Lyndsey has been guiding Nidra for nine years. In 2021, she founded Bīja Nidra, offering group and private virtual containers rooted in the Satyananda tradition. Her work moves beyond simple relaxation into profound self-awareness and conscious exploration, often described as shamanic, deeply relaxing, and otherworldly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Xenia Retreat Centre?
Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island (Snug Cove). From there, it’s a short drive to Xenia Retreat Centre. Full travel details will be provided after registration. Please note that Xenia is not walkable from the ferry, but we’re happy to help arrange carpooling with other attendees.
What’s included in the retreat?
Accommodation, nourishing meals, and all yoga, meditation, and group sessions. Free time to explore the land, walk the labyrinth, or rest.
PLUS – Special guest offerings from Lyndsey-Kate Campbell. Enjoy an evening Yoga Nidra.
What is the accommodation like?
Cozy, rustic cabins and lodge rooms surrounded by forest. Shared and private options available. We’ll be bunking guests based on how many double and triple occupancies are requested. You can check out the cabins HERE.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
We do our best to accommodate dietary needs — just share any allergies or preferences when you register.
Do I need yoga experience?
No. All levels are welcome.
What should I pack?
Layers, comfortable clothing, a yoga mat, journal, reusable water bottle, walking shoes, and rain gear for fall weather. We will send out a “What To Expect” email with more detailed information to those who register.
What is the refund or cancellation policy?
All deposits are non-refundable.
CANCELLATIONS:
Cancel by June 24, 2026 (3 months prior): forfeit the deposit
Cancel between June 25 and July 24, 2026 (2–3 months prior): forfeit 50% of the remaining balance
Cancel on or after August 13, 2026 (within 6 weeks of the retreat): forfeit the total amount
Is there free time?
Yes — each day includes space for rest, nature time, and personal reflection.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Limited Wi-Fi is available; we encourage unplugging to fully immerse in the retreat experience.
What makes a Fall Equinox retreat special?
This retreat celebrates balance, transition, and intention-setting — supported by autumn’s grounding energy and the peaceful forest setting of Bowen Island.
Ready To Reserve Your Spot?
Join us for a nourishing Fall Equinox retreat at Xenia Retreat Centre. Spaces are limited to keep the experience intimate and grounding. Pricing begins at $1150.
Only 12 spots available — reserve early to secure your place.