Sunshine Coast Experience Retreats - what's your next experience?

In our busy lives, time is irreplaceable, so we understand that you want to make the most of your getaway. Whether it's total relaxation, an opportunity for new experiences, or a combination of both we love helping our guests fully enjoy the many experiences of the Sunshine Coast

We've lived here for 35 years and we love sharing our local knowledge, to help create memorable experiences for our guests - best hikes; best beaches; best birding sites; best Skookumchuck viewing times; best restaurants... and the list goes on. We've now taken the best experiences theme a little further to create our Sunshine Coast Experience Retreats:

Guided Birding Retreat - each Wednesday - May 5th, 12th & 19th

 If you're curious about birding, the Sunshine Coast is an excellent area to visit. A  wide variety of habitats, including estuaries, rocky shores, and woodland ponds, together with a mild maritime climate attracts a very large number of wintering waterbirds. Each spring, over 60 species of birds arrive from distant points south, to breed on the Sunshine Coast.    

 To help you get started with your birding experience, we've organized someguided tours,  led by Tony Greenfield,  joint author of the forthcoming Guide to the Birds of British Columbia.  We'll set you up with a complimentary copy of "Birding on the Sunshine Coast" and a "Sunshine Coast Birding Checklist" and Tony will take you to 2 or 3 different locations in an informative four hour guided session. All this for only $20/person. Pre-registration is necessary at the time of your reservation.

Yoga Retreat - open dates

If you're looking for a even more relaxing getaway, the Sunshine Coast has a well deserved reputation for nurturing health and well being. Compliment your getaway with a morning yoga class, and then choose either an invigorating hike on one of our fabulous rain forest trails, or a relaxing stroll along the beach. Finish the day by soaking your cares away in our oceanside hot tub, and you will have reached Nirvana

One of our favourite studios, Yoga by the Sea,  offers introductory and advanced classes in Yoga in a beautiful, sun lit studio.  From the moment you walk in the front door, you will feel a surge of calming presence wash over you. 75 minute session for only $15.

After your class, drop in next door to the Gumboot Cafe, where they feature fresh wholesome food "one hundred feet from garden to plate"

Padma Meditation & Yoga: The Elemental Series Workshop - April 16-18th These four workshops, offered by Yoga by the Sea, will guide you through the five elements of classical yoga philosophy and practice... more

Bootcamp Retreat - April 26th, May 3rd, September 20th, September 27th - 4 Days / 3 Nights

This is a great opportunity to get yourself in shape for the coming summer season. Whether you've just made a commitment to lose weight, are looking to improve your current level of fitness, or you want to fine tune your fitness program we can help. Pre-registration is necessary.

The four day boot camp will include the following:

• Initial Fitness Assessment and optional diet analysis
• Personal Training Session with personalized take-home work-out plan
• Bootcamp - 60 minutes each day
• Yoga / stretching - 60 minutes per day
• Massage - 60 minutes per day
• Guided walk/run on the beach & stretching - 60 minutes each day
• T-shirt & Water Bottle
• $350/person (does not include accommodation)