The Silence Within
Mindful Yoga and Meditation Retreat
with Jennifer Raye
June 12th (6pm) - June 16th (1pm) 2026
5 Day / 4-night Retreat with Jennifer Raye
Stowel Lake Farm, Salt Spring Island, BC
Explore the healing arts, somatic movement, yoga and meditation.
Drawing inspiration from the natural world, Chinese Medicine, Buddhist mindfulness, and illuminating poetry and readings, this weekend will offer a yoga and meditation practice that is both dynamic and restorative with an emphasis on the individual needs of students. This retreat is for everyone—all levels are welcome.
Beyond the daily practices and delicious food, we’ll also have plenty of time to relax and rest.
This retreat is special because, in addition to our daily practices and time for socializing, participants will also be guided in one day of social silence and digital detox during the retreat.
Silent retreat offers a unique and precious opportunity to slow down and simplify, gather the mind, and cultivate an internal focus. If this practice is new to you, no problem. Jennifer will provide guidance, support and instruction for all levels to help make this practice easy to adopt. Not interested in a day of silence? Check out our other June retreat here.
Stunning Stowel Lake Farm on Salt Spring Island, BC is a short ferry from Vancouver, BC or Victoria, BC. This location offers a beautiful and supportive setting for retreat. Stowel Lake is a full-time retreat center and organic farm set amid acres of meadows, forest, and organic gardens.
Jennifer Raye will be offering multiple yoga, meditation, and workshop sessions daily. Practices are suitable for all students and levels. Classes are restorative, dynamic, and therapeutic, emphasizing ease, strength, and mindful awareness.
During this retreat, we will also observe one day of social silence and digital detox. That day, Jennifer will guide you through your regular classes with a special emphasis on deepening meditative awareness.
Our organic gourmet meals will be prepared by our private chef and her diverse collection of talented helpers. Meals are always a highlight of the retreat! The farm produces organic food year-round and collaborates directly with farmers, which means that food served during retreats is truly ‘farm to table.’ Food will be plentiful, healthy, and beautiful. All dietary limitations can be accommodated. Please email us after registration if you have restrictions.
Light-filled, warm, handcrafted buildings provide a supportive setting for retreat. There is plenty of space to curl up with a book by the woodstove or practice in the cherrywood practice room with panoramic views of the farm.
We can arrange a complimentary shuttle to transport you to and from the farm and the Fulford ferry terminal if you are arriving by ferry without a vehicle.
Jennifer will also offer private sessions for acupuncture, herbal, and nutrition consultations.
Beyond the scheduled yoga and meditation classes, attendees are encouraged to relax in the beautiful common spaces, explore the gorgeous property and gardens, and enjoy the quiet practice room.
Retreat Facilitator Jennifer Raye
Licensed Chinese Medicine Practitioner & Mindful Yoga and Meditation Teacher
Author of Wisdom of the Earth, Wisdom of the Body
As a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, an experienced E-RYT500 yoga and meditation teacher, and a published mindfulness author, Jennifer Raye offers practices that are integrative, therapeutic in nature, and have a strong focus on the individual needs of students.
With over 17 years of experience in holistic health, her classes are informed by in-depth and long-term studies of anatomy, bodywork, therapeutic movement, Buddhist contemplative practices, Chinese Medicine, and Ayurveda. Her offerings blend physical yoga postures with spiritual, philosophical, energetic, and anatomical teachings, encouraging depth, self-reflection, and holistic well-being. Full Bio.
Choose Your Accommodation, Meal, and Facility Package:
$400CAD (retreat with Jennifer Raye) + your choice of accommodation & meal package below.
Registration:
The total cost of the retreat is $400CAD for the retreat program (all classes and workshops), plus the accommodation and meal package below. Prices are per person.
Please use the payment button below (or e-transfer support@jenniferraye.com) to hold your spot and settle your $250CAD non-refundable deposit. This deposit will be deducted from your total amount due.
All rooms are cozy and clean, equipped with all amenities, including comfortable duvets, heating, power, and towels. If you’d like to share a room with a specific person, please email us and we’ll place you in the same room.
Prices include the accommodation tax of 8% and the MRDT Tourism tax of 2%.
5% GST is not included in prices and will be added to the total. Prices are in Canadian Dollars (CAD).
Private Room
Sold Out
Details
If you would like this type of room please email support@jenniferraye.com to be put on the waitlist.
Shared Deluxe
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If you would like this type of room please email support@jenniferraye.com to be put on the waitlist.
Shared Room
CAD 1495 per person
Details
Shared room for two.
Bring a roommate, or we can place you in a room with another guest who has also chosen a shared room.
4 nights / 5 days accommodations and meals.
Yurt
CAD 1395 per person
Details
Shared room with two single beds. Bring a roommate, or we can place you with another solo guest who has also chosen a shared yurt.
Yurt has all amenities including heat, power, bedding, towels etc.
4 nights / 5 days accommodations and meals.
Camping
CAD 965 per person
Details
Areas are open, flat, and grassy. Campers have access to indoor common areas for relaxing, indoor bathrooms, showers, toilets & sinks. Campers staying in vehicles are also welcome.
4 nights / 5 days accommodation and meals.
Commuter
CAD 780 per person
Details
Find your own accommodation on Salt Spring Island and commute to and from the farm for the retreat.
4 nights / 5 days facility use and meals.
Sample Schedule
*Class times may vary slightly. Classes and activities are always optional
June 12th
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 3pm-6pm | Arrive |
| 6pm | Dinner |
| 7:30pm | Yoga and Meditation |
June 13th - June 15th
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8am | Morning Meditation |
| 8.30am | Breakfast |
| 10:30am | Yoga Practice |
| 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm | Optional Farm Activities |
| 2:30pm | Yoga and Somatics Workshop |
| 4:30pm | Free Time |
| 6pm | Dinner |
| 8pm | Evening Meditation |
June 16th
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8am | Morning Meditation |
| 8:30am | Breakfast |
| 10am | Yoga and Closing |
| 12pm | Lunch |
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