
Summer Solstice Retreat: From Hustle to Harmony
Finding balance and inner peace through nourishment in nature
NUK TESSLI WILDERNESS LODGE – BRITISH COLUMBIA - CANADA
June 19-23, 2025
If you’re tired of running on fumes, constantly chasing your to-do list, and feeling weighed down by chronic overwhelm, anxiety, or stress — this retreat is for YOU. Join us for 4 transformative days immersed in the healing power of nature, where you’ll finally have the space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with you. It’s time to create more spaciousness, restore your energy, and give yourself full permission to rest — so you can rediscover your inner peace, power, and the clarity to live a purpose-filled life.
Picture yourself waking each morning in a cozy cabin, cocooned by majestic mountains, lush forests, and tranquil lakes. You feel calmer and more at ease than you have in a long time. As you step outside, the warmth of the sun embraces you, and a serene hush envelops the landscape, broken only by the gentle symphony of nature - the melodic chirping of birds, the rhythmic rustle of trees, and the soothing lull of water against the lake shore. No phones, no notifications. A place where stillness isn't a luxury, it's a way of being.
Instead of beginning each day thinking about your to-do list, you come together in community for a meditation or breathwork practice that helps soothe your nervous system and leaves you feeling peaceful, relaxed and clear. As the sun sets on each day, feel yourself drawn closer to the essence of who you are - a radiant being deserving of love, care, and nourishment.
As you step into your day, surrounded by nature and others who see and support you, something inside softens. You finally exhale - a deep, full breath you didn’t even know you were holding. The stress, the noise, the pressure… it all begins to melt away. In this stillness, you remember who YOU are. Nourished by nature, grounded in your body, and held in connection, you feel your power return. And now you know - this sense of calm, clarity, and inner peace isn’t just a moment… it’s something you can carry with you, always.
You feel a deep, undeniable sense of returning - like you’ve finally landed back home in yourself…
Why this retreat?
You’ve been holding so much. Now it’s time to exhale.
This is your invitation to finally slow down, breathe deeply, and come back home to yourself - without guilt, pressure, or distraction. Over 4 restorative days at Nuk Tessli Wilderness Lodge, you'll step out of the noise of everyday life and into the stillness of wild nature - where you can reset, replenish, and remember who you truly are.
Held by the beauty of alpine lakes, mountain air, and expansive skies, this retreat is your invitation to unwind from the hustle and soften into your natural rhythm. Each day blends soul-nourishing stillness with grounding movement - healing breathwork, yoga, yoga nidra, somatic tools, hiking, and canoeing - so your body, mind, and spirit can restore and integrate in harmony.
You’ll be guided through transformational circles, calming rituals, and quiet moments of reflection that gently reconnect you to your inner wisdom - the part of you that knows what really matters. Hot tip - the answers that you seek live inside you not outside of you. As you move through each experience, you’ll feel the layers of tension, urgency, and overthinking begin to melt away.
On the evening of the Summer Solstice, we’ll gather under the stars around the fire - breathing, moving, and celebrating this sacred turning point of renewal, clarity, and abundance. You’ll mark a new beginning, one rooted in presence, peace, and purpose.
By the time you leave, you’ll feel lighter, grounded, and deeply connected to yourself - calm in your mind, rested in your body, and clear in your heart. You’ll return home not just refreshed, but equipped with practical tools and embodied wisdom to stay anchored in balance no matter what life brings.
YOU deserve to feel good — to feel energized, spacious, magnetic, and whole.
Just imagine…
From the moment you step onto the float plane, a shift begins - the noise starts to fade, and the weight you’ve been carrying begins to lift. As you fly over untouched wilderness, a sense of calm and wonder washes over you. When you arrive at Nuk Tessli, you’re greeted by the stillness of the alpine lake, crisp mountain air, and the warm, welcoming energy of a place completely away from it all, and deeply nourishing. The cozy lodge and rustic-chic cabins invite you to settle in, exhale fully, and finally just be. Wholesome, hearty meals prepared with love fuel your body, while the quiet hum of nature soothes your nervous system. Between sessions, you’ll have space to unwind - lounge on the deck overlooking the water, relax in a hammock with a book, paddle across the crystal-clear lake, soak in the wood-fired hot tub, or walk the forest trails in peaceful solitude. Every detail is designed to support your rest and renewal. An invitation to step away from the hustle and return to harmony. This is more than just a getaway - it’s a homecoming to yourself.
Nuk Tessli is a remote wilderness sanctuary where time slows down and the noise of everyday life falls away. Surrounded by alpine lakes, soaring peaks, and pristine silence, it invites you into a slower, more natural rhythm of being. Here, peace isn’t something you chase - it’s something you finally remember and welcome.
There’s an undeniable sense of peace, possibility, and wild untamed beauty awaiting you! Are you ready?
What you can look forward to…
✨ Wake to the sounds of nature in your cozy cabin - no phones, no notifications (full digital detox if you so choose). Can I get a 🙌!
✨ Start each morning with a view of the mountains and lake, connecting to yourself through meditation or a new breathing technique to reset and calm your nervous system.
✨Reconnect with your body and heart through daily healing breathwork, yoga, or yoga nidra sessions - letting go of emotional debris that may be weighing you down, causing you pain and keeping you stuck feeling anxious, overwhelmed and exhausted.
✨ Clear mental and emotional clutter with a guided hike, canoe journey, and stillness. Let go of an old narrative you keep telling yourself and leave with a new narrative that brings positivity, hope, gratitude and joy into your life.
✨ Celebrate the Summer Solstice under the stars, around the fire with movement, breath, dance, and reflection (fun fact: solstice is a time for new beginnings, renewal, transformation and abundance).
✨ Experience heartfelt group sharing and release the hidden beliefs that keep you stuck in overdrive - on the verge or in burn-out - feeling like you have almost nothing left to give, to anyone, let alone yourself. Imagine giving yourself the gift to just let-it-go!
✨Release the energetic tie to something or someone you have been gripping so tightly but know is no longer serving you through a guided cord cutting ritual. A weight lifted.
✨Connect with others as we share meals outside (weather permitting), completely encompassed by nature. Enjoy moments by yourself to reconnect and reflect. Fall asleep at night with nothing but the bliss of stillness and silence...
Tucked deep in the heart of British Columbia’s Coast Mountains, near the remote and enchanting Monarch Mountain, Nuk Tessli is one of those rare places that feels untouched by time. Magical - if you will. Accessible only by floatplane, this alpine paradise sits at 1,500 meters above sea level, nestled beside crystal-clear lakes and surrounded by ancient glaciers, flower-filled meadows, and jagged peaks that seem to breathe wisdom. The land pulses with wild, sacred energy - a place where you can feel the presence of something bigger, something deeply grounding and awe-inspiring. Whether you’re soaking in the stillness, paddling through turquoise waters, or watching the sky explode with stars at night, Nuk Tessli offers more than a retreat - it offers a return to wonder, to reverence, and to the magic of simply being.
YOUR 4.5 DAYS OF NOURISHMENT INCLUDE:
Thursday- June 19
Late afternoon: Beautiful private float plane ride from Nimpo Lake to Nuk Tessli Lodge
Check-in: get settled and situated
Welcome ceremony/welcome gift
Dinner
Restorative yoga followed by yoga nidra class – movement and meditation (set Sankalpa)
Free time before bed: hot tub / detox from your devices / relax etc
Friday - June 20
Coffee, tea + fruit
Morning meditation and breathwork
Breakfast
Fully guided mountain hike
Bag lunch while on hike
Alpine lake dip
Free time before dinner: swim / canoe / paddle board / hike / hot tub / detox from your devices / relax in the hammock or on the various decks…
Optional ADD ON for private 1:1 breathwork or yoga nidra
Dinner
Summer Solstice Ceremony: Yoga, healing breathwork session, bonfire
Saturday - June 21
Coffee, tea + fruit
Morning meditation and breathwork
Breakfast
Yoga class
Lunch
Free time before dinner: swim / canoe / paddle board / hike / hot tub / detox from your devices / relax in the hammock or on the various decks…
*Optional ADD ON for private 1:1 breathwork or yoga nidra
Forest bathing and breathe and 10 meditation
Dinner
Healing breathwork session
Optional bonfire
Sunday - June 22
Breakfast
Fully guided canoe trip to explore the lakes and area
Bag lunch while canoeing
Free time before dinner: swim / canoe / paddle board / hike / hot tub / detox from your devices / relax in the hammock or on the various decks…
*Optional ADD ON for private 1:1 breathwork or yoga nidra
Yoga class
Dinner
Closing Ceremony / Cord Cutting Ritual
Monday - June 23
Closing yoga and yoga nidra class - movement and meditation
Breakfast
Pack bag lunch
Depart
*Tentative itinerary – subject to adjustments
NO NEED TO WORRY ABOUT EXPERIENCE LEVEL - ACTIVITY LEVEL AND STRENGTH WILL BE ASSESSED DURING THE RETREAT SO YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE
ADD ON options:
Private 1:1 Healing Breathwork Session: $99 + GST
How can I expect to feel afterwards?
Release Stress and Overwhelm: Step away from anxiety and pressure by creating space for intentional rest, reflection, and emotional regulation - in nature and through a variety of activities and space for rest.
Reconnect with Nature: Immerse yourself in the peaceful wilderness of British Columbia, far from distractions, to ground and recalibrate your nervous system. You are really getting 'away from it all' at Nuk Tessli - no distractions, pure nature.
Shift from Busyness to Presence: Learn to let go of constant doing and embrace the healing power of simply being - resting in the present moment without guilt. Find balance and peace between activity and stillness.
Gain Clarity and Realignment: Through guided practices and solo reflection, reconnect with what truly matters and return home feeling clear, calm, and inspired.
Restore Body, Mind, and Soul: Enjoy daily practices like yoga, breathwork, yoga nidra, and outdoor adventures that nurture every part of your being- each in their own way - allowing you to take what you need from each.
Build Inner Awareness: Develop tools to tune into your body’s signals, honor your energy rhythms, and make choices that support your well-being for what you need right now.
Experience True Self-Care: Redefine self-care as a way of life - not a luxury - by slowing down, eating nourishing food, and tending to your needs with compassion.
Cultivate Deep Connection: Share the journey with a supportive community where vulnerability is welcomed and authenticity is celebrated.
Feel Empowered to Live with Intention: Leave with practical insights and embodied experiences to help you integrate balance, peace, and purpose into your daily life.

















































ACCOMMODATION + INVESTMENT
ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT!
Please fill out the form below to select your preferred sleeping situation. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. If you are travelling as a couple or 2+ friends please specify so we can place you in the same cabin
Investment includes: Lodging, food and non alcoholic drinks, all activities, amenities, float plane to and from lodge and a 1:1 with Shannon post retreat.
You can learn more about the meals here.
Does not include: Extras such as private breathwork sessions, applicable taxes (5%), travel expenses to and from Nimpo Lake, or personal travel insurance (trip cancellation and medical insurance are required).
All cabins can be viewed on the Nuk Tessli website here
Cancellation Policy: Full refund provided before January 31, 2025. After January 31, 2025, no refund will be provided.
Option 1 - Chris’ Cabin:
Main Floor: Queen bed and 1 twin bed
Loft Floor: 2 twin beds
Queen : $2850pp + GST
Twin: $2650pp + GST
Equipped with a private compost toilet and shower, a wood stove, fresh running water, solar lights and USB outlet chargers. Large deck facing the lake and the Monarch mountain massif.
Option 2 - Lakefront Cabin:
Main Floor: 2 queen beds
Loft Floor: 2 twin bed
Queen : $2850pp + GST
Twin: $2650pp + GST
Equipped with a private compost toilet and shower, a wood stove, fresh running water, solar lights and USB outlet chargers. Spectacular views of the lake, forest and mountains.
Option 3 - Roberta Cabin:
Main Floor: 2 queen beds
Loft Floor: 2 twin bed
Queen : $2850pp + GST
Twin: $2650pp + GST
Equipped with a private compost toilet and shower, a wood stove, fresh running water, solar lights and USB outlet chargers. Spectacular views of the lake, forest and mountains.
OPTION 1:
e-transfer direct to Shannon@thecollectivealchemy.com
OPTION 2:
Credit card - send an email to shannon@thecollectivealchemy.com to arrange
READY TO FEEL NOURISHED?
FAQ
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Full refund provided before January 31, 2025. Request for refund must be sent in writing to shannon@thecollectivealchemy.com. After January 31, 2025 - no refund will be provided. Guests are required to have trip cancellation and medical insurance.
Retreat is transferable to someone else.
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There are direct flights from Vancouver to Anahim Lake. From there you take a free shuttle to Nimpo Lake where your private float plane awaits.
Driving is also an option depending on where you are coming from.
For more info please visit the Nuk Tessli website here.
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No. All activities will be explained in full. No experience is necessary.
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You do not need any yoga experience. Andrea will check-in and see what you are comfortable with to make you feel safe during the sessions. The yoga will be a mix of hatha, vinyasa, restorative and yin.
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A full packing list will be provided once registered.
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No problem. We can make adjustments as needed.
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Yes. Please let us know you are travelling with someone and we will place you together.
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Anyone. All are welcome.
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No. We encourage you to do what feels good for you.
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Yes this is available. 50% is due as the first payment, remaining 50% due end of the month. No split payments in May or June. Refunds if cancelled before January 31, 2025.
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You do not need any breathwork experience. The morning breathwork will be short, easily digested breathwork techniques that you can add to your tool kit. The longer sessions will be a deeper healing breathwork that involves a three part conscious and controlled breathing technique. Feel free to reach out if you have specific questions.
