Summer Solstice Retreat:
From Hustle to Harmony
Finding balance and inner peace through nourishment in nature
NUK TESSLI WILDERNESS LODGE – BRITISH COLUMBIA - CANADA
June 18-22, 2026
This retreat is all about receiving, not pushing or chasing. If you’re exhausted from running on fumes, your relentless 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 pristine, untouched nature, where you’ll finally have the space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with you. Imagine restoring your energy, creating more spaciousness in your life, and giving yourself full permission to rest, without guilt. You’ll rediscover your inner peace, strength, and clarity to live an expansive, purpose-filled life with more ease.
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. It’s very possible this will be one of the most peaceful places you’ll ever wake up.
Instead of beginning each day thinking about your to-do list, you come together in community for a meditation or breathwork practice overlooking the lake and mountains - 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. No guilt, no shame - just an invitation to receive.
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. Because it’s in you, it just needed to be reawakened. You are finally ready to receive all that you desire.
You feel a deep, undeniable sense of returning, of openness and expansion - like you’ve finally landed back home in yourself…
“I just returned from this beautiful retreat with Shannon. From the start, Shannon’s warm and gentle energy made the whole experience feel so welcoming and grounding. The breathwork and yoga nidra practices were very restorative, and the untouched scenery was absolutely stunning. Every detail felt intentional, and the food was nourishing and delicious. I left feeling refreshed and connected. I would wholeheartedly recommend this retreat or any offering from Shannon and The Collective Alchemy!” ~ Chelsea, HR Director
Why you should say yes!
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. You’ll feel the expansiveness you’ve been waiting for.
For 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, walk the forest trails in peaceful solitude, or simply just be. Every detail is designed to support your rest and renewal. A warm hug for your nervous system. 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 untamed wild beauty awaiting you!
Are you ready to receive?
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 support and regulate 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 in old patterns that leave you 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, gratitude and joy into your life.
✨ Celebrate the Summer Solstice under the stars, 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. No more pushing/forcing/chasing - just receiving.
✨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 or in a cozy cabin, completely surrounded by nature. Enjoy moments by yourself to reconnect and reflect. Fall asleep at night with nothing but the bliss of stillness and silence and the sound of a loon calling from the distance…
Nuk Tessli Wilderness Lodge
Whitton Lake, BC
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 a private crystal-clear lake and surrounded by ancient glaciers, flower-filled meadows, and jagged peaks that seem to breathe wisdom. This place asks nothing from you - it only gives. 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 Wilderness Lodge offers more than a retreat - it offers a return to wonder, to reverence, and to the magic of simply being.
The food at Nuk Tessli is truly a highlight of the retreat - nourishing, abundant, and made with care. All meals are included - breakfast, lunch, dinner, and plenty of snacks to keep you fueled between adventures. Each meal is thoughtfully prepared on site, featuring wholesome, home-cooked dishes bursting with fresh flavor and variety. From vibrant salads and hearty mains to indulgent homemade desserts, there’s something to delight every palate. Dietary needs are happily accommodated with advance notice. You’ll be well-fed, satisfied, and deeply nourished - body, mind, and soul. All meals are shared either outside on the deck overlooking the lake (weather permitted), or inside the cozy main cabin around the fire. Meals are family style.
YOUR 4.5 DAYS OF NOURISHMENT INCLUDE:
Thursday- June 18
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 19
Coffee, tea + fruit
Morning meditation and breathwork
Breakfast
Fully guided mountain hike
Bag lunch while on hike
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
Saturday - June 20
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…
Summer Solstice Ceremony: Yoga, healing breathwork session
Dinner
*Optional ADD ON for private 1:1 breathwork or yoga nidra
Sunday - June 21
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…
Yoga class
Dinner
Closing Ceremony / Cord Cutting Ritual
*Optional ADD ON for private 1:1 breathwork or yoga nidra
Monday - June 22
Morning meditation and breathwork
Breakfast
Pack bag lunch
Depart
Tentative itinerary – subject to adjustments (weather, group preferences)
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
From Hustle to Harmony is absolutely for you if…
You’re craving space to exhale - to release the weight of stress and overwhelm, and remember what it feels like receive with ease.
You long to reconnect with nature, to be held by the quiet beauty of British Columbia’s wilderness - no noise, no distractions, just presence.
You’re ready to soften the edges of constant doing and return to the rhythm of simply being - resting without guilt, receiving without effort.
You desire clarity and balance - a chance to listen deeply to what your heart truly needs, and to come home inspired, grounded, and clear.
You wish to nourish your body, mind, and soul through yoga, breathwork, yoga nidra, and time outdoors - each moment an invitation to restore.
You’re learning to trust your body’s wisdom - honoring its signals and cycles with compassion and care.
You’re ready to redefine self-care - not as an indulgence, but as devotion - slow mornings, nourishing food, gentle awareness.
You value connection and authenticity - community that feels safe, honest, and real.
You feel the call to live with intention - to bring home a steadier heart, a calmer mind, and a renewed sense of harmony within.
Your Accommodations
There are 3 cabins - Chris’, Roberta’s and Lakefront. All the cabin’s are wonderful. Each is equipped with a private compost toilet, hot shower, a wood stove, fresh running water, solar lights and USB outlet chargers. Mountain, lake and forest views - you are completely surrounded by nature here! There is a shared cabin where we will gather for meals. You are welcome to spend time in this cabin to read and relax. There are multiple shared outdoor spaces as well - decks overlooking the mountains and lakes. Shared outdoor wood fired hot tub. Access to communal canoes and kayaks is included. All workshops will be held in the dome or outside on one of the lakeside decks.
You will be placed in a cabin on first come first serve basis.
If you are travelling with someone else please let us know in advance and we will place you together. Couples, friends, family members are all welcome to join together.
Cancellation Policy: Full refund provided before January 31, 2025. After January 31, 2025, no refund will be provided. Travel insurance is recommended.
Investment
Regular price $2997 + GST
Early Bird price: $2700 + GST (ends January 31, 2026)
*includes a 1:1 breathwork session either before or after the retreat (value $175)
OPTION 1:
e-transfer direct to Shannon@thecollectivealchemy.com
OPTION 2:
Credit card - send an email to shannon@thecollectivealchemy.com to arrange
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• Float plane to and from Nuk Tessli
• 4 nights accommodation
• 3 breakfasts
• 3 lunches
• 3 dinners
• All snacks
• Coffee and tea
• Welcome ceremony
• 4 morning breathwork/meditation practices
• Summer Solstice celebration
• 2 healing breathwork session
• 2-3 yoga class
• 1 yoga nidra class
• Cord cutting ritual
• Guided canoe trip
• Guided hike
• Closing ceremony
• Welcome gift
• Access to canoes and kayaks
• Access to wood fire hot tub
• Bonus items - see below
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• Your transportation to and from your home to Nimpo Lake (where the float plane departs)
• Alcoholic beverages
• All tips for Nuk Tessli staff
• Medical costs, the costs of hospitalization and evacuation from the retreat or retreat activities.
• Travel insurance
• Additional expenses arising from the delay or extension of a trip due to weather, political disputes, sickness, failure of transportation, or other causes beyond our control.
BONUSES! Just for joining us include:
• Connection Call – 20 minutes of 1:1 time with Shannon so we can get to know you before the retreat
• Private Retreat WhatsApp Group – allows us to connect pre-trip and be in touch as the retreat date starts. We can also stay connected post trip - and swap any photos etc as well!
• Pre-Trip Group Zoom Call – this is an opportunity to meet everyone in the group. Intentions, goals, hopes and excitement pre-trip.
• Post-retreat 30 minute 1:1 Coaching Connection - with Shannon to go over anything that might have come up during the retreat for you - transformation, ah-ha moments, questions etc.
• Post-Trip Group Zoom Call – a way for us all to re-connect post retreat, share insights, integrate what we learned and keep momentum flowing.
READY TO FEEL NOURISHED?
FAQ
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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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Anyone. All are welcome.
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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.
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You do not need any yoga experience. Our instructor 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, restorative and yin.
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No. We encourage you to do what feels good for you.
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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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Yes this is available. A $750 deposit is required. Remainder is due by January 31, 2026.
Registrations starting March 1, 2026 are due in full.
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Cancellation Policy
Your trip retainer of $750 is non-refundable.
Any cancellation received in writing between 6/30/25 and 1/31/26 days will result in a loss of 50% of the trip price. Any cancellation between 2/1/26 and the trip departure will result in a total loss of funds. We reserve the right to cancel the trip if it does not meet the trip minimum (if this happens, your trip retainer and any payments received will be refunded).
Registrations received after March 1, 2026 must be paid in full.
Trip cancellation insurance is STRONGLY recommended. All cancellations and/or any refund requests must be made in writing to The Collective Alchemy before trip departure.
Our email address is: shannon@thecollectivealchemy.com
Retreat is transferable to someone else.
Cancellation Policy
Your trip retainer of $750 is non-refundable.
Any cancellation received in writing between 6/30/25 and 1/31/26 days will result in a loss of 50% of the trip price. Any cancellation between 2/1/26 and the trip departure will result in a total loss of funds. We reserve the right to cancel the trip if it does not meet the trip minimum (if this happens, your trip retainer and any payments received will be refunded).
Registrations received after March 1, 2026 must be paid in full.
Trip cancellation insurance is STRONGLY recommended. All cancellations and/or any refund requests must be made in writing to The Collective Alchemy before trip departure.
Our email address is: shannon@thecollectivealchemy.com