Immersive and Corporate Retreats at
Stowel Lake Farm
2024
Stowel Lake Farm is located on Salt Spring Island, part of the Southern Gulf Islands in beautiful British Columbia.
The farm provides an ideal venue for corporate & immersive retreats seeking improved team cohesion, environmental stewardship and connection with nature. New ideas and ways of thinking are often experienced on the farm. Your team will be welcomed into an established community of people who have lived and worked together for many years to establish the farm as a regenerative and environmentally sustainable business
The experience of a retreat at Stowel Lake Farm is grounded in a commitment to naturally inspired nourishment and connection.
Connection
Warmth. Love. Kindness.
Retreat Spaces
Retreat guests have access to the Village House, the Gatehouse and the Barn. These three buildings provide space for business presentations, team exercises and bonding events. Our beautiful spaces are also suited for yoga, bodywork and gatherings for dining.
The hillside, gardens and orchard are all available for wandering and pondering, or for team activities.
The Gatehouse
Within the Gatehouse building is a welcoming entrance, three bathrooms, two rooms for accommodation and our studio space. The Gatehouse is an inspiring space to hold a variety of wellness and other activities including group meetings, team building activities, yoga and meditation.
This building has high, curved ceilings, cherry wood floors and large windows that allow panoramic views of our farm and the natural environment. The space is warm, light and beautifully handcrafted by local woodworkers.
The Barn
The Barn building houses our custom kitchen and dining area. Renovations and structural upgrades, with a touch of creativity, have turned the 40 year old Barn into the beautiful space that it is today.
The upstairs is a spacious area for dining with tables and chairs and a cozy area with couches and a wood-burning stove. Perfect for meetings or more informal gatherings, the upstairs Barn also has a digital screen and projector for presentations or movie screenings.
The Village House
Surrounded by gardens, the Village House accommodation and the Marley Room which is a quiet location for breakout activities, including bodywork and small-group meetings.
The accommodations are beautiful, cozy, quiet and rejuvenating. There are private and shared rooms, yurts, and camping sites available. The serenity of the farm invites you to disconnect, slow down, and re-charge. There is space for 33 - 35 people in our accommodations which include 17 rooms and 4 yurts (a total of 33 beds).
Accommodations
“Stowel Lake Farm provided the perfect atmosphere for our first-ever all-staff retreat. The bright light, big windows and sprawling views of the farm property were just what we needed to help us dream about our organization's future together.”
Carol Linnit, The Narwhal
Naturally Inspired
From the Earth, for the Earth
Experiences
The Stowel Lake Farm will work with your team to enhance your experience. Enhancements can include:
bonfires
farm and garden tours
community focused talks
body work
yoga classes
special long table dinners
movie parties
team building exercises
Let us know your vision, and we will help you bring it to life.
Regenerative Farming
Stowel Lake Farm has a thriving and productive organic market garden specializing in vegetables, fruit and herbs. Food and plants are grown with regenerative practices to increase organic matter in the soil, enhance biodiversity and restore ecosystems. Inspiration is drawn from the natural world, organic agriculture, as well as permaculture and bio-dynamic farming techniques. The farm team is excited to share more about the farming practices through interactive farm tours that can be provided during your stay.
Between the Gatehouse and the Barn there is a well established and beautiful ornamental garden. It is a perfect place to wander, stretch or take a moment to sit outside. The gardens are large and can be a great place for group work, games and drop-ins with colleagues. The garden was designed to have beauty in every season and can be appreciated throughout the year.
Ornamental Gardens
The Farm Community
Community is a huge part of Stowel Lake Farm. With four families and many other wonderful and dedicated people, maintaining a healthy community has become essential. It's been many years, and we've got lots to share with your team. Please read more about our community on our website.
“Everything was perfect; the location, the welcome, the accommodations, the whole yoga immersion, and for gawd's sake do NOT get me started on the food...C'MON!!!”
Jessica Knowles, Yoga Retreat Participant, Oct 2022
Cuisine
Beautiful. Healthy. Delicious.
Farm-to-table Cuisine
Stowel Lake Farm retreat cuisine is farm-to-table at its very best. Meals are often harvested by our farm team just before preparation. Delicious and hearty food is a pillar of a Stowel Lake Farm immersive/corporate retreat. This is made possible by an incredible farm and kitchen team.
Our kitchen is committed to serving healthy, balanced and organic meals to guests. All meals are dairy and gluten free as these items are always served on the side to accommodate people’s needs. The meals are vegetable forward and vegetarian, Included in a 2 night stay is a salmon dinner. If groups are here for longer than 3 nights, we will serve another fish/meat dinner. Menu including more meat is an option with an added charge.
“You have been wonderful hosts and your entire team made us feel home from the beginning to the end. Everyone’s commitment and passion was present as you gently led us (your team and us) on a journey of purpose, collaboration and kindness.”
Stefan Kozak, CEO, Guayaki Sustainable Rainforest Products
Retreat Pricing
Retreat costs are CAD $6,000/day plus tax for a group size of up to 20 guests. This rate includes all accommodation and access to facilities.
For additional guests over 20 there are person charges.
Minimum 2 night stay.
Meals
Meals are additional at CAD $125.00/day per person. For small groups the minimum meal charge is based on 12 guests.
Group Size
Our maximum group size at these rates is 40 guests. We are happy to welcome groups larger than 40. Please inquire and we can discuss alternate arrangements for larger groups. Small groups are welcome.
Corporate Retreat Rates
| Service | Day Rate |
|---|---|
| Facility & Lodging up to 20 guests | $6,000.00 |
| Facility & Lodging guests over 20 | $175 per person |
| Facility for offsite guests | $75 per person |
| Meals | $125 per person |
Inclusions
All prices include 3 meals per day, accommodations and facility costs. Rates include the use of the Gatehouse, the Barn and the gardens.
Gratuities
We accept gratuities on behalf of all the retreat staff and divide it among them (kitchen workers, cleaners and caretakers). A minimum gratuity of 10% will be added to the final invoice. We recommend a gratuity of 10 to 20% and will discuss at the time of invoicing.
Deposits
To book a retreat, a non-refundable deposit is required. Deposits are not transferable to alternate dates. The deposit is 10% of the minimum charge.
Payment
40% of the total owing (based on minimum numbers) is due 6 months before the retreat start date. This payment is not refundable upon cancellation. The outstanding balance is then due upon departure from the Farm. Credit card payments will be charged 4% for processing.
Cancellation Policy
The first and second deposits are both non-refundable and non-transferable.