This Valentine's Day, Give Yourself the Ultimate Gift:
A Retreat Dedicated to the Art of Loving Yourself.
It’s time to Gather.
Gather the Women.
Sacred Self: A Retreat for the Art of Loving Yourself
February 13-February 16, 2026
Private Villa
Ladysmith, Vancouver Island
What is The Sacred Self Retreat?
Imagine a Valentine's weekend where the focus isn't on external expectations from others, but on an inner revolution.
A space where you are invited to pause, breathe deeply, and remember the radiant, worthy woman you are at your core.
Sacred Self is a nurturing retreat designed for women like you—the givers, the doers, the caregivers—to finally receive.
This is more than a getaway; it's a sacred container where yoga, creative expression, and women’s circles come together to guide you back to your beloved self.
Join us this February 13-16 in Ladysmith, BC to transform self-care from a concept into a living, breathing practice of profound self-love.
Is This Retreat For You?
This retreat is for you if you...
Feel drained from constant giving and are longing to finally receive.
Want to quiet your inner critic and replace it with a compassionate voice.
Desire to connect with a supportive community of like-hearted women.
Are ready to move beyond "shoulds" and listen to what your soul truly needs.
Believe that self-love is the foundation for everything else in your life.
If you nodded yes, then your seat in the circle is waiting.
The retreat will weave together:
Restorative practices of Yoga, Meditation and Yoga Nidra
seasonal rituals
Cacao Ceremony
Women’s Circle
Creativity workshops
Water therapies of Hot tub and cold plunge
Nourishing vegetarian food
What to Expect:
A Weekend of Deep Nourishment
The Venue:
A Private Villa in Ladysmith
What Makes This Special
The Venue
Set on 110’ of your own majestic oceanfront with incredible views of Thetis Island, Valdes Island, and Salt Spring Island. The magnificent daily wildlife sightings such as bald eagles, blue herons, orcas, seals and otters will remind you of all the beauty that surrounds us.
The Rooms
Perched above the ocean stands this beautiful, one-of-a-kind, 4 bedroom home with all bedrooms having their own en-suite bathroom. There are two decks and 3 patio areas to chose from with a hot tub on the top deck overlooking the ocean. There is a personal walkway that will take you down to the resident-only, private beach. The 13-foot ceilings with full floor-to-ceiling windows will take your breath away. The gym consists of few machines and an infra-red sauna. We promise you will be dazzled.
Our Spaces
Yoga Space, wrap around balcony overlooking the ocean, walkway to private beach (perfect for cold plunges) a ping pong table, library, hot tub overlooking the ocean, fireplaces and lots of space for private time.
Food
Nourishing vegetarian food that honours the season. Home cooked meals for your soul. The retreat will provide 2 meals daily to the guests. Dinner upon arrival day, brunch and dinner daily and brunch on the departure day.
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Accommodation
A deposit of $350 will hold your choice of accommodation or pay in full on the links below.
Shared Twin
en-suite bathroom
room shared by 2 people
Investment:
$900 per person
Superior Private Room
Private room
En-suite bathroom
Investment:
$1150
Shared Triple Room
Triple room for 3 people
Ocean view
En-suite bathroom
1 double bed and 1set of double bunk beds
Investment:
$750
Schedule
Friday Arrival: 4:00pm
Circles and food and swimming and ceremony and rest and yoga and all the things.
Monday Departure: 11:00 am
What’s Included:
Daily Yoga Practices
Creativity Workshop
Accommodation, shared or private rooms
Women’s Circle
Swimming and nature walks
All meals
FAQs
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Yes!
The movement practices will be for all levels. If you have never been to a Women’s circle and don’t know what to expect, rest easy. Women have been sitting around, talking about our lives for eons. You are more than welcome. Everyone shares exactly what they feel comfortable in sharing.
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Yes.
Please reach out to me at jonnilynfriel@gmail.com and we can work something out.
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Yes, I always send out an email asking people if they have a space in their car for people who would like to share the expenses and the ride.
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A $350 deposit must be made to hold your spot, and it must be paid in full by February 10th. A full refund is possible, minus a 15% processing fee, if requested by February 1st.
About me
I’m glad you are here. This retreat contains most of my passions and the things I hold dear in this world. I have been teaching Yoga since 2006 and it is truly a joy to be able to teach what I love so much. I am also shyly passionate about herbs and all the healing and care that they provide to the world. It’s a new field for me, but I have been studying herbalism for a few years now and just love to share what I know.
Then there are the Women’s Circles. It’s hard to describe what happens in circles.
In a way, I don’t want to. Because every circle is different, according to the Women who have gathered together.
But I do know this. When Women Gather together in Circle, there is magic. There is healing and there’s a deep listening that happens.
So listen to your heart for a minute.
Is it calling you to gather with us?
Come.
Your sisters are waiting to meet you.
