Return To Center Retreat:

April 3 - 5, 2026

  • The Return to Center Retreat will include a mix of classes grounded in movement to facilitate self expression and restoration. There will be time and space to connect with other attendees or your own individual time to do what your heart has been yearning to do. The sessions facilitated by me will support attendees feeling rested while also encouraged to reintegrate into their daily lives afterwards. This retreat is available and welcomes anyone with varying degrees of yoga practice. Whether you've ever attended a yoga class or not, please know you'll be well supported! I offer a variety of options and cues to facilitate you through each class to make it as accessible as possible.

    Schedule Overview:

    Day 1:

    Welcome + Check-In

    1 Evening Class: Yin Yoga and Breathwork

    Evening meal

    Day 2:

    Morning Class: Return to Center signature class

    Evening Class: Restorative Yoga & Sound

    Optional Community Session or session at Mist Thermal Spa

    3 Meals throughout the day

    Day 3:

    Optional: Mindful Morning Walk

    Morning Class: Vinyasa and movement

    Morning Meal

    Goodbyes + checkout

  • Date: April 3, 2026 - April 5, 2026

    Location: Nectar Yoga Retreat

    Address: 720 Gardner Lane, Bowen Island, BC, Canada

    Contact: 
    Email: mrollocks2@gmail.com

    IG: @litwithincollective

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Accommodations

Review all the beautiful and cozy options for you to stay in during your retreat. From single rooms, to A-Frame cabins, or lodges to book with loved ones; Nectar has it all to make your stay comfortable and restorative.

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Meet your host

I’m Monique, creator of Lit Within Collective, and your host and support for your retreat weekend!

It’s my second year at Nectar and I cannot wait to welcome and share the space with you. You can count on me for guided sessions, deep chats, a restaurant or activity recommendation and a warm smile.

My dream is to foster an inclusive, open minded, and cozy weekend for you to show up as your unique self.

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The FAQs

Never been on a retreat or are you attending your 10th or 100th retreat? Amazing! Check out the below to learn more about what makes this weekend so special.

  • I’m so glad you’re planning to join! Expect to be guided in intentional yoga sessions, nourished with wonderful meals, and time to connect with others or rest on your own.

    Want hear more?

    I’ll be hosting live 30 minute calls on IG-live to share about the retreat and answer your questions on the following dates:
    Dec 6th: 1pm PST & January 11th 2026: 1pm PST

  • Absolutely not! Even if you’ve never practiced, you’re welcome here. My retreat will offer classes for all levels whether it is your first day on your mat or you’ve been practicing for decades. I aim to ensure classes are accessible, full of modifications, and informed by varying abilities and intersectionalities. One of my goals is to further your relationship with the principles of yoga such as meditation, reflection, and a holistic lifestyle.

  • Bowen Island is a short 20 minute ferry away from Metro Vancouver, making it perfect for an accessible retreat.
    Nectar sits on 20 acres of forested land, the ancestral and unceded territory of Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island) at 720 Gardner Lane. For detailed driving and public transportation directions, click here. If you are driving, complimentary parking is available on-site.

  • Please plan to share your dietary restrictions early so that I can give ample notice to the chefs. Please refer to the schedule for meals provided. All meals are vegetarian, made day of, and are delicious! Coffee, tea, water, and milk options are available all day along with light snacks to keep guests nourished. If you have any must haves, I recommend you pack a few of those to ensure you have a comfortable stay.

  • There’s plenty to explore while at Nectar and more so on Bowen Island. There will be massage therapists available (info to be shared ~20 days before your retreat) and you can book Mist Thermal Spa , both located at Nectar. Additionally, there are great walks, hikes, shopping and an incredible artists’ community right on the island.

    Please refer to this guide for ideas and don’t hesitate to reach out with questions.

    Also, you’ll always hear me recommend a nap or rest when you feel called!