Return to Your Light
Spirit School Retreat 2026
JUNE 8–12, 2026
A retreat for those who feel the quiet pull toward renewal, deeper connection, and a return to their own Spirit.
At Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre, Maple Ridge, BC - Katzie and Kwantlen First Nations Territories
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! ✨
Your Invitation
If you’re feeling the quiet pull toward renewal, deeper connection, and returning to your own light…
this retreat is calling you home.
Secure your space and give yourself the gift of rest, reconnection, and rediscovered purpose.
Rest deeply. Reconnect meaningfully.
Return inspired.
After we receive your information, we will reach out to confirm your registration details within 48 hours.
There comes a time in every spiritual path when your inner flame needs tending. You’ve shown up, you’ve given generously, you’ve held space for others — and now your own soul quietly calls you home to rest, to breathe, to remember yourself again.
The Spirit School Retreat is a sacred invitation to step away from the noise and return to your own light.
Here, beneath ancient trees beside calm waters, you will be seen. You will be met where you are. And you will be guided back into your centre — nourished, inspired, and recharged.
This is not just a retreat.
It is a profound pause and a return to:
your breath
your body’s wisdom
your connection with spirit and Self
your clarity and passion for the work you are here to do
Together, in heart-led community, we create a rhythm of rest + reconnection + resurgence that supports your spirit to expand without overwhelm.
Choose Your Retreat Experience
Soulo Experience
✦ Solo room on the main floor
✦ Private space to decompress
✦ Same floor as the fireplace lounge
Soulful Duo
✦ 2-person occupancy
✦ Lower floor with patio walk-out
✦ Same floor as dining & refreshment
Slumber Party
✦ Come with a group of friends. . . or meet some new ones!
✦ 4-person occupancy
✦ Upper floor with lounge area
Come In Tired — Leave Reignited
At the Spirit School Retreat, you will:
Rest intentionally with space for silence, stillness, and deep restoration
Reconnect deeply to your own intuition, spirit allies, and inner knowing
Return to your purpose with clarity, courage, and renewed creative spark
Feel seen in community among heart-aligned practitioners who truly understand your path
Everything in this retreat, from restful mornings, gentle teachings, and inner reflection time to guided circles, soulful ceremony, and nature immersion, is designed to help you come home to your light and step back into the world with impact and grace.
“My soul, my heart, has never felt this full, I don’t think ever. I am so grateful for this experience. For meeting everybody, all the magical times we had together, I love you all so much from the bottom of my heart. So so grateful to meet you and to have had this time together.”
–Courtney
Each day we balance:
Rest + reflection
Guided spiritual practices
Community sharing and heartfelt connection
Nature immersion and quiet time
This retreat is spacious — intentionally crafted for inner work and soulful leisure.
What to Expect Each Day
2026 Retreat Outline
Monday
The Threshold
Tuesday
Threads of Belonging
Earth as an Oracle
Return to Stillness
Wednesday
Guided by Light
The Elements of Spirit Communication
The Dream Weavers (Pyjama-themed)
Thursday
The Return to Self
The Soul Knows The Way
Spirit School Mystics Night (Trivia + Spirit Salon)
See highlights and activities from our 2025 retreat
See highlights and activities from our 2024 retreat
The Location
Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre
Maple Ridge, BC
Katzie and Kwantlen First Nations Territories
A Sanctuary for Your Spirit
Held at Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre, a quiet lakeside haven where the world’s bustle drops away, this week allows your nervous system to soften, your intuition to strengthen, and your heart to open. Wrapped in forest and water, you’ll feel the earth’s quiet support as you slow down, breathe, and simply be.
Whether you’re a seasoned healer or a newly awakened lightworker, this space welcomes you with openness, care, and deep respect for your journey.
“I met my guides, I met my people, I feel supported and held like a child. …I met some lifelong friends and made some lifelong memories. People have been asking me how it has been and I can’t even put it into words. I just want to say thank you, thank you for your love, I feel it everywhere.”
–Kay
Spirit School Retreat FAQ
Location: Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre, Maple Ridge, BC
1.5 hrs from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) / 45 minutes from Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
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The retreat takes place at Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.
Loon Lake is a forest-immersed retreat centre located inside the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest, owned and operated by UBC. It is a quiet, serene lakeside environment surrounded by old-growth trees, wildlife, and miles of walking trails … a perfect setting for deep spiritual work, ceremony, and community connection.
Loon Lake offers a mix of cozy lodge rooms and community-style cabins, beautiful dining spaces, and multiple indoor gathering rooms right beside the water.
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From Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Loon Lake is approximately 1.5–2 hours depending on traffic.
Basic Route:
• Hwy 99 → Hwy 91 → Hwy 1 East
• Exit toward Maple Ridge
• Continue toward the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
• Follow signs to Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat CentreA detailed map + GPS link will be provided in your welcome package.
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Yes! On April 15th, we are opening a dedicated retreat community space on Spirit School Online where you can:
• Offer or request rides
• Coordinate carpools from Vancouver & the airport
• Connect with others arriving at similar times
• Ask travel questions in real time -
• Dinner on Monday
• All meals Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Breakfast on Friday
• All ceremonies, teachings, workshops, and gatherings
• All retreat materials
• Retreat gift bag with useful keepsakes
• All retreat materials
• Access to the retreat centre and forest walking trails, sauna, canoes and more(Travel to and from the retreat is not included.)
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Yes, payment plans are available - we will reach out once we receive your deposit to set up your custom payment planEmail assistant@squamishmedium.com to discuss in advance
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You can choose from several room types at Loon Lake:
Solo Room
• A private 2-bed room
• Ideal for those who want privacy and deep restDuo Room
• Two-person shared room
• Each person gets their own bedSlumber Party Room (3–4 guests)
• A larger shared room 4 beds
• Separate Toilet from Shower Bathroom
• Dining Table + For Chairs
• Perfect for community-minded guests
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Yes! Leading up to the retreat, you’ll receive:
• Two live community gatherings
• Full packing list
• Travel + carpooling coordination
• Access to the retreat community space on April 15th
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A full, printable packing list will be provided, including:
• Comfortable clothing for ceremony & movement
• Cozy layers (Loon Lake evenings can be cool)
• Indoor shoes or slippers
• Water bottle
• Journal + pen
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Loon Lake dining services accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and food sensitivities where possible.
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Each day includes a balance of:
• Morning teachings
• Guided inner work
• Ceremony + connection
• Integration time
• Evening community gatherings
• Optional quiet time, nature walks, or restA full schedule will be shared closer to the retreat - see past itineraries below.
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Arrival: Monday afternoon AFTER 3:30 pm
Departure: Friday morning after breakfast -
Some lodges and rooms are fully wheelchair-accessible.There is also an elevator in the lodge. If you have specific mobility needs, please let us know so we can book you into the most supportive room.
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Yes, this retreat is designed to nurture your spirit and your relationship to the spirit of everyone and everything around you. All humans are welcome.
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Due to high upfront venue and catering costs:
• Deposits are non-refundable
• 50% refund is available up to 90 days before the retreat
• No refunds within 90 days of the retreatYou may transfer or gift your spot if you cannot attend… email us for help with a name change.
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• This is a semi-tech-free environment
• Confidentiality and emotional safety are core values
• You may bring comfort items (pillows, blankets, etc.)
• Come as you are, I accept you as you come.
Below is a sample schedule that is subject to change to provide an overview of our anticipated retreat experience:
What I experienced here was incredible. It far surpassed my wildest expectations. …It’s just like a reconnection to the earth, my practice, and everything. It’s been such an amazing experience and I really truly feel that we are leaving as completely different people than we came in as, and that in of itself is incredible powerful, so thank you.
–Bri
SECURE YOUR SPOT
After we receive your information, we will reach out to confirm your registration details within 48 hours.