The ski temple with wood burning sauna is now open for nightly stays
Forest bathing, healing retreats, yoga retreats, men's groups, and rites of passage events for youth
Located in the goat range between Kaslo and New Denver on the 31A. We are in the sub alpine at 1250m elevation near Retallack BC on the north side of the highway. This provides for excellent snowpack in the winter and epic hiking in the summer with views of Mt. Brennan, Texas Peak, Rico mountain and Mt. Loki right out the temple door.
Backcountry Enthusiast
The Temple is a sacred space of belonging as we are all being called home.
Care Giver
The love that has been put into the Temple and its spectacular location creates infinite possibilities for connection and magical space held.
Carpenter
Love lives in the walls at the Sun temple!! It's a deep honour to bath in the grace of this sacred space .. the mother heartbeat is here for all who desire Illumination, transcendence and peace. Mahalo nui loa.
Sound Healer
The sun temple, high in the mountains is a magical place to re connect to your mind, body and spirit. It was an honour to be part of it’s healing energy!
Power Couple
We are dedicated to creating a safe space where all are welcome to reconnect with nature and themselves.
We believe in low impact human powered experiences such as back-country skiing, snowshoeing, nature walks, forest meditations and exploring the world class trails that surround us.
The sanctuary was designed to create a feeling of safety and promote a relaxed nervous system. By creating a space that is alcohol and wi-fi free, it allows the mind to be still, creating lasting presence and deepening intuitive connection. The space is great for rite of passage events, retreats, men’s groups, and a base camp for skiing deep powder!
Not only do we leave no trace, we give the land a hand to grow with velocity utilizing our forest management plan. We are a sanctuary first for the animals, trees, all the biodiversity in between.
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The Sun Temple has a full kitchen with propane stove and small fridge and running water outside the door. There are 2 single beds, sleeping mats. Extra blankets and sleeping bags are available please bring your own sheets, or they can be available by request. There is a stocked woodshed to supply wood for the stoves in the temple and the sauna. There is an outhouse and a composting toilet near the Sauna.
There is basic lighting set up in the kitchen, yet headlights are handy.
The sanctuary was designed as an alcohol free space.
There is no Wifi at the temple. We find people don't miss it.
Pack everything you need for an overnight backcountry adventure. Some recommendations include:
More details on directions can be found here.
In the winter, we recommend 6. In summer months we recommend 8 with two camp sites close to the temple.
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I felt so supported and welcomed at The Sun Temple. It's a gorgeous spot to embrace the environment of Retallack. I would definitely return. Thank you for creating a safe and beautiful place.