"Picture this - Summer Camp but for the Mind, Body and Spirit! What an incredible experience with a group of amazing women; coming together as strangers and leaving with a deep sense of connectedness. I arrived frazzled as heck and left a few days later feeling so grounded and surrounded by love. Sointula truly has a special energy to it, a powerful but gentle force reminding you to Be Here Now. 3 nights of care and community with Carolann at the helm was exactly what my soul was craving, thank you thank you thank you. Would recommend it a hundred times over to anyone and everyone!"

"I recently had the pleasure of attending a weekend women’s retreat hosted by Carolann Stoll in the idyllic setting of Sointula, BC, and it was nothing short of transformative. From the moment I arrived, I was enveloped in a serene atmosphere that set the tone for a truly rejuvenating experience. The retreat featured nightly acupuncture and massage treatments that were positively heavenly. Carolann and Lisa created a calming and restorative environment, allowing me to unwind and release stress accumulated from daily life. Each session left me feeling renewed and deeply relaxed, setting a peaceful tone for a great night’s sleep. The nature hikes were another highlight, offering breathtaking views of Sointula’s stunning landscapes. Walking through lush forests and along pristine beaches, I felt a reestablished connection with nature. The hikes were both invigorating and meditative, providing a perfect balance of physical activity and mental clarity. Our meals were delicious, prepared with the freshest local ingredients. Whether it was a hearty breakfast to start the day or a sumptuous dinner to close it, every meal was outstanding. Plenty of tasty snacks were also available throughout the day. Overall, the weekend retreat in Sointula was an extraordinary experience. The combination of holistic treatments, friendly and supportive participants, immersive nature hikes, and exquisite meals created a perfect sanctuary for relaxation and renewal. I left feeling deeply rejuvenated and inspired, eagerly looking forward to returning and reconnecting with my new found friends. 10/10 recommend. "

"When the ferry docks and you drive off the ramp, Carolann's place is right there! All day you can view the beach waves, the islands in the distance and the ferries arriving and departing. The home has such a cozy atmosphere. We had lovely breakfasts and delicious dinners shared together in this warm and welcoming home. Carolann facilitated connection by having us use our intuition then we reflected by writing in our journals each day. There were many opportunities to connect and get to know the other women in the group. We shared our experiences and stories creating some solid friendships. Every evening we were pampered on our floor mats with hot packs, cushions and blankets while Carolann and Lisa relaxed us with sound therapy. Then they massaged our faces, our arms, our feet and Carolann gave us blessings and acupuncture. With the sound of the ocean waves crashing outside, we were sent off to bed with another hot pack and whispers of "sweet dreams, sleep well" in our ears. We were lead on some island excursions too. By far my favourite one was walking silent and barefoot through the forest to the Melvin's Bog. My senses were heightened and my heart was moved deeply. This was the grounding I so very much needed. Each day there was some time for reflection. Some of us went beachcombing, others went to the local cafe or layed down for a nap. Safety, respect, stillness, connection...the perfect setting for women to come together. Thank you again for this gift. Love and Light"

"Such gratitude to be in a beautiful space in the presence of such beautiful souls! So many wonderful moments to be remembered and cherished ! Thank you!"

The timing was so perfect for me in my healing journey, and the experience was so beyond my expectations, and I am still enjoying the afterglow. I am so inspired by each and everyone of you. I am cooking (and eating) more healthy meals thanks to Dawn's inspiring dinners and I am moving more thanks to Lena's Tibetan yoga, and I am continuing to manage pain and healing thanks to Carolann and Lena's healing sessions. I am still sleeping 8 hours a night! The forest bathing and ocean walking with the loons was amazing, and inspired me to walk on the beach every day.

I remember the very first evening we shared our intentions for the weekend. I can't speak for all, but for myself taking the time and space to listen and reflect, provided me with the opportunity to heal a very large piece of my healing journey. I thank each and every one of you for holding the space for me to work through my process. I thought the weekend together to be one that I will truly remember. I so loved all the activities Carolann and Lena had us participate in - enen the thrift shop ended up with a pleasant surprise for me! The food was made with wholesome nutrition, beauriful colours, flavours and textures and of course with much love. Thank you Carolann, Lena and Dawn for the opportunity to sit back and be nourished and pampered with such spectacular meals.

Lena the goodie bags were comsically perfect and I also am doing the Tibetan 5 Rites. Also the evening spa provided a gift of amazing sleep! Carolann showed me the great gift of going with the flow, following your intuition and allowing things to unfold - I am a planner and scheduler so this was challenging but it was also very freeing. As I reflect I see that great insight and the opportunity to be more intuitive can come from the "gaps" so thank you for that.

A big hug and heartfelt thank you to all the amazing women for a truly memorable weekend! Special thanks to Lena and Carolann for a spectacular retreat and workshop-good food, good friends, good fun. Thanks to Dawn for the lovely dinners. Thanks to everybody for the numerous "gifts" from our time together... the insight, the support, the encouragement, the friendship and the kindness -Wow, just WOW! I have really enjoyed doing the Tibetan Rites everyday and am up to 9 reps of each.