Retreats
Some learning can only happen in person ~ around a fire, at a shared table, in circle. Arrive as you are; leave with new practices, deep connections and a ceremony you helped create.
Two ways to gather
Our retreats gather small groups in beautiful places close to Vancouver, weaving ritual, rest, story and ceremony into our time together. Day retreats are an afternoon or a full day of ritual on the North Shore and Bowen Island, a gentle way to begin or to return to your practice. Weekend retreats are two nights away at a retreat centre, with shared meals, time on the land and room for the group to settle in and go deeper.
Who should join
Our retreats are for anyone curious about ritual and ceremony, whatever your beliefs or experience. People come to mark a transition ~ a loss, an ending, a new beginning ~ to slow down and reconnect with the land, or simply to be held in a circle of others. No previous experience is needed, and everything is offered as an invitation. Some retreats are open to everyone and others are gathered for women, so each retreat's page tells you who it's for.
How to join
Because our retreats are small and intimate, most are by application. Fill in the short form on the retreat's page, and we'll read it personally and reply by email; once your place is confirmed, you'll receive a secure payment link. Some day retreats, like our Elements of Ritual days at Nectar Yoga, are booked directly with the venue through the link on the retreat's page. Not sure which retreat is right for you? Write to us. We're happy to talk it through.
Upcoming retreats
Jan 15, 2027 – Jan 17, 2027
Wintering ~ A New Year Retreat
Jan 31, 2027
Visioning ~ A Day of Ritual & Story
Feb 21, 2027
Earth Rituals ~ A Day Retreat at Nectar
Feb 28, 2027
Water Rituals ~ A Day Retreat at Nectar
Mar 7, 2027
Fire Rituals ~ A Day Retreat at Nectar
Mar 14, 2027
Air Rituals ~ A Day Retreat at Nectar
Apr 30, 2027 – May 2, 2027
The Art of Aging ~ A Ritual Retreat
Meet your guide
Megan Sheldon
Megan Sheldon (she/her) is a cultural mythologist, humanist celebrant, end-of-life doula, and co-founder of Be Ceremonial, the world's first guided ritual and ceremony platform. She is the author of Ritual Without Religion: A Humanist Guide to Creating Secular Ceremonies, and has spent years crafting ceremonies across the life cycle, with a focus on grief and loss. Her passion is helping people cross the silent thresholds and mark those seemingly invisible moments of change with meaning. She offers workshops, courses and in-person retreats near her home in North Vancouver, BC.
What participants say
Immersing in ritual and ceremony in a gorgeous environment with Megan was an experience I’ll never forget. The accommodations were wonderful and provided amazing meals. The days were filled with inspiring stories, gentle nudges, and a strong sense of community. These ladies provided a brave space to share, cry, laugh, and build relationships with.
This was my first time and the experience exceeded my expectations. A new person will experience a connection and openness with other participants of all ages and from all walks of life, which will enrich their individual experience and their intentions for attending.
My expectations to be nurtured and nourished in the company of open-hearted, extraordinary women was exactly what I needed.
Expect a well held, well planned, nurturing weekend with women in a beautiful setting with fabulous food, amazing co-creators and a warm, open convener.
