In general, most people fly into Vancouver (YVR).

You can also fly to Victoria (YYJ), although non-stop ferries from Victoria (Swartz Bay) to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) are more limited. Make sure to check the ferry schedule here.

Please try to arrive onsite at Bodega Ridge by 6PM on October 8th, so that you can meet the crew and enjoy dinner.

There are two direct ferries to Galiano Island on October 8: 10:25am and 7:30pm.

We recommend flying to Vancouver on October 7 and then take the 10:25am ferry on October 8.

Guests arriving at Vancouver Airport on October 8 can travel to Galiano Island as follows:

Option 1: Rent a Car

• Collect your rental car at Vancouver Airport.

• Drive directly to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes).

• Park and board the ferry to Galiano Island (reserve tickets in advance for the 10:25am or 7:30pm ferry).

• Upon arrival at Sturdies Bay, drive to Bodega Ridge (approx. 30 minutes) or we can arrange for shuttle pickup if you walk onto the ferry.

Option 2: Taxi/Lyft/Uber + Ferry

• Book a taxi or Lyft/Uber from Vancouver Airport to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal.

• Purchase walk-on ferry ticket in advance for the desired departure (10:25am or 7:30pm).

• Take the ferry to Sturdies Bay on Galiano Island.

• Coordinate a shuttle pickup at Sturdies Bay.

Option 3: Carpool with Other Guests

• Connect with other guests arriving around the same time using the carpool list to be distributed 2 weeks before the retreat.

Option 4: Float Plane (Fastest and Most Scenic Option)

Guests may also travel to Galiano Island by float plane.

Float plane service is available from Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (downtown Vancouver) and YVR South Terminal in Richmond, with flights arriving at Montague Harbour on Galiano Island. The flight from Vancouver is approximately 20 minutes and offers beautiful views of the Gulf Islands.

Guests traveling from the United States may also fly directly from Seattle via Kenmore Air, which offers seasonal float plane service to Galiano Island / Montague Harbour (flight time approximately 1 hour).

Upon arrival at Montague Harbour, Bodega Ridge is approximately 20 minutes by car. We can coordinate a shuttle pickup from the float plane dock if needed.

If you plan to arrive by float plane, we recommend booking early as seats are limited. Please also share your arrival time with us so we can arrange transportation to Bodega Ridge.

Note: Confirm ferry schedules and purchase tickets early to secure your spot.

Arrival Day is Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

• Check-in opens at 2pm with light snacks at Bodega Ridge on Galiano Island

• Pink Geranium Cafe & Store is open until 4pm - coffee, fresh baked goods, groceries, snacks for purchase

• Dinner will be served from 6 - 7pm

Departure Day is Sunday, November 8, 2026.

• Breakfast at 7:30am

• Check-out by 11am

• A small sacred item that you can place on our altar for the week to soak up the energy and blessings of the space. Please refrain from choosing something highly valuable. You will take these items back home with you at the end of the retreat.

• A travel alarm clock/watch (we will be mostly tech-free, so please don’t plan on using your phone while in sessions, a watch is also nice for seeing the time without having to use your device during the day)

• Refillable sealed water bottle / mug (one will also be provided)

• Comfortable, warm practice clothing and outdoor clothing. Think layers (indoor and outdoor). We will be outside rain or shine!

• Waterproof jacket or raincoat. British Columbia + Fall = Rain

• Layered clothing (thermal base layer, fleece or insulated jacket)

• Moisture-wicking shirts

• Durable/waterproof hiking pants

• Comfortable waterproof hiking boots / trail running shoes with good grip

• Extra socks (2-4 pairs, preferably wool or synthetic)

• Warm hat (toque) and gloves

• Swimsuit

• Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)

• Headlamp for our early morning hike

• A full supply of necessary medications + supplements

• All necessary toiletries needed

• Credit card for incidentals & any optional purchases at Pink Geranium Cafe: Bodega asks all guests to provide a credit card at check-in for any purchases made on the property.

• Optional: snack or energy bars, immune-boosting and internal cleansing supplements and herbs

Expect cool, damp fall conditions (mid-40s to mid-50s F / 7–13°C). Rain is likely, with shifting skies. Pack waterproof layers and warm clothing.

Please be prepared!

Please share any food allergies or special dietary needs through our INTAKE FORM no later than October 1, 2025.

Your retreat schedule will be provided upon arrival. If you have any questions about the schedule in advance, please contact us.

Props Provided:

Yoga mats, yoga blocks, straps, and blankets are all available.

It is HIGHLY recommended you bring any amenities, or toiletries you prefer or anticipate needing during the retreat. 

Bathrooms are equipped with all-natural soaps and towels.

You can book a spa session directly with Isabella from BASK portable spa services at 1.250.464.1337 or https://baskspa.ca/.

Your retreat schedule will be provided upon arrival so you may book spa appointments during breaks and meal times without missing anything!

These five days are woven together with intention. Meditation, breathwork, yoga and embodied movement, wilderness immersion, art, music and storytelling, and fireside conversation — each element chosen not as an activity but as a doorway. Into the body. Into silence. Into honest conversation with the men beside you.

Time in community and time in solitude. Both matter. Both are part of the work and experience.

No previous experience is required. Simply show up as you are — every part of this experience is yours to make your own.

Bodega Ridge is nestled in between the oceans and forests of beautiful Galiano Island, BC. It’s where reflection and contemplation are at ease, and where time seems to stand still. Where your whole person - mind, body and spirit- is nourished and restored. Cocooned in the magic of the island, Bodega Ridge is designed to allow guests to reconnect with nature, with others, and with themselves.

Address: 120 Manastee Road Galiano Island, BC V0N 1P0

Phone: 1.250.539.2677

Website: https://www.bodegaridge.com/