Our signature Enso retreats on an oceanfront Salt Spring Island property or the beaches of Baja, Mexico. View our upcoming 2024 retreats below to find one that suits your needs.

“The professional facilitators and the finely tuned and balanced itinerary they created facilitated a learning experience that has enriched my life. I’m already looking forward to my next enso experience.”

~Jen Allan, RCMP Corporal

What’s included

“I have been to two retreat workshops at enso, one on transitions and another on creativity. Both were fabulous. The pacing, facilitation, facilities and setting were wonderful, as was the food. Dori is the most gracious host and thinks of everything. Her workshops are restorative and inspiring  and I highly recommend them.”

~Shauna Butterwick, professor, artist, poet

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“I’m a bit nervous and shy. I have never done a retreat before…”

We embrace and welcome all emotions. It is natural to feel apprehensive about a new experience—many guests feel the same way. enso Retreat Centre is a very warm, welcoming environment, and we guarantee you will start to relax, unwind and refuel the minute you arrive on the island and our property.

“Is it ok to come to the retreat solo?”

Absolutely! Many guests come on their own—it is the perfect opportunity to let your guard down and let go. You will meet other people with similar interests and experiences, and you may make new lifelong friends!

“What type of people will be at these retreats?”

All types of people join us here at enso. From busy professionals to busy moms, full-time students, retirees and all nationalities. Our differences are not as important as the one thing that draws people to a specific retreat. Everyone has a shared goal of wanting time away to recharge, refuel, evolve and try something new.

“Will I be made to share personal issues?”

Although we have activities that connect you with one another, this is not therapy or counselling. You are not made to share anything you don’t want to, AND you are given an opportunity to share, contribute and connect if you choose. We commit to creating a safe space to share and relax.

“Will you accommodate my food sensitivities?”

We ensure we have options for all types of dietary restrictions. We keep menus simple yet nourishing and delicious. We source local and organic food when we can. You won’t go hungry! Our retreats are typically a mix of food prepared by a private chef, along with us doing some of the prep and meals in a communal style-way. By creating community and connection with food, it nourishes the body, mind and soul!

“I’m nervous—I have never done yoga or meditation before.” or “I am not good at it.”

Here’s the good thing: there is no report card for yoga or meditation! We do a style of yoga that is for EVERYONE. We keep it simple, accessible, and you do whatever is available to you. Our yoga is ‘the yoga of awareness’ and is mostly done with the eyes closed. You can even do it on a chair if you need to. :) We do active and guided meditations that are easily done when you are back home.

“I have never been to Salt Spring Island. Is it hard to get to?”

Arrival to Salt Spring Island is by ferry or by float plane. If you plan to drive your car over, you have options for routes and harbours via ferries. Reservations are strongly recommended if you drive. If you plan to walk on the ferry or take the float plane over, we can arrange transport to and from our property. More details are in the retreat section, but please don’t hesitate to contact us. The ferry ride in itself is part of the journey and immerses you into a different experience immediately.

cancellation policy

Terms and Conditions:

COVID-19 Policy: We will hold our retreats as scheduled unless prohibited by government restrictions, including lockdowns.

General Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be submitted in writing via email. Our refund policy is stated as follows:

• Prior to 90 days of retreat commencement, your deposit and payments will be refunded, minus a $250 processing fee.

• Between 30 and 89 days of retreat commencement, if we are able to fill your spot with another guest, we will refund the total amount paid including your deposit, minus a $250 processing fee. If we are not able to fill your spot with another guest, then your deposit is non-refundable, however any payments made to date are 50% refundable. Any payments held for this reason may be applied towards a future retreat, program, course or coaching session.

• Within 30 days of retreat commencement, no refunds will be given unless we are able to fill your spot. In this case, we will refund the total amount paid including your deposit, minus a $250 processing fee.

• You may transfer your reservation to another guest, and all payments and deposits will transfer at 100%,

Travel Insurance: Due to unforeseeable air travel disruptions, and medical issues including testing positive for COVID-19 before or during travel, we encourage guests to purchase travel insurance.

**No refunds or partial credits for those who do not complete the retreat, or for arriving late or leaving early.  

We reserve the right to cancel retreats, in which case all payments will be refunded.

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