Signature Retreats

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2025 Signature retreats

We are delighted to introduce our 2025 Signature Retreats, focusing on unique opportunities to learn and connect.

May 22-26, 2025

Caws & Claws: The Birds and Bears of Coastal Vancouver Island

With

Dr. Rob Butler

Pacific Sounds Lodge, Bamfield, BC

4+ spots

May 29-June 2, 2025

Key of Sea: A Singing and Nature Retreat on Canada’s West Coast

With

Wendy Nixon Stothert &

Renée Baron

Pacific Sounds Lodge, Bamfield, BC

Sold out for 2025.

June 9 - 13, 2025

A Bear’s Necessities: Exploring the Interwoven World of West Coast Wildlife

With

Helen Davis & Richard Weir

Pacific Sounds Lodge, Bamfield, BC

4+ spots

Sept 2-6, 2025

Paddling the Pacific: A West Coast Sea-Kayaking Retreat

With

David Pinel

Pacific Sounds Lodge, Bamfield, BC

2 spaces left

September 25-29, 2025

Shores, Spores, and S’mores: An Exploration of West Coast Mushrooms, Wildlife, and Outdoor Adventure

With

Andy Mackinnon

Pacific Sounds Lodge, Bamfield, BC

October 2-6, 2025

Stars & Sea Stars – A One-of-a-Kind Snorkelling & Astronomy Experience

With

Dr. Sara Ellison &

Dr. Jon Willis

Pacific Sounds Lodge, Bamfield, BC

October 22 - 26, 2025

Horizons at Night: A Celebration of the Celestial Through Astrophotography

With

Jeanine Holowatuik

Pacific Sounds Lodge, Bamfield, BC

2026 signature retreats

Please check back soon for our 2026 Signature Lodge Stays, designed to make the most of seasonal highlights, special guests, and unique learning opportunities each year between May and October.

Private Retreats & Gatherings

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Inclusive Stays

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