Wild Awakening
A 6-night Caribbean retreat to reconnect with your body, your breath, and the deeper rhythm of life.
Calm your mind.
Reconnect to your heart. Awaken your soul.
In the chaos of daily life, it’s easy to lose touch with yourself, your surroundings, and the meaningful moments that bring you peace. If you’re feeling stretched thin, disconnected, or simply yearning for stillness, The Quiet Path offers a space to pause, breathe, and find clarity.
Whether this is your first retreat experience or a continuation of your personal growth journey, The Quiet Path invites you to arrive as you are. There’s no need for perfection, no expectations—just a safe and supportive space to lean into the quiet and leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected.
Your quiet path is waiting. Will you take the first step?
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.”
— John Muir
What's Included:
→ 7 days and 6 nights of accommodation at Gitana del Mar
→ 2 x Daily yoga practices
→ Opening and closing circle ceremonies
→ Guided meditation and breathwork sessions
→ 3 nourishing meals per day
→ Spiritual Kogi Ceremony
→ Day trip to Tayrona Park
→ Plenty of free time to unwind, and relax
→ Intentionally curated welcome gift
→ Connection with a like-hearted group of humans
“In clinical studies, we have seen that 2 hours of nature sounds a day significantly reduce stress hormones up to 800% and activates 500 to 600 DNA segments known to be responsible for healing and repairing the body.”
— Dr. Joe Dispenza
Why This Retreat?
Life rarely gives us permission to pause, but The Quiet Path is your chance to step away and reconnect—with yourself, with nature, and with others.
Set on beautiful Bowen Island, Nectar Yoga is more than a venue—it’s a sanctuary. Surrounded by lush forests, this tranquil retreat center offers a unique blend of comfort and connection to the natural world. With its serene yoga dome, cozy accommodations, and intentional spaces for reflection, it invites you to dream, explore, and rest deeply.
This retreat is thoughtfully designed to help you find balance: a harmony between introspection and connection. Through yoga, meaningful community, and the stillness of nature, you’ll uncover space for peace, self-discovery, and transformation.
Accommodations
Eco-Chic Bungalows are the ideal place to relax. Each bungalow is designed with a very distinct architectural feature that the indigenous from the area have been utilizing for hundreds of years…. the palm roof. Not only are these structures made from sustainably and locally harvested palm fronds, the vaulted ceiling design keeps the rooms cooler and more fresh than any other available, man-made material.
Bungalow Sierra (sleeps 2-4)
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The Bungalow Sierra is the largest and most stunning room. Featuring breathtaking beach and ocean views and at over 800 sqft, this bungalow boasts an open floor plan with 1 King Bed (can also be set up with two single beds) and 2 separate single beds.
This Cathedral Style structure is made with natural and native guadua (bamboo), hardwood and clay from the lower region of Sierra Nevada Mountains. The large and unique bathroom has 2 sinks and a shell inspired shower with hot water.
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$3,000 usd Per Person
Payment Plans Are Available
Bungalow Selva (sleeps 2-3)
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The Bungalow Selva is an all wood bungalow and is the most private and exclusive option. It has a one (1) queen bed and one (1) single bed as well as a private bathroom with open air shower and hot water.
This is the closest option to the beach and the most private. The Bungalow Selva also has a private sitting garden in front of the bungalow.
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$3,000 usd Per Person
Payment Plans Are Available
Bungalow Nukuba (sleeps 4)
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This exquisite room features a tall, lofted roof, crafted from bamboo and thatch. Nukuba signifies shell in the Kogui language, and this structure embodies the same sense of security, tranquility, and contentment that a seashell offers to its cherished occupant.
Each Nukuba Bungalow boasts a private wooden deck front porch and are set apart and more private than the Bungalow Suites and Standards.
They have one (1) King bed (or 2 single beds) and two (2) additional single beds. The max capacity is 4 guests.
Each Nukuba has a private, open-air bathroom.
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$3,000 usd (pp shared 2 people)
Payment Plans Are Available
Bungalow Treehouse (sleeps 1-2)
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This two- story Bungalow is tucked away in the jungle gardens of Gitana under our beloved Mango Trees and has gorgeous views all around.
This gorgeous space has a opened living room, balcony with views of our beachfront forest and the most incredible private bathroom with outdoor shower. Ideal for a couple the room has a King bed that can also turn into two twin beds.
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$3,500 usd (Private)
$3,000 us pp (Shared, 2 person)
Payment Plans Are Available
Bungalow Suite (sleeps 2-3)
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The Bungalow Suites are spacious, have one (1) queen bed and one (1) twin bed as well as a private bathroom with an open air shower (hot water).
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$2,500 usd Per Person
Payment Plans Available
Standard Bungalow (sleeps 3)
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The Bungalow Standards have three (3) single beds and a private bathroom with an open air shower with hot water.
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$2,500 usd Per Person
Payment Plans Available
Nourishing Plant Based Meals
During your retreat, delicious and nourishing plant-based meals will be created and served. The menus change with the seasons, so you can expect to enjoy delicious, enticing plant-based foods that reflect the bounty of the land. arrival.
Meet your Leaders
ERIKA BLAKELY
I’m a leadership coach, retreat facilitator, and Baptiste Certified Yoga Teacher with over a decade of experience creating powerful spaces for growth and transformation.
After walking away from a corporate career in accounting, I committed fully to the path of yoga and leadership. I’ve trained for over 1,000 hours with some of the most respected teachers in the world—including through The Baptiste Institute—and now co-lead 200-hour teacher trainings and lead international retreats that take people deep into themselves.
My work blends yoga, embodied leadership, coaching, and personal inquiry. I create experiences that challenge people to get honest, go inward, and reconnect with what matters—whether that’s on the mat, in conversation, or halfway across the world in a retreat setting.
TRISTA GEDDES
Five years ago, I ventured into Baptiste Yoga to add variety to my fitness routine and increase my flexibility.
Little did I know, this choice would spark a profound passion for yoga. By 2020, I had completed my 200-hour RYT, and by 2021, my 300-hour training, deepening my expertise and love for teaching. I'm certified in special populations, YIN, and Power Yoga, reflecting my comprehensive approach to practice.
Becoming an Elevation Life Coach transformed me and my teaching, enhancing my connection with students and my impact. I'm committed to helping others achieve both physical and mental clarity through Baptiste Yoga.