Rites of the Priestess Retreat

August 31st - September 6th 2026 
Nectar Retreat Center, Bowen Island, BC, Canada

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Step beyond the threshold of the everyday and into the ancient rhythms of the Priestess path – for modern life. This retreat is a return to the rituals and rites of the Priestess — a ceremonial journey where your voice, your body, your spirit, and your dreams are welcomed home as sacred.

Across six days of reverence and ritual, we will enter the temple and gather to reclaim what was once known: that the feminine body is a vessel of mystery, wisdom, and power.

This is a call to those ready to remember.

The Temple is open FOR YOU

Yes, you, Sister! For the woman who feels the beat of something ancient rising in her chest, for she who wishes to be held in ceremony and met with reverence. For any woman who feels the call to awaken more deeply to the Great Mysteries, Great Nature, and the path of the Priestess, this is for you.

There is no need to have any experience; you need only an open heart and a desire to delve deeply into the well of what is calling you.

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ABOUT the RETREAT

The Rites of the Priestess is a six-day ceremonial immersion held in sacred sisterhood on the wild shores of Bowen Island. Rooted in ancient feminine wisdom, this retreat invites you to cross the threshold into your own remembering.

Each day is a temple of its own, where you’ll be guided through transformational rituals, oracular practices, and earth-honoring rites to awaken the Priestess within. This is a homecoming to your power, your truth, and the sacred rhythms of life.

WHY the PRIESTESS
ARCHETYPE IS
NEEDED NOW

The Priestess is she who walks between words — the seen and the unseen, the magick and the mundane. When a woman remembers the ancient rhythms within her, and her ability to be at this threshold, healing begins — not just for herself, but for all she touches. The Earth responds in kind, for the path of the Priestess is rooted in the same cycles that govern nature: birth, death, rebirth.

We move through countless thresholds in a lifetime — seasons of becoming, shedding, and returning. This retreat invites you to honour those transitions with sacred ceremony and intention, to deepen your sense of worth and live in harmony with your true nature.

The Rites of the Priestess guides us through all aspects of the Priestess so we can embody this archetype out in the world. It is a reclamation of the sacred, to the feminine rites of passage, and a homecoming to the wisdom that has always lived in your body.

THE SCHEDULE

Due to the nebulous nature of our time together, you will find a sample schedule below. This offers a general cadence, but know that no two days will look the same.

DAY 1 - ARRIVE & ATTUNE
(August 31st, 2026 4:00 PM)

Arrive at Nectar Retreat Center and meet the land, receive an orientation of the sacred spaces we will spend our days and light refreshments.

Check-in to rooms and prepare for Dinner Welcoming to the group for the Opening Ceremony

SAMPLE DAY SCHEDULE (September 1st-5th)

DAY 2

Rites of the Voice
‍Reclaim the siren
song

DAY 3

Rites of the Blood
‍Reclaim the red
thread

DAY 4

Rites of the Oracle
‍Reclaim the divine channel

DAY 5

Rites of the Flame
‍Reclaim the sacred spark

DAY 6

Rites of the Temple
Reclaim the priestess mysteries

Morning Program:
Herbal Tea & Silent Morning Attunement — We begin in silence, tuning our bodies to the rhythm of the land with warm infusions and presence.
Morning Movement — A soft, embodied practice to awaken breath, voice, and energy channels — preparing the vessel for the day’s rites.
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Nourishing Breakfast
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Mid-Morning Temple Teaching Program

Afternoon Program:

Nourishing Lunch
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Integration Time — Spacious time for rest, journaling, visiting the Thermal Spa, receiving body work, or communion with the forest and sea.

Alternating Ritual Practice Session

Evening Program:

Nourishing Dinner

Evening Ceremony: Experience The Priestess Rites — We dive into the depths of Ceremony, each evening with its own theme connected to the spiral of life.

or

Evening Gathering — Time spent in circle and song, around the fire, with invitations to connect and rest in sisterhood

DAY 7 - DREAM WEAVE & DEPART
(September 6th, 2026 - 11 AM)

Morning Circle — Gather in circle to dream weave images, visions and messages that have arrived in the in-between of dream time, so that you may carry their wisdom with you back into daily life.

Nourishing Breakfast

Depart at 11 AM

THE LOCATION

Nestled within 20 acres of untouched cedar and alder forest on Bowen Island (Nexwlélexwm), Nectar Yoga Retreat is a sanctuary of serenity — a world apart yet just a short ferry ride from Vancouver.The Rites of the Priestess is a six-day ceremonial immersion held in sacred sisterhood on the wild shores of Bowen Island. Rooted in ancient feminine wisdom, this retreat invites you to cross the threshold into your own remembering.

 Here, Scandinavian‑inspired cottages and a luminous geodesic yoga dome open onto the gentle rustle of trees and the soft rhythm of a creek, inviting you to breathe deeply and let go. It's a place to dissolve the noise of daily life, reconnect with the simplicity of natural beauty, and replenish the body, mind, and spirit in a truly restorative environment.

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KATE HAS BEEN FEATURED IN

THE FOOD

Every nourishing vegetarian meal is prepared with intention and is made with ingredients sourced locally. Sip coffee or tea, overlooking the forest on the sprawling covered patio. Vegan and gluten-free options are available upon request for our guests with dietary restrictions.

“Kate is pure Love and embodies grace, mastery, and the powerful Mystery in everything she does and shares—it is so very beautiful and humbling to watch her presence in the world and to have the opportunity to spiral with her.”

Karen

“Working with Kate has been a HIGHLIGHT of my life. I have never felt so understood and so very much in the “right” place. She was incredibly patient and answered all questions. More than anything I felt such a deep sense of sisterhood and acceptance that I’ve never seen or felt in any other container.”

Christina

“Kates energy, the ceremonies, the inspiration and example of being in the presence of someone who has already walked themselves through the process felt like a transmission of wisdom I’m still absorbing.”

Kami

“Kate’s knowledge of ancient feminine principles and modern business practices is vast and she is able to access a powerful unfolding within your own feminine power in order to bring about tremendous growth and potential.”

Elizabeth

“I walk away from every teaching with Kate greatly relieved, smiling from ear to ear and bursting with joy for my next steps and what is to come. To say I feel empowered is an understatement. I feel full of hope and possibilities. I feel fully alive and free!”

Katy

“Kate is love embodied. Working with her was so much more than learning something new, it was an experience through my body, senses and soul. She mirrored to me the love and wisdom I carry and did so with such grace and compassion.”

Kelly

“Kate created a deeply nourishing, insightful and empowering container within The Sovereign Spiral. She shared with us open-heartedly her wisdom and knowledge, held us with her kind heart in ceremony and ritual, and guided us intuitively and naturally towards our soul’s purpose and destiny. I gained much clarity and confidence in my journey here on Earth, as well as courage to step into my power and honor my mission.”

Bianca

FOR THE WOMAN WHO....

Feels claimed by the Feminine mysteries — the sacred arts of ritual, lunar rhythms, and ceremony.

Hears the whisper of the priestess within and longs to weave the magick and the mundane by embodying her sovereignty across all of life — in her home, her work, her creative expression and her relationships.

Feels called to offer her gifts in service of something greater and seeks the ancient rites, ceremony and the wisdom of Great Nature to guide her growth, so that her sacred work can come forth.

Wishes to share her unique medicine with the world while being held by deeply nourishing, transformational temple practices.

Is ready to step into a circle of sisterhood, supported by timeless technologies and mystery teachings, to remember and reclaim her feminine wisdom.

Feels the call to fully embody the Priestess she has always been — to live from a place of sacred remembrance, weaving ancient wisdom into the way she moves through the world, and knowing that true belonging begins within.

MEET YOUR TEMPLE GUIDE

Kate is an Initiated and Ordained Priestess, a ceremonialist, and teacher of the feminine mysteries.

She has walked the path of remembrance for nearly two decades, guided by the ancient teachings of the Rose, Avalon & Golden Age pathways, as well as her own Celtic ancestral roots.

Her body of work, The Feminine Code, is a remembrance of the sacred feminine, the wisdom of Great Nature, and the mysteries that live within and around us.

At the heart of Kate’s offerings is devotion to the Earth, to the feminine, and to the sovereign path each woman is here to walk. Her teachings are not bound by any one lineage or dogma, but open the doorway to a deeper truth — one rooted in love, unity, and the wild intelligence of inner gnosis.

Through The Feminine Code Priestess School, as well as ceremonies, retreats, and mentorship, Kate holds sacred space for women across the world to return to their own knowing, to remember the fullness of who they are and how they are called to walk: as vision-holders, mystics, leaders, and creatresses.

Though her journey once led her through the world of business as CEO of a major tech company in Norway, Kate now walks in service to the sacred. She bridges the seen and unseen, the structure and the spiral, the ancient and the modern, guiding women to live, lead, and create from the deepest well of their feminine knowing.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

6 nights, 7 days in pristine nature

Local vegetarian cuisine (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Daily temple teachings, rituals and explorations of the Priestess Arts & Ceremonies  

All supplies needed for Priestess Arts (to take home) & special gifts

Daily movement classes   

Experience at the Mist Thermal Spa

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YOUR TRANSFORMATION THROUGH THE RITES OF THE PRIESTESS

This retreat is a return.
A reclamation of the sacred within you.

Through ceremony, ritual, and the ancient temple arts, The Rites of the Priestess offers a deeply embodied journey of remembrance, healing, and awakening.

Here is the transformation you may witness on the other side of the Retreat:

🌹 Awaken your sacred voice and speak from the truth of your soul

🌹 Reclaim ancient feminine rites that have been forgotten or silenced

🌹 Heal through ceremonial connection

🌹 Activate your intuitive gifts through oracular practices and temple arts

🌹 Embody ritual as a way of life, not just a moment in time

🌹 Deepen your connection to the Earth, the elements, and your own cyclical nature

🌹 Remember your power as a vessel of healing, transmission, and transformation

🌹 Restore the sanctity of your body as a living altar

🌹Experience the potency of sisterhood and ceremonial witnessing

🌹Walk away with embodied tools to carry the Priestess path into your daily life

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JOIN us FOR THE rites OF 
THE priestess RETREAT

accommodations

Immersed among 20 acres of island forest, Nectar has newly renovated and simply beautiful spaces to hold you in the wild and wise embrace of Great Nature.

NECTAR RETREAT CENTER ROOMS

Guest rooms are spread about the property and include single cabins, shared cottages, and shared rooms in the main lodge. Bookings are on a first-come-first-served basis.

ONYX LODGE

emerald, amber, turquoise
Shared Rooms in Onyx Lodge (2 twin beds) Private or shared bathroom with shower. 
Wi-Fi available in the Onyx Lodge.

Private Room with Ensuite: $6000 USD Private Room with Share Bathroom: $5500 USD

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A-FRAME CABINS

SUNSTONE, JASPER, OPAL
Private Units (1 double bed)
Covered front deck, 2 shared detached bathrooms with showers, a short walk away,
Wi-Fi available in the Onyx Lodge, no in-room wifi

Single Cabin + Shared Bathroom: $5300 USD

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DELUXE COTTAGES

AMETHYST, JADE, QUARTZ
Shared Units (2 XL twin beds)
Reading nook, Writing desk, Mini fridge
Ensuite bathroom with indoor & outdoor shower
Smart TV and in-room Wi-Fi
Shared Units, sleeps 2
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Shared Cottage for 2: $4900 USD 
Shared Cottage for 3: $4300 USD

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MOONSTONE COTTAGE

Shared Unit (2 twin beds)
Covered back deck
Private interior washroom with sink & toilet, outdoor shower
Natural, locally-made toiletries
Smart TV and In-room Wi-Fi

Shared Cottage: $4900 USD

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Does not cover airfare, ground transportation to/from the retreat center, or travel insurance.

NO REFUNDS OR CANCELATIONS, so please have your travel insurance in place.

FAQs

How do I get to Nectar Yoga Retreat?
Nectar Yoga Retreat is located at 720 Gardner Lane on Bowen Island, just a 20-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. If you are flying in, you will want to fly into YVR, Vancouver International Airport. From there, it is advised to rent a car and journey to Bowen Island via Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal (a 17-minute ferry ride). Other alternatives include taxing or ride-share to Horseshoe Bay Terminal and taking a bus on the Bowen Island side. More details below.
Getting to Horseshoe Bay:
If you're coming from Vancouver, you can take the 250, 257, or 259 bus from downtown or West Van directly to the ferry terminal.

From the airport, take the Canada Line SkyTrain to City Centre, then hop on the 257 Express to Horseshoe Bay.

By car: Take Highway 1 West to Horseshoe Bay. You can either walk onto the ferry or drive your vehicle on board. If you’re able, bringing a car is recommended.
Getting to Nectar from the ferry terminal:
By car: Drive about 7 minutes up Bowen Island Trunk Road (which becomes Grafton Road), turn right on Gardner Lane, and follow the signs to Nectar.

By bus: Catch the #280 bus near the library in Snug Cove. Let the driver know you're getting off at 720 Gardner Lane.
Do you have a payment plan?

At the time of application, you will be asked to pay a $500 USD deposit for your space. Following the acceptance of your application, you may either pay in full, or make a first payment in the value of 50%, with the remainder due two months following the first payment.

The investment amount will depend on your room selection.
Do you offer refunds?
There are no refunds or cancellations. It is advised that you hold travel insurance before booking the retreat in the case that any issues arise with your ability to participate. Note, travel insurnace is required to participate in the Rites of the Priestess Retreat.
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is for any woman who feels called by the ancient mysteries and ways of the Priestess. She may be a practicing Priestess or a leader within a spiritual community, she who feels called to weave the sacred into her role in the world, or she may be embarking on this path for the very first time.

All that is needed is an open heart and a sincere desire to reconnect with the wisdom within her bones. This retreat is immersive and experiential, and will invite you to step more deeply into your own embodiment of the sacred feminine.
Do I need experience?
No experience is necessary; however, a personal spiritual practice of any kind is recommended. What is required is simply a desire and a call to deepen on the path of the Priestess - which can look different for everyone.
What if I have dietary restrictions or needs?
Let us know what allergy or intolerance requirements you have and we will do our very best to accommodate you. Please note this retreat is serving all vegetarian meals with gluten-free and vegan options available.
Will there be down time or additional services?
There will be down time each day for integration, rest or retreat.

There will also be the option to experience of sauna, cold plunge and campfire at the Mist Thermal Sanctuary, just next door to Nectar.
What ages are welcome?
Maidens, Mothers, Matriarchs & Crones — all are welcome in this space!
WHAT IF I HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS?
All questions can be directed to thefemcode@thisiskatemurphy.com