We invite you to hold your next workshop, program, retreat or other event at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga. Our country setting and inviting, supportive atmosphere make it a great location for any group gathering.
The Centre offers a variety of facilities for group rentals. There are two buildings with sleeping quarters for 24 people and during the warmer months, our campgrounds can accommodate 100+ people. We are also able to provide vegetarian meals and snacks.
Five Venues To Choose From
The Program House:
The Centre’s main heritage house features hardwood floors, stained glass windows and a wood burning stove.
Size: 760 square feet
Capacity: Seats 162 or 30 in a yoga class
Day Rates: $110 up to 4 hours, $190 up to 8 hours
Weekend Rate: $190 per day
The Garden House:
Available for groups booking the main program house who need an additional session space.
Size: 525 square feet
Capacity: Seats 30 or 15 in a yoga class
Day Rates: $45 up to 4 hours, $80 up to 8 hours
Weekend Rate: $80 per day
The Yurt:
An intimate space for a workshop or meditation.
Size: 282 square feet
Capacity: Seats 12 or 6 in a yoga class
Day Rates: $40 up to 4 hours, $60 up to 8 hours
Weekend Rate: $60 per day
The Schoolhouse:
Available in July and August. Contains 4 session spaces.
Size: 576 square feet
Capacity: Seats 26 or 15 in a yoga class
Size: 1200 sqft Capacity: Seats 150 or 30 in a yoga class
Rates: Please contact us for details (250.537.2326)
The Pond Dome:
Great for large groups in the summer months only (uninsulated space).
Size: 1500 square feet
Capacity: Seats 180 or 40 in a yoga class
Day Rates: $65 up to 4 hours, $110 up to 8 hours
Weekend Rate: $110 per day
Yoga props including mats, wood blocks, foam blocks, blankets, belts, bolsters, meditation pillows and eye pillows are included in facility rental fees.
Holding Your Own Retreat at the Centre
Thinking about holding your own multi-day retreat at the Centre? Here are all the details...Accommodation
We can accommodate 24 guests in a variety of charming single, double and triple rooms with shared bathrooms. From June to September, camping is a great economical option for larger groups, accommodating 100+ guests. We offer developed campsites in a quiet forest setting or in the sunny open meadows. Vans or campers are also welcome. All have access to hot showers and outhouses; however, there is no electrical hook‐up. Additional housing is available with local Bed and Breakfasts or hotels in the area.
Meals
Meals are included in the rates for accommodation. We guarantee the highest quality organic, delicious, fresh, lovingly prepared and presented food, sure to nourish and satisfy your group. All meals and snacks are lacto-vegetarian, with dairy, wheat and vegan alternatives provided upon request. Choose either three meals per day (breakfast, lunch & dinner) or two meals (brunch and dinner) plus an afternoon snack.
Learn more about the inspiration and philosophy behind the food we serve.
Rates
Prices outlined below are per person, per day and include meals, accommodation, 24-hour self-serve tea bar, and facility use.
| Accommodation Type | Daily Cost |
| Private with ensuite (facilitator rate) | $128 |
| Private (1 person) | $128 |
| Shared with ensuite (2 people) | $106 |
| Shared (2‐4 people) | $100 |
| Camping (June ‐ September) | $64 |
| Commuter | $46 |
Minimum Fee
We require a minimum two‐night stay during peak season, approximately April 1st – October 31st, at a minimum of $3,380 per booking. This amounts to an average of 15 guests for two nights at the shared accommodation rate, plus two days rental of the Program House.
Deposit Schedule
| Booking Deposit | $500 |
| 180 days before rental date | $500 |
| 120 days before rental date | $500 |
| 60 days before rental date | $500 |
| 14 days before rental date | $1,380 |
| TOTAL: | $3,380 |
Cancellation Policy
In case of cancellation, deposits are not refundable.
Meal Rates for Day Rentals
Planning a one‐day event? Below are our standard meal rates for day rentals. Rates include use of our self-serve tea bar with the meal. Light and deluxe options are also available. Please inquire for more information.
| Breakfast | $12 per person |
| Lunch | $14 per person |
| Dinner | $18 per person |
| Snack – sweet or savoury | $8 per person (includes coffee/tea with either baked good with cottage cheese and fruit plate or savoury spread with veggie and cheese plate, crackers, bread.) |
| Coffee/tea break | $5 includes coffee/tea and a baked good |
| Coffee | $12 per 10‐cup thermos (other than at breakfast or brunch.) |
Additional Offerings
| Wood Sauna | $45 per session |
| Bonfire | $40 (burn permit) – conditions permitting |
| Extra Setup Fee | $15 per staff person/hour |
Yoga Classes taught by qualified instructors are available for an extra charge. Please make note of your interest in this option when completing the Rental Booking Form.
Ayurvedic and bodywork treatments are available at Chikitsa Shala, our on‐site wellness centre. These relaxing and rejuvenating sessions are guaranteed to enhance your guest’s experience. Treatments must be booked 48 hours in advance.
Island Amenities
The Centre is centrally located on Salt Spring Island, close to ocean and lake swimming, golf, hiking, kayaking, shopping and more.
General Policies
The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga is home to a working yoga community. Residents choose to live according to basic yogic principles of diet and behaviour. In keeping with the traditional diet prescribed for yoga practitioners, we do not use meat, fish, eggs, garlic or onions in the Centre kitchen. Likewise, smoking, illegal drugs and alcohol are not permitted on the property. These and the following policies are foundational to the atmosphere of respect and peace that has been created over the three decades of the Centre’s existence:
- Other than in the kitchens and for certain ceremonies, no naked flame or incendiary hazard is permitted on the property. This means no open fires, candles, smudges, incense or kerosene lamps are allowed on the land.
- We ask that you dress modestly and avoid public nudity.
- Please do not bring pets of any kind.
- Please avoid strongly-scented oils and cosmetics.
- We have a no-outdoor shoe policy in all our major buildings and we ask that you remove your shoes at the entrance. Also, if you have been walking barefoot outdoors please ensure your feet are clean before you enter buildings, and remain off carpeted areas.
- Quiet hours are observed from 9 pm – 8 am.
