Cannabis a Journey to Spiritual Awakening

COVID: Conditions of Entry and Public Safety Standards are in place at The Sentinel. Physical distancing, gloves, and masks are a part of our daily operating procedures. Guests and participants agree to comply with our COVID requirements. Guests will be required to distance and masks are optional.

Free yourself from the burden of past limitations and open yourself to a deepening sense of unconditional love and inner peace. Discover what’s underneath the personal narratives we create to survive and access the authentic self we all inwardly yearn for. This immersive retreat facilitated by Stephen Gray creates a safe container for you to dive deep within your soul. Stephen will be joined by Conscious Dance Master Bernice Raabis, who will augment the journey with movement practices.

This all-encompassing 3-day meditative experience is designed for anyone interested in exploring their own healing and spiritual awakening. People are often very surprised at the potential of cannabis when encountered in this way. The safe and skillful container Stephen creates will allow you to go as deep as you want to with this beautiful medicine that is uniquely powerful and gentle at the same time. This experience is perfect if you want to learn how to use cannabis in a more conscious, intentional way. People at all levels of experience with this plant teacher will find great benefit in this retreat.

Using thoroughly “field-tested” organic inhaled and (mild) edible cannabis, your guides for the weekend will weave together guided and silent meditations; sound and movement healing; visualization and breathwork practices; sensory enhancement; simple chanting; meditative nature walks; and sharing sessions—all designed skillfully and specifically for deep self-care and rejuvenation.

Spiritual Awakening Schedule 

Friday Evening- Welcome
Delicious organic welcome dinner
Opening & grounding circle — introductions and program instructions, meditation, a gentle movement practice.

Saturday — Ceremony Day (approx. 10am-5pm with optional evening activities)
Sacred herb ceremony: meditation, live music, movement and dance, OM chanting, guided visualization and breathwork, sound healing, shamanic drumming, meditative Nature walks, and more.

Sunday — Ceremony Day (approx. 10am-5pm with optional evening Dance Journey with Bernice)
Sacred herb ceremony: meditation, live music, movement and dance, OM chanting, guided visualization and breathwork, sound healing, shamanic drumming, meditative Nature walks, and more.

Monday — Integration Ceremony
Brief meditation, movement and dance, sharing, integration guidance.

Escape to a magical, meditative backdrop that carries you far away from the chaos, uncertainty and fast-paced rush of everyday life. Located next to the serene shores of Kootenay Lake, this beautiful natural environment rejuvenates, invigorates and gives back to your soul.

DISCOVER A PLACE OF PEACE AND COMPASSION

LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST WITH STEPHEN!

I feel fortunate to have journeyed with Stephen through three of his Cannabis & Spirituality Meditations. I am humbled by the power, awed at the depth and refreshed by my mental and emotional clarity days after. A gift of inner spaciousness indeed! – Jonathan Beals

These green ceremonies are like mini-meditation retreats: deep dives into elemental and energetic consciousness. You get to appreciate just how your meditation is going and how your senses can be resonant doorways into profoundly alive inner spaces and inspirations. Stephen leads with heart and a soulfully musical touch.
– Kolin Lymworth, Founder of Banyen Books

Stephen brings deep knowledge to his work along with a genuine concern to create a safe space to journey. His guidance was always well-paced. I had a sense that I was being led by a wise soul who knew the terrain making it possible for me to focus deeply on the experience. – Bruce Sanguin, Psychotherapist and Author