✦ Floating Sweat Lodge ✦

There are moments in the Okanagan that go beyond memory; they become a part of you, lingering in your bones long after you’ve left. The Floating Sweat Lodge is one of those rare encounters—more than a retreat, it’s an immersion into something sacred and deeply transformative. It carries with it the grounding weight of tradition, yet there’s an undeniable thread of wonder that weaves through the entire experience.

Imagine gliding out onto the stillness of the lake, the world slipping away behind you, replaced by the ancient rhythms of water and wind. The floating dock rocks gently beneath your feet, tethering you to the present as you breathe in the earthy aroma of cedar and sage. Every sense becomes heightened: the sound of the water lapping softly against the wood, the distant call of birds, the cool air mingling with the promise of warmth ahead. Even before the ceremony unfolds, you notice the shift inside yourself—a quieting, an invitation to release the layers of busyness you carry.

As you step inside the sweat lodge, you’re greeted by a wave of heat that wraps around you like an embrace. Thick, fragrant steam billows from the hot stones, swirling upward and filling the space. Each breath draws in not just air, but a sense of ancient wisdom, the living history of Indigenous healing practices that have taken place for generations. With every drop of sweat, you shed tension and worries, feeling them dissolve into the air. There’s no room here for distraction—no screens, no noise, only the gentle presence of others sharing the space and the pulse of your own heartbeat. The lodge becomes a cocoon, holding you in a place where time seems to slow, and awareness sharpens.

The ceremony itself is both simple and profound. Guided by a host rooted in Indigenous knowledge, you’re invited to reflect, to express gratitude, and to set intentions for renewal. The ritual is personal and communal all at once—a space where vulnerability is strength, and silence is as meaningful as any spoken word. The elements—steam, stone, water, and wood—work together to draw out what no longer serves you, making space for clarity and healing. You’re reminded of your connection to the land and water, to the people who came before, and to yourself in a way that feels timeless.

The Floating Sweat Lodge is more than a cleansing of the body; it’s a detox for the spirit. In this floating sanctuary, you find a rare kind of peace—a gentle loosening of burdens you didn’t even realize you were carrying. The transformative power of heat and ritual brings a sense of release, but also a quiet awakening. By the time you emerge, you feel lighter, as if the lake has helped you leave something heavy behind. The experience lingers, echoing inside you—a reminder that healing doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic; sometimes it arrives softly, in the warmth of steam and the hush of water.

If you find yourself longing for a true reset—not just for your body, but for your mind and spirit—this is the place to begin. The Floating Sweat Lodge offers more than a fleeting escape; it’s an invitation to reconnect, to let go, and to rediscover a sense of balance and belonging that stays with you, long after you return to shore.