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Transformation.
Open to Growth and Change.
Imperfect Beauty.
Ryder Lake · Chilliwack, British Columbia
Luxury Wellness Retreats Near Vancouver, BC
Come boost your health, reset your wellness and elevate your fitness — surrounded by forests, farmland and restorative quiet, about 90 minutes from Vancouver.
What is Santé Wellness Retreat?
Santé Wellness Retreat is a family-built luxury wellness retreat on 29 acres in Ryder Lake, Chilliwack, BC — about 90 minutes from Vancouver. Guests stay in two farmhouses and restore through Nordic spa experiences, outdoor fitness retreats, organic farm dining, corporate wellness retreats, mountain elopements and private event hosting.
Our Story
A family dream, rooted in the mountains.
Santé is a family-built wellness retreat in Ryder Lake, created to help people slow down, heal and live fully. Press play to tour the retreat — then read the story and the family behind it.
The ELO Experience
Wellness is not an escape. It is a return.
Three guiding philosophies shape every ELO retreat day — drawn from Japanese ideas of growth, wholeness and longevity.
LOTUS
Wholeness.
Created to Blossom from Our Wounds.
OKINAWA
Wellness.
Daily Longevity Habits.
Purpose. Deep Connections.
Wellness 4.0
Get the health reset you need.
Santé brings together the heart, mind, spirit and body in one grounded mountain stay. Return to the land, enjoy good food, move with purpose, rest deeply and reconnect with others.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 47 guest reviews.
Heal Your Heart
Release what has been weighing you down, heal what still hurts, and make room for love, joy and lasting emotional freedom.
Renew the Mind
Quiet the noise, detox your thinking, and return to your life with greater clarity, wisdom, and peace.
Revive the Spirit
Reconnect with God, yourself, and what matters most through mountain stillness, guided reflection, and moments of wonder.
Rejuvenate the Body
Restore your energy through movement, Nordic spa experiences, and Blue Zone-inspired cuisine. Embrace vibrant wellness.
How it works
How a wellness retreat at Santé works.
From first enquiry to arrival in the mountains, planning your stay takes four simple steps.
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Choose your retreat and dates
Browse our wellness retreats, farmhouse stays and packages, then pick dates on the booking page or the Dates & Rates calendar.
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Reserve the property
Submit your booking request and reserve exclusive use of the 29-acre property for your group of up to 28 overnight guests. You receive an instant booking reference on screen and by email.
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Plan your programme with us
Our family confirms your details and tailors your programme — Nordic spa rituals, guided fitness, forest walks and chef-crafted organic menus.
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Arrive and restore
Arrive in Ryder Lake, about 90 minutes from Vancouver, settle into your farmhouse, and begin your health reset across the mountains, spa and farm.
Ways to retreat
Experience the health reset that happens here.
Two nights, three days to return to yourself
Women’s Wellness Weekend
Designed to be deeply effective. Our Weekend Wellness Retreat, near Vancouver, BC, invites a natural downshift through mountain air, unhurried meals and thoughtful guidance.
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Two nights to elevate your fitness
Mountain Fit
An outdoor fitness retreat combining West Coast hiking with stretch, strength, balance and flexibility in the mountains of British Columbia.
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The ELO Transformation Retreat · Seven days
The ELO Immersive Experience
A guided immersion across seven days: guests move through progressive phases of deep rest, purposeful movement, heart-centred workshops and organic nourishment — building the daily self-care habits that carry the transformation home.
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Celebrate, connect and stay a while.
Beyond our signature retreats, Santé hosts scheduled events, intimate mountain weddings, corporate gatherings and private farmhouse stays.
Events
Scheduled Wellness Retreats, Heart Healers and Long Table Dinners.
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Elopements
Intimate wedding celebrations at the Luxe Farmhouse for up to 30 guests.
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Corporate
Private team retreats, leadership programs across 29 acres.
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Stay
Two farmhouses, spa facilities, vacation rentals, pool.
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Nourishment with a sense of home
Grown nearby. Gathered thoughtfully. Shared slowly.
We offer three menus: A Bon Santé, Santé Comfort and Santé Gourmet. Each one celebrates organic, local ingredients. Our Blue Zone approach to food also includes vegan options. Our heirloom farm, now in development, deepens our return to the land.
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What renewal feels like.
“Santé Wellness Retreat is a magical mountain experience. Arrive stressed and leave completely renewed—let go of all you carry and return to wonder and serenity. Our setting, food, staff and treatments will restore you.”
“Santé is the kind of place where you hear your own thoughts again. The mountain air, the long-table meals and the quiet trails gave me more rest in three days than a month of regular weekends. Already planning my return.”
“A transformative experience. The retreat gave me clarity and calm I didn’t know I was missing. Santé isn’t just a place—it’s a feeling.”
“The Transformation Program at Santé will bring you a level of clarity, calm and consciousness that will elevate your self-care, your relationships and your daily habits.”
Good to know
Your questions, answered.
Where is Santé Wellness Retreat located?
Santé Wellness Retreat sits on 29 mountain acres in Ryder Lake, Chilliwack, British Columbia. The drive takes about 90 minutes from Vancouver, about 60 minutes from Surrey or Langley, and about 25 minutes from downtown Chilliwack.
How much does a wellness retreat at Santé cost?
Scheduled retreats start at $1,995 CDN per person for the two-night Women's Wellness Weekend and Mountain Fit programs. Longer immersions such as Heart Healers and the seven-day ELO Experience are $4,995 CDN per person. Rates include accommodation, chef-crafted meals and guided programming.
How do I book a stay or retreat?
Choose a retreat or accommodation on the booking page, check live availability, and submit your request online. You receive an instant booking reference, and our family confirms details with you directly. You can also call (778) 829-2815 for booking guidance.
What is included in the Nordic spa experience?
The Nordic spa circuit includes a sauna, hot tub and cold plunge, followed by rest beside the fire or on the deck overlooking the Fraser Valley. Guests rotate through hot, cold and rest cycles between guided sessions, forest walks and meals.
Can Santé host corporate retreats and private events?
Yes. The property hosts private team retreats, leadership programs, mountain elopements for up to 30 guests and full-property private events. Two farmhouses, meeting spaces, the Nordic spa and 29 acres of trails are available for exclusive use.
What food is served at the retreat?
Meals are chef-crafted from organic, locally sourced ingredients across three menus: A Bon Santé, Santé Comfort and Santé Gourmet. The kitchen follows a Blue Zone-inspired approach with vegan options, and the on-site heirloom farm is in development.
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The science behind the stay
What wellness practices does Santé draw on?
Santé's programs draw on well-documented wellness traditions. These include Nordic sauna and cold-water bathing, Blue Zone longevity habits, a Mediterranean-style diet and forest-based nature therapy. See the references below to learn more about each practice on the mountain.
Nordic sauna rituals
Our spa circuit centres on traditional sauna bathing, long used for relaxation and recovery. Read about the sauna tradition.
Cold plunge & contrast therapy
Guests alternate the sauna with a cold plunge, a practice with a long history of use for recovery. Learn about cold-water immersion.
Blue Zone longevity habits
Our ELO philosophy is inspired by the daily habits of the world's longest-lived communities. Read about Blue Zones.
Forest trails & nature therapy
Guided walks on our forest trails draw on nature therapy, sometimes called forest bathing. Learn about nature therapy.
Two farmhouses · 29 mountain acres