Wellness, Rooted in the Land

Santé Wellness Retreat offers a complete Nordic spa circuit in Ryder Lake, Chilliwack — about 90 minutes from Vancouver. The ritual moves through three stages: heat in the sauna or hot tub, a brief cold plunge, and quiet rest in the mountain air. Guests repeat the circuit at their own pace, usually after a morning hike or movement session, so the contrast therapy supports recovery rather than replacing activity. Research published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings has linked regular sauna bathing to cardiovascular and stress-related health benefits, which is why the spa circuit is woven into every retreat day here rather than treated as an add-on.

Alongside the Nordic spa, the property includes an outdoor pool, a private gym with free weights and cardio equipment, massage therapy, guided forest bathing and scenic trails across 29 acres. The spa is reserved for retreat and event guests, so it never feels crowded. Spa time is included in every wellness retreat, in corporate retreats and in private property buyouts — see dates and rates or book your stay.