Rivendell Retreat Centre

Rivendell Retreat Centre is a peaceful retreat venue on Bowen Island, Canada, offering a quiet setting for personal reflection, spiritual practice, and time away from everyday distractions. Set at 600 Rivendell Dr., the centre is surrounded by natural beauty and provides a calm place to slow down and reconnect.

Guests describe Rivendell as welcoming, respectful, and well suited to those seeking solitude, prayer, or simply a restorative break. The centre includes a comfortable three-storey lodge, and its setting supports forest walks, nearby hiking, and visits to the labyrinth. Although it has a Christian foundation, the space is open to people of all beliefs and offers twice-daily prayer and sacred times that visitors may join.

Practical details reflect its simple, retreat-style approach: accommodation is by donation, guests bring their own food and prepare their own meals, and visitors are asked to make their own beds and tidy up after themselves. There is no Wi-Fi, though cellular reception is available. Advance booking is recommended, and the centre’s location on Bowen Island offers an easy escape from Vancouver while still feeling pleasantly removed from the pace of city life.