The Heart of Songwriting Retreat in BC, Canada

Glamping - 5 nights in a river's edge glamping tent

Daily Master Classes - Master classes will take your songwriting to the next level

Social Hour - Enjoy beverages and snacks on Mon/Wed evening

Dining - Delicious chef-inspired meals, beverages & desserts

Yoga - Optional yoga sessions at our river's edge shala

Guided Hike - Optional guided hike during your stay

Nightly Campfires & Performances - Unwind with campfire singing & performances

From Vancouver, British Columbia to the Resort - Nahatlatch River
Approximate driving time: 2.5 hours from the Port Mann Bridge (Hwy #1 Coquitlam/Surrey BC)Address: 61755 Nahatlatch Forest Service Rd, Boston Bar, BC

1. From Vancouver BC Canada take Hwy #1 (Trans Canada Highway) east from Vancouver to Chilliwack and Hope.

2. Exit Highway #1 (Exit #170) at Hope BC. Turn left at the light and proceed north.

3. Follow the signs through Hope town centre and resume on Highway #1 East/North through the Fraser Canyon (do not take highway #3 or #5).

4. In the small town of Boston Bar, turn left opposite the Esso Gas station. Cross over the railroad tracks and the Fraser River and proceed north through the town of North Bend.

5. As you leave North Bend, stay on the main road for 14.5 km (9 miles). Watch for the REO signs. The first 7K is paved; the final 7.5 km is gravel.

6. Stay on the main road, cross the Nahatlatch Canyon high bridge. Continue for 1 km. Turn left at the REO sign and drive slowly down the steep road. Proceed past the first undeveloped area and log cabin veering right to the Trading Post parking lot. Check in - you made it! 

7. We recommend arriving before 9 pm unless familiar with driving back-country roads.


Car Rentals:

There are a number of car rental options at the Bellingham and Vancouver airports. Renting a car is the best option for travelling to the resort. Any vehicle would be suitable for travelling up to our resort. Most of your trip from the airport to our resort will be on highways with the final 5 miles (8 kms) on a well maintained gravel road. Car rental options include Enterprise, Avis, Hertz and Budget.

Train:

VIA Rail Canada offers train transportation from Vancouver (Pacific Central Station), BC to North Bend, BC which is the nearest train station to our Resort on the Nahatlatch river. Upon your arrival we will pick you up at the North Bend stop for the 20 minute shuttle to the resort. You call their reservations number at 1-888-VIA-Rail.

Air Travel From US Destinations:

Coming from the USA? Looking to book an adventure vacation near Vancouver, BC, Canada or Seattle? Here are some travel tips for travellers from the US to help you save money. These airlines offer affordable flights from many US cities to Bellingham, Washington, just a 3-hour drive to/from the resort (Nahatlatch River). Allegiant Air - airfare starts at around $200 CAD / $146 USD return. Some cities that Allegiant Air offers service from include - Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Oakland. Alaska Airlines - airfare starts at around $250 CAD / $183 USD return. Some cities that Alaska offers service from include - Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Portland, Houston, Dallas/Ft Worth, Minneapolis, Orlando.

Air Travel From Other Destinations:

Flying into the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is also an affordable route to go for your adventure vacation. From the Vancouver Airport, it takes approximately 3 hours to drive to the resort (Nahatlatch River).

Flying into Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) from other Canadian cities is a great option as well. The drive to the resort (Nahatlatch River) is approximately 2 hours.

Delicious chef-inspired meals, beverages & desserts and accommodation in a luxurious glamping tent.

What to Bring for Rafting

Required Items:

• Swimsuit or shorts (to wear under wetsuit)

• Dry clothing for after the trip • ID for check-in

• Credit card details from one person in the booking

Recommended Items:

• Sunscreen

• Straps for glasses (also available for purchase at the resort)

• Personal water bottle and/or tumbler (keep your beverages hot/cold & help reduce our paper

cup waste) • Cash/credit/debit card for retail purchases/rentals

Optional Items:

• Dri-FIT or thermal layers for under the wetsuit (synthetic, NO cotton)

• Wool socks • Neoprene gloves

Included in your package:

• Full body O'Neill wetsuit & booties

• Life jacket & helmet • Optional splash jacket for extra warmth

• Lunch & Beverages (water, coffee, tea, juice)

• Hot Tub

• Towel

What to Bring for Yoga

Required Items: 

• ID for check-in

• Credit card details from one person in the booking

Recommended Items:

• Athletic wear for yoga sessions • Personal water bottle and/or tumbler (keep your beverages hot/cold & help reduce our paper

cup waste)

• Warm clothing for early morning classes

Optional Items: • Personal yoga equipment (mat, blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets, pillows)

Included in your package:

• Yoga equipment (mat, blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets, pillows)

• Qualified yoga instructors

What to Bring for Glamping

Required Items:

• ID for check-in

• Credit card details from one person in the booking

Recommended Items: • Swimsuit or shorts (to wear at the beach or in the hot tub)

• Summer clothes for hot days

• Warm clothes for evenings ex. pants and a sweater (temperature cools off at night) • Rain jacket (depending on weather)

• Hiking shoes or runners

• Hat(s)

• Sunscreen and sunglasses

• Bug spray • Flashlight or head torch (1 lantern will be supplied per tent)

• Personal hygiene products (ex. shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, make-up, ect.)

• Personal water bottle and/or tumbler (keep your beverages hot/cold & help reduce our paper

cup waste)

• Personal snacks and alcoholic beverages

o we do not sell alcohol on the premises, meaning, you can bring your own beverages

and drink them throughout the resort. The nearest liquor stores are in Boston Bar, about

25 minutes from the resort. Some soft drinks and snacks are available for purchase at the resort.

• Cash/credit/debit card for retail purchases/rentals

Optional Items:

• Pillow/linens for personal reasons (ex. memory foam pillow for preexisting neck pain)

Included in your package:

• Adventure activities described in your package • Glamping tent with full linens, extra blankets, and towels (unless you requested no linens)

• Meals including dessert & beverages (water, coffee, tea, juice)

• All resort amenities such as bathrooms, hot showers, private beach, hot tub, beach volleyball

court, nightly campfires, and self-guided nature trial • Some board games, cards, and kids toys available

• Free WIFI

What to Bring for Camping in your own tent

Required Items:

• ID for check-in • Credit card details from one person in the booking

• Tent and camping gear

• Sleeping bag, any linens, pillows, and towels

Recommended Items:

• See above in “What to Bring for Glamping” section

Included in your package:

• Adventure activities described in your package

• Meals including dessert & beverages (water, coffee, tea, juice)

• All resort amenities such as bathrooms, hot showers, private beach, hot tub, beach volleyball

court, nightly campfires, and self-guided nature trial

• Some board games, cards, and kids toys available 

• Free WIFI

Reservations & Deposits:

• All promotional sale rates require full payment by the dates specified.
• A 15% deposit is required to make a reservation.
• Balances will now be automatically collected 15 days prior to date of trip booked.
• Upon payment/deposit you are agreeing to all terms, conditions & policies.

Date Changes & Transfers:

• Date changes in calendar year permitted (no fees).
• Transfer your booking to another person for same trip date (no fees).

Cancellation Policies:

• Cancellations due to illness will not be accepted more than 30 days in advance.
• Cancel 15 or more days prior to trip: 100% credit voucher for deposits made, no refunds
→ Deposits made before October 1, 2020: Credit vouchers valid until August 1st, 2022
→ Deposits made after October 1, 2020: Credit vouchers valid until August 1st, 2023
→ Deposits made after September 15, 2021: Credit vouchers valid until August 1st, 2024
→ Deposits made after September 15, 2022: Credit vouchers valid until August 1st, 2025
• Cancel less than 15 days: no credit voucher for deposits made, no refunds

Check-in & Late Arrivals:

• The check-in times for rafting day trips are 9:00am and 1:00pm.
• The check-in times for 1-night stays are 1:00pm or 4:00pm.
• The check-in time for overnight stays of 2 nights or more is 4:00pm.

→ Please review your invoice for your arrival time.

* Our Guest Services Centre is closed at 7:00pm on Friday and 6:30pm all other days of the week. If you arrive later than 7:00pm you may be subject to a late fee of $25 CAD / $18 USD per person.

Trip Minimums:

• There is a minimum number of guests who are needed to run any of our trips/activities. In the unlikely event that you book on a date where the minimum number of attendees is not met, you may be asked to change your date, choose another one of our activities, or receive a 100% credit voucher for any payments made.

Trip Rquirements:

In order to safely guide activities, there are guidelines and requirements in place that are followed at all times by our company.
These requirements include but are not limited to:
- Safe environmental conditions (river water levels, obstructing hazards, road conditions, etc.)
- Personal weight does not exceed the capacity of our gear
- Good fitness and physical capabilities
- Ability to listen and follow directions
- NO consumption of prohibited substances 8 hours before or during the activity (alcohol, drugs, vapes)
- Well-being and safety of our guides can be upheld
*Any harassment or negative comments made to our guides will not be tolerated.

If we determine that these requirement cannot be upheld, we remain the right to remove you from or completely cancel an activity. In the event that this occurs, you may be asked to change your date, choose another one of our activities, or receive a 100% credit voucher for any payments made.

*We reserve the right to modify these terms in the event of emergencies or other circumstances. Any changes made will be applicable to all upcoming reservations.

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