Sivana - Enlightened Lakefront Living

NEWLY INTRODUCED: Sleeping under the stars!! SIVANA is a NON-SMOKING PROPERTY where the environment nurtures and nourishes mental wellness. Ideal for: an "unplugged visit" so you can Relax and Revive. OR the business traveler looking to get work done in a serene location OR for a creative mind, looking for a thought provoking location OR for Intimate Weddings, Renewal of Vows, girlfriend get togethers, a family wishing to reconnect OR simply indulge in the Art of Restful Living Each booking is treated as an EXCLUSIVE stay (NOTE: I stay on the upper level of the home) & does not include multiple bookings. This allows you to enjoy the space all to your selves. Sivana (Oasis of Enlightenment in Sanskrit), is on the lake with absolutely stunning views to wake up to and enjoy for the remainder of the day. 36 Giant Cedar & Douglas Fir trees dot the property making the stay magical and empowering, making it a “live-in” forest bathing experience. VISITOR REQUIREMENT for Sivana guests wishing to invite visitors during their stay at Sivana: Applicable only for a 4+ nights reservation, upto a max of 2 visitors free of charge, every additional visitor will be billed at the rate of CAD$33 per person per visit. Opening times for visitors is 11:30am to 9:30pm. Prior permission required, Date and time of visitors along with full names & pertinent details to be communicated when requesting permission via a VISITOR REQUEST FORM that will be emailed to you. Guest booking the accommodation will be required to convey the Sivana guidelines and expectations for a safe and joyful visit. Damage to the property if any, by the visitor(s), will be handled by the damage deposit held by airbnb for the said booking. PARTIES AND GATHERINGS: Prior permission and permits required and can be arranged. Ask for details and additional applicable costs. Available to you: Private access, down the red brick path to the left side of the house as you come down the driveway (lake level). To facilitate in the art of "porching" , (covered area): a hammock for a cat nap as well as an outdoor day bed on the deck to realign your emotions and intentions, read a book or simply enjoy the transient wildlife or some of the resident otters, mink, bald eagles that might just pop by for a visit. For your Outdoor Lakeside “Deck Experience”: A spacious outdoor covered-deck appointed with lounge seating, day/night bed (sleeping under the stars), dining table/chairs. The deck is paired with an “outdoor kitchen” equipped with a BBQ & propane tank as well as a 3 burner Denali Pro 3X stove top. Tasteful lighting adds magic to a late evening sit-out. DINING & LOUNGE AREA (Indoors) A lake view, open concept lounge, dining and kitchen area. (NO DISH WASHER). For the lake-side lawn and docks experience: 4 light-weight, contoured Adirondack chairs, two chaise lounge seats and an “earth-table” to soak in the spirit of the lake! (Please Note: due to the light weight of the Adirondack chairs, if used on the docks, please return them back to the lawns after use. Should it get windy, the chairs will end up in the lake. BEDROOMS: There are three cozy lake view bedrooms of varied sizes. One with a closet, the other two with a chest of drawers. Should you need, there's additional storage space. IF REQUIRED: For a dose of digital relaxation, you have an entertainment room, with NETFLIX (NO CABLE TV). To get the best out of your visit, we suggest an "UNPLUGGED STAY" allowing yourself the opportunity to connect on a deeper level with the folks you are traveling with or even just yourself. Sivana, is ideal for this sort of visit. BATHROOMS: - A large sized 4 - piece bathroom with a large picture window (sink, shower, bath tub and toilet) storage space and amenities. - There is an additional smaller size 3-piece bathroom (sink, toilet & shower) FOR THE TRAVELING BUSINESS - PLAY - WORK INDIVIDUAL (S): The entertainment room is set up with a desk and wifi. Additional requirements can be provided "On Request" (additional costs may apply). Several magical work spaces around the home and property have been created so you could work at a location of your choice. MINDFUL LIVING: Based on the principle that Mother Earth does not need us and we need Mother Earth, as a family, we do our part in practicing mindful living. Meaning, we use electricity, water and all resources available to us, mindfully and shun wasting. The lake is indeed precious and we treat it as such. It is an expectation that anybody we share the space with, embarks on a similar journey and makes a sincere attempt to do so. Additional details in the house manual. Tip: The key component to effective savouring is focused attention. By taking the time and spending the effort to appreciate the positive, you will be able to experience more well-being. Complimentary use of the resident bicycles (please bring your own helmets), pedal boat, row boat and stand-up paddle boards. (life jackets mandatory, please bring your own), outdoor BBQ Station & Treadmill. Use RESPONSIBLY and AT YOUR OWN RISK. IMPORTANT AND MANDATORY NOTE: As a lake community we are mutually respective of each others privacy and therefore no guests (or even my family members for that matter) are permitted to swim or take the boat to a neighbours dock and lounge etc on their dock. Violation of this requirement will result in cutting the guests stay short with no refund for the remainder of the stay. As I live on the property & my schedule permitting, I am happy to be available to the guests to ensure their stay is experiential and immersive, leaving them with a meaningful and purposeful visit. I truly love and appreciate the peace and serenity of the area. Needless to mention the feeling of living in the woods and enjoying the close proximity for day-to-day needs. All within 5 - 10 minutes drive. Getting physical - there's a mountain biking course as well as hiking trails in Benson Creek Park which is also just a 10 minute drive and walking trails not far from the house. IMPORTANT AND MANDATORY NOTE: As a lake community we are mutually respective of each others privacy and therefore no guests (or even my family members for that matter) are permitted to swim or take the boat to a neighbours dock and lounge etc on their dock. Violation of this requirement will result in cutting the guests stay short with no refund for the remainder of the stay. Public Transit is only a leisurely 15 minute walk. However we are very near to Super Store & Pharmacy, Island Naturals for excellent organic produce and all things organic and healthy living. Woodgrove Shopping Centre, Movie Theatres, Restaurants, Pubs, Wal Mart, Costco and other major retailers. Arrival and departure transfers can be arranged at an additional cost, including and not limited to private helicopter and seaplane transfers from Vancouver or Victoria.