The Haven, Gabriola Island

11/30/2025

It's Giving Tuesday! 💙

Supporters like YOU made it possible for 19 people to attend Come Alive and Living Alive this year with scholarships!

We're asking you to consider Haven Foundation for your giving this season.
👉 Donate: https://haven.ca/giving/

11/22/2025

👋 Welcome, Tłı̨chǫ got'ı̨ı̨̀

We recently hosted 13 members of the Tłı̨chǫ Government for a staff retreat. They enjoyed the food, hot tub, massage, and reiki, and being with the Land and winter Sun here!

Ask about staff and group retreats: groups@haven.ca

11/20/2025

💫 Come Alive in the New Year...
The magic of Come Alive is in our unique history, renowned communication and relationship models, community dynamic, and oceanfront setting on Gabriola Island.

Join us in early 2026...

1️⃣ January 1-6th
2️⃣ February 8-13th
3️⃣ March 8-13th

Find 2026 dates HERE: https://haven.ca/come-alive/

11/18/2025

Save on Personal Winter Retreats 🔥
Plan a solo stay with us in December, January, or February...

✔️ 10% off: 1-6 days
✔️ 25% off: 7-13 days
✔️ 50% off: 14-28 days
✔️ 70% off: 29 days+

🌿 This is your chance to focus and deepen into whatever you're cultivating: self-care, creative practice, nature connection...

👉 Ask us: groups@haven.ca

11/16/2025

HO-LI-DAY CE-LE-BRATE! 🎉 You're invited to celebrate the coming and going of another year with us at the Haven! For 32 years, it’s been a Haven tradition to celebrate the new year together on Gabriola Island.

Join us for personal reflection and group connection in a facilitated 3-day program this December 30th – January 1st.

💞 Individual and group activities include:
✔️Circle sharing and check-ins
✔️Journaling
✔️Collaging
✔️Fun with poetry and performance
✔️Sound healing with singing bowls
✔️Choosing a word of the year
🎉 A NYE party in the lodge. Enjoy dancing, late night snacks, and bevvies for toasting!

🌿Outside of program time, you might also enjoy…
✔️Exploring in nature
✔️Soaking in the hot tub
✔️Having a massage or reiki session
✔️Playing board games in the lodge
✔️Reading a book from the Haven gift shop
✔️Enjoying a mug of ginger tea
✔️Connecting with new and old friends

👉 Learn more: https://haven.ca/programs-index/13550/intention-and-celebration-new-year-at-the-haven/

11/14/2025

💞 Returning Home after Haven...

"Now, back home, I feel the integration moving through my cells— spirit-filled and whole. A little raw. A little tender.

Grieving the letting-go of each pop-up community, while knowing the WE continues to carry us as we go our separate ways."

👉 Read more on Susan Clarke's blog: https://susanbclarke.com/shine-on/

11/12/2025

Introducing ' Co-Leader in Weaving the Threads of Consciousness: Integrating Psychedelic and Peak Experiences...💫 Michael O'Neill

"I’ve known Michael for several years. He lives in an off-grid community in the Kootenays. He's a somatic and psychedelic therapist with a Master’s degree specializing in psychedelic integration. He also has a background in transformational nature-based practices and is a delight to work with!" - Linda Nicholls

💫 Learn More: https://haven.ca/programs-index/13079/weaving-the-threads-of-consciousness-integrating-psychedelic-and-peak-experiences/

🌟 Special Offers On This Program, November 27-30 🌟
Locals' Tuition: $505+tax // Visitors' Stay: Starts at $90+tax

📸 at the Haven

Weaving the Threads of Consciousness: Integrating Psychedelic and Peak Experiences Transformative work is vital to support the shifts in consciousness necessary to adapt, thrive and lead in the complexity of these very interesting times. There are many wonderful opportunities to help these conscious...

11/11/2025

Last Chance to Come Alive this Year! 🌟 Special Offers for ALL BELOW! 👇

Join Al Chambers and Cathy Wilder for Come Alive, November 25-30th. Learn more about the unique skills and experience these program leaders bring to this popular core program we've been offering for over 40 years...

💙 Cathy Wilder, MEd, RCC, is a creative and compassionate group leader, counsellor and coach, facilitating workshops in both Canada and China.�She is a skilled clinical counsellor with a specialty in addictions, alongside other mental health concerns, working with Fraser Health MHSU for twenty years.

💙 Al Chambers MEd, has worked for over thirty years as a therapist, trauma counsellor, group facilitator (for individuals, couples, teens, families and groups), and instructor at various universities and colleges throughout Asia and Canada. He has extensive experience with a diversity of clients from many cultures.

🌟 SPECIAL OFFER 🌟

🌸 Gabriola residents save 50% on tuition 🌸
Locals pay $795+

🌊 Island visitors save 25% on their stay ☀️
Accommodations start at $150+

👉 Call for these savings and LEARN MORE online: https://haven.ca/programs-index/12966/come-alive/

An invitation to make the most out of your life. Come Alive is our most popular core program and the perfect place to begin or continue your journey in personal or professional growth and transformation. People from all walks of life, backgrounds, experiences, lifestyles, and locations join us in Co...

11/08/2025

Hear a little more about our popular Self Compassion program, January 1-4th, 2026, from co-leader, Jo-Ann Kevala.

"I loved how the facilitators flowed so well together, they shared honest and vulnerable experiences of their own life's journey, which helped me feel comfortable to do the same." - Lori, past participant.

👉 REGISTER: https://haven.ca/programs-index/13525/self-compassion

11/05/2025

💫 Psychedelic-assisted therapy is growing in popularity! While we DON'T work directly with medicines, we DO offer an essential opportunity to integrate these experiences!

👉 Learn more in this new blog by Linda Nicholls: https://haven.ca/unlock-the-power-of-your-experience-the-crucial-role-of-integration/

SPECIAL OFFERS On This Program, November 27-30
🌟 Visitors' Stay*: Starts at $90
🌟 Locals' Tuition**: $505

*Visitors are off-island program participants and are eligible for 25% off accommodations.
**Gabriola residents save 50% on tuition.
All prices are subject to tax. Does not include meals or other extras.

👉 Call us to book this special offer at 250.247.9211 x1.

Have you had a peak experience, profound insight, a sudden shift in perspective, or a transformative encounter that left you feeling changed? Or maybe left you baffled, shocked, wondering? These moments are powerful—like sparks of insight that could ignite lasting growth. But without proper integr...

09/22/2025

KITS 2026 Registration is OPEN!
🎭 https://kidsinthespotlight.ca/registration/

"So many beautiful children and families benefited from our magical mixed age experience at our spiritual home, the Haven. Being in community with folks and watching the growth and smiles in everyone. My gratitude is unbounded - my cup runneth over - I'm drinking from the saucer! Thank you for coming and we hope to see you next year!" - , Kids in the Spotlight founder

KITS 2026!
🎭 REGISTER: https://kidsinthespotlight.ca/registration/

09/19/2025

NEW DATES! ⚡️ Couples in Conflict: November 7-9
👉 Register: https://haven.ca/programs-index/13097/couples-in-conflict/

✔️Learn skills for dealing with anger and conflict
✔️Learn how to rebuild goodwill with each other
✔️Learn how to regard each other with dignity and respect
✔️Separate, if you choose, with your self-esteem intact

👉 Learn more: https://haven.ca/programs-index/13097/couples-in-conflict/
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Have you attended or are curious about Haven Programs? Join us for online Group Check-ins every other Thursday! Click here to explore our Youth & Teens program offerings!