The Haven, Gabriola Island

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

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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!

09/17/2025

The The Four Agreements for a Better Life with don Miguel Ruiz Jr is Coming to the Haven this October!

🌈 Learn More: https://haven.ca/programs-index/13300/four-agreements-for-a-better-life/

Join don Miguel Ruiz Jr as he reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering.

The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.

👉Join us October 5-9th: https://haven.ca/programs-index/13300/four-agreements-for-a-better-life/

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Join us for “The Four Agreements for Better Life ” with don Miguel Ruiz Jr, and don Jose Ruiz as they reveal the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our...

09/15/2025

🌈 CHANCE TO WIN A 2-NIGHT STAY! 👇

This winter, we're offering 50% off for longer Solo Stays & Self-Guided Retreats! How would you spend your time? Tell us about your dream solo stay or self-guided retreat in the comments below for a chance to WIN a 2-night experience in November. By entering this contest, you agree to let us share your ideas with others.

Here are some ideas we've received from our community already:

✔️Walking the coast and sitting to watch the sunset
✔️Reading a book with tea on the beach
✔️Strolling and finding treats at the farmers market
✔️Soaking in the hot tub
✔️Journalling at sunrise with a coffee followed by a long walk
✔️Smelling the sea and forest air, looking at the stars, and resting
✔️"Waking up in the morning luxuriating in knowing I need not care for anyone else that day."
✔️Taking space for inspiration and song-writing
✔️Simply looking at and breathing with the water
✔️Grieving

Email: groups@haven.ca to book a solo stay or self-guided retreat.

Contest closes September 30th. We'll announce the winner here and in our newsletter shortly after!

📸 Ingrid Stevens Photography

09/14/2025

Do you carry a resentment backpack? 🎒
Learn how to deal with discomfort, set boundaries, interrupt unhelpful patterns, and more in our 25-day Living Alive: Self Awareness program this October 3-28.

👉 LEARN MORE: https://haven.ca/programs-index/12979/living-alive-self-awareness
📧 CONTACT US: register@haven.ca / 250.247.9211

09/12/2025

Everything we do is based on agreements we have made – agreements with ourselves, with other people, with God, with life. But the most important agreements are the ones we make with ourselves. In these agreements we tell ourselves who we are, how to behave, what is possible, what is impossible. One single agreement is not such a problem, but we have many agreements that come from fear, deplete our energy, and diminish our self-worth.” - don Miguel Ruiz

Join us for the The Four Agreements for a Better Life on Gabriola, October 5-9
👉 https://haven.ca/programs-index/13300/four-agreements-for-a-better-life/

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Join us for “The Four Agreements for Better Life ” with don Miguel Ruiz Jr, and don Jose Ruiz as they reveal the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our...

09/10/2025

🌈 New Dates for Couples Alive! 💕
👉 Learn More: https://haven.ca/couples-alive/

Join CrisMarie Campbell & Susan Clarke, October 22-26, for Couples Alive Foundation.

In this 4-day program, you'll learn and practice The Haven’s models for communicating and relating with your partner and learn from the diversity of experience around you. All couples meet together during the day and into the evenings, with breaks for relaxation, connection, or adventure in between.

In addition to group activities, experiential learning, and discussion, the program leaders offer support to each couple with coaching and feedback!

👉 SIGN UP: https://haven.ca/couples-alive/

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