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Haven Core Programs
Couples Alive: Foundation Waiting List
Open Dates
In person at The Haven
Couples Alive is our core offering for people in a primary relationship. With support and guidance from highly skilled leaders, you will 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, there will be opportunities for the program leaders to support each couple with coaching and feedback.
ONLINE: Group Check-in - January 23rd
January 23, 2025
Are any of these statements true for you? ~ I sometimes feel isolated and alone. ~ It's important to me to be heard and acknowledged. ~ Hearing about other people's experiences helps me feel connected. ~ I want to learn more about the Haven or practice the skills I've learned. ~ I benefit from reminders and accountability to check in with myself and prioritize my wellbeing.
ONLINE: Group Check-in - February 6th
February 6, 2025
Are any of these statements true for you? ~ I sometimes feel isolated and alone. ~ It's important to me to be heard and acknowledged. ~ Hearing about other people's experiences helps me feel connected. ~ I want to learn more about the Haven or practice the skills I've learned. ~ I benefit from reminders and accountability to check in with myself and prioritize my wellbeing.
ONLINE: Group Check-in - February 20th
February 20, 2025
Are any of these statements true for you? ~ I sometimes feel isolated and alone. ~ It's important to me to be heard and acknowledged. ~ Hearing about other people's experiences helps me feel connected. ~ I want to learn more about the Haven or practice the skills I've learned. ~ I benefit from reminders and accountability to check in with myself and prioritize my wellbeing.
Couples Alive: Foundation
With Susan Clarke and CrisMarie Campbell
March 5 - 9, 2025
In person at The Haven
Book now and get CAD $80.00 off regular price. Remaining balance due on or before Feb 4, 2025 to qualify for CAD $80.00 off regular price. This offer valid until Feb 4, 2025. Package prices include room, regular tuition, and meals.
Couples Alive is our core offering for people in a primary relationship. With support and guidance from highly skilled leaders, you will 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, there will be opportunities for the program leaders to support each couple with coaching and feedback.
Come Alive
With Susan Clarke and CrisMarie Campbell
March 9 - 14, 2025
In Person at The Haven
Book now and get CAD $100.00 off regular price. Remaining balance due on or before Feb 8, 2025 to qualify for CAD $100.00 off regular price. This offer valid until Feb 8, 2025. Package prices include room, regular tuition, and meals.
The magic of Come Alive is in our unique history, renowned communication and relationship models, community dynamic, and oceanfront setting on Gabriola Island. With support and guidance, you will learn and practice the Haven models of communication, relationship and self-responsibility, through a range of opportunities for personal learning. Group activities, discussions and experiences take place in both large and small group settings. 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.
Come Alive
With Linda Nicholls
April 4 - 9, 2025
In Person at The Haven
Book now and get CAD $100.00 off regular price. Remaining balance due on or before Mar 6, 2025 to qualify for CAD $100.00 off regular price. This offer valid until Mar 6, 2025. Package prices include room, regular tuition, and meals.
The magic of Come Alive is in our unique history, renowned communication and relationship models, community dynamic, and oceanfront setting on Gabriola Island. With support and guidance, you will learn and practice the Haven models of communication, relationship and self-responsibility, through a range of opportunities for personal learning. Group activities, discussions and experiences take place in both large and small group settings. 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.
Couples In Conflict
With Ian Curtin and Colleen Cuggy
April 11 - 13, 2025
In person at The Haven
Book now and get CAD $40.00 off regular price. Remaining balance due on or before Mar 13, 2025 to qualify for CAD $40.00 off regular price. This offer valid until Mar 13, 2025. Package prices include room, regular tuition, and meals.
This weekend program is for couples who are having difficulty resolving conflicts. This may be the result of a lack of communication, an affair, extreme frustration, years of ‘all work and no play’, or the strain of blending two new families. You will learn valuable tools and develop greater insight and clarity about your relationship. Couples will work together as a pair in a small group setting with individualized attention. Also, each couple will receive a private counselling session to deal with their own particular issues.
Come Alive
With Leslie Whyte and Cathy Wilder
May 11 - 16, 2025
In Person at The Haven
Book now and get CAD $100.00 off regular price. Remaining balance due on or before Apr 12, 2025 to qualify for CAD $100.00 off regular price. This offer valid until Apr 12, 2025. Package prices include room, regular tuition, and meals.
The magic of Come Alive is in our unique history, renowned communication and relationship models, community dynamic, and oceanfront setting on Gabriola Island. With support and guidance, you will learn and practice the Haven models of communication, relationship and self-responsibility, through a range of opportunities for personal learning. Group activities, discussions and experiences take place in both large and small group settings. 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.
加拿大海文學院探心之旅 《自我觉察精粹：活出生命熱情》Mandarin Living Alive: Self Awareness Essentials
With 琳达· 尼科尔 斯 Linda Nicholls and 李文淑 Wen-Shwu Lee
June 6 - 19, 2025
亲临加拿大海文學院 The Haven
The Mandarin Living Alive programs offer the unique experience of time, space, and guidance to help you (re)discover who you truly are. For 12 days, you’ll have the opportunity to create and establish new or different patterns for conscious living. In Living Alive: Self Awareness the focus is on self-awareness - becoming aware of your individual patterns of behaviour and energy. You'll learn to make more informed decisions about things that affect you, your life, and your relationships. You'll discover, transform, and release energy blockages that negatively impact your health and wellbeing.
Come Alive
With Jane Olynyk and Jo-Ann Kevala
June 22 - 27, 2025
In Person at The Haven
Book now and get CAD $100.00 off regular price. Remaining balance due on or before May 24, 2025 to qualify for CAD $100.00 off regular price. This offer valid until May 24, 2025. Package prices include room, regular tuition, and meals.
The magic of Come Alive is in our unique history, renowned communication and relationship models, community dynamic, and oceanfront setting on Gabriola Island. With support and guidance, you will learn and practice the Haven models of communication, relationship and self-responsibility, through a range of opportunities for personal learning. Group activities, discussions and experiences take place in both large and small group settings. 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.
Couples Alive: Foundation
With Cathy McNally and Graemme Brown
June 30 - July 4, 2025
In person at The Haven
Book now and get CAD $80.00 off regular price. Remaining balance due on or before Jun 1, 2025 to qualify for CAD $80.00 off regular price. This offer valid until Jun 1, 2025. Package prices include room, regular tuition, and meals.
Couples Alive is our core offering for people in a primary relationship. With support and guidance from highly skilled leaders, you will 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, there will be opportunities for the program leaders to support each couple with coaching and feedback.
Intern Training Weekend
July 18 - 20, 2025
Come Alive
With Ian Curtin and Susa Holt
August 17 - 22, 2025
In Person at The Haven
Book now and get CAD $100.00 off regular price. Remaining balance due on or before Jul 19, 2025 to qualify for CAD $100.00 off regular price. This offer valid until Jul 19, 2025. Package prices include room, regular tuition, and meals.
The magic of Come Alive is in our unique history, renowned communication and relationship models, community dynamic, and oceanfront setting on Gabriola Island. With support and guidance, you will learn and practice the Haven models of communication, relationship and self-responsibility, through a range of opportunities for personal learning. Group activities, discussions and experiences take place in both large and small group settings. 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.
Couples In Conflict
With Ian Curtin and Colleen Cuggy
September 19 - 21, 2025
In person at The Haven
Book now and get CAD $40.00 off regular price. Remaining balance due on or before Aug 21, 2025 to qualify for CAD $40.00 off regular price. This offer valid until Aug 21, 2025. Package prices include room, regular tuition, and meals.
This weekend program is for couples who are having difficulty resolving conflicts. This may be the result of a lack of communication, an affair, extreme frustration, years of ‘all work and no play’, or the strain of blending two new families. You will learn valuable tools and develop greater insight and clarity about your relationship. Couples will work together as a pair in a small group setting with individualized attention. Also, each couple will receive a private counselling session to deal with their own particular issues.
Come Alive
With Ian Curtin and Cathy Wilder
September 21 - 26, 2025
In Person at The Haven
Book now and get CAD $100.00 off regular price. Remaining balance due on or before Aug 23, 2025 to qualify for CAD $100.00 off regular price. This offer valid until Aug 23, 2025. Package prices include room, regular tuition, and meals.
The magic of Come Alive is in our unique history, renowned communication and relationship models, community dynamic, and oceanfront setting on Gabriola Island. With support and guidance, you will learn and practice the Haven models of communication, relationship and self-responsibility, through a range of opportunities for personal learning. Group activities, discussions and experiences take place in both large and small group settings. 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.
Living Alive: Self Awareness
With Jo-Ann Kevala and Louise Amuir
October 1 - 26, 2025
In Person at The Haven
Book now and get CAD $500.00 off regular price. This offer valid until Sep 2, 2025. Package prices include room, regular tuition, and meals.
The Living Alive programs offer the unique experience of time, space, and guidance to help you (re)discover who you truly are. For 25 days, you’ll have the opportunity to create and establish new or different patterns for conscious living. In Living Alive: Self Awareness the focus is on self-awareness - becoming aware of your individual patterns of behaviour and energy. You'll learn to make more informed decisions about things that affect you, your life, and your relationships. You'll discover, transform, and release energy blockages that negatively impact your health and wellbeing.
Come Alive
With Susan Clarke and CrisMarie Campbell
October 26 - 31, 2025
In Person at The Haven
Book now and get CAD $100.00 off regular price. Remaining balance due on or before Sep 27, 2025 to qualify for CAD $100.00 off regular price. This offer valid until Sep 27, 2025. Package prices include room, regular tuition, and meals.
The magic of Come Alive is in our unique history, renowned communication and relationship models, community dynamic, and oceanfront setting on Gabriola Island. With support and guidance, you will learn and practice the Haven models of communication, relationship and self-responsibility, through a range of opportunities for personal learning. Group activities, discussions and experiences take place in both large and small group settings. 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.
Couples Alive: Foundation
With Susan Clarke and CrisMarie Campbell
October 31 - November 4, 2025
In person at The Haven
Book now and get CAD $80.00 off regular price. Remaining balance due on or before Oct 2, 2025 to qualify for CAD $80.00 off regular price. This offer valid until Oct 2, 2025. Package prices include room, regular tuition, and meals.
Couples Alive is our core offering for people in a primary relationship. With support and guidance from highly skilled leaders, you will 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, there will be opportunities for the program leaders to support each couple with coaching and feedback.
Come Alive
December 1 - 6, 2025
In Person at The Haven
Book now and get CAD $100.00 off regular price. Remaining balance due on or before Nov 2, 2025 to qualify for CAD $100.00 off regular price. This offer valid until Nov 2, 2025. Package prices include room, regular tuition and meals.
The magic of Come Alive is in our unique history, renowned communication and relationship models, community dynamic, and oceanfront setting on Gabriola Island. With support and guidance, you will learn and practice the Haven models of communication, relationship and self-responsibility, through a range of opportunities for personal learning. Group activities, discussions and experiences take place in both large and small group settings. 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.