September

Looking for a space to unplug, unwind, and recover from the relentless pace of the day-to-day? Let the natural wisdom of Cortes Island restore your body and soul. Hollyhock's Rest & Restore self-guided retreat invites you to slow down and step out of the busy rhythm of life and into a gentler pace - without […]

Embrace the late summer abundance in the Pacific Northwest on spectacular Cortes Island. Late summer is the season to savour the fruits of the year’s growth. The warm air is thick with the smell of sweet berries, and the forests are vibrant and lush. This retreat will explore the natural elements in our body on […]

Clear the clutter and return to your innate authenticity through the traditions of yoga, qigong, and somatic therapy. Revitalize somatic trust as you explore the nuances of your window of tolerance, navigate inner work with safety vs intensity, and anchor into your body’s inherent wisdom. Open pathways of expression as you uncover emotional anatomy, engage […]

Many people facing death report feeling alone and afraid, when in fact, they are surrounded by benevolent helping spirits. These specific spirit guides, known as psychopomp allies, always gather when death is near. Their function is three-fold: to signal to the dying that death is approaching; to help them prepare to release their body; and […]

Presence Psychotherapy is a comprehensive trauma treatment model that integrates spirituality, work with parts of the mind, and relational attunement to process the many layers and nuances of trauma. Presence Psychotherapy, rooted in evidence-based practice, is highlighted by US News & World Report for trauma healing and grief, is published in the APA Journal of […]

What does it mean to truly let go? What are we letting go of, and how? At the threshold of autumn, inspired by the natural world—a natural teacher—join Deborah Eden Tull and Caverly Morgan for this contemplative and restorative journey. We will delve into the profound themes of rooting in presence, unfurling into embodied being, […]

A gentle invitation to come home to your authentic self With the demands of living in a dynamically changing world, we sometimes lose track of what has heart and meaning for us. We can be swept along by the speed of change or expectations. What if we could slow down with the intention to re-discover […]

If you believe that business can (and should) be a catalyst for social and economic transformation, you belong at Social Venture Institute. Join Canada’s longest-running social enterprise gathering to find the inspiration, resources, and relationships you need to propel your mission forward. SVI is a five-day oceanside gathering of 100+ CEOs, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, movement leaders, […]

Kintsugi, 金継ぎ translated literally from Japanese means "golden joinery". This traditional Japanese art used to repair broken ceramics uses natural materials, like tree sap, clay and flour dusted with gold (or other precious metals) to make the cracks, or broken lines beautiful.  The cracks are called Keshiki 景色 and in Japanese, mean scenery, landscape or […]

Held in the days of the harvest full moon and the yogic season of ancestral remembrance known as Pitru Paksha, this retreat is a sacred portal into healing, connection, and embodied renewal. Across cultures, this time of year has long been honoured as a season to remember, pay tribute to, and commune with those who […]

At first glance there is harmony, balance and beauty underlying many Japanese arts. Ikebana, the art of Japanese floral arrangement has a rich and long history with many schools, rules and philosophies developing and evolving over time.  Originating from a traditional Japanese environment to contemporary expression worldwide, the language of flowers includes everyone and anywhere […]