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The Artist's Haven

We are excited to announce the launch of our first ever artist in residence program at The Haven.

Throughout its history The Haven has offered programs that nurture and cultivate creativity. The Haven has also been a place where artists have found inspiration and a welcoming place to practice their craft. Now for the first time there will also be an opportunity for artists of all disciplines to apply for a residency program. The Artist’s Haven residency program provides accommodation for a two-week period in September 2012 in the beautiful setting of Gabriola Island. The Haven is delighted to be offering this opportunity in partnership with the Gabriola Arts Council.

For more details and to download the application form, visit our The Artist's Haven page.

Read more about the Artist's Haven on the Shen blog in a piece by Mary Holdgrafer. It was Mary who first dreamed up the idea of the artist in residence program.

The Haven Goes Virtual!

Also new this month, the first ever live, virtual programs from The Haven for leaders and for men over 55.

These programs are offered by Dr Jim Sellner, who has a long-standing association with The Haven. More recently he has specialized in utilizing new technology to individualize learning, with a personal touch. These virtual programs enable you from the comfort of your home or work place to access high-quality, individualized tools and content.

Both programs offer three 1-to-1 coaching sessions as part of the package. Both also have a free introduction session, so you can find out more before you register.

Check out Jim's video to find out more about Secrets to Becoming a Highly Effective Leader-Manager.

Read more about the program on the Shen blog.

A New Way to Give in 2012

We are now members of Think Recycle and are delighted to have found a new way for you to donate to Haven Foundation and be green at the same time. You can bring your unwanted electronics (including laptops, tablets, cell phones, digital cameras, inkjet cartridges and toner cartridges) to The Haven, we send them to Think Recycle for recycling. In return we receive money to support our Financial Aid program.

It couldn't be simpler. Check out the Think Recycle web site for a list of qualifying products, and don't forget to bring them with you the next time you come to The Haven.

Recycling in this way helps people like Cléo Burke come to Come Alive. Here's her thank you to donors:
I wish to express deep gratitude to all of the donors who have given financial support to The Haven. Through your donations I was able to attend Come Alive this January 2012. My experience there was profound.My spirit was immensely nurtured and transformed through my own explorations and by being witness to the journeys of so many others. I look forward to having the opportunity to pay your kindness and generosity forward in supporting other people to attend The Haven in the future. With an open heart, I thank you.

The Haven Word for 2012 

It's a long tradition at The Haven to pick a word for the upcoming year. The Haven's word for 2012 is ENERGY. 

It's a word which contains life-force and growth. Energy connects us all and is what human beings resonate with. It's something that is always accessible; it is indestructible and undergoes change and transformation. Energy has edge, excitement and movement. It's a call to action; a call to Come Alive. 

The Haven's programs and the people in them are our energy source. You are invited to be part of this by coming to a program in 2012 and recommending others to do the same.

Congratulations to Mike Gobbi, DipC

On December 31 we celebrated with Mike Gobbi, his partner Judy and baby daughter Sophie when Mike was presented with his Diploma in Counselling by Jane Olynyk, Jock McKeen and Bennet Wong. Congratulations Mike, from everyone at The Haven.

VIU Honorary Doctorates for Wong and McKeen

We are delighted to announce that The Haven’s founders, Jock McKeen and Bennet Wong, will receive honorary doctorate degrees from Vancouver Island University at a convocation ceremony on February 9, 2012.

“Jock McKeen and Bennet Wong are very deserving of this special honor,” said VIU President Dr Ralph Nilson in a press release. “Their work as consultants, leaders, educators and authors has been recognized as an outstanding distinction and achievement, and a shining example of excellence and innovation to society in general.”

“We feel deeply honored to be receiving honorary doctorate degrees from Vancouver Island University,” said Jock McKeen. “To be recognized for our life work is extremely gratifying."

We at The Haven would like to congratulate Ben and Jock on this richly deserved honor!

Read the News Release from Vancouver Island University on Ben and Jock's Honorary doctorates.

The 2012 Program Catalogue is Here!

The new 2012 Program Catalogue is full of information about programs at The Haven and the faculty who teach them. It's available in an easy to read Flipbook, which allows you to bookmark, scan the thumbnails, zoom in and out, watch it as a slideshow, print it out and click the interactive links. You can also email it and share it on your Facebook and Twitter pages.

If you have been to a program at The Haven in the last ten years, you will be receiving a copy in the mail by the end of November. We are always happy to send you extra copies. Just contact our front desk staff   info@haven.ca or 1 877 247 9238 ext 0.

The Haven Harvest Auction

WOW, what a great response, and thanks to everyone who bid on items, and to everyone who donated items to bid on. Together we were able to raise over $6,700.00 for the Financial Aid Program in 2012.

Your enthusiasm and support make it possible for The Haven to reach people who really need it, and who would not otherwise get the chance.

The Haven's 5 Year Strategic Plan

Read the summary of the 5-year Strategic Plan here.  If you have a bit more time, why not read the whole thing?

Second Time Around Discount for the 25-day Phase Programs

For the first time in 2009, we offered a discount for participants who had already completed the full 25-day Living Alive Phase I, who wanted to take the program again. This was so well received that we have decided to extend the offer to all of our 25-day programs in 2012. So, any participant who has already completed Living Alive Phase I, Living Alive Phase II or (in 2013) New Horizons Phase III can repeat the same program for the full 25 days, and receive an $800 discount.