Welcome to The Haven... 

The Haven is a not-for-profit centre for transformative learning with a campus on Gabriola Island, BC. We're excited to bring The Haven to your home by offering programs online. 

What sets us apart from other centres and retreats is an innovative curriculum created by our co-founders, Dr. Bennet Wong and Dr. Jock McKeen. For over 35 years, thousands of participants have chosen Come Alive, Couples Alive, and Living Alive for personal and professional development. Whether we're meeting face-to-face or in the online space, we offer deep healing, transformation, connection, and growth in community. 

We hope you’ll check back regularly to see what exciting new online offerings are in store for you!  

Our Programs

Come Alive, Couples Alive and Living Alive are our most popular programs and are unique to The Haven. Since 1983, thousands of people have found deep healing, personal growth, and transformation through these experiences. You won't find experiential learning like this anywhere else...

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EVENING: It Starts With U: Uncover & Understand Unconscious Bias, Power & Privilege

Join us to dig deeper into the why behind unconscious bias. In this experiential 90-minute session, we will be guided by Amil Reddy, a Diversity, Equity

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FREE INTRO: Befriending Your Nervous System: A Trauma Informed Yoga Practice

Jan 28 - Jan 28, 2021

Join us to learn how to support your resilience by safely connecting to your body and breath.

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FREE: Group Check-in

Jan 28 - Jan 28, 2021

These free or pay-what-you-can check-ins are an opportunity to connect, be heard, and find support. Join us every Thursday at 6:15pm PT. 

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FREE INTRO: Sound, Belonging & Wholeness

Jan 30 - Jan 30, 2021

“Find ways to harness what you have with you all the time for comfort, for soothing, for grounding.”

– past participant

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Communication, Body and movement, Creativity
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LISTEN: Elder Cedar Stream Meditation with Linda Nicholls

Haven Holiday Kitchen: Tips & Tricks for 2 of Our Most Famous Recipes!

The Sound of Silence: Celebrating Winter Solstice

In all honestly I was very skeptical as to what to expect but from the first meeting, I was so glad I had made the decision to attend. I wish more people would have the courage to check out the Come Alive program because the results were life-changing - I just had to invest in the process. I now have a sense of peace that I've never experienced through a greater understanding of myself and my relationships. I feel free ... wow!
M. J. - Come Alive