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The Haven is a centre for transformative learning, located on beautiful Gabriola Island in British Columbia, Canada.

We offer programs in a group setting, focusing on self-responsible relational living. Our innovative approach and highly skilled faculty have inspired thousands to define and shape their lives. More ...


Haven Portraits: Stories of Transformation - a video series that offers a glimpse into the lives of people who have participated in programs and training at The Haven. They share their experiences and the impact of living what they have learned … real people, profound change.

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Featured Programs

The programs featured below are just a few of those coming up soon.

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Come Alive

Jan 01 - Jan 06, 2019

Come Alive is an opportunity to revitalize your life, discover and activate your resources and realize your full potential.

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Popular entry program, Communication, Life issues, Body and movement
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Sexual Attitude Restructuring (SAR)

Jan 27 - Jan 30, 2019

Sexual Attitude Restructuring (or Reassessment), SAR, is an intense learning event designed for people who wish to better understand Human

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Sexuality
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Dynamic Dialogue

Feb 07 - Feb 10, 2019

In our lives today — at home, at work, in our communities and the world — the need for dialogue is both important and urgent. The health and well-being of all of us

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Popular entry program, Communication
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Anatomy and Expression Workshop I

Mar 08 - Mar 11, 2019

Inhabit your inner landscape, experienced through the world of anatomy and physiology.

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Life issues, Body and movement
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Shen blog

What's so bad about Shame?

Dancing with Awareness

Why Calibrate?

A reawakening! Things I have known about myself but forgotten have been uncovered. I could not be happier about that. Thanks to The Haven I am more in tune with my true self, and I am looking forward to more discovery, curiosity, making mistakes, and being gentle with the fact that we are who we are. 
B.I., Come Alive