From Atlas to Gaia: Resources for resilience
You are invited to be in community in a beautiful seaside rainforest and resource yourself for this critical time.
Why
Many of the things on which we assumed we could rely have been shifting or crumbling around us. The pace of technology, the multiplicity of information channels, a barrage of news can threaten our capacity to absorb, process, and respond. In the face of so much information, change, and uncertainty, who and what do we trust?
The exceptionally challenging conditions we are experiencing demand that we be even more present and grounded. We need to make more of ourselves available to ourselves and others.
What
This will be a time-out-of-time to rest, reflect, re-source, and reconnect. The practices we will use, developed and tested over decades and centuries, have been proven to increase wellbeing, presence, connection, and clear sightedness in difficult times. Supported by the local ecosystem, we will navigate from purpose through gratitude, pain, and inspiration, a journey that enables us to access possibilities and respond wisely to challenges and set-backs.
Participants will take away tools and practices that they can use for themselves and with others to:
- Navigate and recover from shocks and disruption
- Be fully present with oneself and others
- Access diverse ways of seeing, knowing, and being
- Increase capacity for wise thought and action
Continuing Education Credits
We are arranging to provide continuing education credits for coaches, counsellors, and human resource professionals.
Facilitators
When and Where
Monday, August 25 to Saturday, August 30, 2025
The Haven, Gabriola Island, British Columbia
This Gulf Island retreat features ocean views, rainforest walking trails, gardens, a gym, hot tub, and sauna. All meals are onsite, and there will be indoor and outdoor activities. Choose from shared or private accommodations.
Pricing
Includes program, all meals (dinner Monday through lunch Saturday), and accommodation
From CA$1,672 to CA$4,117 based on accommodation selected
Because we want to make this experience accessible for people with varying financial capacities, we provide several options for payment, any of which can be paid in full or by three monthly instalments.