Author: The Haven

By Laurel Aasen, a recent participant in Transforming Anxiety and Stress (coming up again March 2-5, 2017) and Teens Alive Assistant.   Anxiety is a fantastic dancing partner … if…

  We love The Haven’s word for 2017. It’s inspiring! Here are some of the word’s roots and other meanings, in English and Chinese. Inspire  Fill (someone) with…

  Louise Amuir recently shared this appreciation and information with Haven donors. To find out more about giving back to The Haven, go to: haven.ca/giving As we begin the new…

  Ellery Littleton and Jock McKeen remember Leslie Alexander, a long-time friend of The Haven, who passed away on December 30, 2016. Ellery Littleton writes: Leslie Alexander and I were…

By Cathy McNally In the second half of this year I have made new friends. Three particular new male friends in this mix. My wise friend Maria Gomori,…

By Cathy McNally   Approaching the new year, I find myself thinking about the next stage of my life journey. The word I am choosing is: ‘reach’, the…

Jock McKeen writes: Ken Faris, a long-time friend and supporter of The Haven passed away this fall. He was a fine artist, and a gentle man.His daughter sent…

It’s that time of year, the 2017 Haven program catalogue is here! The online catalogue is presented in a beautiful magazine-like format that automatically adjusts to match your viewing device,…

Congratulations to Talia Peckel who has been chosen to be the Haven/Gabriola Arts Council Artist in Residence in 2017. Talia is a Toronto-based artist who was born in Canada…

By Rachel Davey, on behalf of the design team (Jessica Sedlock, Don Mattson, Roz Arscott). The Landscape Management Plan  is a vital part of the overall Haven Masterplan….

Moving into Connection is a new program created and led by Catherine Fallis​ coming to The Haven November 4-6. Authentic movement is used to explore and repair your…

By Cathy McNally Last evening, I asked two loving beings to hold me … and I sobbed myself empty. Today I sit at home in awe of this…