Author: The Haven

By Sande Waters Last week in the Phoenix Auditorium I presented an artist talk about my work to a very supportive and interested Gabriola audience. The talk lasted…

By Shirley Serviss How did two weeks pass so quickly? Yesterday, I was berating myself for not accomplishing much during my time here, so I made a list…

By Sande Waters Layers of sandstone, slowly eroding have inspired me to make a drawing. Like the sandstone, culture has embedded layers of meaning that can be eroded…

By Shirley Serviss. Shirley is speaking about the Artists on the Wards program at The Haven on Saturday, September 29 at 7:00. “Shirley!” Someone is calling my name,…

By Shirley Serviss “This is me,” one of the women in Eric Bibb’s songwriting workshop sang at Wednesday night’s concert. Sande and I have been talking about the…

By Sande Waters, artist in residence This is heaven! Being able to work outside all day in such gorgeous weather. The peaceful silence is punctuated by ravens, woodpeckers,…

By Shirley Serviss, artist in residence. I live surrounded by sound. This time of year the students are celebrating being back at school with all-the-beer-you-can-drink parties at the…

By Shirley Serviss, one of The Haven’s two artists’ in residence for 2012. Wednesday, September 12, 2012 I’ve been mentally making lists of everything I need to pack,…

Are your emotions destroying your chance at success? By Philip Winkelmans It doesn’t matter how good your intentions, how knowledgeable, or how well you plan you can still…

By Susan Clarke. Susan and CrisMarie Campbell lead Couples Alive at The Haven. In the past month my life has been busy, alive and very engaging. Through the…

By Martie Robinson. Martie offers Jin Shin Do acupressure as part of The Haven’s bodywork and massage team. Oh my God! I made it to the lighthouse! Two…

By Shirley Serviss. Shirley and Sande Waters are The Haven’s 2012 artists-in-residence. Monday, September 9 I’ll be at The Haven a week from today and I’m in panic…