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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…

Catherine Fallis is leading Moving into Connection at The Haven, November 4–6 I’m very excited to be offering a new workshop that brings together two of my passions….

Sexual Intelligence for Body, Mind and Heart is a dynamic program in The Haven’s core curriculum that teaches erotic literacy for body, mind and heart. A recent participant in the…

By David Hatfield Hello Haven community! I’m just returned from a 3 month contract in China. It was super hot, humid and the air quality is truly challenging to…

By Rachel Davey. Photo of Justin Kautz, the 2016 Artist in Residence.  The Haven, in collaboration with the Gabriola Arts Council, began an Artist in Residence program at…

By Ellery Littleton. Another summer has slipped away, and as always for me, there is more than a hint of nostalgia and regret that comes with the end…

Jennifer Hilton writes about a recent Come Alive at BridgePoint Centre for Eating Disorders in Milden, Saskatchewan and reflects on her ongoing process of personal alchemy.