Leslie says, "The retreat was transformative. Menla has a strong emphasis on a scholarly teachers and balances that with spiritual practice. On the other hand some of the lectures were hard to follow." See more
Lucia says, "I felt at ease and at home, right from the start. The program teacher was phenomenal, the retreat center director capable and down-to-earth, and the staff was truly kind and accessible." See more
Debbie says, "The staff was warm and helpful, especially Forest. I had to cancel a night and he was very understanding and waived the fee. The food was incredible! It made me want to go vegetarian." See more
Julian says, "The Haven is beautifully set on the waterfront on Gabriola Island. I wasn't sure what to expect at this workshop. I was hoping I would find more confidence in using my voice as I have been confident in speaking in public but deathly afraid of singing in public! What I found was a very safe space to explore making all kinds of sound from humming and babble to overtone chanting and yes." See more
Anonymous says, "I had such a beautiful experience! I met so many lovely people, the other participants as well as the shamans. Bernice and Mana are thee best shaman hostesses. They took great care of all of us and made us all feel comfortable and safe." See more
Shambhu says, "I throughly enjoyed my time at the Yoga Farm last weekend. The grounds were beautiful, the staff was great and the food was amazing. A wonderful way to spend the weekend! " See more
Adam says, "I’ve now attended Confluence Retreats twice - that says everything. And I will be back one day again for sure! The facilitators are genuinely exceptional. As therapists and healers, they bring both professional depth and authentic human warmth to every interaction." See more