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BCIMS: Letting Go and Opening to Possibilities

With Rachel Lewis and Kristina Baré

December 28, 2025 - January 2, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
A year-end silent retreat to release burdens, deepen mindfulness, and welcome clarity, ease, and new possibilities through guided practice.

Full Moon Circle

January 3, 2026

Journey of Birth Workshops with Sarah

January 7, 2026

Soul Seeds: Planting Your Vision for 2026

January 10, 2026

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Winter Retreat into Silence 2026

With Nan Goodship and Murray Groom

January 11 - 18, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
A silent retreat is a time to rest and discern, an opportunity to be alone in a supportive community, in nature, and to deepen your spiritual journey.

Building Bridges Through Understanding the Village

January 15, 2026

Journey of Birth Workshops

January 17, 2026

Indigenous Pathways Board Meetings

January 21 - 25, 2026

Roots to Thrive/KCFN

January 23 - 25, 2026

Introduction to Self-Compassion for Shame

With Victoria Pawlowski M.Ed., R.C.C.

January 24, 2026
Online
Shame arises from judgment and withdrawal, but self compassion helps heal it. This three hour introductory workshop builds understanding and gentle coping skills.

The Five Seals of Dharma Cultivating Profound Compassion and Blazing Wisdom

With Lama Mark Webber (Lama Yongdu Chokyi Gyaltsen)

January 25 - 28, 2026
Chapel
The retreat explores five essential Buddhist understandings through teachings and meditation with Lama Mark Webber, offering residential, commuter, and online participation options.

The Five Seals of Dharma Cultivating Profound Compassion and Blazing Wisdom (Program Only)

With Lama Mark Webber (Lama Yongdu Chokyi Gyaltsen)

January 25 - 28, 2026
Chapel

Island Dharma Presents: There are five key understandings of Buddha Dharma. They are like “seals - proclamations of completeness in understanding the ground of all our experience. The seals are the heart of all Buddhist study, practice, meditation and contemplation. If we keep deeply listening, studying, contemplating, meditating, and we keep clearing up doubts and […]

The Five Seals of Dharma Cultivating Profound Compassion and Blazing Wisdom (Virtual Streaming Option)

With Lama Mark Webber (Lama Yongdu Chokyi Gyaltsen)

January 25 - 28, 2026
Chapel
A silent retreat focused on self-compassion, meditation, reflection, Dharma talks, and mindfulness to support healing, wisdom, and inner peace.

The Attitude of Gratitude: A One-Day Meditation Retreat for Seniors

With Ralph Frank

January 28, 2026
Shepherd's Hall
A seniors’ retreat cultivating gratitude, mindfulness, and presence through meditation, gentle movement, reflection, and community, with optional follow-up classes.

Tending the Writer's Flame

January 30 - February 1, 2026

Roots to Thrive Alumni Refresher

January 30 - 31, 2026
Bethlehem Centre

Overnight accommodations are available for guests arriving on January 30th, with check-in starting at 3:00 PM. Optional add-ons: dinner on the 30th (5:30–6:30 PM), breakfast on the 31st (8:00–9:00 AM), and lunch on the 31st (12:00 - 1:00 PM) The program itself will take place on January 31st. If you’d like to arrive earlier or […]

MSC Teacher Training

February 7 - 13, 2026
Bethlehem Centre

Are you interested in teaching the MSC curriculum? There are several prerequisites (listed below) to meet before being accepted into the teacher training course and you are encouraged to carefully consider whether you meet these prerequisites before you apply. Once accepted into the teacher training program, you will complete several steps to become a Trained […]

Alchemy of Her: Women's Retreat

With Lynne Carroll and Brittany Murray

February 13 - 15, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
Alchemy of Her is a women’s retreat blending Kundalini Yoga, Cha Dao Tea Ceremony, massage, and nature for rest, clarity, and inner awakening.

From Inner Critic to Inner Confidence: A Self-Esteem Masterclass

February 21, 2026

Family Education

February 21, 2026

Connection Day

February 28, 2026

With Spirit Retreat 2026

March 1 - 4, 2026

Spring Renewal: 1/2 Day Silent Self-Compassion Retreat

With Victoria Pawlowski M.Ed., R.C.C.

March 1, 2026
View Room
Join us for a half-day retreat at Bethlehem Centre to relax, reconnect with yourself, and explore mindfulness, self-compassion, and gentle reflective practices.

Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Training

With Victoria Pawlowski M.Ed., R.C.C.

March 7 - 8, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
Book now and get CAD $50.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Jan 30, 2026.
This workshop teaches mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance emotional well-being, reduce stress, and sustain meaningful, balanced, and compassionate living.

The Cridge Center Leadership retreat

March 12 - 13, 2026

Self-Compassion for Shame: 6 Week Online Training

With Victoria Pawlowski M.Ed., R.C.C. and Laura Shakun, PsyD

March 15 - April 26, 2026
Online
Shame is a universal, painful emotion rooted in the need to be loved, and self-compassion helps transform it safely.

Nanaimo Fiddle Society - Fiddle Retreat

March 20 - 22, 2026
Bethlehem Centre

Join us at the beautiful Bethlehem Retreat Centre, overlooking Westwood Lake, for 3 days of music-making with some truly exceptional teachers. This camp will welcome fiddle, viola and cello students of all ages, from beginner to advanced (note that beginners should be in their second full year of playing and have some basic tunes under […]

Writing Circle

March 27 - 29, 2026

Mindful Self-Discovery: the Hakomi Practice of Non-Verbal Communication

With Marcia Burton, RCC and Hakomi Trainer

March 29, 2026
View Room
Emotional understanding deepens when we look beyond words. Mindful awareness of unconscious non-verbal cues fosters insight, connection, and compassionate relating.

Tranquility Iyengar Yoga Retreat

April 2 - 5, 2026

The A.R.T. of Inner Peace: 7-Week Class for Seniors

With Ralph Frank

April 2 - May 14, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
A gentle 7-week program guiding seniors in mindfulness, gratitude, and inner calm through meditation, reflection, movement, and supportive community.

Wedding Ceremony

April 3 - 4, 2026

Victoria Meditation Retreat

April 17 - 19, 2026

Sewing/Art Retreat

April 22 - 27, 2026

Harmonic Presence: Music of the Spheres of Being

With David Hykes

April 24 - 26, 2026
Chapel
Harmonic Presence helps participants awaken to universal sound, cultivate compassion, awareness, and harmony through silent listening, meditation, chanting, and communal practice.

Celebrating Our Sacred Universe

With Maureen A. Wild, SC and Leah Hokanson

May 3, 2026
Bethlehem Centre
Spring day retreat exploring sacred Earth and cosmos through mystical teachings, reflection, music, conversation, gentle movement, and communion with nature.

Rooted and Tall: A Mysticas’ Retreat With Grand Trees

May 3 - 10, 2026
Bethlehem Centre

(It’s important that we all understand that most of the forests of Vancouver Island have been cut at least once. While we will be with some truly great Grand Trees, very few of them will be “old growth.”) To the Indigenous peoples of the Island we call Vancouver, the Cedar was Grandmother, the one who […]

Rest and Renew Retreat

May 31, 2026

Contemplative Outreach

June 1 - 7, 2026

Nature Retreat

June 19 - 22, 2026

Buddhist Meditation Retreat

With Ajahn Pavaro

June 29 - July 5, 2026
Bethlehem Centre

This silent Buddhist Meditation Retreat is led by Ajahn Pavaro This silent retreat will focus on Buddhist approaches to meditation, in particular, the cultivation of 'mindfulness' as well as beneficial qualities such as loving-kindness and compassion. Instruction on Buddhist foundations for these practices will be offered throughout. Both sitting and walking periods of meditation will […]

Western Regional Tai Chi Instructors Workshop

July 6 - 10, 2026
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Summer Touchstone: a 1/2 day Silent Retreat

With Victoria Pawlowski M.Ed., R.C.C.

July 19, 2026
View Room
Experience a peaceful half-day retreat at Bethlehem Centre to nurture your mind, body, and spirit through mindfulness, self-compassion, and reflective practices.

Under the Wild Sun Retreat

August 7 - 9, 2026

S-Anon

August 7 - 8, 2026

NLPS Board Retreat

August 26, 2026

Sufi Sesshin

September 18 - 20, 2026

Leadership Retreat

September 18 - 20, 2026

Powell Rivers Compassionate Friends Society

October 1 - 4, 2026

Sacred Immersion Weekend

October 22 - 25, 2026

An Introduction to Hakomi Mindfulness Somatic Psychology

November 28 - 29, 2026

old- BC Program Test

January 27 - 28, 2032

BCS Template - Loyal Program

April 12 - 13, 2032

BCS Template - Collaboration (Online) Program

April 12 - 13, 2032

BCS Template - Aligned Programs

April 12 - 13, 2032

BCS Template - Rental (monthly) Program

April 12, 2032

BCS Template - Facilitator Program

April 12 - 13, 2032

BCS Template - Collaboration Program

April 12 - 13, 2032

BCS Template - Day Aligned Programs

April 12 - 13, 2032

BCS Template - Day(No Meals) Aligned Programs

April 12 - 13, 2032

old - Template Collab Program (no post/RR)

November 23 - 24, 2032
Bethlehem Centre

old- Template Collab Program (Loyal/Post/RR)

November 23 - 24, 2032
Bethlehem Centre

old - Template Collab Program (Loyal/Post/R)

November 23 - 24, 2032
Bethlehem Centre

old -Template True Rental (no post/no link/RR)

January 4, 2034 - January 5, 2035
Bethlehem Centre