Queeriousities

Name: Queeriousities
Start: 2026-09-09
End: 2026-09-13
Location: The Haven
Rating: 4.57

4.577 reviews

240 Davis Rd, Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X1, Canada

September 9 - 13, 2026

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Michael

Loretta

Michael Jeffery

Michael is trained as a somatic and psychedelic therapist and carries a Master's degree with a focus in ecopsychology. Michael's practice is multi-faceted with grounding in nature-based healing work, regenerative community building, social justice, somatics, anti-patriarchal men’s work, restorative justice, meditation and erotic healing. He is passionate about group and embodiment work as an effective path towards wholeness. He lives in a queer off-grid community in the Kootenays and is currently writing a book on post-patriarchal masculinities.

Loretta (Lo) Laurin

Loretta Laurin, who goes by Lo (they/she) is a queer and multi-racial therapist, movement teacher, and facilitator. Lo’s approach is grounded in relational, somatic, and socially just practices. They are a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Relational Life Therapy (RLT) for couples/relationships. In addition, Lo is a movement teacher with over 15 years of experience guiding yoga, pilates, dance, and fitness.

Lo also has over a decade of experience working in non-profit, union, and social enterprise spaces, including being a co-founder of Shift Delivery Co-operative. Currently, as a conference strategist, they work with social impact organizations to create connective, inclusive, and trauma-informed events. Lo was born and raised in the traditional, Ancestral, and unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil- Waututh) First Nations peoples. They are committed to supporting the stewardship of this land, and the self-determination of First Nations peoples here and across Turtle Island. Learn more at lorettalaurin.com

Details of this retreat

Transform, restore, and remember your power in community.
In a world that often asks us to shrink, Queeriousities invites us to expand — into our bodies, our truths, and our collective power.
Together, we will journey into the queer magic inherent in our bodies, emotions, minds, eros, community, and in our integration with wider systems and nature. In community, we will discover and share more integrated expressions of the beauty of queer consciousness, and cultivate the gifts queerness brings to the world in these complex times.
This gathering is designed for multi-spectrum queers of all ages — including non-binary, Two Spirit, gender-fluid, gender non-conforming, trans, bisexual, and pansexual people, as well as the LGBTQIA2S+ people who support them.
Set against the breathtaking natural beauty of Gabriola Island, this immersive experience will include:

Nature immersion & connection

Embodiment & movement practices

Queer philosophy & exploration

Group therapy & process

Joy practices

Through deep rest, shared ritual, and playful exploration, Queeriousities becomes a container for both personal restoration and collective liberation. Join us on a journey of discovery — of who we are, and the magic we hold when we come together.

Investment:
The Earlybird tuition price of $750 is available up to one month prior to the program start. Full payment is due one month before the program start date regardless of tuition price.

Don't let finances hold you back... we may be able to help with a partial scholarship, The Haven Scholarship Fund

You can find our cancellation policy here
Schedule:
Your program begins with dinner at 5:45pm and your first session at 7:00pm

Daily schedule:

Breakfast 8:00 - 8:45am
Morning session 9:00am to 11:45am
Lunch 11:45am to 12:30pm

Afternoon session 2:45-5:45pm
Dinner 5:45 - 6:30pm
Evening session 7:00 - 9:30pm

Afternoon and evening sessions can vary. Your program finishes with lunch on the last day
Transportation:
If you are travelling to Gabriola as a foot passenger on the Gabriola Ferry a shuttle to The Haven can be requested. Information on this option will be included in your pre-arrival email.

Getting Here

The Haven, 240 Davis Rd, Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X1, Canada

Accommodation

Dorm Bed (lower bunk)

Our dormitory is our most economical option. Each dorm pod accommodates up to 4 people, and each pod has its own washroom. Bunks are adult built, single over single, with extra-long mattresses. Dorm pods are separated by gender. From July to mid-August, the dorms are reserved for our Youth Programs. We have property wide complimentary WiFi, and the signal varies from room to room.

Dorm Bed (upper bunk)

Shared Room

With this option you will be sharing a room with one other participant. These cozy rooms have either 2 single beds or one double or one single. We have property wide complimentary WiFi, and the signal varies from room to room.

Private Single

Our least expensive private room option. These are cozy rooms, with one single bed, a small desk, small fridge, coffee pot, and kettle. Please be aware, these rooms are up a flight of stairs, so if stairs are an issue this option will not be right for you. All of our private rooms come with their own private bathroom.

Private Double

Our private double rooms are bright and cozy, with one double bed, small desk, small fridge, coffee pot, and kettle. These are our only room options with slight view of the ocean. Please be aware, these rooms are up a flight of stairs, so if stairs are an issue this option will not be right for you. All of our private rooms come with their own private bathroom.

Private Queen

These rooms contain our largest beds and look out to lush forest views. Most of these rooms have a fridge, but not all, so please let us know if this is of importance to you. Each room does have its own coffee pot and kettle. If stairs are an issue for you, please let us know, as some of these rooms are up a flight of stairs. All of our private rooms come with their own private bathroom.

Staying off-premise - Participant

This lodging type is used by guests staying off-premises, not staying at The Haven.

Customer Reviews

4.57 out of 5.0 average rating

Irina • Apr 13, 2026

2.0

Verified

Not a yoga retreat place

This place is under new ownership, and runs recovery programs for addiction. While there is nothing wrong with this, it just means this is not the yoga retreat center that is advertised and what I expected. There is a large male presence at the center, which can feel unsettling at times. There is no alcohol allowed on premises (too bad if you are on vacation and want to to relax with a glass of wine or cocktail at the end of the day). The food is atrocious. Hot dogs, burgers and deli meat sandwiches. Seriously?? Again, not the wholesome food you would expect at a yoga retreat, and not worth the $80 they are charging per day for meals. Total rip off. Not sure what the deal is with a new "chef" because anyone could cook better meals. The same salads every day too. So, don't expect anything gourmet food-wise. In fact, save your money and go eat elsewhere. The "chefs" also get offended if you ask for anything and one time they started cleaning up dinner at 6:15 even though it's supposed to run until 6:30.

There is also no daily housekeeping. Which is fine. But worth it to know, so you don't have high expectations. The bathroom sink kept making a weird gurgling sound so I had to sleep with ear plugs.

The staff at the front desk is very nice though.

My experience felt like the whole center caters to the recovery programs. It's fine to run a recovery center, but it's just not compatible with a yoga retreat - where people expect to relax, unwind, have good wholesome food and maybe a nice glass of wine at sunset. Having both in the same location doesn't work. Disappointing and not worth the money. I will not be returning

Fv • Oct 02, 2019

5.0

2nd time

Experiential, universal, revelational about relational and self knowledge. Skilled experienced facilitators. Both times I’ve gone it has left me with deep connections in a short time and I continue to stay I. Touch with those co-participants. Food is hearty, delicious, and plentiful. Grounds are peaceful. I look forward to my next course and my next reunion with newfound friends.

Daisy • Aug 20, 2019

5.0

TEENS ALIVE I, II & III

Our 15 year old son just completed Teens Alive (1-3) for the second time, and loved it. The environment is so nurturing and transformative - I really can't say enough about how grateful I am to have this program as a support during these years when parenting can be TOUGH. Our son is navigating high school with confidence, and making mature and thoughtful decisions - we definitely see him process his experiences in a new way and love what we are seeing. His communication with us is more open and productive, and we look forward to him navigating the rest of his teen years with his hands on the reigns. He is looking forward to next year's program and has plans to become an intern in the future as well.

Julian • May 04, 2019

5.0

Giving Voice

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...singing. Leah was an excellent and gentle guide and the acoustics of our meeting space were amazing. I would recommend The Haven for anyone wanting to get away from their regular routine and explore their inner world. I will go back for more!

Peter • Jan 06, 2019

5.0

Imagine 2019

A wonderful opportunity to meet like minded people and to participate in goal setting activities for The |haven and for myself.