From the Deep

RETREAT FOR WOMEN

Introspection - Self-Discovery - Transformation

Next Retreat: Friday, April 4th - Monday, April 7th, 2025
Maximum: 12 participants

Facilitated By:
Neerava S. Kroeger - Dalian Method Facilitator

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

From the Deep…

This introspective retreat is a journey of self-discovery to find the masks we wear, the reasons why we carry them, and the lessons they have come to teach us, so that we can transform them. The roots of these patterns are in the unknown, stored in the body, so how do we find them?

Read on to discover if this retreat is for you…

Benefits you can receive:

A boost in self-appreciation
reduction in anxiety and stress
a drop in worry and eradicate guilt
overcoming past trauma
honest connection with others
fewer emotional triggers of rage, tears, complaint or upset
expansion of your silent, peaceful centre
clarity on how to manage a life altering challenge.

Typical patterns that are worked with:

Self-judgement
guilt/shame
not believing you’ve done enough or are not good enough
excessive worry
a drive for perfection and attempt at being “super-human” while compromising yourself
erratic and illogical emotional responses
a desire to please others for external validation
an underestimation of your worth and self-recognition
inability to say a healthy “no”

A transformational tool like no other…

To discover these masks and patterns, Neerava will prepare all participants to experience the Self-Healing Dalian Method. This powerful tool is a straight forward, no nonsense approach to the self-discovery process. It works with all aspects of the human experience; physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, our energy system, the unconscious and our consciousness. It utilizes deep breathing through different parts of the body in a very precise sequence and out-loud expression of thoughts and emotions as they surface in each given moment. What makes the Dalian Method stand out among other modalities is that it bypasses the mind, as it is the mind that has created all our suffering and pain. Transformation happens spontaneously as a result of allowing ourselves to express repressed thoughts and pent up emotions without judgement, thus bringing layers of the unconscious to light, seeing our lessons and the root causes of our behavioural patterns or issues. The new awareness and change arises in the body and it can’t be lost.

The Details:

Program fees include return water taxi from Horseshoe Bay, all meals and snacks, accommodation and all programming. Due to nature of this deep work, the number of participants will be limited to a maximum of 12.

Schedule & Activities: Click Here for a tentative retreat schedule. In addition to the sessions of deep inner work, participants will spend time immersed in the beauty of Gambier island, walking in the forest or paddling in the bay (weather dependant), and enjoying an evening campfire at Campfire Rock.

2025 Prices:
Cottage or Farmhouse, Double Occupancy: $795.00
For more information on our lovely 6-bedroom Cottage and Farmhouse accommodations: Click here

Getting here:

Check-in at Horseshoe Bay: 4:45 pm Friday, April 4, 2025 (boat departs HSB at 5pm)
Check-out at Horseshoe Bay: 2:00 pm, Monday, April 7, 2025 (boat departs Fircom at 1:30pm)

Check in will take place at the Public Dock in Horseshoe Bay Village. Please be on the dock with your luggage no later than 15 mins prior to boat departure.
More info about Gambier Island

Cancellation Policy:

Once payment has been made, there is a $100 cancellation fee up until 30 days prior to the start of the retreat. With fewer than 30 days notice, there are no refunds. If there is a medical emergency, a positive COVID-19 test, or illness with a doctor’s note with less than 30 days notice, then a camp credit minus a $100 cancellation fee will be applied to the account, to be used within one year.

Our Facilitator:

Neerava S. Kroeger
Camp Fircom Community Engagement Director

Neerava loves to spend her time expressing creatively from her silent centre. Although she has pondered big questions about life and spirit since she was a child, she began a deeper journey in 1998 when moving to BC. At that time, numerous synchronicities unfolded to rapidly change the course of her life. In late 2001, Neerava began leading yoga and meditation sessions in her home studio, schools and businesses. She also began leading women’s healing circles.

Neerava has explored and trained in multiple healing modalities, but found her true calling in 2013 when discovering the transformative Dalian Method. This discovery profoundly impacted her life. Fully embracing this method, guided by Mada Dalian’s wisdom, she officially became a certified facilitator in 2015. Neerava has facilitated many workshops, private sessions and retreats in her former Tsawwassen studio, as well as other places in Canada and Europe, and now very happy to share at Camp Fircom retreats.

In 2004 Neerava attended Fircom summer camp as a volunteer and brought her two daughters (now grown) to experience the magic of Fircom. From 2003-2009 she worked at InspireHealth leading classes, support groups, healing sessions and as the Palliative Outreach practitioner. In 2009, Neerava felt her girls needed her working closer to home, and from 2009-2014, she was music director for Tsawwassen United Church while also running her own private yoga studio (and coaching a LOT of volleyball!). In 2016 and 2017 Neerava was happy to return to Fircom offering music, yoga & meditation for the United Church YAYA May retreats. Since June, 2022 Neerava’s life took an unexpected turn when she was hired on to Fircom’s full time staff team, and enjoys sharing her gifts, communication skills and creativity in many ways.