Adult Retreats

Discover the physical, emotional and spiritual cadence of a restful and restorative retreat.

“…He restores my soul”

We believe that a weekend away can be enough to offer refreshment, encouragement, and deeper connection. Our adult retreats have been designed with your comfort in mind, providing for your needs with delicious curated food, plush beds in our hotel style rooms, and a hot tub with the best view imaginable all so you can focus on what matters most, your relationships with one another and with Jesus. Come away for a weekend at Barnabas Landing and experience the joy in rest.

Mother & Adult Daughter

October 1-3, 2021

Mother & Adult Daughter

Overview

“But you, dear friends, carefully bind yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, staying right at the centre of God’s love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ready for the mercy of our Master, Jesus Christ. This is the unending life, the real life!” Jude 20-21.

Come nurture that valuable relationship between mom and daughter, joining Sarah MacIntosh in a unique exploration of God’s vibrant exhortations to REAL, unending life!

Sarah MacIntosh is a wife and mother and most importantly, a worshiper of God who works part-time at Trinity Western University as an Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator for the Leadership program for International Students. Sarah is, astoundingly, the mother of four grown children ages 16-25 even though she likes to still think of herself as 27.

This retreat is full for 2021. Please contact the office if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Serve & Grow

October 29-31, 2021

Serve & Grow

Overview

Spend a weekend partnering with us to help make the property beautiful. From weeding and planting in the garden beds to maintenance and building projects, Serve and Grow is the perfect opportunity to spend a weekend away using your gifting to help Barnabas.

This retreat is full for 2021. Please contact the office if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Marriage Refreshment

November 5-7, 2021

Marriage Refreshment

Overview

Jay and Gretta use vulnerability and authenticity as they share from their own marriage experiences enveloped in biblical principles to offer hope and encouragement to all marriages. No matter where you are in your marriage journey, you will be encouraged to lean in together toward oneness and gain practical tools for the many years ahead.

Jay and Gretta have been married 18 years and are in the throes of raising their 3 pre-teen and teenage children. With over 20 years of ministry experience, they offer a wealth of wisdom and insight into Christian living and marriage. Jay and Gretta serve as a couple with FamilyLife Canada bringing encouragement, help, healing and hope to marriages and families up and down Vancouver Island. They speak with vulnerability, authenticity, and a bit of humour, using their own experiences to encourage couples to grow in their marriages. They have a love for the outdoors and adventure and share their travel expertise on their family travel blog travelingislanders.com

This retreat is full for 2021. Please contact the office if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Young Adults

November 12-14, 2021

Young Adults

Overview

Our young adults retreats are for followers of Jesus with a desire for deep relationship with Him.

The weekend is a meaningful time to focus on God through worship and prayer. You will be able to share your experiences with others who are serious about their faith. There will also be time to ask God to lead, empower and equip you to affect lives for Him. You can expect friendships to be deepened and to have fun!

Peter currently serves as the North Shore Campus Pastor at Avant Life Church in Vancouver, BC, where he lives with his beautiful wife Paige. His heart is to see people experience life changing relationship with Jesus. Peter has spoken at different churches, conferences, and camps across the nation, in hopes to be used by God to speak life and passion into the Church of Canada. He serves to build God’s Kingdom, God’s way.

This retreat is full for 2021. Please contact the office if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Adult Getaway

November 19-21, 2021

Adult Getaway

Preparing our hearts for Immanuel

Join us for a quiet, reflective weekend as we prepare together for the celebration of Christmas: God coming to dwell among us! Spacious time to turn our hearts back to Him as we join God’s people anticipating His loving, saving Presence among us. Times of sharing, interspersed with biblical devotions and guided prayers will support you in encountering Jesus as we enjoy the peaceful beauty of Barnabas at this special time of year.

Featuring Mark and Petra Anderson

Mark and Petra are full-time professional Coaches and Spiritual Directors to leaders in the Marketplace and in Ministry. They have offered pastoral leadership together for over 25 years, most recently serving for 17 years as the Pastoral Team of Marineview Chapel in Vancouver. Mark and Petra love walking with people to help them notice where and how God is at work in their lives. Formerly an engineer and a teacher, their specialty is helping people hear God in the midst of a busy life. Mark and Petra live in Vancouver and have two grown and married daughters. Contemplatives who engage life fully, they love hiking, travel, and all kinds of boating.

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Preparing for Marriage

Spring 2022

Preparing for Marriage

Open to engaged and pre-engaged couples, this weekend retreat will help you prepare for the fun and challenges of marriage.

Barnabas Landing is a romantic setting located on Keats Island with stunning ocean views, spacious rooms and gourmet meals.

A typical weekend has four sessions with the guest speaker who will provide you with tools for relational growth. Saturday afternoon is open for you to explore the island together. Hike through the forest, play a game of pool or tennis or soak in the hot tub.

Many counsellors note that couples who participate in pre-marital counselling have a stronger marriage. Invest in your future lives together. It will be a memorable weekend.

More Information will be added Fall 2021

Pastor & Leader

April 25-27, 2022

Pastor & Leader

Overview

This retreat typically takes place in the spring. More information to come.

Barnabas Landing is a peaceful oasis away from the pressures of ministry. You will enjoy fabulous food, spacious and quiet rooms and engaging input from our speakers.

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Experience Restoration

The Farm

Farming has been taking place on the property for close to 100 years! Head over to the farm page to read all about our love for cultivation.

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General Store

The summer General Store hours are: Saturdays and Sundays 1:00pm - 4:30pm - starting July 3rd and 4th through to August 21st and 22nd.

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We are always looking for amazing people to partner with us. Check out our volunteer and summer staff opportunities.

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The beauty is breathtaking and the free time offers space to just be. Resting with God is something you can learn here.

These days have far surpassed anything hoped for. I came for the view and God met me with a feast of His presence. I'm so grateful.