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.

Young Adult

February 18-20, 2022

Young Adult

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!

Featuring Mark Buchanan

Registration opens January 7th, 2022.

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Prayer/Personal Retreat

February 25 – 27, 2022

Prayer/Personal Retreat

Overview

Take the weekend to getaway to our island retreat. This weekend is an opportunity to come to Barnabas on a personal retreat or to join us for sessions on prayer lead by Dan and Andrea Heavenor.

Featuring Dan and Andrea Heavenor

Registration opens January 7th, 2022.

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Marriage Refreshment

April 1-3, 2022

Marriage Refreshment

Our marriage weekends are the perfect opportunity to getaway together. We take care of all the details so you can have space to enjoy the weekend with your spouse. Find encouragement in your marriage and in you walk with Jesus.

Featuring Durwin and Angel Gray

This retreat is currently full. Please call the office if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Preparing for Marriage

April 1-3, 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.

Registration opens January 7th, 2022.

Featuring Durwin and Angel Gray

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Pastor & Leader

May 2-4, 2022

Pastor & Leader

Overview

Barnabas is looking forward to hosting this special few days for pastors, leaders and their spouses in partnership with The Way Church in Vancouver. Come and take time to rest, feast, connect and be ministered to in a beautiful and relaxing setting. More details to come!

Chris Price is part of the Executive Leadership Team at The Way Church having moved to Vancouver with Deandra and their family to begin church planting in 2019. Chris leads the teaching team at The Way and carries a deep passion for preaching The Word. Previously, Chris served for ten years as the lead pastor at Calvary Baptist in Coquitlam, BC. He has a master’s in Christian studies and a BA in Biblical studies, and is the author of Radical Hope: Resurrection Faith in a Hurting World (2016).

Elita Friesen is a pastor at The Way Church in Vancouver where she serves on the teaching team. Before joining The Way, Elita worked in women’s ministry for five years where she served as the director of a weekly women’s program. She has written two Bible studies: Relentless Mercy, on Jonah, and Courageous, on Joshua. In 2021, she co-authored a book with Chris Price entitled The Whole Church. Originally from Houston, Texas, Elita graduated from the University of Mobile (Alabama) with a Bachelor’s degree in communication. She moved to the lower mainland in 2011 with her Canadian husband, Ryan, and their four wild but wonderful young kids.

Registration opens January 7th, 2022.

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Serve and Grow

May 20 – 23, 2022

Serve and 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.

Registration opens January 7th, 2022.

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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.

Get Involved

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.