Family Retreats
Family fun, fresh farm to table food, space to relax, and encouragement in your walk with Jesus.
Let’s have some fun!
Barnabas Landing is all about family. Every detail of our summer family retreats have been intentionally thought out to give you the best experience possible. Our greatest calling is to create space for families to reconnect with one another and to find rest and encouragement in Jesus. From world class speakers and thoughtful programming to stunning views and date nights for parents (we even put your kids to bed for you!), we can’t wait to welcome you!
Barnabas also holds parent/child retreats throughout the year that offer a unique opportunity for parents to connect with their kids one-on-one in a weekend full of adventure and quality time.
Summer Family Retreats
Other Family Retreats
June 26 – July 1, 2022
Steve Klassen
June 26 – July 1, 2022
Registration opens February 22nd, 2022 by phone.
July 3 – 8, 2022
Steve Brown
July 3 – 8, 2022
What’s Next For You?
Are you trying to figure out next steps? Considering a change? Seeking to better steward your next chapter? With a Christ-centered foundation, our focus will give you practical tools to listen to God, to discern well and to make a clear plan forward.Dr. Steve Brown develops Jesus-centered leaders as President of Arrow Leadership. Steve speaks widely, coaches leaders and has authored Jesus Centered – Focusing on Jesus in a Distracted World, Leading Me and Great Questions for Leading Well. He and Lea are approaching 25 years of marriage and are parents to Luke, Ainslea and Lauren.
Registration opens February 22nd, 2022 by phone.
July 10 – 15, 2022
Doug Ward
July 10 – 15, 2022
How do I want to live so I can be who God calls me to be?
“The most powerful choices we will make in our lives are not about specific decisions but about patterns of life: the nudges and disciplines that will shape all our other choices.” Andy Crouch
There are ancient paths that God’s people have walked which sustained their faith and nourished their daily communion with God. These spiritual practices formed a common life of ordinary rhythms, everyday practices and mutual commitments. Sometimes referred to as a “rule of life”, we seek to answer the question, How do I want to live so I can be who God calls me to be? We will discuss these spiritual disciplines; the repertoire of rhythms (regular practices that shape our daily/weekly living), relationships (intentional Christian community), and renunciations (the no’s we say which enable a stronger “yes” to Jesus. Doug has been in ministry for 48 years, and in his present position as pastor of Kanata Baptist Church in Ottawa for 38. During that time there have been exhilarating ups and spectacular downs that have spoken strongly to him of God’s overarching grace and attention to upholding his calling by the grace of God. For the last 20 years he has given himself to nurturing and raising up leaders for the next generation, mentoring and coaching with Arrow Leadership, and guiding his own congregation in the everyday adventure of kingdom life. His wife Meredith, a high school music teacher, has kept him grounded in his own walk and made fully aware of the cultural shifts flowing into our world.
The presence of three daughters, sons in law and seven grandkids brings joy as he watches the next generation steer a fresh course through the future. Give him a clear berth on Saturday mornings as he watches his favorite football club Arsenal defeat their foes and he is good to go. Add a walk, some music, a good read, and strong cup of coffee and it is even more agreeable.
Registration opens February 22nd, 2022 by phone.
July 17 – 22, 2022
Cam Roxburgh
July 17 – 22, 2022
Live Like That
We live in unsettling times. Some have said that issues like Covid and climate change, racial tensions and political unrest, have accelerated the already occurring change and shone a spotlight on issues the church is in need of facing. But what if these crises give the followers of Jesus an opportunity to reflect on the three most important questions everyone faces? “Who are we? How will we live? What is our purpose?” Peter, one of the disciples, answers these three questions with stunning clarity and depth and invites us to evaluate what it means to truly follow Jesus. Using three participles in just 2 verses 1 Peter 2:9-10), he helps us to reflect on our identity, our character, and our purpose. He emphasizes that we belong to God (a New Father and Family), we live like our brother Jesus, and we join the family business.
Come and join us on this journey that will stretch you, encourage you and invite you into a radical new way to Live Like That.
Cam is a missionary who loves the church in Canada. He currently Pastors The Neighbourhood Church, leads an international mission training network called Forge, and is the VP of Missional Initiatives for the North American Baptists. Most of all he loves teaching people about who God is and how He changes their lives. On top of that, he is an avid soccer fan.
Shelley was a former professional tennis player who now coaches and serves on the church staff in areas of Community outreach and Formation. She teaches and preaches and encourages a deeper life in Christ to many with whom she crosses paths.
Together they have 4 adult kids, and are soon to be grandparents. They live in Surrey BC.
Registration opens February 22nd, 2022 by phone.
July 24 – 29, 2022
Lyle and Jeannie Buyer
July 24 – 29, 2022
You’ve Got Mail
What if you checked you inbox and you saw an email from Jesus? Would you be excited? Perhaps a little apprehensive? During our week together, we’re going to look at some of the letters Jesus did indeed send to seven real churches in the first century (Revelation 2-3). Having just toured the sites of these churches (COVID permitting this trip to go ahead in May), Lyle will provide insights from Jesus’ messages that remain relevant to our relationships with God, within our families and with those around us. Jeannie will add to these themes with Biblical insights and challenges gleaned through her many years of prayer ministry and mentoring.
Lyle and Jeannie Buyer have been in ministry together through 38 years of marriage. They live in Edmonton, AB where they have served at McKernan Baptist Church for the past twenty-nine years with Lyle as Sr. Pastor. They have four children, three of them married to wonderful spouses, and five grandchildren. Jeannie’s passion is to see people experience deeper freedom in Christ through prayer ministry, worship and mentoring. While Lyle’s passion is the relevant preaching of God’s Word, he has a growing desire to walk alongside Christ’s followers and servants in their journey to deeper freedom and Kingdom impact. Lyle and Jeannie have also had the privilege of serving with Arrow Leadership Ministries as Leadership Partners.
What if you checked you inbox and you saw an email from Jesus? Would you be excited? Perhaps a little apprehensive? During our week together, we’re going to look at some of the letters Jesus did indeed send to seven real churches in the first century (Revelation 2-3). Having just toured the sites of these churches (COVID permitting this trip to go ahead in May), Lyle will provide insights from Jesus’ messages that remain relevant to our relationships with God, within our families and with those around us. Jeannie will add to these themes with Biblical insights and challenges gleaned through her many years of prayer ministry and mentoring.
Lyle and Jeannie Buyer have been in ministry together through 38 years of marriage. They live in Edmonton, AB where they have served at McKernan Baptist Church for the past twenty-nine years with Lyle as Sr. Pastor. They have four children, three of them married to wonderful spouses, and five grandchildren. Jeannie’s passion is to see people experience deeper freedom in Christ through prayer ministry, worship and mentoring. While Lyle’s passion is the relevant preaching of God’s Word, he has a growing desire to walk alongside Christ’s followers and servants in their journey to deeper freedom and Kingdom impact. Lyle and Jeannie have also had the privilege of serving with Arrow Leadership Ministries as Leadership Partners.
Registration opens February 22nd, 2022 by phone.
July 31 – August 5, 2022
Dan and Andrea Heavenor
July 31 – August 5, 2022
Dan and Andrea have been married for 33 years and have 4 kids, two (almost three) kids-in-law, and two grandkids. Andrea completed her nursing and midwifery training in Melbourne, Australia and worked at BC Women’s Hospital for several years. She currently teaches in the BCIT Perinatal Nursing program. Since 2006, Andrea has also been on staff with Journey Canada, leading, teaching and ministering, especially to women in difficult and painful relational situations. Andrea’s passion is to see others experience the love and power of the cross.
Dan has been offering spiritual direction and leading spiritual retreats for over 20 years. A former pastor, Dan now offers individual spiritual direction, as well as leading weekend retreats and facilitating courses on spirituality and prayer. His full-time job is driving a bus for TransLink. His passion and calling is to walk with others as they seek after God, ask their questions, and live their journey with God in all its complexity and uniqueness. Dan received his MDiv from Regent College and a Doctor of Ministry degree in Imaginative Prayer and Ignatian Spirituality at Carey Theological College.
Registration opens February 22nd, 2022 by phone.
August 7 – 12, 2022
Mark and Carolyn Arends, Spencer Capier
August 7 – 12, 2022
Carolyn is currently the Director of Education for Renovaré, a far-reaching organization that encourages and nurtures spiritual renewal. She has written and released 12 albums and is the author of 3 books. In addition to her busy touring and speaking schedule, she has been a regular columnist for Christianity Today and Faith Today, and an adjunct professor at Regent College, ACTS Seminary, and TWU.
Mark is a high school counsellor and coach with a Masters in narrative therapy.
Mark and Carolyn live in Surrey, BC with their two young adult children, Ben and Beth.
Spencer Capier is a multi-instrumentalist and music producer. He has worked with several recording artists, most notably with Carolyn Arends, but also with Brian Doerksen, and Jennifer Knapp. He has also worked with Pacific Theatre as a performer and Music Director. He currently teaches Philosophy, History and Critical Thinking at a high school in West Vancouver while still pursuing many other musical and artistic endeavours. His music can be heard on CBC and other public radio stations around the world. One of his greatest loves is playing waltz music on his fiddle for fellow campers at Barnabas Family Ministries.
Registration opens February 22nd, 2022 by phone.
August 14 – 19, 2022
Paul and Sarah Williams
August 14 – 19, 2022
Registration opens February 22nd, 2022 by phone.
August 21 – 26, 2022
Mark and Cheryl Buchanan
August 21 – 26, 2022
Registration opens February 22nd, 2022 by phone.
Single Parent Family Retreat
March 20 – 23, 2022
Single Parent Family Retreat
Overview
Our single parent family retreat is a great opportunity to get away as a family for spring break. Featuring kids programming, activities and adult sessions with Julie Bohni
Julie is passionate about relationships and adventure: put them together and you have camp! She has worked in different roles with youth outreach through the organization of Young Life for the past 26 years so comes to us with relational, scriptural, and story-telling experience. Trust us, Julie will have you laughing, and ok, if we are honest, maybe shedding a few tears! She loves people’s stories and walking along-side them to see God’s love and compassion at work. Her interests are anything outdoors (hiking, biking, snow shoeing, snowboarding, skiing, rollerblading…), cooking, reading, coffee (but decaf), and chocolate (especially dark chilli). She also has a private counselling practice, specializing in anxiety, trauma and stress.
Registration opens January 6th, 2022 by phone.
Foster and Adoptive Families
March 25 – 27, 2022
Foster and Adoptive Families
Tyler is a registered clinical counsellor with over twenty years’ experience working with children, youth, and families. He and his wife, Emma, have a deep love and affirmation for different cultures, relationships, and ways of life. Tyler and Emma live in North Vancouver with their three increasingly intelligent, good-looking children of which 2 are adopted.
Registration opens January 6th, 2022 by phone.
Father and Son
September 23 – 25, 2022
Father and Son
Ben and his wife Melissa live in Vancouver where, before joining the team at Alpha, he was a youth pastor for 10 years. He is a huge fan of Bear Grylls, Sid Koop, and Bob Goff. One of the themes of his life and teaching is how God loves to use ordinary, imperfect people to do extraordinary things. He currently devotes his time to coaching youth workers, speaking, and creating content to help make faith come alive for youth, kids, and adults.
Featuring Ben Woodman
The weekend usually features four short sessions with the guest speaker and Saturday afternoon is open with lots of activities to do together. It’s the perfect time for you to have fun and create memories.
Dad and Daughter
September 23 – 25, 2022
Dad and Daughter
Ben and his wife Melissa live in Vancouver where, before joining the team at Alpha, he was a youth pastor for 10 years. He is a huge fan of Bear Grylls, Sid Koop, and Bob Goff. One of the themes of his life and teaching is how God loves to use ordinary, imperfect people to do extraordinary things. He currently devotes his time to coaching youth workers, speaking, and creating content to help make faith come alive for youth, kids, and adults.
Featuring Ben Woodman
The weekend usually features four short sessions with the guest speaker and Saturday afternoon is open with lots of activities to do together. It’s the perfect time for you to have fun and create memories.
Accommodations
Dining
Facilities
Activities
Standard Room
Standard Room
(2-4 people)
These spacious rooms can be configured with a king bed or two twin beds and include a full bathroom. The standard rooms on the lower floor of the Lamplighter’s Cottage and Applegate Inn also have a private entrance and outdoor seating area.
Loft Room
Loft Room
(4-6 people)
These unique two level suites feature all the amenities of a standard room as well as an extra loft area with two twin beds. The loft area is accessed by a ladder.
Loft Room Plus
Loft Room Plus
(4-6 people)
These rooms are located on the second floor of the Applegate Inn. They are larger than our regular loft rooms with the added bonus of a private exterior balcony overlooking Howe Sound.
Bunk Room
Bunk Room
(4-6 people)
Situated in the Lamplighter’s Cottage, our bunk room has a king bed in the main room and a small second room with a bunk bed. This room also includes a private entrance and an outdoor seating area with a view of Howe Sound.
Adjoining Room
Adjoining Room
(4-6 people)
These suites in Lamplighter’s Cottage feature all the amenities of two standard rooms (including two bathrooms) along with an adjoining door inside. The lower floor suite has a private entrance and an outdoor seating area with a view of Howe Sound.
Tenting (Summer Only)
Tenting (Summer Only)
(Summer family retreats and Dad/Child retreats only)
During our summer family retreats guests have the option of tenting in our beautiful new orchard with views overlooking Howe Sound. Bathrooms with hot showers are close by. You will need to bring your own tent and gear.
Fresh Produce
Fresh Produce
Our chefs work closely with the farm team to create meals that feature produce from our organic garden.
Breakfast
Breakfast
Enjoy warm cinnamon buns, organic free range eggs from our chickens, and a fresh cup of coffee roasted on site.
Lunch
Lunch
Start your afternoon off with a refreshing lunch and community around the table.
Dinner
Dinner
Watch the sunset reflecting on the mountains as you enjoy our exquisite cuisine thoughtfully prepared from scratch.
Applegate Inn
Applegate Inn
Sit by the roaring fire with your coffee in hand and take in the spectacular view of Mount Garibaldi and the wildlife of the Howe Sound.
Lamplighter’s Cottage Lounge
Lamplighter’s Cottage Lounge
Our newly renovated lounge space in Lamplighter's Cottage features a full kitchen, small dining space, comfortable sitting space, and a large deck to soak in the sun.
Fireside Room
Fireside Room
The Fireside Room has undergone a significant renovation to add a full kitchen, lounge space and forest facing deck. With new lighting and finishings, the fireside room is the perfect place to relax and watch nature unfold.
The Pavilion
The Pavilion
The Pavilion is our summer outdoor eating area. With a large covered fireplace the Pavilion is the ideal place to relax and watch for whales year round.
The Grove
The Grove
Our new Conference Room will be the perfect place to sit and enjoy encouraging teaching from our world class speakers.
Station Lounge
Station Lounge
Sit by the expansive ocean facing windows, coffee in hand, and find rest in connection.
Marine Room
Marine Room
The Marine Room is our ocean facing dining room. Enjoy the view from our large windows as you savour every bite of our curated meals.
Goods Mercantile
Goods Mercantile
The Goods Mercantile is our year round store. Featuring high end Barnabas merchandise, products from the farm, books, and other assorted goods.
Activities
- Boating
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Watersports
- Shopping
- Crafts
- Hiking
- Street Hockey
- Tennis
- Frisbee Golf
- Farm Tours
- Lawn Games
- Hot Tub
Experience Restoration
The Farm
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.
Visit The Farm
General Store
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
Get Involved
We are always looking for amazing people to partner with us, check out our volunteer and summer staff opportunities.
Get Involved
Donate
Donate
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Every year we reconnect as a couple, strengthen our marriage, watch our kids explore, and we rejoice in God's glory together!
Thank you for living and breathing the life of Jesus into our lives this week.