Holistic Centers Network

Who is attending the 2017 Gathering?

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We’re delighted by the interest in the 2017 Gathering hosted by Hawaii Island Retreat and look forward to another inspiring event as we meet in the spirit of collaboration. By way of introducing participants to each other before we gather in person, and to share the journey with you all here’s an overview of the various centers represented;

1. Jeanne Sunderland, Owner & Co-Creator, and Lia Watkins, Coordinator & Land Steward.
Hawaii Island Retreat

Jeanne and Lia have attended the last few Gatherings and offered to host the event this May. There was shared enthusiasm within the circle for a visit to Hawaii and the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the comfort of the eco-boutique hotel and wellness spa, located on the sacred land of the Big Island. [Read more…]

The 2015 Centers Gathering in China

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Attendees of the 2015 International Holistic Centers Gathering.

By Rachel Davey

For the last ten days I have been in China, attending the first ever Centers Gathering to be held in Asia. It has been a rich and rewarding experience and I hope this article will give some insight into why.

The International Holistic Centers Gathering has been in existence for more than 30 years. It is a global movement for positive change, and describes itself as the principal meeting point for centers both well established and new that address the new consciousness currently emerging worldwide.

What I enjoy most about the Gathering is the spirit of collaboration that is fostered by the annual meeting, which continues through the year. The central ethos of the Gathering is that we are stronger when we work together, and our world view is one of abundance. Technically we are all competitors, and the fact that we share problems, solutions, ideas and reflections openly is deeply inspiring. [Read more…]

Announcing the 2016 Gathering in Quebec

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We’re delighted to announce the International Holistic Centers Gathering of 2016 will be hosted by Le Monastère des Augustines in Québec City, Canada from May 15th to 20th.

In 2013, Isabelle Duchesneau attended the Gathering at Esalen, her first connection with the network of holistic centers. In her role as Executive Director of Le Monastère des Augustines, Isabelle has overseen an incredible project to transform a haven of culture and heritage in the heart of Quebec City into a Centre of Wellness which celebrates it’s official opening this summer.

For the participants of the Gathering in recent years it’s been a great joy to witness a center emerge and establish itself and then become the host of the next event!

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Which Centres attended the 2012 Gathering?

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In May 2012, 37 people representing 27 centres in 16 countries on five continents gathered together at the Findhorn Foundation in Scotland for the International Holistic Centres Gathering. Together we explored our unity in diversity, shared about our work and service in the world, exchanged ideas, challenges and experience. It was a time of learning from one another, in the spirit of supporting the planetary transformation that is unfolding in the world.

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Which Center’s attended the 2010 Gathering?

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In 2010 Kalani Oceanside Retreat hosted the Gathering and the following centers were represented:

Kalani Oceanside Retreat

www.kalani.com

The Haven

www.haven.ca

Kahua Institute

www.kahuainstitute.com

Harbin Hot Springs

www.harbin.org

Byron Yoga Centre

www.byronyoga.com

Brietenbush Hot Springs

www.breitenbush.com

Queenswood

www.queenswoodvictoria.ca

Autumn Farm

www.autumnfarm.com

Pelelani Center

www.pelelani.com

Dragon Fly Ridge

www.alaskasweetrhythms.com

Open Center

www.opencenter.org

Hawaiian Sanctuary

www.hawaiiansanctuary.com/retreats.html

Ala Kukui/Hana Retreat

www.alakukui.com

What benefits are derived from the Gathering?

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The North American holistic centers began to meet on a regular basis in the mid-80’s. At that time the group consisted of the New York Open Center, Interface (Boston/Cambridge), Omega, Esalen and Wainwright House (Rye, NY). Within a year or two Hollyhock had joined the meeting. We met on average twice a year through the second half of the 80’s moving from center to center in an informal rotation.

Each center was represented by, on average, two people, who often had responsibility in the creative programming area on the one hand and the administrative/management domain on the other. The frequency and regularity with which we met was testimony to the fact that most participants felt this gathering was of real value.

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An Insight into the 2006 Center’s Gathering

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The Centers Gathering 2006

The Haven Institute, Gabriola Island, B.C., Canada

During the introductory session of the 2006 Gathering, the participants expressed they would like to explore these overall themes:

  • connection with others in community, learning and sharing together
  • refresh, renewal and restoration
  • what is going on out there? How is it that we can meet the needs of people in such a complex world?
  • to see what comes out of the collective heart & mind
  • to gain new perspectives
  • examining where spiritual practice meets the world
  • talking about the deeper spiritual “guidance aspect” and how are we addressing what is wanting

Participants created the following list of what they wanted to accomplish during the Gathering:

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This gathering has been INCREDIBLE. As a small center based way out in Yosemite National Park, I really feel folded into the greater network. This feels so vital. Thank you for creating this!

Heather Sullivan, Executive Director & Co-Founder, Balanced Rock Foundation