From the Deep Retreats
Two retreats For Women
FROM THE DEEP-1
RETREAT FOR WOMEN
April 23-26, 2026
FROM THE DEEP-2
GOING DEEPER RETREAT
date: TBA (please inquire)
Please note: From the Deep-2 ‘Going Deeper’ is for any women that have worked with the Self-Healing Dalian Method (on their own, facilitated private or group sessions, Dalian Method retreats or workshops).
FROM THE DEEP-1
Retreat for Women
PAUSE. REFLECT. GO DEEPER.
A guided weekend of structured self-inquiry for women ready to look beneath the surface.
Thursday-Sunday, April 23-26, 2026
Maximum: 12 Women
No experienced required
Cottage Accommodation - 2 per room
Open to new and returning attendees.
A million bows of gratitude for this weekend retreat!
- Jenny, April 2025
What is this Retreat all about?
From the Deep is a small, intimate retreat for women who feel ready to engage in deeper self-reflection.
Set within the natural beauty of Camp Fircom, this retreat offers a quiet and supportive space to step back from daily responsibilities and reconnect with yourself. Through guided meditation, structured self-inquiry, and time in nature, participants are invited to explore the question: What is ready to shift in my life?
This retreat includes an introduction to The Dalian Method, a structured self-inquiry process designed to help participants identify and move through long-standing emotional and mental patterns. The process is facilitated in a grounded, supportive way and is always optional. No prior experience is required.
From the Deep is best suited for women who feel curious about looking beneath surface-level stress and are open to reflective, facilitated inner work in a retreat setting for personal insight and clarity.
As with all Fircom retreats, there will also be nourishing meals, time in nature, and space for rest and connection.
Spots are limited to maintain an intimate group experience.
FROM THE DEEP-2
Going Deeper Retreat
DATE:
TBA - please inquire
Maximum: 12 Women
Cottage - 2 per Room
Prerequisite:
Women that have previously worked with The Self-Healing Dalian Method
GOING DEEPER - IS JUST LIKE IT SOUNDS:
As the name suggests, this retreat is designed for women who already have experience with the Self-Healing Dalian Method and would like to continue their work in a focused retreat setting.
Going Deeper offers extended time for structured self-inquiry, allowing participants to work with patterns or themes that may require more attention and continuity than a single session allows. This retreat is best suited for those who have previously engaged with the Dalian Method through private sessions, self-healing practice, group facilitation, or earlier retreats, and who feel ready for a more immersive experience.
In addition to facilitated sessions, Neerava will incorporate gentle yoga and voice-based exercises to support relaxation, embodiment, and preparation for deeper inquiry work.
As with all Fircom retreats, there will be nourishing meals, time in nature, and space for rest and connection.
Participants may choose to work with themes such as:
Self-judgment
Guilt or shame
Feeling “not enough” or overly self-critical
Persistent worry or anxiety
Perfectionism and over-functioning
Strong emotional reactivity
People-pleasing tendencies
Difficulty recognizing personal worth
Challenges setting healthy boundaries
Participants often report:
Greater self-awareness and self-acceptance
Reduced stress and reactivity
Increased clarity around recurring emotional patterns
A deeper understanding of personal triggers
More grounded and honest connection with others
Greater ease in setting boundaries
A stronger sense of inner steadiness during challenging times
The reassurance of being supported within a thoughtful community
These retreats invite thoughtful self-exploration. Together, we look at the roles we take on, the protective patterns we develop, and the beliefs that quietly shape how we relate to ourselves and others.
The focus is not on “getting rid” of parts of yourself, but on understanding them. When we begin to see the roots of recurring patterns with clarity and compassion, new choices become possible.
Many of these patterns operate beneath our usual awareness and are reflected not only in our thoughts, but in our physical and emotional responses.
How do we begin to work with them?
A Structured Tool for Self-Inquiry
During the retreat, participants will be introduced to the Self-Healing Dalian Method, a structured process that supports embodied self-reflection.
The method combines focused exhalation, attention to different areas of the body, and guided verbal expression. This process can help bring awareness to emotional responses and underlying beliefs that may not be immediately accessible through thinking alone.
Rather than analyzing experiences intellectually, the emphasis is on noticing and expressing what arises in the moment in a supported environment.
Participants often report increased clarity, insight into recurring patterns, and a greater sense of personal responsibility and choice.
As with all aspects of the retreat, participation is invitational. You are encouraged to engage at a pace that feels grounded and appropriate for you.
Once introduced to the method, participants are able to continue practicing it independently at home, if they choose.
testimonials
My mind and heart are blown open! I am so grateful to have the opportunity to explore the Dalian Method tools under the guidance of Neerava, and to do so on the restorative lands of Gambier. Thank you for bringing our awareness to the breath, the present, the magic and the giggles! - Michelle, 2025 Retreat
I freed myself from huge anxiety! More of this whole retreat, please! I really loved it . Thank you!
- Lavern, 2025 Retreat
I appreciated the expertise of Neerava, and felt very trusting and confident in her abilities… It was a challenging process but profound in it's effects! - Zoe, 2025 Retreat
The combination of what this land gives the mind, body and soul, and the guidance from Neerava, has opened up a new space to explore all that has felt tangled up inside of me. I am very curious to now try The Dalian Method on my own! - Danielle, 2025 Retreat
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 and the necessary individual support, the number of participants will be limited to a maximum of 12.
Schedule & Activities: Click Here for a tentative retreat schedule for FROM THE DEEP. In addition to the sessions of 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 evening campfires next to the water on Campfire Rock.
Retreat Fees:
COTTAGE, Double Occupancy: $795.00 (shared room with two twin beds). For more information on our 6-bedroom Cottage accommodation: Click here.
Getting here:
Check-in at Horseshoe Bay: Thursday, April 23, 2026 - TIME: 4:30pm TBC
Check-out at Horseshoe Bay: Sunday, April 26, 2026- TIME: 2:00pm TBC
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. NOTE: Credit can be used by anyone living in the same household.
Our Facilitator:
Neerava (Sandra) Kroeger has offered yoga, meditation, and reflective practices for over 25 years in studios, schools, businesses, workshops, and retreat settings. From 2004–2009, she worked at Vancouver’s InspireHealth (an integrated cancer care centre), where she taught yoga and meditation, facilitated support groups, and supported clients in cultivating resilience and self-awareness during times of significant life challenge.
She has also served in music leadership roles with community organizations including CSL Vancouver, Tsawwassen United Church, and UCOL in Langley, where she supported community engagement through music and creative expression.
Since 2013, Neerava has studied with Mada Eliza Dalian and trained as a facilitator of the Self-Healing Dalian Method. She offers this structured self-inquiry process in private sessions, workshops, and retreats for adults and youth. Her approach is grounded, practical, and invitational, encouraging participants to engage at a pace that feels appropriate and sustainable.
Neerava brings decades of experience, creativity, and thoughtful facilitation to her work. She is particularly passionate about leading small-group retreats, where the combination of nature, reflection, and guided inquiry creates space for meaningful personal insight.
