Find Your Path

Rediscover Yourself at Our Vancouver Island 12 Step Personal Growth Retreat
Sept 19-21/25

Join us for a Participant Led weekend focused on healing, connection, and personal growth. At our retreat, you’ll find a supportive environment to explore your journey to recovery, engage with like-minded individuals, and embrace renewal. Experience moments of tranquility, fun activities, and insightful discussions that nurture your body and soul.

Our Mission and Values

At our retreat, we focus on educating like minded individuals. Our history is rooted in helping individuals find their path on their journey towards recovery. We believe that by providing a warm and encouraging environment, every participant can experience relaxation and fun, all while taking steps toward healing and growing.

Vancouver Island 12 Step Personal Growth Retreat SEPT 19-21/25

Come spend a weekend away from the comforts of home and get back in touch with Community, Capability and Connection to the natural world.

This isn’t Glamping It’s Growth

At our Retreats we offer a series of participant-centered workshops designed to help you reconnect with yourself, build resilience, and walk away with tools you can actually use in everyday life.

Camp Barnard in Sooke

Vancouver Island 12 Step Personal Growth Retreat
Sept 19,20,21 2025
at Camp Barnard in Sooke
Sponsored by various CoDA groups and Generous Community Support
Email: info@viretreat.ca

Support our DONATION FUND

For participants with Financial Challenges
To contribute to participants camp fees we have a Donation Fund.
Please consider contributing if you are able.

Welcome to the Wild Side of Personal Growth

Join us for a transformative weekend set in a rustic lakeside camp.

We encourage all participants to come prepared to care for their own needs with adaptability & a spirit of personal responsibility. 

Accommodation is shared cabins,

8 Plywood bunks per cabin

(No electricity or heat)

Vancouver Island 12 Step Retreat
Directions to Camp Barnard