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NOVEMBER 20–22, 2026 · ROBERTS CREEK, BC

The Way ofLove.Retreat

A path of embodied, radical
and revolutionary love.

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A WEEKEND IN COMMUNITY ↓

THE INVITATION

Love is the most powerful and transformational force in this universe.

The Way of Love Retreat explores love as the most powerful and transformational force in this universe — weaving together somatic practice, vocal alchemy, kirtan, relational dyads, and meditation.

This is a journey into the healing power of community, a deep healing of the bonds between men and women and the activation of who we are as Warriors of Love.

Cultivating the Warrior Heart is essential at this time. As forces of fear, distortion, and disconnection grow louder and more visible, we are called into greater service, greater power, and greater love.

For ourselves.
For one another.
For this earth.

Hands meeting in a circle
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”— Rumi

THE JOURNEY

Many pathways.
One heart.

Through the voice, through the body, through relationship, through nature, through stillness, and through the sacred.

A Voices of Alchemy circle offering voice, touch, and presence

Vocal Alchemy

Experience sublime beauty, human connection, emotional healing and vocal freedom

Voices of Alchemy weaves together singing, somatics, conscious touch, circle, and ceremonial group process to create profound experiences of beauty, connection, belonging, emotional healing, and vocal freedom.

Through Vocal Alchemy, we explore the healing power of sound and vibration to awaken the spirit, open the heart, and create a deep experience of human connection.

You do not need to be a singer to participate in this work. Vocal Alchemy is a freeing and accessible exploration of the voice that anyone can enter into.

Tatiana and Mark leading kirtan with harmonium and guitar

Kirtan

An ancient practice of sacred sound, devotion, and collective singing.

Kirtan is the collective singing of ancient, sacred mantras. These sounds have been carried through generations and are rooted in the understanding that all of life is vibration — that everything in this universe is, at its essence, sound.

Each mantra holds a specific resonance that affects the heart and mind. When we sing together, we begin to shift. Our voices weave into one field, amplifying the vibration and opening space for deep inner transformation.

In this shared sound, personal healing and collective alchemy naturally unfold.

Participants in a grounded somatic practice

Somatic practice

Through nervous-system regulation and embodied presence, we build the capacity to feel more while remaining grounded and connected — to ourselves, one another and life itself.

Two participants in a listening practice

Dyads, Relational Practice & Group Process

Through guided dyads and facilitated group processes, we create spaces for honest reflection, deep listening, and witnessing.

We step out of isolation and into the work of gently shedding the masks and protective layers that stand between who we truly are and how we show up with the people in our lives.

Relationship is where everything becomes real. It’s where our patterns surface, where our barriers to love become visible, and where we can experience, in real time, the transformation that becomes possible through deep and meaningful connection.

Healing on your own has brought you this far. Now, discover what becomes possible in community.

Meditation outdoors in nature

Meditation

Dropping out of the mind and the hustle, and into true stillness, is a radical choice these days. It’s needed now more than ever.

In the stillness, we find clarity for our lives. In the stillness, we remember who we are. In the stillness, the noise and distractions fall away, and we reconnect with ourselves and our own still, small voice.

In a world designed to fragment our attention, returning to presence is both a practice and a radical act of free will.

Dada Nabhaniilananda meditating beside the sea

With a special workshop led by Dada Nabhaniilananda

The Secret of Meditation

In this exercise, we will adopt a simple shift in perspective that creates the feeling that we are already in an intimate relationship with our divine creator. Meditation then feels less like homework and more like a love story.

Baba Nam Kevalam — Love Is All There Is

A chant from our Spring Way of Love Retreat.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

A weekend immersion into the power of love and human connection

A deep invitation into the heart

An activation of the healing and transformative power of Love

Exploration of different pathways into embodiment and wholeness — through the voice, through the body, through connection, through nature, through stillness, and through the sacred

Meaningful human connection, transformational group processes and the healing power of community

Healing, activation, and empowerment around who you are and how you are called to serve in this world

A space to explore what it means to live as a Warrior of Love in a time when the world is deeply in need of courage, compassion, and heart-centered leadership

Guided relational exercises that cultivate deep listening and authentic connection

Meditation and moments of stillness and presence

Time in nature among old growth trees and beautiful rose gardens

Spacious moments for rest, reflection, and integration

A supportive community exploring what it means to live as Warriors of Love

The retreat community gathered with instruments beside the stone fireplace at Linwood House

FROM OUR COMMUNITY

“It was a harmoniously woven weekend — a tapestry of beauty, authenticity and song. Together we created a sanctuary: a shared field of tenderness, courage and belonging.”

LEXI · RETREAT PARTICIPANT

The full Linwood Retreat Centre manor and gardens

OUR HOME FOR THE WEEKEND

Held at the Beautiful Linwood Retreat Centre in Upper Roberts Creek

Tucked among old-growth trees and gardens, this heritage manor offers a rare kind of quiet and peace. Gather with us beside the great stone fireplace, share nourishing meals, and allow the natural beauty of the land to become part of the retreat.

Beautiful bedrooms are available for those who wish to stay on site. You are also welcome to join us each day from another location.

NOVEMBER 20–22, 2026

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All retreat sessions, ceremonies and practices, with nourishing vegetarian meals throughout the weekend.

STAY WITH US

Full Retreat

Includes on-site accommodation

$950 CAD · EARLY BIRD

Until October 17 · Regular price $1,050

  • All sessions and guided practices
  • Vegetarian meals throughout the weekend
  • On-site accommodation
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JOIN US EACH DAY

Commuter Pass

Without accommodation

$550 CAD · EARLY BIRD

Until October 17 · Regular price $650

  • All sessions and guided practices
  • Vegetarian meals throughout the weekend
  • Return to your own accommodation
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YOUR GUIDES

Tatiana
& Mark.

Tatiana Speed and Mark Benson

Tatiana Speed

Tatiana Speed is a somatic practitioner, musician, and facilitator devoted to awakening the wisdom and intelligence of the human heart. She is the creator of Voices of Alchemy and co-founder of the Heartfield Collective, where she leads retreats, women’s circles, trainings, music events, and immersive community experiences.

A central thread of Tatiana’s work is her devotion to women’s healing, awakening, and creative expression. Weaving somatics, movement, voice, ceremony, and wisdom traditions, she supports women to reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies, reclaim their authentic expression, and bring more of who they are into their lives and the world.

Mark Benson

Mark Benson is a men’s coach, somatic practitioner, musician, and co-founder of the Heartfield Collective. With more than 25 years of experience in meditation, yoga, and men’s work, his journey began as a yogic monk. He spent ten years in a monastic setting devoted to exploring and cultivating the depths of the Self.

As a certified Arca Men’s Facilitator, yoga instructor, lifelong meditator, and international kirtan musician, Mark supports men to reconnect with their purpose, embody the strength of loving masculine presence, and live with greater clarity and integrity. His work bridges spiritual practice with grounded embodiment, offering men a pathway home to themselves.

Together

Together, Mark and Tatiana bring their work into a shared field of transformation, bridging men’s and women’s experiences through the path of radical, transformational love.

Their work explores the healing of the masculine and feminine, the deepening of relationship, and the cultivation of wholeness within ourselves and our communities. Through the path of divine union and heart-centered awareness, they guide others in remembering their wholeness and reweaving a culture rooted in love—for ourselves, for each other, and for the Earth.

Dada Nabhaniilananda

SPECIAL GUEST

Dada Nabhaniilananda

We are honoured to welcome our friend and yogi, Dada Nabhaniilananda, to the retreat.

Originally from New Zealand, Dada Nabhaniilananda is a yoga monk, author, musician, and keynote speaker. He currently lives in Silicon Valley, California, where he leads programs on meditation and creativity for Google, Apple, and other organizations.

We are delighted to have him joining us and sharing his special workshop, The Secret of Meditation.

THE WAY OF LOVE RETREAT SCHEDULE

November
20–22.

Friday +

Opening Ceremony

Welcome Dinner

Kirtan & Vocal Alchemy

Saturday +

Meditation

Breakfast

Community Practice

Lunch

Silent Reflection / Integration Time

Community Practice

Vocal Alchemy & Kirtan

Dinner

Community Practice & Sacred Chant

Sunday +

Meditation

Refreshment Break

Community Practice

Brunch

Closing Ceremony

The final detailed schedule will be confirmed with registered guests.

The Heartfield community gathered outdoors

FOR OURSELVES. FOR ONE ANOTHER. FOR THIS EARTH.

Walk the Way
of Love.

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November 20–22, 2026 · Linwood Retreat Centre