Soul Calling: The Art of Dreaming on the Land

soul calling

the art of dreaming on the land

An overnight retreat
~ On the Land, near Duncan BC ~

September 19th and 20th , 2026

Facilitators: Kalen Colson, MA (Psych) RCC, and Lisa Hartwick, MA (Psych) RCC

On every continent and throughout time, dreams have served as guides, helping people understand their place within the larger web of a living field of relationships. This intimate overnight retreat offers an opportunity to slow down, ground, and reconnect with the wisdom of the dream world. Together, we will listen closely to symbols and imagery, cultivate a relationship with the imaginal and subtle realms, and deepen our intuition with the support of the land.

Drawing on practices inspired by Soulcentric Dreamwork and Gestalt Therapy, we will engage in dream embodiment, deep listening, guided imagery, creative expression, nature connection, and group process. These practices invite us to step more fully into the mysteries held within our dream images and characters, discovering them as living sources of insight, creativity, and guidance.

No prior experience with dreamwork is necessary! This retreat is for anyone who feels called to spend two soulful and enlivening days in community, exploring dreams as trusted companions and enduring sources of meaning, insight, and connection.

What to Expect

Over the course of the weekend, we will balance group connection with spacious solo time for reflection and integration. Participants will camp overnight on the land, sharing Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast together, with time to rest, wander, dream, and settle into a slower rhythm of being.

If you are drawn to deepening your relationship with your natural design—one that is intimately connected to the wisdom of the land, imagination, and dreams—we invite you to join us for this intimate, land-based retreat. Come and learn with us how to have a more soulful, spontaneous, and artistic approach to life.

Your Guides

Facilitators Kalen Colson, MA and Lisa Hartwick, MA, bring complementary strengths to experiential work...

LISA HARTWICK, MA

Lisa Hartwick (she/her) MA (Psych) RCC is a Gestalt Therapist and a lover of the psyche, nature, and dreams. With over 25 years of experience in the field of mental health, growth and development, Lisa is excited to help people retrieve the power of dreams, connection to self and the natural world.

KALEN COLSON, MA

Kalen Colson (they/them) MA (Psych) RCC is a nature-based therapist specializing in depth psychology, somatics and group work. Kalen is also a community organizer at heart, and believes in the power of connection in community - human and more-than- human - to support our growth and sense of belonging. https://pivotintoharmony.com/about/

This workshop is for you if...

... you feel called to deepen your relationship with yourself, the land, and the imaginal world, and to discover dreams as companions for a more soulful and authentic life.

~ artwork by Art of Dreaming participant Minka Bartels ~

Details

Location:

Location: The Land – 20 minutes outside of Duncan, close to the Kinsol Trestle (approximately one hour’s drive from Victoria).

Cost: $475 - $550 - $625 choose the level that you are able to pay

Includes:

Saturday dinner + Sunday breakfast (bring your own lunches and snacks - fridges/coolers provided)
Overnights camping accommodation - both car camping and hike in camping available
- Other options available - see FAQ
Programming throughout the weekend
A preparation Zoom call, timing tbd.

Contact info: lisa@lisahartwick.ca and kalenleaf@gmail.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What will our time together look like?

Here is a rough sketch of the schedule to give you a sense of the flow - details are subject to change.

Saturday:

9am - arrival

10am - Welcome and orientation

10:30am-12pm - Morning programming

12pm-2 - Lunch and campsite setup

2-4 - Afternoon programming

5-6:30 - Solo wanders/free time

6:30-8 - Dinner

8-9 - Evening programming

Sweet dreams + Quiet time

Sunday:

8-9:30am - Breakfast + Dream tables

10-11:30am Morning programming

12pm-3pm - Extended lunch and solo wander

3-4pm - Closing circle

4pm - Departure

What's the vibe of the weekend?

Land, ritual and deep imagery will be engaged throughout the weekend to help us drop into a collective, dreamlike, reverent space in which we attuned to the living field.

There will be a good balance of group connection and solo time to explore and reflect.

Dreamwork is both personal and intimate - How much you share about your inner world and experience is up to you, and we will encourage you to explore embodiment and expression, trying new things, and engaging with other humans and more-than-human beings during the workshop.

What if tenting doesn't suit me?

Can you tell me more about the intensive location?

We will be gathering on “The Land” - 10 acres of mostly forested and wild land edging on the Cowichan Valley Regional trail, a 25 minute walk to the Kinsol Trestle and Koksilah River.

Kalen has been stewarding and hosting small retreats here for the past 5 years. The Land is tucked away at the end of a long driveway. We won’t be seeing any neighbours or other folks. We may hear some cars, neighbourly noises, or activity on the Cowichan Valley trail which is nearby. Generally, the land is quiet and peaceful. It has the feel of being pretty removed from the city.

Infrastructure on the land includes: The Gathering Space (500 square foot shelter with a wood stove), an outhouse (pit toilet), a temperamental outdoor shower (though cold showers are almost always an option, the hot water system sometimes fatlers), fridge and coolers for food storage, basic outdoor kitchen, coffee and tea station, tent platforms, multiple trails to explore, living altars and more.

There is no wifi on the land and cell service is available but sometimes spotty.

If you have questions about the Land please feel free to reach out.

What should I bring?

NEED TO HAVE

Durable plate/bowl, cutlery, travel mug

Water bottle

Whistle (in case of emergency)

Benadryl for anyone with life-compromising allergies (in addition to your Epi Pen)

Tent

Sleeping pad

Sleeping bag

Layers! Mornings and evenings tend to be cool, days can be hot

Day pack/backpack to carry things around the land/to the river, etc.

Light Scarf/Shawl - there are, at times, buzzy mosquitoes in the forest - it can be helpful to cover your upper body and head with a light scarf to keep them at bay.

Sun hat / Toque

Sunscreen

Personal toiletries

Personal hand sanitizer

Personal journal

MIGHT BE NICE TO HAVE

-wristwatch to track time without a phone

-camp chair (if you don’t bring one be prepared to sit on the ground)

-pillow

-insect repellent - fragrance free and non-toxic please!

-towel

-sunglasses

-yoga mat

-musical instrument

-personal art supplies (we will also have many art supplies available)

What to Expect

Your Guides

LISA HARTWICK, MA

KALEN COLSON, MA

Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What will our time together look like?

What's the vibe of the weekend?

What if tenting doesn't suit me?

Can you tell me more about the intensive location?

What should I bring?

What not to bring

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I am honoured and grateful to live and work on the traditional and unceded homelands of the WSÁNEĆ and lək̓ʷəŋən (Lkwungen) people, and to have the opportunity to live and work in the beautiful traditional territory and Rights and Title land of the Tsilhqot’in First Nation.