Passage Two
A deeper unfolding through guided inner exploration.

Quiet Gatherings

In the months before we gather, each participant will meet with Michael one-on-one each month for at least three months, creating space to set intentions, share openly, and build trust. Alongside these individual conversations, the group will come together for a preparation session—an opportunity to connect, be seen, and arrive not as strangers but as companions on the path ahead. These early steps are gentle yet meaningful, reminding us that the journey begins well before our feet touch the island

Arrive in Nanaimo → Port Alberni → Tofino

Touch down on Vancouver Island and begin your passage west. We’ll gather in Nanaimo, journey through old-growth forests to Port Alberni for lunch, and pause for a grounding beach meditation as we meet the Pacific. By evening, we’ll settle into Tofino—dinner awaits, followed by time to wander, breathe, and land at your own pace.

Kayaking → Yoga on the Beach → Tofino

The day opens gently, with breakfast and a paddle to Meares Island, where ancient cedars whisper stories of time and resilience. After lunch, flow into a beachside yoga session, followed by space to rest, play, or explore the coastline. We’ll dine together again in Tofino before another open evening for integration or stillness.

Coastal Rainforest → Cathedral Grove → Salt Spring Island

After breakfast, we walk the stunning Lighthouse Loop trail, then continue eastward, pausing among the towering Douglas firs of Cathedral Grove. A nourishing lunch in quirky Coombs, then we ferry to Salt Spring Island—where the tempo softens. After dinner, we gather for our preparation session, setting clear intentions for the inner journey ahead.

A Day for Inner Exploration

We begin with a guided breath work session, creating space to tune inward. This is a day designed for deep personal exploration—held in a supportive, quiet environment. You’ll be guided throughout, with time for reflection, rest, and reconnection. A light dinner will be served as the day closes with softness and care.

Integration Day → Movement → Sauna/Cold Plunge → Death Café

Integration begins with the movement of your body. Guided movement supports the processing of insights - helping them settle, shift and stay. After a slow brunch, we’ll shift between hot sauna and cold plunge, then give you space to wander the town of Ganges, rest at a beach, hike Mount Maxwell, or simply be. After dinner, we’ll gather for a gentle, reflective conversation about life, impermanence, and meaning—our signature Death Café experience.

Departure Day

Enjoy a final breakfast together, then begin your personal journey home—wherever that may be. You carry more than memories. You carry presence, perspective, and a renewed sense of what matters.