Envisioning ‘spirituality beyond borders’ where communities are resilient, leadership is fostered and all are welcome.
Bethlehem Centre
Find tranquility, inspiration and soulful nourishment when you or your group make the Centre your home for retreat. Located on beautiful Westwood Lake, surrounded by stunning forest, restful accommodations and homemade comfort food makes the perfect backdrop for an exceptional experience.
With a variety of gathering spaces for groups to be in contemplation, learning and community together.
We gratefully acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples.
Programs
Through diverse program, workshop and servce offerings we are committed to supporting spiritual well-being, fostering conscious leadership and creating a place where all people can come together to learn, heal, and grow.
Gathering and Meeting Spaces
Looking for a unique space to host your group?
With four guesthouses, thirty-seven rooms, seven distinct gathering venues, and dining space for fifty people, there is something to meet the needs of groups of all sizes.
Community
We believe in inclusivity and prioritizing the well-being of all abilities. Embracing each person’s uniqueness enriches us with diverse perspectives that make us stronger. Explore the many ways you can engage and make a meaningful impact!
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News and updates from Bethlehem Centre
Having a Soft Front, Strong Back at Bethlehem Centre
There is a quiet kind of courage that does not announce itself. It does not seek to protect the heart or raise its voice to be heard. It does not confuse strength with armour. It moves differently: with a soft front and a strong back. A soft front is the willingness...
The Week After Your Retreat: A Love Letter to Re-Entry
There is a particular tenderness in returning to busy life after time away at Bethlehem Centre on Westwood. You may come home softer—aware of your energy, your surroundings, and the inner patterns shaping daily life. You may hear your own thoughts more clearly and...
Keeping the Faith During Polarizing Times
When your world asks so much, what helps you to keep your faith? The role you play for others is sacred. And just as holy is your soul’s rest. These are polarizing times. The kind that tug at families, friendships, communities, workplaces—especially the tender places...
