The Self-Realization SevaLight Centre offers a peaceful environment in which to unwind and relax. Rooms are comfortable, private and well suited for the lone traveler, couples or a family. Full breakfast is served in the Dining Room in the main house. Forested walking trails lead to tranquil Halfmoon Bay Village, pier and beach. Meditation room, one to one yoga, healing, counseling and courses in Pure Meditation Foundation can all be added to your stay.
I stayed at the SevaLight Centre in Halfmoon Bay in late July for 5 nights. I was very exhausted when I arrived feeling quite unsettled. My goal was to rest and deepen my mediation practice. I was able to accomplish both under the loving care of the facility management. I enjoyed delicious homemade meals, walks in the woods, swimming in the near by lake and increasing my daily meditation practice significantly. I also participated in a silent retreat for the last part of my stay. I would recommend this facility for both individual and group bookings. Come alone or bring your bubble and enjoy a break from stress and daily demands!
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Wonderful, gentle, quiet unplugged retreat with the best food ever. Stayed an extra day, just because sitting by the fireplace, petting a cat, reading and then stretching my legs for a walk through their sanctuary or walk to the beach was a much needed reprieve from the constant buzz of the real world. I can’t recommend the place enough. The couple who run it were quiet, funny, inspiring, generous and SO NOT new age! The grounds were beautiful and the accommodations immaculate and welcoming.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Kathseva F, Manager at Self Realization Sevalight Centre for Pure Meditation Healing & Counselling
Responded Mar 13, 2020
Dear Fanny Thank you for your very kind review. It was a pleasure to have you with us and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We warmly welcome you anytime. Wishing you all the very best Kathseva and Andrew
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My goal was to learn a meditation that I could use daily and Andrew and Kathseva taught me that. The atmosphere was peaceful and loving. The food was amazing!!! My room and bathroom were spotless. The grounds are lush and beautiful as is the entire Sunshine Coast area. I would highly recommend this Centre for relaxation and spiritual renewal. Thank you Kathseva and Andrew. I hope to see you again soon. Krystal
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Date of stay: August 2016
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Kathseva F, Manager at Self Realization Sevalight Centre for Pure Meditation Healing & Counselling
Responded Aug 13, 2016
Thank you for the wonderful review and for sharing your experience. We are so happy to hear that your stay was peaceful and provided you with what you needed. We so enjoyed having you with us and welcome you back to the Centre anytime. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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The Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre holds an annual Animal Healing Course at our Farm & Farm Venture program. The animals look forward to this visit, from small bantams to our National Champion Horses. Kathseva has a special gift. Our 24 year old pony with cushings, perks his ears with a springing step, after being worked on, Skittles the goat cuddles into her magic touch. Not only is Kathseva blessed with a special gift, but has a talent for teaching and sharing with her students. Her positive, caring attitude, along with her wealth of knowledge are a joy to work with. Animals and students complete the day with satisfied smiles. A must do seminar for all animal lovers.
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Date of stay: April 2016
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Response from Kathseva F, Owner at Self Realization Sevalight Centre for Pure Meditation Healing & Counselling
Responded Jun 30, 2016
Thank you Bette-Lyn, for your kind words. We feel very blessed to have the opportunity to hold our courses at your Farm and to learn from you. Thank you!
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A beautiful property with amazing gardens and walking trails. The people at the Centre are wonderful and helpful, and made my personal retreat enjoyable. The dining room is a beautiful room in the home where they serve delicious vegetarian meals. I felt pampered ! A great place to get-away, meditate, and recharge.
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Date of stay: May 2015
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Room Tip:Â Some of the private rooms are very small, some are bigger - ask if you have a preference .
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The Silent Retreat for 3 days and 2 nights was the best choice to log off from the busy, hectic reality and have some quiet time for yourself.The center is located in a peaceful serene nature, close to the ocean, lake and great trails.Keth and Andrew, the hosts are top-notch hosts and are responsive to any need.The homemade, organic meal was really delicious and unforgettable.I was able to have a peaceful time. Thank you. :)
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Date of stay: September 2022
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I spent five nights at the SevaLight Centre, the first two days in a personal silent retreat, then two days in a formal silent retreat with other retreatants and with Andrew & Kathseva who run the Centre, then a day to "emerge" and pack up to leave. It was a really, deeply wonderful experience and I hope to return for another retreat someday.
The grounds of the Centre are lovely and I went on many meditative walks in the wooded area behind the yard. The forest has several benches, small streams, and many beautiful trees. The highway is close enough that it's seldom entirely silent, but the noise is more of a background occurrence than anything disruptive. It's a safe and private place to walk or spend time in nature.
The main house is a lovely sanctuary, with a wonderful cozy sitting room where a fire was usually going (with Bella, the resident cat, usually lounging in front of it!). The dining room is light and airy, and the meals were nourishing and tasty. The meditation room is a beautiful space, and I joined in the Pure Meditation practice every morning and evening. Potential guests should be aware that the Centre is part of a religious organization -- there is no proselytizing or pressure of any kind, but the publications, imagery, and religious practices of the SevaLight organization are present at the Centre.
The room I slept in (the "Sage" room) was private and cozy and perfect for my silent retreat practice. The room was very clean and had everything I needed (extra blanket, towels, kettle and teacup, water jug and glass, even a hot water bottle!) and I was able to control the thermostat and keep the room at the temperature I wanted. It was very quiet at night, aside from the occasional noises made by other guests in the cabin. The shared bathroom had to be accessed by going outside, but that wasn't overly onerous. The guest cabins are accessed by stairs, and the dining room is upstairs in the main house, so guests with accessibility needs should take this into account.
I got to the Centre by public transit from downtown Vancouver, and it was inexpensive and easy and relaxing to travel that way. It takes 3-4 hours. If you intend to get to the Centre that way, I recommend you liaise with the Centre ahead of time and get detailed instructions on which bus stop to get off and how to get to the Centre via footpaths (I took the last stop instead, and then walked along the highway to get to the Centre -- which was fine, but it's much nicer and a bit faster to use the footpaths!).
Overall it was a truly wonderful retreat experience, I would definitely recommend SevaLight Centre whether for a retreat or just a relaxing break in a beautiful location, and I would love to go back someday.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Â The Sage Room is very private, small but well-appointed, and cozy.
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Response from Kathseva F, Manager at Self Realization Sevalight Centre for Pure Meditation Healing & Counselling
Responded Mar 13, 2020
Dear Kate Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure to share in the silence with you and we warmly welcome you to come and stay at the Centre anytime. Wishing you all the very best Kathseva and Andrew
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I was excited and nervous to stay at SevaLight. I usually do extensive research prior to booking accommodations, but after having some back and forth with the centre, I followed my instincts and booked for a weekend getaway for my husband and I. And I’m sure glad that I did! Kathseva and Andrew are incredible hosts and I would recommend staying here to anyone who is looking for an authentic way to reconnect to themselves. The cabins are clean and comfortable and the property is serene and relaxing. Laying out in the garden for meditation before and after meals listening to the birds was an incredible experience. There really is some magic here! The food was also absolutely outstanding. They not only easily accommodated a plant-based diet, but it was some of the best food I’ve ever had. The meals were thoughtful and creative and being given the space to eat in silence allows for a person to truly enjoy each and every flavor. Kathseva and Andrew are natural healers and this is felt in every aspect of staying at their property whether through a healing session or a yoga class or sitting down for a quiet meal, I was so grateful to have left much better off than when I arrived. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to get away from it all and have some time to go inward without the busyness and distraction of every day life.
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This Christmas I spent 3 days at the Self Realisation Meditation Healing Centre and I have to say this was one of the most beautiful experiences. The food was delicious, the owners were absolutely wonderful and accommodating and the 3 days were bliss. This special place makes a great place to unwind, connect with yourself again and recharge to face the day to day challenges of life. I would totally recommend this place if you need to get away.
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Date of stay: December 2018
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Delicious food, cozy accommodation and natural surroundings make this a special place for me. I have been visiting for almost ten years and am always drawn back to the depth of peace, love, and wisdom there. The teachings are healing and transformative with the power to enhance every aspect of life.
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Date of stay: April 2018
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