Callanish creates a healing space for people who have been irrevocably changed by cancer.
It inspires those who are living with and/or dying from cancer to reconnect with the essentials of life—and in doing so, to feel soothed, strengthened and restored. At the heart of Callanish is a weeklong retreat that provides a gentle catalyst for revitalizing the spirit. After more than 25 years and over 100 retreats, Callanish has evolved into a far-reaching community deeply rooted in the fundamentals of what it means to be human.
Cycling Pilgrimage to the Callanish Stones, Scotland
August 26 to September 1, 2026
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We did it! Fifteen intrepid cyclists from the Callanish community travelled to the Outer Hebrides in NW Scotland to ride 353 kms, and climb over 3000 meters over five days. Our pilgrimage ended at the Standing Stones of Callanish on the Island of Lewis. Our goal was to raise much-needed funds to support families living with cancer.
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If you would like to learn more about our organization, including our retreats, programs and other events, please call us at 604 732 0633 or email us.
Cycling Pilgrimage to the Callanish Stones, Scotland
We did it! In August, our team of 15 riders cycled 353 kms over a six-day period, starting in Inverness and ending at the Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis, to raise much-needed funds for Callanish. Please click below to donate – our campaign ends on October 31st.
Radical Acts of Love: Twenty conversations to inspire hope at the end of life
Janie Brown’s book Radical Acts of Love is available now in paperback, for sale at Callanish, local bookstores in Vancouver or online at chapters.indigo.ca
Where to Begin
Ongoing Programs
Our ongoing programs and services are created primarily for past retreat participants and their loved ones. We also offer counselling support, and healing circles to individuals living with cancer at any stage, or who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Seasonal Retreats
We offer 5-night retreats each season at the Brew Creek Centre near Whistler, BC. Learn about the retreat experience and contact us with any questions.
The Film
The film "I'm Still Here" is one of many ways to become acquainted with our work.
Outreach
We collaborate with healthcare teams and communities around the globe—designing and facilitating healing circles and ceremonies to address such issues as grief, loss, death and dying, and fear.
Interested in Donating?
We rely primarily on the support of individual donors and foundations, and do not receive any government or corporate funding. Thank you to everyone who has made our work possible.