SCHEDULE
8:30 am to 1:30 pm from Monday, July 14 through Thursday, July 17, 2025
(includes two short 15-minute breaks with refreshments)
Afternoons and evenings are free to enjoy the beaches and other attractions nearby. We will be arranging some social events during the week so that we have the opportunity to connect with each other and with each other’s families.
Parksville 2025
Four Days with Gordon & Faculty
July 14-17, 2025
Presented in-person at Parksville, British Columbia, Canada
We are pleased to announce Four Days with Gordon and Faculty: Re-Creating Rituals that Support Development & Well-Being
We invite you to this intimate and immersive in-person learning opportunity at the Bayside Oceanfront Resort in Parksville, British Columbia. Given the importance and timeliness of this topic, we are welcoming the public to what has previously been an annual summer event for our advanced students only.
Gordon will anchor the event, delivering the first presentation(s) of the day, followed up with sessions led by Neufeld Institute faculty to help us in our challenges to restore an attachment and developmentally friendly culture to our homes and communities.
Located on Vancouver Island, Parksville is a wonderful recreational area and a great place for family vacationing. We hope you can join us for an inspiring week of learning and connection with like-minded individuals.
We anticipate our limited seating capacity to fill up fast, so if this experience is one you don’t want to miss, please register soon. Thank you for your continued interest and support for the Neufeld Institute!
LOCATION
Bayside Oceanfront Resort, 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville, BC, Canada
The city of Parksville possesses an abundance of natural beauty and warm hospitality and is world-renowned for its wide tidal sand flats and sun-warmed salt water.
Visit the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association website for a wealth of information. Parksville is a VERY popular summer destination, so don’t delay in booking your accommodation. Special Bayside Oceanfront Resort room rates will be available to registrants (see Accommodation section, below).
- REGISTRATION INFO & CANCELLATION POLICY
The early-bird fee is $725 per person (CAD) until February 28, 2025 (regular price $825 starting March 1, 2025). Tuition includes the four days of presentations by Gordon and faculty, along with handouts, refreshments, and access to event Announcement and Discussion forums.
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel their registration until May 15, 2025, and receive a refund, less a $40 cancellation fee. Starting May 16, 2025, cancellations are not eligible for refunds or credits.
TRAVEL
Travel arrangements and expenses are the participant's responsibility.
Travelling by plane
Most flights require a transfer through Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to a connecting flight to airports on Vancouver Island: Nanaimo Airport (YCD) (a 40-minute drive south of Parksville) and Comox Airport (YQQ) (1-hour drive north of Parksville). Or, one may be able to fly directly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) (a 2.5-hour drive south of Parksville). Airport shuttles or car rentals to Parksville are available. Alternatively, one can arrive in Vancouver, rent a car, take beautiful BC Ferries from Tsawwassen over to Nanaimo, and then drive north to Parksville. There is no direct bus service from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Parksville.
Travelling by car/ferry from Vancouver
Take BC Ferries to Nanaimo from either the Horseshoe Bay terminal or the Tsawwassen terminal. Vehicle reservations can be made now, and are strongly recommended to avoid multi-sailing waits and a possible one-day delay.
Shuttle
Nanaimo Airporter shuttle services include 24/7 door to door service of Departure Bay, Gabriola and Duke Point ferry terminals and the Nanaimo airport. Service to Victoria Airport or Comox Airport is available. Call for rates and book early.
ACCOMODATION
Please note that new short-term rental rules apply to the Parksville area. This will impact the supply of more affordable vacation rentals and overall accommodation availability. You may have to look at alternatives or choose neighboring communities like Nanoose Bay to stay. Please don't delay booking your accommodation if you are planning on coming.
On-Site Lodging
Bayside Oceanfront Resort offers Neufeld Institute event participants a special guest room rate and has generously honoured their 2024 rates for us. We have secured a small block of guest rooms that are available on a first-come, first-served basis for the dates of the event (earliest check-in July 13 and latest check-out July 18). A discounted room booking link will be provided to registrants with their welcome email (room block booking available until June 13, 2025, while supplies last). Discounted rates are listed below.
$219 CAD per night for a townside Double Queen or King room
$309 CAD per night for an oceanfront Double Queen or King room
Off-site Accommodation in the Parksville Area
Resorts
The Beach Club Resort (within walking distance/oceanfront/full kitchens available)
Tigh Na Mara Resort (oceanfront and oceanside cabins and hotel-style rooms with full kitchens available)
Oceanside Village Resort (full cottages)
Other Lodging Options
Arbutus Grove Motel (kitchenette option)
Camping
Rathtrevor Provincial Park (oceanfront camping HIGHLY recommended by Neufeld staff! Book ASAP)
Paradise RV Park (within walking distance to event venue)
Surfside RV Resort (within walking distance to event venue)
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Visit the Parksville Qualicum Beach visitor's website for things to see and do in the Parksville area. Some of our favourites are listed below.
Parksville Beach and Parksville Beach Festival - a world class event for Master Sand Sculptors, exhibition opens July 14, 2025.
Coombs Country Market - famous for their goats on the roof!
Cathedral Grove - Words can't describe this place... visit this old growth forest, only a short drive from Parksville.
Englishman River Falls - this Provincial Park features two stunning waterfalls and lush West Coast forests.
2155 West 36th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6M 1L3
Canada
Vancouver, BC V6M 1L3
Canada
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