Inspired People and Stories

  To take from here this sacred place named Naramata would be to give back ten-fold to the world in which we belong   To take from here, this sacred place of nurture, restoration and renewing, would be to say hello to a ...

A very special summer poem written by Week 4 Junior Teens Sarah Ghali, Brianna Ghali and Jane Wreggit Summer vacation is funlaying around in the sun.But Naramata is betterplus you get wetter.So why watch boring TVwhen beautiful sights are here to see.With ...

The first time I went to Naramata I had only been in Canada for twenty-four hours.  Mom brought me home from Guatemala, we spent the night at home and the next morning we went to Naramata.  Mom says it was the smartest thing she could have done ...

by Ryan James, November 2008   Relationships are an integral component of life, defining who we are, and how we relate with everyone and everything. Fittingly the subject of relationships was a major theme during my participation in Winter Session ...

by Bryna Andressen, November 2008   I remember being greeted by vivid stars as I arrived in Naramata on a clear evening at the very beginning of 2008. I had never been to Naramata Centre before, and I didn’t know what to expect. I was responding ...

by Linda Sherwood   Naramata Centre – the physical buildings, grounds and surroundings are only the beginning of a wonderful story. A story full of historical accomplishments, a vision of many, creating an aura that is undeniable. For me, ...

by Rev. Sherlee McGregor-McCuaig If one looks on a map of British Columbia they will see a place called Naramata. May I suggest, the map notwithstanding, that Naramata is not a ‘place’ – it is an ‘experience’. To be in Naramata ...

My experience on Summer Staff at Naramata Centre taught me many valuable skills. One of the most important lessons I learned was the importance of self-awareness and self-care. As the Summer Staff experience is very intense and high energy, the staff are ...

by Denise Cork, 2008 humbly offering shelter for a tired family seeking renewal;   facing each other, these aging buildings command you to greet your neighbour.   As its door bursts open, the family scatters to daily progra...

In this place of love and grace We live in god's creation   Through practice and actions we model Jesus His justice, acceptance, compassion   Spirit driven, including all We share the gifts of life   Transforming us in this place ...