Become a Host ~ live for free
- Reuben Berger
- Oct 27
- 3 min read
🌎 The Future of Hosting
Becoming a Healing Haven Host may soon be one of the most meaningful and rewarding opportunities in the world. As more people seek safe, nurturing spaces for rest and renewal, hosts will be in high demand — offering not just accommodation, but transformation.
Hosts will always have a place to live, a supportive community around them, and never

have to worry about rent again. Each haven becomes a shared home — where hosting is an act of service, and your living space is also your livelihood.
And what a beautiful way to see the world — through the Healing Havens network, hosts can travel freely between centers, living and working in different havens across the globe. From urban sanctuaries to forest lodges, tropical retreats to spa boats — you can live, serve, and grow in places of peace and purpose, all while feeling at home wherever you go.
It’s not just a new way to live — it’s a new way to be.
🌺 Healing Haven Host Training Syllabus
Creating Safe, Loving Spaces for Transformation
This course prepares individuals to become certified Healing Haven Hosts — people capable of transforming any home, retreat space, or property into a sanctuary of healing and belonging. Training combines study, self-reflection, and experiential practice.
Module 1 — The Heart of Hosting: Presence & Purpose
Themes:
The philosophy and mission of Healing Havens
Understanding trauma, safety, and emotional regulation
The power of presence — creating peace through energy and attention
Holding space vs. trying to fix
Practices:
Daily mindfulness and grounding techniques
Journaling: “Why do I want to host?”
Role-play in deep listening and compassionate response
Module 2 — Creating the Healing Environment
Themes:
The Sanctuary Principle: cleanliness, beauty, simplicity, safety
The importance of sensory balance — light, scent, sound, and color
Setting up spaces: sleeping areas, sanctuary room, communal areas
EMF reduction, natural materials, and energetic flow
Practices:
Redesign a room to reflect harmony and calm
Space-clearing rituals (sound, smudge, intention)
Module 3 — The Daily Rhythm of a Haven
Themes:
The 24-hour cycle: balance between structure and flow
Scheduling healing modalities (breathwork, sauna, creative time, etc.)
Communal meals and shared responsibility
Integrating celebration (music, dance, storytelling) into daily life
Practices:
Design a sample day schedule
Facilitate a mini “sharing circle”
Module 4 — Healing Through Relationship
Themes:
Trauma-informed communication
Boundaries with compassion
The art of co-regulation: healing nervous systems together
The psychology of trust and belonging
Practices:
Paired listening exercises
Conflict resolution through empathy
Daily check-in model
Module 5 — Stewardship, Service & Sustainability
Themes:
The cooperative model — balancing giving and receiving
Donation-based systems and transparent flow of resources
Garden, food, and energy sustainability
Welcoming guests in need (including houseless individuals) with dignity
Practices:
Create a service plan for your haven (who does what, when, how)
Develop a local resource map (community allies, healers, farmers, etc.)
Module 6 — Expansion & Leadership
Themes:
Becoming a “Guardian” — mentoring new hosts
Inter-Haven travel and the global Healing Haven network
The importance of celebration, reflection, and continued growth
How to open your own Healing Haven location
Practices:
Design your personal Haven vision and proposal
Participate in a group closing ceremony and reflection
🕊️ Certification
Upon completion, participants receive Healing Haven Host Certification, granting them the ability to host within the network, travel to other havens, and (optionally) become franchise or “Guardian” leaders.


Initially I was at a loss of how to express myself. Reuben has allowed me into a world of inclusion and purpose. Every day has meaning now. Self care is not selfish it's important Opening myself to others has given me focus. I can listen,learn and grow as a person by connecting with others. Reuben has given me strength at 61 that I was missing. My time with him has convinced me that this is only the beginning. I will forever be great full.
Robert J Patton