Lila Community Choir
Building Community through Music in the Quw'utsun' Valley for over 20 years
Thursdays 6:30 pm - 8 pm
February 20th - May 29th 2025
Lila Music & Nature Centre
Concert: Friday May 30th
Lila Community Choir
Building Community through Music in the Quw'utsun' Valley for over 20 years
Thursdays 6:30 pm - 8 pm
February 20th - May 29th 2025
Lila Music & Nature Centre
Concert: Friday May 30th
Upcoming Events
Event Details
Visit the Choir Page for full details. Spring Session:February 20th – May 29th (12 weeks with
Event Details
Visit the Choir Page for full details.
Spring Session:
February 20th – May 29th (12 weeks with a 2 week spring break)
An Open House awaits you on February 20th. Come and try out the choir, if you enjoy it, stay all term.
This term we will be preparing for a larger concert May 29th with special guests Sarina Partridge and trio Heartwood.
Session Details:
When: Thursdays 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Where: Lila Music & Nature Centre, 3228a Gibbins Rd, Duncan
First-timer? Connect with Cari for directions and assistance, or take a look at our map here (map link to be upgraded soon).
Lost? Text Cari at 250-710-4174 (keep it secure).
Cost: Sliding Scale
$210 – Low Income – for those who need support for 13 weeks (no drop ins this term- must register for full term)
$280 – Regular Pricing
$330 – Support for others in need. Thank you!

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Time
April 3, 2025 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Location
Lila Music Centre
3228A Gibbins rd, Duncan BC
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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04apr10:00 am3:00 pmYouth Wilderness Day (Weekly) 2025Weekly Program
Event Details
Date & Time: Fridays, 10am – 3pm
Event Details

Date & Time: Fridays, 10am – 3pm (32 sessions from September 2024 to June 2025, excluding some cold weeks in January)
Location: Wild Farm, Glenora
Ages: 7-15 years
Cost: $60/day. 32 sessions: $1920. A $300 deposit is required to secure a place.
Suggested Offering: We are honoured to have two Quw’utsun Elders guest teaching throughout the year. We suggest a minimum donation of $100 per family for Quw’utsun Elder Honorariums to help pay for their time and contribution to the Wilderness program. Thank you for your support.
TYPICAL DAY STRUCTURE
- Morning: Nature-themed games, morning circle with songs and gratitude sharing.
- Midday: Skill-focused guild activities like tracking, weaving, or bow making.
- Afternoon: Free time in nature followed by group games and reflective sit-spot time.
- Closing: Reflection and sharing of daily highlights and gratitude.
Join us for a transformative educational experience that nurtures lifelong learning and a deep connection to the natural world!
Deposit of $300 to secure space is required at final registration.
Scholarships are available on a financial need basis only. Please contact Cari directly to request a scholarship at cari [at] cariburdett [dot] com. Scholarships depend on initially having full enrolment in the program.


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Time
April 4, 2025 10:00 am – 3:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Location
Wild Farm, Glenora
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
05apr10:00 am12:00 pmSinging for those at the ThresholdCari Burdett at the Threshold Circle
Event Details
with Cari Burdett at the Threshold Circle🗓 Saturday, April 5th,
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with Cari Burdett at the Threshold Circle
🗓 Saturday, April 5th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Held on the first Saturday of each month)
📍 *River Song Farm, in the yurt
Join us in the power of song and presence
Music has the power to bring healing and peace. When a loved one is transitioning into the spiritual realm, our voices can serve as a profound gift of solace and reverence.
In this gathering, vocalist and music educator Cari Burdett will introduce us to Threshold Choir singing—a practice of offering gentle, intentional song for those at the end of life. You are welcome to participate in singing or simply receive the experience. Together, we will explore how music can create a sacred atmosphere during a vigil, wake, or funeral rite.
Additionally, we will engage in a partner practice of empathic listening.
Cari’s deep commitment to the transformative power of voice is evident in her work with the Ubuntu Song Network, community choirs, and offerings of song at vigils and local non-profits. She is also deeply involved in rites of passage, village-making, and deep nature connection, working closely with Indigenous Elders to honor the sacred, unceded lands she inhabits.
About the Threshold Circle
The Threshold Circle is a community gathering focused on anthroposophical studies of death and practical support for end-of-life care. Our intention is to educate ourselves and prepare to assist those in need of a vigil, wake, or guidance when facing death—whether personally or in support of a loved one.
🙏 Donations are appreciated but not required.
Optional: Reading to the Dead (9:15 AM – 10:00 AM)
Before our main circle begins, we will hold space for Reading to the Dead.
📖 If you’d like to participate, you may bring a verse, prayer, excerpt, or personal writing to share. You are also welcome to bring photos of deceased loved ones you wish to honor.
🔸 If you are arriving for the 10:00 AM gathering, please wait quietly until the readings are finished before joining.
Additional Details
🍵 Bring a snack if you like – tea will be available.
🥣 I will have a vegan dish to share! Bring a bowl and spoon if you’d like to join in.
📩 Please RSVP and let me know if you plan to arrive at 9:15 AM or 10:00 AM. If you’re visiting for the first time, let me know, and I will send directions.
If you’d like to be removed from this email list, just let me know.
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April 5, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
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15may7:00 pm9:00 pmThe Tent of 7 DoorsAn Evening with Dr. Martin Shaw
Event Details
The Tent of 7 Doors: An Evening with Dr. Martin Shaw
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The Tent of 7 Doors: An Evening with Dr. Martin Shaw
📅 May 15, 2025 | 🕖 7:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
🎟 Ages 12+
Step into The Tent of 7 Doors, an evening of sacred stories, depth, and humor with Dr. Martin Shaw, one of the greatest living storytellers. Through myth, poetry, and ancient folktales, Shaw will guide you on a profound journey—opening door after door into the wisdom traditions of old and the secret inheritance you never knew you had.
A world-renowned mythologist, author, and wilderness guide, Shaw brings nearly 30 years of experience leading rites of passage and sharing the electrifying power of story. This is more than an event—it’s an initiation into the art of being fully alive.
🔹 A mythic evening of storytelling and reflection
🔹 A rare chance to experience Dr. Shaw’s masterful presence in person
🔹 A deep dive into the transformative power of myth
Join us for a night of wonder, wisdom, and wild imagination—where ancient stories meet modern longing, and where each tale opens a new door into what it means to be human.
Click Here for the Facebook Event

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May 15, 2025 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Event Details
DATES (2025):Session 1: May 17th-18thSession 2: June 14thSession 3: July 5thSession 4: August 17thSession 5: September 26th-28th
Event Details
DATES (2025):
Session 1: May 17th-18th
Session 2: June 14th
Session 3: July 5th
Session 4: August 17th
Session 5: September 26th-28th
WHERE: Overnight sessions on Vancouver Island and day sessions at a local venue on Gabriola
PRICES: Early bird: $1150, Regular $1400
AGE: 40+ (or earlier if you are in or approaching perimenopause)
Visit the Program Page for more information or to register

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Time
May 17, 2025 10:00 am – May 18, 2025 5:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Location
In the Wild (Camping)
Organizer
Stephanie MacKay
29may6:30 pm8:00 pmLila Community Choir – Spring Session ConcertChoir Series Final Concert
Event Details
Visit the Choir Page for full details. with special guests Sarina Partridge and trio Heartwood.
Event Details
Visit the Choir Page for full details.
with special guests Sarina Partridge and trio Heartwood.
When: May 29th, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Where: Lila Music & Nature Centre, 3228a Gibbins Rd, Duncan
First-timer? Connect with Cari for directions and assistance, or take a look at our map here (map link to be upgraded soon).
Lost? Text Cari at 250-710-4174 (keep it secure).
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Time
May 29, 2025 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Location
Lila Music Centre
3228A Gibbins rd, Duncan BC
Organizer
31may01junThe Fire Within 2025 (DUNCAN)With Stephanie MacKay and Cari Burdett
Event Details
DATES (2025):Session 1: May 31st-June 1stSession 2: June 28thSession 3: July 19thSession 4: August 23rdSession 5: September 19th-21st
Event Details
DATES (2025):
Session 1: May 31st-June 1st
Session 2: June 28th
Session 3: July 19th
Session 4: August 23rd
Session 5: September 19th-21st
WHERE: In the Wild on Vancouver Island and at Lila Music and Nature Centre, Duncan BC
PRICES: Early bird: $1150, Regular $1400
AGE: 40+ (or earlier if you are in or approaching perimenopause)
Visit the Program Page for more information or to register

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Time
May 31, 2025 10:00 am – June 1, 2025 5:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Location
In the Wild (Camping)
Organizer
Stephanie MacKay
30jun3:00 pm4:00 pmCommunity Song CircleA ’39 Days of July’ Event
Event Details
Join us for a joyful afternoon of singing and community as Cari Burdett leads a Community Song Circle on Monday, June 30th at
Event Details
Join us for a joyful afternoon of singing and community as Cari Burdett leads a Community Song Circle on Monday, June 30th at 3:00 pm in Charles Hoey Park. Part of the 39 Days of July summer festival series in Duncan, BC, this uplifting gathering welcomes all ages and skill levels to share in the power of music and connection. Whether you’re an experienced singer or simply love to hum along, bring your voice, your enthusiasm, and a friend or two—and let’s raise our voices together in celebration of summer, community, and song!
Location: Charles Hoey Park, Duncan BC
Date: June 30th, 2025
Time: 3PM
Cost: FREE

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June 30, 2025 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
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Vocal Sessions
"Singing with Cari is like coming home."
(choir participant)

One-on-One Voice Coaching
• Coaching prep for concerts
• Vocal Improvisation
• Song Writing Support
• Private Sound Healing
• Intuitive Vocal Nature Sessions (interweaving of nature / ceremony / sound healing / vocal improvisation)

Lila Community Choir

Vocal Improvisation (Group)

Sound Baths (Group)

Singing Into the Darkness

Valentines Sound Ceremony

Singing 101 Workshop
Nature Sessions
Deepen your skills, practices and connection!
• Core Routines • 8 Shield Teachings • Fire Skills • Plant work • Survival skills • Story sharing • Scouting • Crafts • Tracking • Basket making • Wool felting…and more!

Backyard Sessions

Sense Play

Basket of Stories
Cari Burdett Music
2016 Winner, Vocalist of the Year, VIMA
2015 WCMA Nomination, World Album of the Year
‘Burdett’ style fuses jazz from the 40’s to art song and gypsy blending songs effortlessly in five languages that tap into deep veins of emotion.
British Columbia chanteuse, Cari Burdett, performs a timeless, genre-defying,
european fusion of opera, folk, jazz and world music. Burdett cites Edith Piaf, Joni Mitchell, Lhasa De Sela, Nina Simone, Maureen Forrester, Mecedes Sosa, Rhiannon Giddens as inuences. Her live show is musically moving from language to language, features her original compositions and sensual songs that express the vulnerable heart. The show is theatrical, virtuosic and at times impromptu.


About Cari
Cari Burdett lives through music, as anyone who has spent five minutes with her immediately understands. Her life’s path winds through a garden of music studies and teaching, performance and improvisation.
Through her rich musical background, Cari aims to instill joy and appreciation for music in her students, using her extensive knowledge and skills.