A decade ago Deb Niven decided she wanted to create a travel product that would introduce or “unveil” more of the sacred, or spiritual side of a destination – while at the same time being different from the traditional spiritual adventure, such as a yoga retreat at an ashram or a backpacking trek through the Andes.

While 2021 will be forever remembered as the second year of the COVID pandemic, it was also notable for another distressing phenomenon – extreme weather. From snow storms in places that usually don’t get snow, to monsoons and flooding, and a heat dome that literally burned down the town of Lytton, B.C., climate change grabbed headlines all over the world.

Last year’s Divine Destination Collection retreat in Montebello was a safe and relaxing foray out into the world after a year and a half of social isolation due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, the pandemic continues to affect our lives, so travelling to the exotic and fascinating locations around the world that The Divine Destination Collection is known for is still not possible, so co-founders Deb Niven and Allison Frame are planning some great adventures close to home for this winter, spring, and fall.

2021 has been another wild ride. While life looked like it could actually get back to some kind of normal with vaccinations being administered across the country and travel restrictions easing up – it now seems like we still have a way to go with the Omicron variant appearing and the need for booster shots.