Featured Program

This event is at capacity. We are unable to offer further tickets. Keep an eye on our events page for further shows. Singer/songwriter Dana Lyons will be back with us to share songs and stories from across America about unusual alliances coming together to work for democracy and our beautiful planet. 2pm Saturday 1/10 We […]

Feeling stretched thin by the world? Join us for an immersive exploration of awe and wonder as everyday practices of resilience through movement, music and creative expression. Reconnect to Self: we will explore what inspires us and engage in accessible practices to restore our sense of aliveness and joy in uncertain times. Tune into Creative […]

The essence of what we are, as the foundation for what we can become  October 2-5, 2025 | February 5-8, 2026 | April 16-19, 2026   We invite you to join us for a yearlong certification series preparing individuals, leaders and consultants to work with the central principles of Conversational Leadership. The course is designed […]

With Cultural Educator and Indigenous Storyteller Pamela SeaMonster Whidbey Institute is thrilled to host Pamela SeaMonster for an afternoon of art and storytelling. There will be original artwork on display and for sale. There will be snacks and nibbles, soup and salad to enjoy. This is a free event for the community. Come as you are, as […]

Rooted in Presence, Renewed Through Connection Join us for a transformative 4-day EmRes® retreat at the stunning Whidbey Institute—an immersive experience of learning, movement, and deep connection in nature. This year’s retreat will feature:  New & exclusive EmRes® material  Participant-led workshops and activities  Embodied practices including movement and dance  Restorative solo time in forest trails […]

Rest. Play. Connect. Join us for a weekend of deep restoration, nourishing meals, and meaningful connection on Washington’s Whidbey Island. Pause, reset your tired nervous system, and invite joy, awe, and presence back into your life.  Why This Matters So many of us are stretched thin and flirting with burnout. We move from one responsibility […]

In a world full of noise and expectations, this is a time for teens to tune into themselves. The Power of You retreat invites teens ages 15–19 to step into their own power—confidently, authentically, and without apology—through a mindfulness-based approach. Join us at the Whidbey Institute, a beautiful retreat center inside 106 acres of conservation […]

A six-day intensive that provides a deep immersion in the process of Touch Drawing. Facilitated by its originator Deborah Koff-Chapin, this event is oriented to people who feel called to share the process.