Nourished: A Gathering at The Whidbey Institute

Rest. Play. Connect.

Join us for a time of deep restoration, joyful movement, and meaningful connection on Washington’s Whidbey Island. Pause, reset your tired nervous system, and invite play, awe, and presence back into your life. 

Why This Matters

Many of us are stretched thin and flirting with burnout. We move from one responsibility to the next and push rest aside. We’ve been taught that exhaustion is a badge of honor, so when rest finally comes, we don’t know how to receive it. We fill the space with more doing, more noise, more distraction.

What would be possible if you knew, deep in your bones, that rest and play are essential ingredients of your daily life? 

Our Intention

Nourished is a chance to settle into your own wisdom, replenish your energy, and carry that vitality back into the world. 

It’s a time to reconnect through nature, nourishment, creativity, and intentional community. You’ll have room to laugh, move, explore, and be still. Space to remember that play and pleasure are powerful forms of restoration.

Do you give your all to others – your clients, your team, or your cause? If you’re in spaces of impact, leadership, or service, this retreat is for you.

Note: this retreat is open to all.

What You’ll Experience:

• Embodied movement, sound, and guided meditation
• Sensory walks through Whidbey’s trails, labyrinth, and gardens
• Creative exploration to awaken awe and delight
• Time for journaling and reflection
• Nourishing, locally-sourced meals
• Deep, intentional connection
• Space for rest and integration
• Grounding rituals for presence and renewal
• Laughter, lightness, and play woven throughout

What You’ll Take Home: 

• Greater capacity for what you truly want to experience
• Embodied tools for emotional regulation and nervous system support
• Simple rituals and reflection practices 
• Friendships and a supportive community
• A renewed sense of wonder, inspiration, and belonging

About The Whidbey Institute

Our gathering will be held at The Whidbey Institute — a center dedicated to nurturing the conditions for transformational learning and growth. We’ll stay in cozy cabins and a farmhouse nestled within 106 acres of conservation forest, surrounded by meadows and trails. Meals will be lovingly prepared using fresh, organic, locally-sourced ingredients, inviting nourishment in every sense of the word. Located on South Whidbey Island, WA, just minutes from the ferry, The Whidbey Institute is a natural sanctuary for reflection, renewal, and connection.

A Note About Our Pricing

The financial investment for Nourished ranges from $1470 – $2160. 

Register by December 1st for an early-bird discount of $100!

This amount includes:

• The Whidbey Institute fixed costs (meals, taxes, and fees)
• Lodging costs, which vary by accommodation type
• Tuition, covering retreat programming, materials, and administrative fees

As a team of self-employed white facilitators, we are holding the complexity of supporting our families with our work and acknowledging our economic privilege within the structures of capitalism. We are committed to making this weekend financially accessible to all.

To support diverse economic circumstances, we use Alexis J. Cunningfolk’s Green Bottle Method as a guide for our sliding-scale tuition. We invite you to utilize this graphic to determine your investment tier. 

For exact investment, click Register Now to view lodging and tuition options.

If cost is still a barrier, please reach out to Lilly at Lilly@coachmoxie.com. We’re committed to finding a way forward together.