Programs

Foundations of Conversational Leadership

With David Whyte, Gayle Karen Young, Craig Fleck, Michelle Latvala, Owen Ó Súilleabháin and Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin

February 5 - 8, 2026
The Whidbey Institute

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 […]

Restoration & Renewal Retreat

February 27 - March 1, 2026
The Whidbey Institute

You are invited for restorative and personal time in nature at the beautiful Whidbey Institute. Retreats include delicious, and nourishing meals served with care by our kitchen staff. Arrive and simply sink into the land.

Nourished: A Gathering at The Whidbey Institute

With Beth Batson, PCC, Lilly Georgieva, PCC, Erin Long, PCC, Elise Majorossy, PCC and WE Ignite

April 25 - 27, 2026
The Whidbey Institute

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 […]

The Power of You - Teen Retreat

June 24 - 27, 2026
The Whidbey Institute

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 […]

Touch Drawing

2026 Touch Drawing Gathering

With Deborah Koff-Chapin

July 5 - 11, 2026

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.

Love Without Limits

With Caverly Morgan, Loveli Walker and Brian Ton

July 20 - 25, 2026

Love Without Limits (Nope. Not a couples retreat, but yes—you can come with a partner, a friend, or by yourself!) What if love isn’t something you have to earn, perfect, or even find? What if it’s already here—woven into the very fabric of your being? This retreat offers a unique opportunity to take a PIT […]

Living, Dying, Music, and Mystery – A Retreat Exploring the Threshold

With Barbara McAfee

October 9 - 12, 2026

“Everyone knows everything sings and dies. But could it be, too, everything dies and sings….” — Galway Kinnell We live in a culture that often turns its face away from the one certainty we all share. Yet, when we lean into the mystery of the "Great Mystery," we often find that our lives become more […]