Programs
The Art of Awe and Wonder: Rehearsing Resilience
With Ruth Yeo-Peterman, MA, LMHC and Marta Mulholland, MA, RSME (she/her)
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 […]
Foundations of Conversational Leadership
With David Whyte, Gayle Karen Young, Craig Fleck, Michelle Latvala, Owen Ó Súilleabháin and Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin
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 […]
Love from the Deep: A SeaMonster Art Opening
1pm - 6pm
With Cultural Educator and Indigenous Storyteller Pamela SeaMonster 1pm - 6pm in Thomas Berry Hall 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 […]
POL II - Deep Currents, Brave Shores, Resilience Rising
With Debra R. Baker and Phyllis Shulman
The 2026 EmRes® Retreat
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 […]
Nourished: A Gathering at The Whidbey Institute
With Beth Batson, PCC, Lilly Georgieva, PCC, Erin Long, PCC, Elise Majorossy, PCC and WE Ignite
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
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 […]