Programs

This event is free and open to all, adults and children. Dr. Jeanette Banashak guides people of all ages in urban and rural nature immersion experiences as an act of justice and is deeply committed to the work of integrating life's experiences. She is the author of Mindful Pilgrimage and What Teachers Need: How the Education Community Can Promote […]

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.

A specially curated dining experience: enjoy a chef-made meal and fabulous summer evening at the Whidbey Institute's Thomas Berry Hall. RSVP by noon on Monday July 13 to reserve your space. Join us in Thomas Berry Hall to enjoy: A special multi-course meal prepared by the Whidbey Institute's Lead Chef Miles Harrison and team.  Current […]

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 […]

The essence of what we are, as the foundation for what we can become  October 1-4, 2026 | February 11-14, 2027 | April 8-11, 2027   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 to be […]

“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 […]

Transform your relationship with the body. Experience how dropping the attention from the conditioned mind into the true nature of the body is a gateway to the heart of awareness.  This retreat balances relational practice with periods of silence, and includes sound journeying sessions, individual bodywork opportunities, embodied movement, and ample time for walking and […]