A Home for Transformational Learning

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Restoration & Renewal Solo Retreats

Come for a Walk

Whidbey Institute stewards an ecosystem for conscious and equitable living, dedicated to addressing the urgent and converging crises of our time—climate change, social injustice, economic instability, and global disconnection.

A large circular room set up for a meditation or group circle, with chairs arranged in a circle on a wooden floor, each with a pillow or mat in front of it. There is a central area with additional cushions or mats, and a view of tall windows with lush greenery outside.

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we gather on the ancestral homelands of the Coastal Salish Peoples, who have lived in the Salish Sea basin since time immemorial and have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands.

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What people are saying…

“Thank you for the Dana Lyons concert. It was outstanding and inspirational in a way we need right now. Please pass on to him that his honesty, perspective, and courage were an incredible source of inspiration for me.”

— Ann Linnea

“Hi Friends!

You have an amazing place. I found it to be extremely clean, have all the modern amenities but also adhering to the older style of decor and architecture. I stayed in the Farmhouse. I so enjoyed making my own fire and relaxing in the evenings and wee hours of the morning when up on "east coast time".

I eat plant based so VERY MUCH appreciated the food. I overate and gained 2 lbs!

Grateful for the free shuttle to the ferry shuttle.”

— Rebecca M. Hoelsken

“It’s no small thing to take on the responsibility of feeding a retreat community, where meals are not just nourishment, but part of the experience. Stepping into the Whibdey Institute kitchen meant filling some very big shoes — and well-loved pots!

Eliza and her team cooked up new, delicious recipes for us with the same commitment to delicious, nourishing, and thoughtful meals that attend to the varied dietary needs of everyone in our group.

Beyond the meals themselves, Eliza has been so caring and generous in spirit, going above and beyond. We can’t wait to try more of her delicious meals!”