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Monthly Meditation Gathering

With Caverly Morgan

Open Dates
Whidbey Institute
Monthly Meditation Gatherings with Caverly Morgan will focus on direct experiences of who we truly are, integrating practice into our everyday lives, and embodying realization. Caverly combines meditation with a facilitated group discussion that is interactive and personal. Gatherings are designed both for newcomers and those who would like to deepen their practice.

Community Potluck

December 3, 2024
Whidbey Institute's Thomas Berry Hall
We warmly invite you to our Community Potluck Dinner on Tuesday, December 3 from 5 PM - 8 PM! Core to the Whidbey Institute's ethos is the intention to deepen connections. In community, we can brave the challenging path ahead. Join us and our neighbors, friends, and folks you have yet to connect with in sharing a meal and good conversation. What can we learn from each other? What actions can we take? How can we better support each other? Let's gather and find out. Bring: A dish of your choice to share and serving utensils. Please label your serveware and…

Winter Rewilding Retreat – 12/7/24

With Mary DeJong

December 7, 2024
Whidbey Institute
Reconnect With the Ancient Rhythms of the Season - December 7th, 2024 You are invited to deepen your connection with the sacred wisdom of winter at the Winter Rewilding Retreat at The Whidbey Institute on Whidbey Island (Tscha-kole-chy) on Saturday, December 7, 2024. This immersive day-long retreat is a powerful opportunity to align with the sacred wisdom of the season, drawing upon the element of Air, the grounding presence of the North, and the sacred bioregion of the Mountains as ways to navigate our own soul lives. Winter offers us a time to turn inward, listen deeply, and connect with the stillness…

Connecting with the Source of Compassion

With Caverly Morgan and Dr. Kristin Neff

December 10 - 15, 2024
The Whidbey Institute
Guided by Caverly Morgan and special guest Dr. Kristin Neff, this five-day experiential retreat is designed to help you access and embody your unlimited, Big Self, where natural wisdom and compassion reside.

Writing from Presence

With Caverly Morgan and Ashley Dahl

February 14 - 17, 2025
The Whidbey Institute
An Extended Winter Weekend Retreat Winter, with its serene stillness and enveloping darkness, invites us into a deep space of introspection and creativity. Join us for an extended weekend where meditation meets the practice of writing, guided by author and spiritual teacher Caverly Morgan. Imagine gentle rains, the hush of a forest, and muted skies as the backdrop for delving into contemplative writing practices that transcend conventional boundaries.  Experience the profound support of channeling what lies beyond the ego, inviting it gently onto the page. Together, we'll drop into deep listening and explore the boundless landscape of creative expression. This…