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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.

Screening of Cannes Independent Shorts Official Selection,”Dark and Tender,” with Director Q&A, and Song Circle

With Aaron Johnson

Flexible Dates
The Whidbey Institute - Thomas Berry Hall
A Screening of the Film Recorded at Whidbey Institute Dark and Tender interrupts the Black Brute archetype and traces the earnest, compelling paths black men take to reclaim caring closeness and recover tender, platonic touch. With close-up encounters with nature, uncommon images of gentle Black masculinity, and the men facing, together, internalized obstacles to closeness, the short film captures the capacity of their nervous systems’ to heal when violence, rough sports, and tough play are replaced with tenderness and intimacy. Dark and Tender reveals the spirit of a movement, The Chronically UnderTouched (CUT) Project, and how it is restoring a…

Mindfulness Awareness Day Long Meditation Retreat – 11/8/24

Flexible Dates
Take a day off and quiet the busyness of your mind. Our moments are fleeting, but with our practice of meditation, we can slow down and deepen our relationship to ourselves and others. Spend a day on the nurturing grounds of The Whidbey Institute. Just being in this rich environment supports our meditative practice and experience. We will spend the first half of the day in sessions of meditation practice, both walking and sitting. Lunch will be provided and the afternoon will be  spent doing a variety of meditative practices, including having time to walk on trails, express ourselves through…

Free Family Music and Percussion Petting Zoo with SOUND MACHINE!

October 12, 2024
Storyhouse Theater at the Whidbey Institute
Come dance and play with SOUND MACHINE at this free, family-friendly concert and percussion petting zoo on Saturday, Oct 12th between 11am - 1pm at the Whidbey Institute's outdoor Storyhouse theater. SOUND MACHINE is Whidbey Island's premier HONK! band, playing fun covers of their favorite songs, and using music to make a difference in their community. You can catch them at local events like South Whidbey Pride and the Welcome the Whales Parade. SOUND MACHINE believes in inclusivity and welcomes everyone - regardless of age or ability - to join them in playing danceable live music for all.  During this…

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.