Cultivating Resilience Through Connection
Fri, September 30 - Sun, October 2, 2022
A Connection Works Retreat at The Whidbey Institute
What do you think of when you hear the word “resilience”?
We think of surfing. There are the big, exciting waves that carry us to shore in a ride of exhilaration, a celebration of our skill and our connection to what is happening in that moment. Then, there are the big, overwhelming waves that engulf us in a spin of out-of-controlness, a reminder that life will surprise us—and that skill isn’t everything.
And then there are the troughs. The calm moments between waves where we can rest, reflect, take stock, and prepare ourselves. Where we can share our experience with our fellow surfers. To say, “Wow, that was something!” To hear their, “What a ride!” or “We were watching ya - we knew you would come out of that tumble!”
Our ability to surf is made possible by passion and dedication - the hours spent in the ocean, reading about surfing, learning from our surfing community, and investing in and caring for great equipment.
Resilience, then, is an experience over time that is holistic in nature. It is cultivated through our time, attention, care, commitment, and community. It is cultivated through being in relationship with aspects of life beyond our individual selves.
You’re invited to join us, wherever you find yourself in the ocean of life, to explore how resilience works for you. Together, we’ll create a calm place between waves to share, reflect on, make sense of, and integrate our experiences of surfing life and cultivating resilience. All of us have experienced some big waves in recent years—some we’ve probably ridden with exhilaration and some we’ve just barely hung on through. Coming together in retreat, we can share not only what’s been hard but also what helps us to be better, more resilient surfers.
Please join us.
Retreat Schedule
Fri, Sept 30 - Arrive between 1:00-3:00 pm to get settled. We will begin as a group at 4:00 pm. Dinner provided.
Sat, Oct 1 - Individual and group work in the morning and afternoon, also free time in the afternoon. All meals provided.
Sun, Oct 2 - Individual and group work in the morning with the retreat ending at 12:00. Breakfast and lunch provided.
Note: In order to create a safe and comfortable container for all, we are asking that all registrants be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19. All participants and facilitators will take an on-site Covid rapid test (cost for this is included with registration).
Retreat Costs
Lodging and Meals:
$380 for a single, private room
$340 for shared lodging (for those wanting to come with a friend or partner)
Both of these prices include two nights lodging and six delicious meals. The Whidbey Institute can accommodate most dietary restrictions and preferences — and their food is deeeelicious! Prices also include on-site rapid Covid test that will be administered upon arrival.
Tuition: $300 for each participant
If $300 is out of reach for you, please let us know and we’ll work with you to find an amount that is comfortable. We are offering this program tuition-free for people of color (though the fixed cost of lodging and meals still applies).
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have about the retreat.
