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The Sacred Turning: From Relinquishing to Realigning

There are moments in life when something that once defined us no longer fits; roles, relationships, identities, or ways of being that now beckons or calls to be released. This five-week retreat offers a compassionate space to honor that tender turning. Together, we explore the space between who we have been and who we are becoming, honoring both the uncertainty and the quiet emergence of new life.

14 May - 11 Jun 2026
online

Choosing Courage to Be…

Join us for an online yearlong community of Circle of Trust opportunity- to pause, slow down, and together ponder how to be courageous in 2026. You have the option of joining for 6 or more sessions.

16 May - 05 Dec 2026
online

Pilgrimage to Silence: A Nature-Based Retreat for Rest and Renewal

This silent, nature-based retreat offers a peaceful space to rest and restore. Surrounded by Hollyhock’s forests and ocean, we step away from daily noise and slow down.

17 - 22 May 2026
Cortes Island, British Columbia

Liberatory Leadership – Embracing Grief & Possibility while Building Beloved Community: A Multi-Racial, Intergenerational Gathering of Women

Join our Courage to Lead four day and three night retreat, open to those identifying as women, who are seeking to hold and to respond to the complexity of our time while finding rest and rejuvenation through reflection and practice in community.

17 - 20 May 2026
Corbett, OR

In This Together: Courage & Renewal Approach to Mentoring (May/June 2026)

This program will bring a cohort of about 30 participants to learn and practice skills of mentoring based on the Courage & Renewal approach and our Formative Framework for Mentoring.

20 May - 11 Jun 2026
online

Standing at the Edge of Life: A Soul of Aging Retreat

Life is filled with moments of joy and sorrow. Appreciating the imperfect, impermanent and incomplete nature of this life can be challenging. In this Circle of Trust® retreat, we will explore these questions, along with what author Caryl Casbon calls “deep time”. Through individual and small group reflective practices and creative expression, we’ll venture out onto the edges and thresholds of our life, to discover and befriend the paradoxes of standing at the edge of time.

24 - 27 May 2026
Abiquii, NM United States

Courage to Lead® in Uncertain Times

A rare opportunity to slow down, deepen connections with committed peers, and strengthen skills that enhance trust and presence in these uncertain times. This event will support courageous change makers to better understand how their unique gifts can meet the needs of their communities while exploring questions of identity and integrity in their life and leadership.

28 - 29 May 2026
Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada)

The Growing Edge: An invitation to attend to your growing edge in a time of chaos

Discovering your growing edge. In a world of radical change, how can we move beyond simply reacting to the chaos around us? Through this two part, online mini-retreat, we invite you to explore where new life is being born, even in the midst of exhaustion and upheaval— to discover your and our collective growing edge.

28 May - 11 Jun 2026
online

Geography of Change: A Forest Retreat for Navigating Life Transitions

Immersed in the stunning beauty of the redwoods in spring, this retreat explores issues of life transition, vocation, passion, purpose, meaning, direction, and underlying patterns, to live in greater alignment with your deepest values, to listen to your own inner wisdom, and to have the courage to act with integrity and authenticity.

29 - 31 May 2026
Ben Lomond, CA

Wonder & Hope: A Courage & Renewal Experience at Holy Wisdom Monastery

Wonder & Hope: A Courage & Renewal® Weekend is the fourth of a year long series of retreat opportunities at Holy Wisdom Monastery. The weekend will include creating a quiet, focused, and enlivened space - a Circle of Trust® - where personal, inner wisdom can be heard.

29 - 31 May 2026
Middleton, WI

Love Is the Answer: A Circle of Trust® Retreat

Let's gather an intergenerational, diverse group of people who are deepening the capacity to love ourselves, our family and friends, our community, this world, and especially the Living Earth and her beings.

30 May - 25 Jul 2026
online

Living the Questions: Finding Clarity in Uncertain Times

Are you seeking ways to cultivate stillness around the incessant questions in your life? In a world that often demands quick answers and constant certainty, this two-and-a-half day retreat offers a spacious alternative—a time to slow down, listen deeply, and live the questions that shape our lives. We invite you to join us in this retreat where we practice living the questions.

05 - 07 Jun 2026
Leavenworth, KS, USA

Being Fierce with Reality

Being Fierce with Reality is a Circle of Trust ® Retreat for anyone wanting to kindle their courage to claim the events of their lives and continue growing towards wholeness.

05 - 07 Jun 2026
Mittagong, NSW, Australia

For Anyone

Living the Questions: The Heart of Higher Education 2026

Join us for The Heart of Higher Education event in June 2026. We'll have conversation with Parker J. Palmer and small group experiences around a theme of your choice.

10 - 12 Jun 2026
online

Circle of Trust©: Summer Flourishing

Join a day-long retreat based on Parker J. Palmer's idea of a "hidden wholeness" within us, where we will explore our authentic selves in community with others, being inspired by a seasonal theme.

27 Jun 2026
Hiawatha, Iowa, USA

Cultivating Spaciousness and Abundance: Courage to Lead® for Sustainable Growth

How do we listen to and honor what we need to be whole and in balance amid the demands and desires of an abundant life, in a way that allows for spaciousness, authenticity and joy? Held during a time of peak growth and seasonal abundance, this Courage to Lead® two-day workshop invites us into spacious time for reflection, connection, and inner growth.

09 - 10 Jul 2026
online

Practicing Courage in a Time of Polarization

An ever-growing divide within our personal and professional lives is provoking a level of polarization that has far-reaching consequences. It not only is damaging relationships but has contributed to divisions that pose a threat to our democratic society. Now, more than ever, the landscape of our “citizen lives” is changing daily, and we know the power of people showing up grounded in the practices of Courage and Renewal make a difference. These spaces allow people to face clear eyed into harsh realities while continuing to build the world we know is possible. We know that being together in a community of support renews, inspires and fuels us for the long haul! Join us in our five-session experience offering hope for a different future.

13 Jul - 14 Sep 2026
online

Foundations of the Courage & Renewal Approach – (July/August 2026, Tuesdays 3pm-5pm ET)

Throughout 5 online sessions, learn how the values, principles, and practices of the Courage & Renewal® approach, taken together, create trustworthy spaces to explore questions of meaning, purpose, and how to live authentically with integrity and courage.

14 Jul - 11 Aug 2026
online

Discovering Space for Your Voice: An Exploration of the Geography of Grace

You are invited to journey through the landscape of grace with a cohort of others seeking to be courageous and compassionate in this pivotal time.

16 Jul 2026 - 15 Jan 2027
online

Unmoored and Unlost: a Circle of Trust® retreat on Zoom

An invitation to explore your experience of this time of unmooring, where old structures are breaking down and new ones are beginning to be imagined and dreamt into being.

18 Jul - 05 Sep 2026
online

Celebrating Not Knowing: A Joyful Retreat for Accessing Grounding, Lightness and Wisdom in our Chaotic World

You are invited to explore personal, social and systemic transformation through three unique but interconnected modalities.

26 - 31 Jul 2026
West Sussex, UK

Renewing Our Courage to Lead®: A Circle of Trust Retreat for Educators

This Courage to Lead® weekend retreat invites school leaders and administrators to gift themselves something rare: time away to rest, reflect, and reconnect—with themselves, with their purpose, and with a trusted community of peers.

31 Jul - 02 Aug 2026
Cedar Valley Retreat Center

Finding Courage and Grace in Liminal Space: A Circle of Trust®Retreat

Where in your life are you being invited to pause and be with what is, not to rush ahead, but to sit and honor the space between no longer and not yet? If you find yourself longing for certainty, you are not alone. Rather than rushing what is not yet ready to emerge, what might it look like to remain present with courage and grace? This Circle of Trust® retreat invites you to attend to what is, as we notice the gifts that arise in the liminal space.

14 - 16 Aug 2026
Adrian, Michigan

Becoming the Elder Tree: Purpose in the Second Half of Life

Learn to be like the elder trees in the forest that nurture, support, and pass wisdom to others for the well-being of the community.

14 - 16 Aug 2026
Hiawatha, Iowa

Play & Contemplation: cultivating accessible intuition for uncertain times

Life transitions can be challenging to navigate only with our minds. Join a Circle of Trust® retreat where spontaneity meets wisdom.

10 - 12 Sep 2026
Ponte de Lima, Portugal

Reflection, Renewal & Re-Creation in Zion and Bryce Canyons

Are you ready for something more in your life or career? A way to show up differently, live more fully, and wake up inspired each day? Imagine joining a small group of like-minded individuals in a setting perfectly suited for growth, reflection, and transformation—immersed in a process that helps you explore, discover, and step into your next chapter with clarity and confidence.

11 - 16 Sep 2026
Virgin, UT

Whisper of the Heart

“Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I must listen to my life telling me who I am.” Parker J. Palmer, "Let Your Life Speak" Embrace autumn with this online Circle of Trust® Retreat as we explore practices that honor the whispers of our heart and recognize the courageous turnings that empower action. Join us and experience new growth.

12 - 19 Sep 2026
online

Embracing the Mystery: A Soul of Aging Retreat

“I don’t want to fight the gravity of aging. It’s nature’s way. I want to collaborate with it as best I can, in hopes of going down with something like the grace of that setting sun.” ~Parker Palmer

20 - 23 Sep 2026
Stoneville, North Carolina

The Tenacity to Hope: The Courage to Walk the Path

What does hope look like in the midst of difficult times? This Circle of Trust® retreat offers clergywomen the opportunity to come together to pause, reflect, and reclaim the courage to hope.

21 - 23 Sep 2026
Weikert, PA

Fierce Souls and Tender Hearts – A Courageous Gathering Across Generation and Gender

"Just Beyond the Known." Join with the living land as guide, where our fierce souls and tender hearts are summoned by the wild, shape-shifting presence of the sacred. We will listen into the depths of paradox as we navigate this threshold of our loves together.

24 - 27 Sep 2026
Ward, Colorado

Being, Longing, and Belonging: A Circle of Trust® Retreat

We are calling an intergenerational, diverse group of people, longing to savor our deep questions and renew hope, heart-strength, and wholeness. We will explore how being on the land around Kirkridge transforms our longing and expands our sense of belonging.

25 - 27 Sep 2026
Bangor, PA, USA

Autumn: A Time of Abundance and Letting Go – A Circle of Trust® Retreat

Please join us in exploring the Autumn themes of Abundance and Letting Go this September on California's beautiful Central Coast. This weekend Circle of Trust® Retreat is for courageous individuals like yourself, who wish to create a trustworthy space to tap into our individual and collective wisdom and honor the innate gifts we bring to our professional and personal lives.

25 - 27 Sep 2026
Santa Cruz, California, USA

Easing into Release, Releasing into Ease: An Autumn Circle of Trust®

As autumn invites the trees to release their leaves, this weekend retreat invites you into your own gentle letting go.

25 - 27 Sep 2026
online

Writing into Presence: Reflective Practices for Courageous Leadership

Reflective practices nurture our capacity to lead courageously from the integrity of our whole selves. Join us in this Courage & Renewal® weekend immersion where we will explore writing in multiple forms as well as other creative expressions to support connection with the heart and soul that sustains our capacity to live and lead with presence, creativity, and hope.

02 - 04 Oct 2026
Portland, Oregon

Leadership

Autumn at Heron Home: A Courage & Renewal® Experience on Washington Island, WI

This two-day Courage & Renewal Retreat is intended for people seeking to live more authentic lives~ Claim time for your own personal renewal while strengthening a sense of community with those present.

03 - 04 Oct 2026
Washington Island, WI 54246 USA

Resting in True Nature: Attuning to the heart’s whispers

"Take rest; a field that is rested gives a bountiful crop." ~Ovid To reclaim our true nature, to embrace our true selves and let our lives speak, requires us to listen to the quiet whispers of the heart.

04 - 06 Oct 2026
Wexford Ireland

Portuguese Camino: Walk in Beauty Pilgrimage 2026

Let us pamper you in this exclusive, small group, amenities-packed pilgrimage where you’ll savor breathtaking natural beauty of the legendary coast of Portugal and Spain, charming, three and four-star accommodations, and regional delicious cuisine, including gourmet picnic lunches.

10 - 20 Oct 2026
Guimarães, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela, Spain

For Anyone

Vesseling the Sacred: a Courage & Renewal learning retreat for Soul Workers

An invitation to explore, in a supportive learning community, how the practices of Courage & Renewal® create safe spaces for the shy soul to show up.

10 Oct - 05 Dec 2026
online

Walking into Wonder: A Journey Through Italy’s Ancient Paths

Reconnect your mind, body, and spirit as you journey with a small group of like-hearted travelers on an unforgettable walking retreat through the breathtaking Italian countryside. Over seven days, we’ll hike approximately 70 miles of the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrimage route winding through hilltop towns, vineyards, olive groves, and historic cobblestone villages—culminating with a powerful arrival in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican in Rome.

17 - 25 Oct 2026
Orvieto Italy

The Gifts of Autumn: Abundance, Gratitude and Letting Go

"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." — L.M. Montgomery Immerse yourself in the abundance of autumn, surrounded by a unique Canadian Carolinian woodland in the beautiful Niagara Peninsula. This Circle of Trust® weekend retreat offers a welcoming and trustworthy space to rest, reflect and rejuvenate.

17 - 18 Oct 2026
Wainfleet, Ontario, Canada

Reconnecting with Voice and Purpose: A Full-Day Workshop for Educators

This workshop offers a space for caring and committed educators to slow down, reflect, and listen deeply to themselves and one another. Together, we will reconnect with the meaning and purpose that nourish our lives as educators.

24 Oct 2026
online

Courage & Renewal Practicum – Online – (November 2026)

Deepen your engagement with the values, principles, and practices of the Courage & Renewal approach, gaining knowledge and insights on how to bring these ways of being and perceiving more fully into your own life while expanding your capacity to influence and transform the communities and institutions you care about.

01 Nov 2026 - 31 Jan 2027
online

Training

Practicing Beauty in Times of Uncertainty: A Circle of Trust Retreat

How are you nurturing your soul’s capacity to hold it all; the beauty, wonder, and heartache? Come explore what it means to practice beauty amidst the grief and struggle. This retreat is for anyone who longs for a space of solitude in community, where we can seek our way forward together.

04 - 07 Nov 2026
Union, WA, USA

Joy, Meaning & Purpose in Sedona, AZ

Are you ready to step into “something more” in your personal and professional life? Whether it’s showing up with greater focus, resilience, and confidence—or finding the clarity and energy to engage fully in work, relationships, and life—this Sedona retreat offers the perfect blend of reflection, learning, and rejuvenation.

08 - 14 Nov 2026
Sedona, AZ

Rooted and Rising: A Grounding & Growth Retreat on Bowen Island

You are invited to reconnect with your authentic story and renew inner peace amidst life transitions. Set on Bowen Island at beautiful Rivendell Retreat Centre, the program utilizes yoga movement, breath practices and soulful self inquiry from the Courage & Renewal approach, including Clearness Committees for discernment, rooting practices, and creative intention-setting.

09 - 13 Nov 2026
Bowen Island, BC, Canada

Iceland: Exploring the Art of Relationships under the Northern Lights

This Valentine’s weekend, step into a cozy Icelandic winter retreat designed to renew, deepen, and celebrate the relationships in your life—whether with a partner, a friend, or yourself.

10 - 14 Feb 2027
Reykjavik, Iceland

For Anyone

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