Upcoming Events

Drinking From A Deeper Well: Poetry, Zen and the Art of Living in an Anxious and Restless World

Join David Whyte and Henry Shukman for an intensive morning experience, drinking from deeper and more nourishing sources in the poetic and Zen traditions, than we find at the anxious surfaces of our busy lives.

November 15th, 2025

The Courage in Poetry

One of the powers of poetry is to establish an inner imaginative discipline that allows us to live a fiercer, more courageous, simpler life at the centre of momentous events and besieging circumstances.

December 6, 2025

Rest, Renewal & Re-Imagination

David will speak daily, offering poetry and thoughtful commentary as a foundation for the day’s conversation. As the focus of the week is rest and rejuvenation, there will be plenty of time for you to choose from a variety of activities: yoga, swimming, longevity teachings, walks, and most importantly, time for contemplation.

Blue Spirit Retreat Center

January 17-24, 2026

Foundations of Conversational Leadership

The essence of what we are, as the foundation for what we can become. A seven month in-person course on Conversational Leadership.

The Whidbey Institute

October 2025, February and April 2026